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Re: Tue 08 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 14:58 Mon 31 Jan 2022
by rich_n
rich_n wrote:I would love to join! Might need to work out where I'll stay, but I can sort something out.
Apologies, misread the date and I don't think I can make this.
Hi Julian, just a heads up that I can't make this date. Have fun!
Re: Wed 16th Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 19:58 Mon 31 Jan 2022
by PhilW
jdaw1 wrote: ↑12:25 Mon 31 Jan 2022
16th it is.
I’ve attempted to update the attendees consistent with that. Please report corrections, and additions.
Wed 16th Feb should be good for me; thank you.
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 20:06 Mon 31 Jan 2022
by jdaw1
Some set-up help would be welcome. Is anybody willing to volunteer?
Maybe I should reserve the Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional 2006 for the set-up team? Other than its obvious and rather serious fault — only 750ml — it’s extremely delicious.
Who can print?
Also, pls could those who think they have accepted verify — first post — that I have noticed.
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 21:11 Mon 31 Jan 2022
by CPR 1
jdaw1 wrote: ↑20:06 Mon 31 Jan 2022
Some set-up help would be welcome. Is anybody willing to volunteer?
I can be there for 5pm to help
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 22:19 Mon 31 Jan 2022
by winesecretary
I verify attendance.
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 22:25 Mon 31 Jan 2022
by nac
jdaw1 wrote: ↑20:06 Mon 31 Jan 2022
Some set-up help would be welcome. Is anybody willing to volunteer?
Maybe I should reserve the Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional 2006 for the set-up team? Other than its obvious and rather serious fault — only 750ml — it’s extremely delicious.
Who can print?
Also, pls could those who think they have accepted verify — first post — that I have noticed.
Can print and can be there early.
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 13:35 Tue 01 Feb 2022
by Alex Bridgeman
I can be early to help set up. What time would you like?
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 13:39 Tue 01 Feb 2022
by nac
Just had a follow-up email for the booking from B&F, so have confirmed.
Booked from 1700 for 14 people.
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 00:38 Wed 02 Feb 2022
by jdaw1
CPR 1 wrote: ↑21:11 Mon 31 Jan 2022I can be there for 5pm to help
nac wrote: ↑22:25 Mon 31 Jan 2022Can print and can be there early.
Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑13:35 Tue 01 Feb 2022I can be early to help set up. What time would you like?
Thank you.
nac wrote: ↑13:39 Tue 01 Feb 2022Booked from 1700 for 14 people.
Thank you. And that answers Alex’s question.
Also, my following Alex’s fine example reminded me that he is
the shirtless guy.
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 07:36 Wed 02 Feb 2022
by Doggett
Nothing is a better metaphor for the Port Forum than that video.
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 12:44 Wed 02 Feb 2022
by nac
nac wrote: ↑13:39 Tue 01 Feb 2022
Just had a follow-up email for the booking from B&F, so have confirmed.
Booked from 1700 for 14 people.
The lovely people at the B&F have asked if we want to pre-order any special steaks.
The options are:
300g rib eye @ £34
400g t-bone @ £42
600g club sirloin @ £48
I'm happy to co-ordinate this so JDAW can continue playing in his cellar.
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 12:46 Wed 02 Feb 2022
by CPR 1
nac wrote: ↑12:44 Wed 02 Feb 2022
nac wrote: ↑13:39 Tue 01 Feb 2022
Just had a follow-up email for the booking from B&F, so have confirmed.
Booked from 1700 for 14 people.
The lovely people at the B&F have asked if we want to pre-order any special steaks.
The options are:
300g rib eye @ £34
400g t-bone @ £42
600g club sirloin @ £48
I'm happy to co-ordinate this so JDAW can continue playing in his cellar.
Rib eye - Black and blue please
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 13:52 Wed 02 Feb 2022
by Alex Bridgeman
I’ll share a m-r Club sirloin if anyone else would like to. Otherwise I’ll stick with the standard sirloin
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 14:14 Wed 02 Feb 2022
by Alex M
Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑13:52 Wed 02 Feb 2022
I’ll share a m-r Club sirloin if anyone else would like to. Otherwise I’ll stick with the standard sirloin
Happy to share.
