Free Port

[DRT]

A very kind gentleman delivered a free bottle of Niepoort Garrafeira 1964 to my house today.

It looks yummy

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[djewesbury]

Shame you can't drink it then. You can just sit there gloating at your free port.

[DRT]

Shame you can't drink it then. You can just sit there gloating at your free port.

I might make an exception. Now then, where did I put that corkscrew...

[djewesbury]

Quick everyone, where are those emergency phrases..?

Your problems all begin and end at your pie-hole!

You're going to die! You're going to die!

[DRT]

Your problems all begin and end at your pie-hole!

You're going to die! You're going to die!

You are of course correct. I can't drink it all by myself.

Perhaps I should fill 13 sample bottles, post them to the usual suspects and keep a glass for myself?

Ni64G anyone?

[djewesbury]

Now you're talking. Did I mention how slim and athletic you're looking? And how young!

[DRT]

Excellent - we have a quorum...

The Free Niepoort Garrafeira 1964 Virtual Offline

Attendees:

1. DRT
2. DJ
3. JDAW
4. CPR
5. ADV
6. available
7. available
8. available
9. available
10. available
11. available
12. available
13. available
14. available

Reserves:

1. Glenn E.

Anyone else?

[jdaw1]

Should we be mentioning the existence of this thread to Glenn?

(I’m in.)

[DRT]

Should we be mentioning the existence of this thread to Glenn?

Sure. I'm fairly certain he will want a taste.

(I’m in.)

Excellent. List updated.

[jdaw1]

First draft of the placemats.

[DRT]

Very nice. I'm not sure we will need quite so many water tick-boxes.

Are there decanting sheets, labels and pre-pouring sheets to ensure no one gets confused?

[CPR 1]

Sounds good I am in

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[djewesbury]

The placemats are beautiful, but can the glass be a little smaller? I'm not sure I have stemware that big.

[DRT]

Sounds good I am in

Excellent. This is shaping up rather well.

I do hope that Glenn gets in before all the spaces are taken, it would be a shame if he missed out.

[djewesbury]

It's only 6 am PST. Can we not reserve him a place until at least 6.30?

[DRT]

It's only 6 am PST. Can we not reserve him a place until at least 6.30?

Will put him down as first reserve.

[Andy Velebil]

Please add me to the list. Signed, your humble Port lover

[djewesbury]

Hey Derek. Your postage bill might offset the free-ness of the port!

Owen and André say it's ok, you can send their samples c/o me to save postage.

[flash_uk]

Count me in please!

[Glenn E.]

Hey now! I have to be present when that bottle is opened or its life-giving properties won't be bestowed upon its rightful owner!

[djewesbury]

Aaahhh. All has become clear. At last.

[DRT]

Hey now! I have to be present when that bottle is opened or its life-giving properties won't be bestowed upon its rightful owner!

A nice little rouse while it lasted

Your precious bottle is tucked away safely and will be awaiting your arrival in September.

Apologies to those whose expectations might just have been dashed

[Glenn E.]

It's a fine looking bottle, too. Looks to be in better shape than any other I've ever seen for sale, so I'm quite pleased.

[mosesbotbol]

All I ever get delivered for free to my house are bills.

[DRT]

It's a fine looking bottle, too. Looks to be in better shape than any other I've ever seen for sale, so I'm quite pleased.

Very fine indeed. The level is into the neck and the seal looks perfect. The label reveals "Bottled 1971" but "Decanted ----" has been rubbed away.

I have laid it down in my wine fridge. Remind me in a week or two and I will check for signs of leakage just in case the seal has been disturbed in transit. If so I can stand it up and re-wax if necessary.