Quinta do Vesuvio in February 2024 - 6th Feb

[flash_uk]

For me:
Burrata
Sirloin steak - rare
Fried egg
Skinny fries
Green beans and shallots
Welsh Rarebit

Thanks Martin.

[Alex Bridgeman]

I'd like please:
- no starter
- steak, mushroom and claret pie with green beans and a side of skinny fries
- bramdean pudding, if available

[nac]

Apologies, but I still had this is my diary for 15th, and I can't do 6th, so will have to give up my place.

[Doggett]

I have other commitments now for this date so am unable to step up from the reserves. I hope that it is even better than the last time these lovely wines were tasted together. Enjoy!

[mcoulson]

sorry to here this from nac and doggett .... I'll adjust the lists and promote Bertie3000 to the list

[Bertie3000]

Sorry but I assumed I would not make the cut so have made other plans now for that night. I’ll learn!

[mcoulson]

Sorry but I assumed I would not make the cut so have made other plans now for that night. I’ll learn!

Arh .... not to worry ....

any other takers ?

[idj123]

Given formal confirmation has been received that the truffle Mac and cheese has been removed from the menu, I will have Welsh Rarebit, followed by steak (m-r) and fries with green beans and the brownie for dessert.
Thanks

[M.Charlton]

In view of the menu change, please could my starter be changed to Welsh Rarebit. Thanks

[mcoulson]

Gent's

Heres the food order as it stands

Food Order

Tony & Charles - your starter does not exist !! - let me know what to change it to

B&F menu

I've also taken the liberty of tweaking peoples default order to reflect the menu change where they have made a change here

Please shout if this is wrong - if not this is what you will get on the 6th

[Justin K]

Martin,
Please add cheese for afters,
Thanks

[CPR 1]

Could I please update my starter to Salmon

Thank you

[mcoulson]

These tweaks have been made .....

[jdaw1]

When decisions have been made about people, vintages, and who is bringing what, pls ping me to make the placemats.

[mcoulson]

When decisions have been made about people, vintages, and who is bringing what, pls ping me to make the placemats.

certainly will do ... very nearly there

[forest26]

Just to confirm PMs - I can no longer make this event

[mcoulson]

Gents,

The line up has been organised as is as follows …..

90,91,92,94,95,97,98,00,03,05,07,07 Capela,11,11 Capela

So 14 bottles between 14 of us

I’ve tweaked the list on the first post to show who’s bringing what

[winesecretary]

@mcoulson - jolly good, I’ll open the 1994 when I get back to the UK on Saturday, since you have gone for the 1992.

Your are right that there are no bargains any more in that supermarket on the Estrada Monumental. There was an M E Fernandes Verdelho with no price on it. It’s a nice wine I’ve had many times and is worth every penny of £150. Their price, on checking… 1015 euros.

[Alex Bridgeman]

My bottles are now standing up and settling.

[M.Charlton]

Is there a specific decant time/method to be used for V05 - this tasting will be the first time I’ve tried it so I’d appreciate any thoughts from others who may have already tried some.

[Glenn E.]

I haven't had V05 in many years, but my experience with it says that a somewhat shorter decant should work fine. It's a somewhat softer Port than the '03 or '07 but still very delicious. I would probably decant it 4-6 hours, but as I recall you guys tend to use shorter decants in London than we do in Seattle so perhaps 2-3 hours would work there?

[jdaw1]

Draft of the placemats, images having been added to first post. Please check people. Please check Ports. Please check Port-people matching. Please check everything else.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Draft of the placemats, images having been added to first post. Please check people. Please check Ports. Please check Port-people matching. Please check everything else.

Jack’s initials are JD and he is right-handed.

[jdaw1]

Jack’s initials are JD and he is right-handed.

Done: updated draft of the placemats.

[M.Charlton]

I haven't had V05 in many years, but my experience with it says that a somewhat shorter decant should work fine. It's a somewhat softer Port than the '03 or '07 but still very delicious. I would probably decant it 4-6 hours, but as I recall you guys tend to use shorter decants in London than we do in Seattle so perhaps 2-3 hours would work there?

Thanks, Glenn. I’ll go with the lower end of the range in re decant time (I suspect a less than desirable outcome will result should I attempt decanting on a Pendolino).

[mcoulson]

Gent's - I'm about to submit the menu choices so if your not sure please double check on the front posting as thats what your going to get if you do nothing

[CPR 1]

Gent's - I'm about to submit the menu choices so if your not sure please double check on the front posting as thats what your going to get if you do nothing

Can you please add a Welsh rarebit for dessert please. Thank you

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[mcoulson]

Gent's - I'm about to submit the menu choices so if your not sure please double check on the front posting as thats what your going to get if you do nothing

Can you please add a Welsh rarebit for dessert please. Thank you

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Thats been sorted .... food order being sent tomorrow ....

[mcoulson]

Food ordered .... bottles standing .....
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[jdaw1]

Who is to print the placemats?

[CPR 1]

Draft of the placemats, images having been added to first post. Please check people. Please check Ports. Please check Port-people matching. Please check everything else.

If not too late could we adjust the placemats so that the 07 and 07 Capella are side by side, and the same for the two 11? (Move 05 to top right, and then the pairs below)

[mcoulson]

Who is to print the placemats?

I can do that .... I'll print them Tuesday morning

If you can make the tweak George suggests that would be great

[jdaw1]

If not too late could we adjust the placemats so that the 07 and 07 Capella are side by side, and the same for the two 11? (Move 05 to top right, and then the pairs below)

Believed done. Please check satisfactory.

[CPR 1]

If not too late could we adjust the placemats so that the 07 and 07 Capella are side by side, and the same for the two 11? (Move 05 to top right, and then the pairs below)

Believed done. Please check satisfactory.

Perfect. Thank you

[jdaw1]

If you can make the tweak George suggests that would be great

CPR = Charles, whose tweak is done. Is there another fix that I’m missing?

[mcoulson]

If you can make the tweak George suggests that would be great

CPR = Charles, whose tweak is done. Is there another fix that I’m missing?

No that's me mixing names up !

I plan to be there 4:30 ish to start setting up ...

Others welcome to join ....

[Alex Bridgeman]

For logistical reasons, Harry and I are swapping the 1994 and 1995. I'm now bringing the 1994.

Justin and I will probably arrive around 17.00-17.30 to help set up.

[mcoulson]

I've printed the place settings and tested my port

[flash_uk]

V91 double decanted at 1345. Lots of fruit on the nose, good colour.

ETA around 1700 for me.

[Alex Bridgeman]

V94, V97 and V11 were all double decanted between 10.30 and 11.00.

[winesecretary]

V92 double decanted at 0730, to the sound of the cat complaining about his second breakfast being delayed thereby.

[idj123]

V90 decorked at 10pm yesterday and then double decanted at 9 this morning. ETA 6pm.

[flash_uk]

V91 double decanted at 1345. Lots of fruit on the nose, good colour.

ETA around 1700 for me.

ETA more like 1745 now

[Christopher]

Hope you have a splendid evening really looking forward to hearing what you all think

[M.Charlton]

A splendid evening, indeed! Thanks Martin for organising, and to everyone who attended for a fun evening. I’ll post my full notes later this week/early next.

[M.Charlton]

V05 decanted at 1515.

[winesecretary]

Martin, thank you for organising. An evening which confirmed that 1994 Vesuvio really is all that.

[Glenn E.]

1994 Vesuvio really is all that.

Shush. I only have ~3 cases and will probably need to buy more.

[Mike J. W.]

If there's a final score sheet floating around, could someone please post it to this thread?

[winesecretary]

Just buy more 1994.