CANCELLED - Ends in a 7 - Tuesday 12th January 2027

[Alex Bridgeman]

I really liked having a Zombie Apocalypse escape between Christmas and New Year and then another tasting to look forward to in mid-January.

Since Julian already has the Zombie Apocalypse escape booked, I thought I'd get the mid-Jan date in the diary.

The theme is "Vintage Port, from a year ending with 7 - whether sighted or blind is up to you". That gives a pretty wide choice since 2017, 2007, 1997, 1987 (sort of), 1977, 1967, 1957, 1947, 1937, 1927 and 1917 were all declared, albeit some very small. Some people even made 1907 and then there are wines from 1897 and 1887 and maybe even from 7s before 1887.

You get the idea.

Who wants to commit to a tasting just less than 12 months from now?

1. Alex
2. Martin
3. Charles
4. George
5. Mike
6. Michael Mee
7. Neil
8. Ian
9. Rich
10. Phil
11. John DF
12. Julian
13. Tony

[mcoulson]

I've consulted my diary and find that space is available for this kind of sillyness so may I join in please?

[CPR 1]

Sounds like fun. Yes please

[winesecretary]

I’m in. I have the 97, 87, and 77 options, but only from the 20th century, alas.

Obviously also 2017 and 2007. Maybe I’ll bring a Niepoort 17 to see how it is getting on.

[jdaw1]

Oh, yes please.

and maybe even from 7s before 1887.

I have none, but am hoping that somebody brings a Kopke 1847. In its time, it was famous.

[flash_uk]

Yes please

[Alex Bridgeman]

Maybe I’ll bring a Niepoort 17 to see how it is getting on.

Now that would be interesting. I haven’t tasted that since it blew my socks off when tasting it on release.

[Bertie3000]

Yes please

[nac]

Yup, My diary is free.

[idj123]

Yes please!

[rich_n]

This sounds like fun and I believe I have several options to bring!

[PhilW]

Sounds like a plan.

[JohnDavidFrance]

Ear mark me a space alex! I'll find something interesting for this. I have some already but i'll try fill a gap i we end up missing something

[jdaw1]

Oh, yes please.

Please could I be added to the list?

[forest26]

As a 67 baby can I be added to the list....

[Alex Bridgeman]

With the Niepoort / Fonseca tasting planned for the following Tuesday, I have decided to cancel this tasting.

Apologies to everyone who had signed up.

[mcoulson]

can you not pick another date ??

[winesecretary]

Possibly February 2027?

I find there is an NN 87 in my possession but I think it’s JDAW’s. I think I have TV87 somewhere.

[jdaw1]

I find there is an NN 87 in my possession but I think it’s JDAW’s.

It is yours. And if it was not yours, it is hereby yours.

[jdaw1]

Possibly February 2027?

Works for me. Tuesdays are 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, and 23^rd..

[Alex Bridgeman]

I could reschedule, although it would be late March rather than my busiest working month of February.

Or perhaps 5th Jan rather than 12th.

Do people have a preference?

[winesecretary]

5th Jan would be good. March equally ditto.

[jdaw1]

5th Jan would be good. March equally ditto.

Tuesday 5^th January 2026 likely to work for me.

[hadge]

5th Jan would be good. March equally ditto.

Tuesday 5^th January 2026 likely to work for me.

please can I use your time machine?