May I suggest a Dalva Golden White Colheita 1952?
Topic WHITE aged ports, Tue 17th May 2022
Re: Topic WHITE aged ports, Tue 17th May 2022
Doh! Completely forgot, I've got 6 cases of that yet to drink...
Re: Topic WHITE aged ports, Tue 17th May 2022
Can you add me to the reserve list - have some interesting ones.
Re: Topic WHITE aged ports, Tue 17th May 2022
We have reached 50% response rate - I have lists of available Ports for 7 of 14 attendees.
So far no need for duplication...
So far no need for duplication...
Glenn Elliott
Re: Topic WHITE aged ports, Tue 17th May 2022
well, guys, I guess, it depends on the bottles people have... Maybe some wouldn't be able to fetch 2 of the same.Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑21:05 Mon 18 Apr 2022I agree with your view, but the final decision should be Nelly’s.
Re: Topic WHITE aged ports, Tue 17th May 2022
I now have information for 8 attendees, 2 of whom have the same white Port in 50 cl, so those 2 people could bring those bottles and then split a purchase of a 75 cl. So at present requiring 2 x 50 cl as a person's contribution isn't a problem.Nelly wrote: ↑17:55 Thu 21 Apr 2022well, guys, I guess, it depends on the bottles people have... Maybe some wouldn't be able to fetch 2 of the same.Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑21:05 Mon 18 Apr 2022I agree with your view, but the final decision should be Nelly’s.
Glenn Elliott
Re: Topic WHITE aged ports, Tue 17th May 2022
Hi guys,
Could you please let Glenn know your options? So that gives a bit more time in case people still need to buy bottles?
Thank you,
Nelly
Could you please let Glenn know your options? So that gives a bit more time in case people still need to buy bottles?
Thank you,
Nelly
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Re: Topic WHITE aged ports, Tue 17th May 2022
My availability for this has been downgraded to 'uncertain'. If alternative people come along, please provide greater preference for them.
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Re: Topic WHITE aged ports, Tue 17th May 2022
I have now acquired, on joint behalf of myself and the other bringer of the same half litre of aged white, with Glenn's blessing, a second 75cl bottle of aged white. We can settle up afterwards.
Re: Topic WHITE aged ports, Tue 17th May 2022
I think that I now have enough information to start assigning Ports, so I will do that this afternoon. Anyone who has not yet provided me with their available Ports will have to be worked around today's assignments!
Glenn Elliott
Re: Topic WHITE aged ports, Tue 17th May 2022
Assigned contributions have been sent out to everyone who has sent me their available stocks. If you have not received a PM (or email) with your assigned contribution, please PM me so that I can re-send.
I have not yet heard from Harry, Ian, or Tony, though in Tony's case I suspect he'll be able to fill in rather easily. Zak currently has an assignment, but it is one that I would be surprised if Tony cannot backfill if Zak is unable to attend.
Once I have information from the last few participants I will draft an order and provide it to Julian so that he can make placemats.
It looks like a very fun tasting. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I know that I would if I were able to be there!
Process question: when there are 2 x 50cl bottles of the same Port, should each bottle have a spot on the placemat so that everyone gets to taste from both bottles? Or should there only be a single spot on the placemat and people will be served from different bottles? I recommend the latter as these Ports aren't likely to vary much by bottle and it will making wrangling of glassware easier.
I have not yet heard from Harry, Ian, or Tony, though in Tony's case I suspect he'll be able to fill in rather easily. Zak currently has an assignment, but it is one that I would be surprised if Tony cannot backfill if Zak is unable to attend.
Once I have information from the last few participants I will draft an order and provide it to Julian so that he can make placemats.
It looks like a very fun tasting. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I know that I would if I were able to be there!
Process question: when there are 2 x 50cl bottles of the same Port, should each bottle have a spot on the placemat so that everyone gets to taste from both bottles? Or should there only be a single spot on the placemat and people will be served from different bottles? I recommend the latter as these Ports aren't likely to vary much by bottle and it will making wrangling of glassware easier.
Glenn Elliott
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Re: Topic WHITE aged ports, Tue 17th May 2022
@ Glenn E. - my preference is for a single spot for the two 50 cl bottles, but I will defer to Nelly.
Re: Topic WHITE aged ports, Tue 17th May 2022
sadly, it is looking like i'm not going to be able to attend this, something has come up and not sure what the impact will be and therefore if there is a reserves please replace me with them. if anything changes I will update.
Re: Topic WHITE aged ports, Tue 17th May 2022
yeah, i think one spot is good enough.winesecretary wrote: ↑07:27 Wed 27 Apr 2022 @ Glenn E. - my preference is for a single spot for the two 50 cl bottles, but I will defer to Nelly.
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Re: Topic WHITE aged ports, Tue 17th May 2022
Agreed. Just in case of any difference - and depending how many 2x50cl we have - we could always alternate around the table when placing poured glasses (assuming pre-pour) and can then check-with-neighbour if wanted.Nelly wrote: ↑12:41 Fri 29 Apr 2022yeah, i think one spot is good enough.winesecretary wrote: ↑07:27 Wed 27 Apr 2022 @ Glenn E. - my preference is for a single spot for the two 50 cl bottles, but I will defer to Nelly.
Re: Topic WHITE aged ports, Tue 17th May 2022
The lineup and placemats will be finalized after a quick trip to Porto. Sadly, not by me.
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Re: Topic WHITE aged ports, Tue 17th May 2022
This is looking more and more likely for me. Additionally, my bottle is at the ready.
Re: Topic WHITE aged ports, Tue 17th May 2022
Draft tasting order, pending information from Tony:
Phil 1
Tony (TBD)
George
Julian
Alex
Elizabeth
(above 2 in either order)
Neil
Mike
Ian
(above 2 in either order)
Phil 2
Zak
Charles
Dave
Nelly
"Phil 1" is an interesting Port that he proposed bringing. To me, it seems like it would make for an interesting start to the evening, ergo first.
Phil 1
Tony (TBD)
George
Julian
Alex
Elizabeth
(above 2 in either order)
Neil
Mike
Ian
(above 2 in either order)
Phil 2
Zak
Charles
Dave
Nelly
"Phil 1" is an interesting Port that he proposed bringing. To me, it seems like it would make for an interesting start to the evening, ergo first.
Glenn Elliott
Re: Topic WHITE aged ports, Tue 17th May 2022
Draft of the placemats added to first post.