And I think there should be only one “n” in Dona Maria.jdaw1 wrote: ↑11:14 Sat 21 May 2022 Food order finished and sent.
Sackcloth and ashes. Fixed, thank you.Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑07:24 Sat 21 May 2022Around the edges of the glasses circles, the spacing of “Quinta de Vale da Figueira” and of “Quinta Vale Dona Maria” look a little odd.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Sackcloth and ashes, again. Fixed, thank you.Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑15:40 Sat 21 May 2022And I think there should be only one “n” in Dona Maria.jdaw1 wrote: ↑11:14 Sat 21 May 2022Sackcloth and ashes. Fixed, thank you.Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑07:24 Sat 21 May 2022Around the edges of the glasses circles, the spacing of “Quinta de Vale da Figueira” and of “Quinta Vale Dona Maria” look a little odd.
Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
At what time does the tasting start?
Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Dow has been double decanted. Have I missed the start time? I am planning for 6/6.30.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
I plan to be at the Boot & Flogger around 17.00 and assume we're starting at 18.00 for 18.30.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
I won't be there until about 1815 with the QDM.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
The Martinez is the first bottle from a case opened earlier today, packed in cardboard sleeves. The Val da Figueira spent all but the last six months of its life in a Douro cellar.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
CrR decanted. A single bottle purchased from a reliable merchant several years ago.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Ramos Pinto 1997 double decanted at 19:30 the day before. Not then tasted. Nose wonderful, youthful, intense blackberries and maybe a hint of fig. On nose alone, comparable with a F85 of similar age.
Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Links:
- Review of the evening as a whole;
- 1997 Burmester;
- 1997 Quinta do Noval;
- 1997 Quinta do Noval Silval;
- 1997 Taylor;
- 1997 Fonseca;
- 1997 Croft Quinta da Roêda;
- 1997 Dow;
- 1997 Graham;
- 1997 Gould Campbell;
- 1997 Warre;
- 1997 Vesuvio;
- 1997 Smith Woodhouse;
- 1997 Quarles Harris;
- 1997 Martinez;
- 1997 Sandeman Vau;
- 1997 Ramos Pinto;
- 1997 Val da Figueira;
- 1997 Osborne;
- Planning and arrangements;
- Food order;
- Placemats (and in list of placemats).
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Noval and Silval both decanted
I was a bit apprehensive about the Noval as I've seen a couple of duff bottles in the past, but this one seems absolutely fine.
I was a bit apprehensive about the Noval as I've seen a couple of duff bottles in the past, but this one seems absolutely fine.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
QDM is likely a no show. VA. Very obvious VA.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Osborne substituted following discussion with NAC.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Osborne promisingly fruity,
Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Placemats updated; likewise TN thread titles and links thereto.
Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Grahams decanted seems to be fine, but then it is me!
bottle history is, ex livery company stock
bottle history is, ex livery company stock
Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Taylor, Fonseca, Warre & Quarles Harris double decanted at 2000 last night.
Sandeman Vau & Burmester 0600 this morning - as they were in London and I wasn’t last night.
All good.
Sandeman Vau & Burmester 0600 this morning - as they were in London and I wasn’t last night.
All good.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Both of these were tasted when double-decanted. The Martínez tasted a little baked and jammy, but not in a faulty way. The VF tasted like pure redcurrant juice!Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑18:49 Mon 23 May 2022 0ADD268B-812C-4526-BFDB-8530A39205B1.jpeg
The Martinez is the first bottle from a case opened earlier today, packed in cardboard sleeves. The Val da Figueira spent all but the last six months of its life in a Douro cellar.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
I'm guessing that was one of the two cases you bought from me 13 years ago. The Noval is the first from a stash I bought 10yrs ago and the Silval the first from a case bought back in 2008 - we are such patient people!The Martinez is the first bottle from a case opened earlier today
I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I shall be sober and you will still be ugly - W.S. Churchill
Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Taylor and Fonseca are the first bottles from full cases I purchased EP from La Vigneronne on release. Have been in my cellar since.uncle tom wrote: ↑08:42 Tue 24 May 2022I'm guessing that was one of the two cases you bought from me 13 years ago. The Noval is the first from a stash I bought 10yrs ago and the Silval the first from a case bought back in 2008 - we are such patient people!The Martinez is the first bottle from a case opened earlier today
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
They are indeed! Do you remember where they came from?uncle tom wrote: ↑08:42 Tue 24 May 2022I'm guessing that was one of the two cases you bought from me 13 years ago. The Noval is the first from a stash I bought 10yrs ago and the Silval the first from a case bought back in 2008 - we are such patient people!The Martinez is the first bottle from a case opened earlier today
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Christies, 5/11/2009Do you remember where they came from?
I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I shall be sober and you will still be ugly - W.S. Churchill