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Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

Posted: 10:06 Fri 15 May 2026
by Alex Bridgeman
Zak and I have been chatting in the background to make sure we don’t clash dates in October.

On Monday 19th, I’m going to organise another tasting which is an excuse to open some of my older bottles in the company of their peers. I’ll probably use the private room in Noble Rot in Shepherd’s Market in Mayfair again, and again order a suckling pig (with vegetarian options available from the menu or ordered in advance off menu as required).

Cost last year was approx. £250 per head, which included the cost to hire in Riedel Port glasses we needed.

The room is small so places are limited to 8, with one being held for an industry guest.

As last year, places will be allocated to those offering the oldest bottles. Shipper will be decided shortly once I’ve had chance to look through my cellar list properly.

Attending
  1. Alex
  2. Industry Guest
Reserves / interest expressed
  • Wolfgang
  • Martin
  • Charles
  • Michael
  • Nigel
  • Ian
  • Mike
  • Christopher
  • Julian
  • Phil
  • Tony
  • Neil

Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

Posted: 10:22 Fri 15 May 2026
by WS1
Would be interested in that. One you may find interesting is old Rioja e.g. 1920 or 1928 Paternina.

Regards WS1

Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

Posted: 10:27 Fri 15 May 2026
by mcoulson
Ok now this one I can do date wise so if there is space I'd like to join in ....

Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

Posted: 11:05 Fri 15 May 2026
by CPR 1
Very interested subject to having a suitable bottle

Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

Posted: 11:08 Fri 15 May 2026
by Bertie3000
Very interested too.

Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

Posted: 11:20 Fri 15 May 2026
by NigelM
Would love to, but not sure I can compete at the Highest 'Old Bottle' level. Stick me down if you fall short

Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

Posted: 12:13 Fri 15 May 2026
by idj123
Not sure, that I will have a bottle old enough but yes, I’m interested.

Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

Posted: 15:09 Fri 15 May 2026
by flash_uk
Yes please Alex

Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

Posted: 17:15 Fri 15 May 2026
by Christopher
Yes please
Shipper dependent

Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

Posted: 18:38 Fri 15 May 2026
by jdaw1
I will not have eligible bottles, but please allow me a brief hope that it is not impossible.

Ok, that’s done. That little hope has now been extinguished.

Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

Posted: 21:20 Fri 15 May 2026
by hadge
I think that i'm going to be watching this one from the side, have a big dinner the next night plus half term.

Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

Posted: 10:29 Sat 16 May 2026
by PhilW
Odd, I thought I'd replied already.
Obviously interested; as Christopher says, likely shipper-dependent.

Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

Posted: 08:55 Sun 17 May 2026
by forest26
I enjoyed last years - it would be great to join you. Please can you add me.

Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

Posted: 15:26 Sun 17 May 2026
by nac
Yes please