Churchill Tasting, 1st March 2022

akzy · Post by **akzy** » 14:35 Wed 23 Feb 2022

Presuming my ChG09 isn't wanted over VP. Please pair me up for an adoption!

nac · Post by **nac** » 14:40 Wed 23 Feb 2022

The bottles and associated providers are:

The CGs - 2003 & 2007 VP; 1987 Agua Alta; 1984, 1986 & 1989 Fojo
NAC - 1985, 1991, 1994 & 1997 VP
GEAG - 2000 VP; 1992 & 1998 Agua Alta
SCD - 1995 Agua Alta
tbc - 1982 VP

I believe this is 15 bottles which feels sufficient?

If you're providing bottles please PM or email me associated costs. Once I have all I'll advise the per head cost.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 19:43 Wed 23 Feb 2022

I believe I only have the 85 and 2011, both of which are in storage and so it looks as though I will need to adopt.

nac · Post by **nac** » 19:52 Wed 23 Feb 2022

idj123 wrote: ↑19:43 Wed 23 Feb 2022 I believe I only have the 85 and 2011, both of which are in storage and so it looks as though I will need to adopt.

Not a problem as effectively most people are adopting.

Post by **jdaw1** » 19:54 Wed 23 Feb 2022

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:40 Tue 22 Feb 2022Current draft of the placemats.

Believed now to include all details except the (missing) provider of the ’82.

nac · Post by **nac** » 09:33 Thu 24 Feb 2022

The Ch82 has been sourced and should be with me tomorrow.

Post by **jdaw1** » 19:12 Thu 24 Feb 2022

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:40 Tue 22 Feb 2022Current draft of the placemats.

Believed ready. Please, somebody check carefully.

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 20:23 Thu 24 Feb 2022

jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:12 Thu 24 Feb 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:40 Tue 22 Feb 2022Current draft of the placemats.
Believed ready. Please, somebody check carefully.

I thought AHB was unfortunately no longer able to join, but is still on the placemats.

Post by **jdaw1** » 22:15 Thu 24 Feb 2022

Doggett wrote: ↑20:23 Thu 24 Feb 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:12 Thu 24 Feb 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:40 Tue 22 Feb 2022Current draft of the placemats.
Believed ready. Please, somebody check carefully.
I thought AHB was unfortunately no longer able to join, but is still on the placemats.

Thank you. Fixed.

nac · Post by **nac** » 10:17 Fri 25 Feb 2022

nac wrote: ↑10:36 Wed 23 Feb 2022 Two spaces are now available.
IDJ - you're in.
Will - short notice, but are you available? Can you let me know ASAP please.
Ben - if Will isn't available then you're in.

Haven't seen anything from Will, so Ben is promoted from the bench.

nac · Post by **nac** » 10:19 Fri 25 Feb 2022

jdaw1 wrote: ↑22:15 Thu 24 Feb 2022
Doggett wrote: ↑20:23 Thu 24 Feb 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:12 Thu 24 Feb 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:40 Tue 22 Feb 2022Current draft of the placemats.
Believed ready. Please, somebody check carefully.
I thought AHB was unfortunately no longer able to join, but is still on the placemats.
Thank you. Fixed.

Suspect they'll be some further changes for attendees, but I'm in the office on Tuesday morning so will print then.

nac · Post by **nac** » 10:32 Fri 25 Feb 2022

1982 has just arrived - bottle looks in good condition. Level is base of neck.

I'm intending to double decant the bottles I'm bringing on Monday evening.

nac · Post by **nac** » 15:50 Fri 25 Feb 2022

Current B&F menu is:

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I'll put the food order in on Monday. Please indicate your starter & main + sides.

akzy · Post by **akzy** » 16:08 Fri 25 Feb 2022

Pate to start
m-r Sirloin with fries, green beans and bearnaise.

