Monday 10 February 2025 - 2000 VP Tasting

[jdaw1]

Why early-close Monday?

@jdaw1 - because I am available that date, and so is the B&F…

Then that’s that.

[RAYC]

I will potentially be in the country by then - please could i reserve a spot for a couple of weeks while i confirm dates?

I think i would need to adopt - i have very little 2000 and none easily accessible other than a Sandeman Vau in double magnum and a lone remaining bottle of Fonseca unfiltered LBV…

[winesecretary]

@ RAYC - on the list. There will be ample opportunity to adopt.

[nac]

@ nac - so just a few from this vintage, then…

Yes, I was quite surprised when I had a proper look.
It's a combination of EP cases and odd bottles from broking lists. When you get closer to deciding what's needed I'll advise re bottle condition.

[idj123]

Last 2000 horizontal was in March 2000 just prior to lockdown.

I know that lockdown felt like a long time but over 20 years…!

[PhilW]

Last 2000 horizontal was in March 2000 just prior to lockdown.

I know that lockdown felt like a long time but over 20 years…!

Wasn't it the hitchhiker's guide that had people drinking wine made from grapes that hadn't been harvested yet?

[winesecretary]

@ idj - not least because the wines were not yet even in grape form

[nac]

Last 2000 horizontal was in March 2000 just prior to lockdown.

I know that lockdown felt like a long time but over 20 years…!

Aah… Typo fixed.

[pommy42]

Would be very keen! Have F 2000 only from memory bit will check when back in the UK!

[winesecretary]

@pommy42 - added

[mcoulson]

George - may I bring a guest please ? Nigel M

[winesecretary]

@ M. Coulson - added

[jdaw1]

I have 2000s from Sainsbury’s Taste The Difference, Passadouro, Sandeman Vau, and Sandeman.

[winesecretary]

@ jdaw1 - list updated.

There are many more ports available than there are people, so if anyone who would like to attend but has no 2000s, feel free to sign up.

[jdaw1]

I have 2000s from Sainsbury’s Taste The Difference, Passadouro, Sandeman Vau, and Sandeman.

And Portal.

[pommy42]

Also located a Cockburns 2000 which I can happily bring!

[nac]

@ jdaw1 - list updated.

There are many more ports available than there are people, so if anyone who would like to attend but has no 2000s, feel free to sign up.

I have a potential guest. Could I grab one of the spaces?

[winesecretary]

@ nac - yes you can

[winesecretary]

@ pommy42 - wine added

[jdaw1]

I have 2000s from Sainsbury’s Taste The Difference, Passadouro, Sandeman Vau, and Sandeman.

And Portal.

And Vale Donna Maria.

[nac]

@ nac - yes you can

Guest confirmed - Ian (IM).

[nac]

@ nac - yes you can

Guest confirmed - Ian (IM).

And assume he'll adopt a bottle from me.

[jdaw1]

FYI, this page mentions Vista Alegre 2000 (the abbreviation for which is being discussed).

Edit: decision, the deliciously pronounceable VAl00.

[nac]

@ nac - yes you can

Have a potential 2nd guest - Ed Pilkington - just waiting for him to confirm availability. If he is available can he have the last place?

[winesecretary]

Yep