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 15:59 Wed 02 Feb 2022
by winesecretary
Special order t-bone for me please, medium. The last one I had was very good.
Smoked salmon to start; and fries and a green salad (no onion) with the t-bone.
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 17:26 Wed 02 Feb 2022
by Alex Bridgeman
A request for clarification and to reflect feedback I had at a previous tasting I organised.
Where we have special steaks, please could the people ordering them make a greater contribution towards the cost of dinner that evening. I have accepted that it is unfair on those eating from the standard menu to be asked to pay the same as those ordering special steaks.
Given a “standard” steak costs £25.50, perhaps a fair set of surcharges might be:
Rib-eye £8.50
T-bone £16.50
Sirloin £22.50 (but no surcharge if shared)
When doing the reckoning at the end of the evening the cost of the bill after deducting surcharges is what is shared equally amongst all attending.
Thoughts from people?
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 21:01 Wed 02 Feb 2022
by MigSU
Agreed.
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 21:04 Wed 02 Feb 2022
by CPR 1
Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑17:26 Wed 02 Feb 2022
A request for clarification and to reflect feedback I had at a previous tasting I organised.
Where we have special steaks, please could the people ordering them make a greater contribution towards the cost of dinner that evening. I have accepted that it is unfair on those eating from the standard menu to be asked to pay the same as those ordering special steaks.
Given a “standard” steak costs £25.50, perhaps a fair set of surcharges might be:
Rib-eye £8.50
T-bone £16.50
Sirloin £22.50 (but no surcharge if shared)
When doing the reckoning at the end of the evening the cost of the bill after deducting surcharges is what is shared equally amongst all attending.
Thoughts from people?
I think this is very fair - we can work out the 'steak contribution' in advance knock this off the total bill and then divide as normal
Re: Tue 08 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 01:42 Thu 03 Feb 2022
by jdaw1
jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:03 Sun 30 Jan 2022Two halves of 1998 Rutherford Hill Vintage Zinfandel ‘Port’;
These withdrawn, as ‘needed’ for another purpose (don’t ask, I have no idea). The substitute will be a low-fill T55.
Re: Tue 08 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 01:49 Thu 03 Feb 2022
by Glenn E.
jdaw1 wrote: ↑01:42 Thu 03 Feb 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:03 Sun 30 Jan 2022Two halves of 1998 Rutherford Hill Vintage Zinfandel ‘Port’;
These withdrawn, as ‘needed’ for another purpose (don’t ask, I have no idea). The substitute will be a low-fill T55.
Dodgey T55 replaces ZinPort.
Massive upgrade.
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 10:01 Thu 03 Feb 2022
by Alex Bridgeman
I have just remembered this is number three in the series of TPF Cellar Reduction parties. Magnus organised
one a few years ago just after he had moved back to Sweden.
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 13:16 Thu 03 Feb 2022
by winesecretary
I agree that Alex's suggestion with regard to steak surcharges is a good one. I also agree that T55, no matter what the level, is an upgrade on fortified Zinfandel...
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 00:30 Fri 04 Feb 2022
by jdaw1
nac wrote: ↑12:44 Wed 02 Feb 2022600g club sirloin @ £48
Any sharers of a
blue?
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 00:54 Fri 04 Feb 2022
by flash_uk
jdaw1 wrote: ↑00:30 Fri 04 Feb 2022
nac wrote: ↑12:44 Wed 02 Feb 2022600g club sirloin @ £48
Any sharers of a
blue?
Moi
Re: Wed 16 Feb 2022: A Cellar Reduction Party
Posted: 00:01 Sat 05 Feb 2022
by jdaw1
flash_uk wrote: ↑00:54 Fri 04 Feb 2022jdaw1 wrote: ↑00:30 Fri 04 Feb 2022nac wrote: ↑12:44 Wed 02 Feb 2022600g club sirloin @ £48
Any sharers of a
blue?
Moi
We have a plan.