Thanks Neil!

forest26 · Post by **forest26** » 17:50 Fri 25 Feb 2022

Sorry for the slow response

Will be there...
Starters Soup
M-R Sirloin with Fries and Green Beans Peppercorn

forest26 · Post by **forest26** » 17:55 Fri 25 Feb 2022

Need to check but I am little embarrassed on lack of Churchill in my Cellar - only have 2011 to hand.
Will check Monday but may need to adopt.

Post by **jdaw1** » 18:45 Fri 25 Feb 2022

Food:
• Soup of the day
• Vegan burger
Thank you.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 19:34 Fri 25 Feb 2022

Mac and Cheese to start
Black and Blue steak, Fries, green beans and if possible béarnaise not Peppercorn sauce please

Thank you

benread · Post by **benread** » 19:42 Fri 25 Feb 2022

Medium rare steak please, with fries and peppercorn sauce.

I presume I am adopting a bottle of port from someone....

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 20:37 Fri 25 Feb 2022

Quick,call the internet police someone has stolen Julian’s profile; vegan burger indeed!!
For my part:
Mac n cheese
Sirloin steak (M-R) and fries with the green beans
Thanks

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 21:12 Fri 25 Feb 2022

Smoked salmon, hold the creme fraiche, extra toast.
Sweet potato and kale salad
Sticky toffee pudding

Merci

nac · Post by **nac** » 21:35 Fri 25 Feb 2022

forest26 wrote: ↑17:55 Fri 25 Feb 2022 Need to check but I am little embarrassed on lack of Churchill in my Cellar - only have 2011 to hand.
Will check Monday but may need to adopt.

Not a problem. Effectively everyone is adopting and I'm splitting the costs across all attendees.

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 07:18 Sat 26 Feb 2022

May I please have:
Soup
Sirloin (rare),fries, green beans
Many thanks.

rich_n · Post by **rich_n** » 16:57 Sat 26 Feb 2022

Please may I have:

Smoked salmon
Steak (m-r) with chips and green beans (happy to split with someone else if that's an option)

Thanks!

rich_n · Post by **rich_n** » 16:58 Sat 26 Feb 2022

I've just been made aware that there will be a tube strike on Tuesday. I still plan on attending but may need to leave early to ensure I make my trip back to Bristol.

forest26 · Post by **forest26** » 17:48 Sat 26 Feb 2022

Hi Neil
I am going to have to back out as we are now moving into our new home Tuesday! Really sorry - if I owe anything let me know!

Post by **jdaw1** » 23:41 Sat 26 Feb 2022

I might be able to produce a backup attendee. Asking.

nac · Post by **nac** » 08:49 Sun 27 Feb 2022

forest26 wrote: ↑17:48 Sat 26 Feb 2022 Hi Neil
I am going to have to back out as we are now moving into our new home Tuesday! Really sorry - if I owe anything let me know!

No worries.

nac · Post by **nac** » 08:50 Sun 27 Feb 2022

jdaw1 wrote: ↑23:41 Sat 26 Feb 2022 I might be able to produce a backup attendee. Asking.

May also have an option...

Post by **jdaw1** » 11:01 Sun 27 Feb 2022

nac wrote: ↑08:50 Sun 27 Feb 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑23:41 Sat 26 Feb 2022I might be able to produce a backup attendee. Asking.
May also have an option...

Mine hasn’t replied. He’s at-risk. Ask yours.

Answer received: he won’t know whether available until Tuesday. If on Tuesday there’s still a spare seat, I can ask him at noon-ish (what time will you be printing?), and he might or might not then be available.

nac · Post by **nac** » 20:38 Sun 27 Feb 2022

Will probably print early afternoon.

nac · Post by **nac** » 10:05 Mon 28 Feb 2022

jdaw1 wrote: ↑11:01 Sun 27 Feb 2022
nac wrote: ↑08:50 Sun 27 Feb 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑23:41 Sat 26 Feb 2022I might be able to produce a backup attendee. Asking.
May also have an option...
Mine hasn’t replied. He’s at-risk. Ask yours.

Answer received: he won’t know whether available until Tuesday. If on Tuesday there’s still a spare seat, I can ask him at noon-ish (what time will you be printing?), and he might or might not then be available.

