Thursday 11 November 2021
- Alex Bridgeman
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Thursday 11 November 2021
On the assumption that we are not in lockdown 4 in November, I have just arranged to be in St James's until about 20.30 on Thursday 11th November.
Is anyone expecting to be in town and fancy a late dinner that evening?
Is anyone expecting to be in town and fancy a late dinner that evening?
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
I'm available. Venue?
- Alex Bridgeman
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Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Oxford & Cambridge? I fancy having a look at their wine list. I haven’t been there in a while.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Do they still have, as a more civilised version of the happy hour, 'Happy Vintage Port Friday Afternoons' there?
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Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Sadly there are no longer "happy Vintage Port Friday afternoons" but they do usually have a couple of Vintage Ports waiting in the decanter to be consumed. From conversations I've had with the bar staff, they decant five to six bottles most mornings and normally get through them all by the end of the day. Additionally, there is usually LBV, colheita and a white available. Last time I was there (which was pre-lockdown) the colheita was a jeroboam of 1982 Graham Single Harvest tawny.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Yes please.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Yes please
- Alex Bridgeman
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Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
I stand corrected. According to the website there are still Vintage Port happy hours on Friday afternoon. However, to take advantage of these one has to charge the cost of a glass of Port to a member’s card. I am not a member so have to pay in cash — and therefore do not benefit from Happy Hour pricing.Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑12:10 Thu 05 Aug 2021 Sadly there are no longer "happy Vintage Port Friday afternoons" but they do usually have a couple of Vintage Ports waiting in the decanter to be consumed. From conversations I've had with the bar staff, they decant five to six bottles most mornings and normally get through them all by the end of the day. Additionally, there is usually LBV, colheita and a white available. Last time I was there (which was pre-lockdown) the colheita was a jeroboam of 1982 Graham Single Harvest tawny.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
An unhappy hour.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Assume this is still happening?
I’m still available.
Suggest drinks at 67 Pall Mall beforehand…
I’m still available.
Suggest drinks at 67 Pall Mall beforehand…
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Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
It is still happening, although only for three of us.
I’ve not booked at the O&C so if you’d prefer to book us a table at 67, that works for me.
I’ve not booked at the O&C so if you’d prefer to book us a table at 67, that works for me.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
I’ll see if I can get a table.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Can't get a table in the main lounge area, but will be able to get a table upstairs.Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑22:42 Tue 02 Nov 2021 It is still happening, although only for three of us.
I’ve not booked at the O&C so if you’d prefer to book us a table at 67, that works for me.
I'll get there early and grab a table.
Assume this is OK?
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Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
That’s fine, unless you’d prefer me to see if I can get a table in the Oxford & Cambridge Club. If you’re not familiar with the wine list there, you might be interested to have a look at it.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
OK - give O&C a try. We've got a back-up plan if not.Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑00:06 Thu 04 Nov 2021 That’s fine, unless you’d prefer me to see if I can get a table in the Oxford & Cambridge Club. If you’re not familiar with the wine list there, you might be interested to have a look at it.
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Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Table booked for 3 people for 20.30
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Who else is coming?
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Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
You, me and Julian
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
I'll be at 67 beforehand if anyone wants to come for a drink there first.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Are we bringing bottles? Blind or sighted? (I prefer sighted.) Small placemats?
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Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Please do not bring bottles to the O&C. They frown on such a practice and point to the fact that they have a splendid wine list which is very attractively priced.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
- Alex Bridgeman
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Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
I shall be just round the corner in St. James’s Street. When I am finished, I will WhatsApp you both and meet you in the O&C.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
Noted.Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑23:18 Sat 06 Nov 2021Please do not bring bottles to the O&C. They frown on such a practice and point to the fact that they have a splendid wine list which is very attractively priced.
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Re: Thursday 11 November 2021
I should also remind you that jacket and tie will be required (unless the dress code has changed over lockdown).
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.