2026, Fonseca 1948-1997, Tuesday 10th February 2026

[mcoulson]

I'm fine with any of the three days ... Id fit with Glenn's schedule....

[jdaw1]

Mon 9^th, Tue 10^th, Wed 11^th: all work for me.

I have F60 from a very good stash.

[CPR 1]

I can't do the 9th - 10th or 11th can both work. Thank you

[NigelM]

All dates ok for me at the moment

[idj123]

The alternative days work for me.

[winesecretary]

@Glenn - does 11th work for you?

[PhilW]

10 or 11 should be OK for me.

[Glenn E.]

There may be some desire to move this tasting - either to the day before or the day after. I invite thoughts (especially from Glenn - we’re holding it on a day he’s available, and if that’s just the 10th that’s just the 10th).

We leave Seattle on Friday night, Feb 6, arrive in London on Saturday afternoon, and will be semi-recovered from jet lag by the end of Sunday, Feb 8. We then leave for Edinburgh on Wednesday, Feb 11.

Ergo, Monday and Tuesday, Feb 9 and 10, are really the only days available for me.

Apologies for the slow response, I was visiting family for a week over the holidays.

[jdaw1]

Please could the organiser pronounce which date has been chosen.

[winesecretary]

Apologies. Crushed with work. If someone can take over and make a decision about date and liaise with the B&F please do.

[Alex Bridgeman]

I'll happily take on the organisation of this fine event, but only if we can squeeze an extra seat around the table for me to occupy.

[Justin K]

Unfortunately I’m going to have to pull out of this, was really looking forward to it. Any chance with all the changes it could be put back a few months?

[Alex Bridgeman]

If I can be "substitute Justin", I'll take on the organising of this tasting.

[Alex Bridgeman]

I’ve had a chat with George and have agreed to take on the mantle of organiser.

I understand that some confirmed attendees are no longer able to make the planned date of the 10th, hence the gentle enquiry as to availability on alternative dates.

Glenn can’t make the 11th, hence only 9 and 10 are available.

I will enquire tonight whether the Boot & Flogger is available on the 9th — although we should all be very aware of the early closing time on Mondays.

If Monday is still a viable option, I’ll ask for availabilities on both days.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th are both available to us.

Please would everyone on the confirmed and on the reserve list reply and let me know which of these two dates would work for them.

We will only switch away from the Tuesday if it benefits more people that staying with the original date.

George - 9 or 10
Glenn - 9 or 10
Phil - 10 only
Martin - 9 or 10
Nigel - 9 or 10
Charles - 10 only
Julian - 9 or 10
Neil - 9 only
Mike M - 9 only
Michael C - 9 or 10
Tony - 9 or 10
Ian - 9 (preferred) or 10
George Guest
AlexB - 9 or 10


Rich - 10 only (and not certainly - dropping to reserves)
Harry
AlexH
Justin - unavailable

[CPR 1]

I can only do the 10th I am afraid

[M.Charlton]

9 or 10 fine by me.

[jdaw1]

Either for me. Light preference for Tuesday’s 11pm over Monday’s 10pm.

[flash_uk]

I can only do 9

[Glenn E.]

Either 9 or 10 works for me. Like Julian, I have a slight preference for the extra hour available on Tuesdays.

[Alex Bridgeman]

@Rich - please let me know what Fonseca vintages you can offer.

@Harry, @AlexH - please let me know which Fonseca vintages you can offer if you make the tasting.

@Julian - let me know if you have anything Fonseca other than 1960

[nac]

Unfortunately I can only do 9th now.

[idj123]

9th preferred but can work with 10th.

[idj123]

Just to say (for completeness) that I have 60-94 (inc).

[forest26]

Either Monday or Tuesday

[rich_n]

Apologies for the slow response on this one - I cannot make the 9th and the 10th is now looking a little shaky. I didn't acquire any Fonseca pre-2000 that I can contribute so I would suggest that I might be dropped to the reserves in favour of someone who can definitely make it and contribute.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Apologies for the slow response on this one - I cannot make the 9th and the 10th is now looking a little shaky. I didn't acquire any Fonseca pre-2000 that I can contribute so I would suggest that I might be dropped to the reserves in favour of someone who can definitely make it and contribute.

Thanks Rich. I'll see who from the reserves list can replace you.

George - your guest is up next.

[winesecretary]

What Ho. In that case, it will be Tom K., one of my colleagues, who will adopt from me.

[Alex Bridgeman]

The conclusion on the date is this:
- 2 people can't make it on Monday 9th
- 2 people can't make it on Tuesday 10th
- 2 people have expressed a slight preference for Tuesday 10th since the B&F is open for an extra hour

Apologies to Neil and Mike, but we'll stick with the originally planned date.

I will post lists of who is to bring which bottles shortly.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Harry, Alex H - you both have seats at the table. Please confirm if you want them.

[PhilW]

I will post lists of who is to bring which bottles shortly.

I've looked back at my original post, and need to update my list of currently available bottles:
Available: 60, 66, 77, 85, 92, 03 all in excellent condition.
(the only F70 I have to hand is a small stash from which previous bottles have been less than stellar, so not ideal here).