1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
Please add me to the reserve list. I have (apologies for not knowing the abbreviations) Ramos Pinto, Barros, Burmester, Sandeman Vau, Quinta da Nossa Senhora, Osborne, Pocas Junior, Quinta do Portal and Quinta das Carvalhas.
Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
Agreed. But one tasting of eighteen or nineteen would work. (Four on A4 plus fifteen on A3 ⇒ diameter ≈ 83.9mm ≈ 3.30″.)Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑23:29 Mon 07 Jun 2021I’d rather have two tastings each of 14-16 different Ports than one tasting of 28-32 different wines.
Works even better.winesecretary wrote: ↑07:44 Tue 08 Jun 2021Albeit in saying so noting the possibility of two tastings separated by a week.
Abbreviations: RP, Br, B, SV, Nv, Os, Pç, Pt, ROC.
Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
Duly saved - with thanks.
Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
Done.
Given how far ahead this is being arranged I would suggest there’s a fair probability you’ll escape the bench.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
Please add me to the reserve list for this event. Many thanks.
Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
Done.Constandia wrote: ↑14:27 Thu 28 Oct 2021Please add me to the reserve list for this event. Many thanks.
Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
Assuming we’re not in the midst of another Zombie Apocalypse and this is able to go ahead, then probably worth getting people to reconfirm availability and update on bottles.
No particular rush, but would like to get most of the organisation sorted by the end of December.
No particular rush, but would like to get most of the organisation sorted by the end of December.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
I have the same seven previously notified - one bottle of each apart from the Vesuvio of which I have an OWC- until this tasting I'm not diving into this vintage further because I don't know anything about it!
Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
Assuming it is all good to come and play I would like to reconfirm and offer a Smith Woodhouse for the proceedings.
Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
I am still keen to join for this, but travel is slightly tricky - I was wondering if anyone has a spare bed or sofa that I could crash on around the extremities of West-ish London (ideally somewhere with some parking). Any offers very gratefully received!
<Edit> I still have the case of Dow and now also have access to Vesuvio but that's at Seckford so would prefer to offer the Dow.
<Edit> I still have the case of Dow and now also have access to Vesuvio but that's at Seckford so would prefer to offer the Dow.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
I have Pç for the 'minors' event mooted for the following week should it go ahead on Thursday 29th January...
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
re confirming
I have D,F or V easily available
I have D,F or V easily available
Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
Pretty sure that I have at least G, RP and GC readily available.
Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
Idea was mooted by others. I have no plans for this at present, but doesn’t stop someone else organising it. However, suspect that sufficient bottles for two distinct events won’t be forthcoming.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
I, having mooted it, do not propose to organise it. Not after the 1980 horizontal. Not even as an impromptu educational event post covid can I see 'likely slightly disappointing ports' as being a popular event...
Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
Assuming you do attend, will include your Dow.rich_n wrote: ↑13:50 Mon 29 Nov 2021 I am still keen to join for this, but travel is slightly tricky - I was wondering if anyone has a spare bed or sofa that I could crash on around the extremities of West-ish London (ideally somewhere with some parking). Any offers very gratefully received!
<Edit> I still have the case of Dow and now also have access to Vesuvio but that's at Seckford so would prefer to offer the Dow.
Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
Perhaps I could be added to the reserves? I have SW and Pç currently available as well as SV in magnum.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
I reconfirm. I'll check which wines I have from the vintage later.
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: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
I think I'm a solid maybe now. I'd also have to adopt. Perhaps offer my seat to someone who can make it and provide something?
Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
Have now acquired some Sandeman, so would be interesting to taste it alongside the Vau.
I think WillW has this in bottle so hopefully he'll be able to attend?
I think WillW has this in bottle so hopefully he'll be able to attend?
Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
I have had it added to my calendar and shall bring the Vau as well as whatever else is needed. Simply let me know in due course.
Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
Will W. wrote: ↑18:45 Wed 01 Dec 2021I have had it added to my calendar and shall bring the Vau as well as whatever else is needed. Aside from the Vau (in full and halves), my cellar list shows Ramos Pinto, Barros, Burmester, Quinta da Nossa Senhora, Osborne, Pocas Junior, Portal and Carvalhas. Simply let me know in due course.