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Post by **DRT** » 11:08 Wed 28 May 2014

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

It looks yummy

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djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 11:13 Wed 28 May 2014

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

Post by **DRT** » 11:22 Wed 28 May 2014

djewesbury wrote: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 · Post by **djewesbury** » 11:25 Wed 28 May 2014

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!

Post by **DRT** » 11:38 Wed 28 May 2014

djewesbury wrote: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 · Post by **djewesbury** » 11:39 Wed 28 May 2014

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

Post by **DRT** » 11:57 Wed 28 May 2014

Excellent - we have a quorum...

The Free Niepoort Garrafeira 1964 Virtual Offline

Attendees:

DRT
DJ
JDAW
CPR
ADV
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Reserves:

Glenn E.

Anyone else?

Post by **jdaw1** » 12:14 Wed 28 May 2014

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

(I’m in.)

Post by **DRT** » 12:28 Wed 28 May 2014

jdaw1 wrote:Should we be mentioning the existence of this thread to Glenn?

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

jdaw1 wrote:(I’m in.)

Excellent. List updated.

Post by **jdaw1** » 12:37 Wed 28 May 2014

First draft of the placemats.

Post by **DRT** » 12:41 Wed 28 May 2014

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 · Post by **CPR 1** » 12:47 Wed 28 May 2014

Sounds good I am in

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djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 13:01 Wed 28 May 2014

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

Post by **DRT** » 13:05 Wed 28 May 2014

CPR 1 wrote: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 · Post by **djewesbury** » 13:09 Wed 28 May 2014

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

Post by **DRT** » 13:11 Wed 28 May 2014

djewesbury wrote: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 · Post by **Andy Velebil** » 14:55 Wed 28 May 2014

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

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 15:45 Wed 28 May 2014

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.

Post by **flash_uk** » 16:00 Wed 28 May 2014

Count me in please!

Glenn E. · Post by **Glenn E.** » 17:01 Wed 28 May 2014

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 · Post by **djewesbury** » 17:15 Wed 28 May 2014

Aaahhh. All has become clear. At last.

Post by **DRT** » 17:19 Wed 28 May 2014

Glenn E. wrote: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. · Post by **Glenn E.** » 17:59 Wed 28 May 2014

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 · Post by **mosesbotbol** » 18:29 Wed 28 May 2014

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

Post by **DRT** » 19:00 Wed 28 May 2014

Glenn E. wrote: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.

Post by **PhilW** » 21:16 Wed 28 May 2014

Yes please, I'm in!
Great concept - Free Port! (from the constraints of the bottle)

LGTrotter · Post by **LGTrotter** » 21:21 Wed 28 May 2014

PhilW wrote:Yes please, I'm in!
Great concept - Free Port! (from the constraints of the bottle)

I fear that ship has sailed.

Post by **DRT** » 21:38 Wed 28 May 2014

LGTrotter wrote:
PhilW wrote:Yes please, I'm in!
Great concept - Free Port! (from the constraints of the bottle)
I fear that ship has sailed.

There is always one.

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