My possible isn’t available so over to you…

nac · Post by **nac** » 10:10 Mon 28 Feb 2022

SCD / GEAG - could you send me your bottle costs please.

Post by **flash_uk** » 11:41 Mon 28 Feb 2022

Sorry for tardiness on food order:
Duck pate
Sirloin, rare
Fries and green beans
Thx

nac · Post by **nac** » 11:45 Mon 28 Feb 2022

flash_uk wrote: ↑11:41 Mon 28 Feb 2022 Sorry for tardiness on food order:
Duck pate
Sirloin, rare
Fries and green beans
Thx

Sorted.

nac · Post by **nac** » 14:35 Mon 28 Feb 2022

HTWH has withdrawn, so we're now at 12. If attendees drop below this I'll consider reducing the number of bottles.

nac · Post by **nac** » 14:38 Mon 28 Feb 2022

I'm going to submit this food order:

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If anything is wrong or missing please let B&F staff know when you arrive.

hadge · Post by **hadge** » 14:46 Mon 28 Feb 2022

sorry guys to let you down a short notice! there was a little (huge) mix up at my end.

nac · Post by **nac** » 15:35 Mon 28 Feb 2022

The wines coming direct from the Churchills have arrived at Casa Colman, so now just need to decant 11 bottles this evening.

akzy · Post by **akzy** » 17:45 Mon 28 Feb 2022

nac wrote: ↑14:31 Tue 18 Jan 2022 Let's assume kick-off at 1900.

6;30 for 7;00 start?

Post by **jdaw1** » 18:02 Mon 28 Feb 2022

Tube strikes: 'High chance' of no London Underground on Tuesday: some people will want to leave early. 18:00 for 18:30?

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 18:08 Mon 28 Feb 2022

Sounds good. I plan to arrive by 6pm, and will need to head at a reasonable time

Post by **jdaw1** » 19:36 Mon 28 Feb 2022

Would somebody — not Neil, he’s decanting — pls check the placemats.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 19:54 Mon 28 Feb 2022

jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:36 Mon 28 Feb 2022 Would somebody — not Neil, he’s decanting — pls check the placemats.

Phil and Harry are non attendees and I am currently missing.

Post by **jdaw1** » 20:59 Mon 28 Feb 2022

idj123 wrote: ↑19:54 Mon 28 Feb 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:36 Mon 28 Feb 2022Would somebody — not Neil, he’s decanting — pls check the placemats.
Phil and Harry are non attendees and I am currently missing.

Lordy, very wrong. Updated. Thank you for checking — especially because you aren’t a usual checker person.

rich_n · Post by **rich_n** » 22:09 Mon 28 Feb 2022

CPR 1 wrote: ↑18:08 Mon 28 Feb 2022 Sounds good. I plan to arrive by 6pm, and will need to head at a reasonable time

I will try and get there as close to 6pm as possible but it might be closer to 6:30 I'm afraid.

nac · Post by **nac** » 22:30 Mon 28 Feb 2022

All decanted & all seem good.
Not convinced the 84 Fojo is what it says on the label though. Will update further tomorrow.

I’m aiming to be there some time between 1700 and 1730. Will bring the placemats with me.

Post by **flash_uk** » 07:31 Tue 01 Mar 2022

nac wrote: ↑22:30 Mon 28 Feb 2022 All decanted & all seem good.
Not convinced the 84 Fojo is what it says on the label though. Will update further tomorrow.

I’m aiming to be there some time between 1700 and 1730. Will bring the placemats with me.

see you there

nac · Post by **nac** » 09:59 Tue 01 Mar 2022

jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:36 Mon 28 Feb 2022 Would somebody — not Neil, he’s decanting — pls check the placemats.

Julian - can you please post on here when the final version is ready to print. I'm working in a basement office today without any phone connectivity so picking up emails/WhatsApps is tricky. Planning on leaving here at 1600.

Post by **jdaw1** » 11:20 Tue 01 Mar 2022

Last night’s version (20:00 Mon 28 Feb 2022) believed good and final. Print at will.