The Next Seattle Port Tasting - April 16th 2011

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:12 am

I've given a lot of thought as to what would make for the next compelling tasting here in the Seattle/Sammamish area. It was an easy decision:

A thorough look at the 20 year old 1991 vintage. When a vintage turns 20, most consider it ready to start drinking and I typically find this is a good place in which to start seriously evaluating where the VP is heading. Given how youthful these are and still available in the marketplace it will make for a great horizontal format.

I have a bunch of 1991 Vintage Ports in my collection that I'd be willing to toss into the mix. I'll have to check my cellar at some point this week and list which I'll ante up. For now, let's try to get another fine group of 14-16 ppl to join in the fun.

The date chosen is April 16th, relief right after "tax day" and that Saturday we'll do all of the bottles unless there is 20 or more bottles in which case we may make this a two-day event, where we'd finish the 2nd batch on Sunday.

I'll keep the guest list right here in the first post in this thread:

1. Glenn E.
2. Sandy B.
3. Ruth B.
4. Stewart T.
5. Bill Schallert
6. Eric M. (tentative) w/ Mrs. M. ??
8. Eric. I
9. Lisa S.
10. Vic
11. Alan S. - non-FTLOP but soon to be joining our midst
12. Melanie R.
13. Kris H. (tentatively)
14. Roy Hersh

Post by **Glenn E.** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 12:05 pm

Count me in!

Sandy Becker · Post by **Sandy Becker** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:13 pm

Ruth and I are in (and if we make it a 2-day event we'll be celebrating her birthday - Apr 17).

David Spriggs · Post by **David Spriggs** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:07 pm

Count me in!

Post by **Stewart T.** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:06 am

Yep - I'm in as well.

Markus D. · Post by **Markus D.** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 4:49 pm

Would love to join you guys but will be in the middle of tax season!

Helpful tax tip of the day, 1040's this year are due on April 18th due to Emancipation Day in D.C. falling on April 15th. Best not to wait till the morning of April 17th to finish your return though.

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,, ... 10,00.html

Edgar B. · Post by **Edgar B.** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 9:41 am

count me in. hated to miss best of the 80s .
ed

Eric Menchen · Post by **Eric Menchen** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 5:02 pm

I'm trying to figure out my schedule to see if I can make it. And I've got some 1991 candidates.

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 8:21 pm

I probably won't be able to make this due to some prior plans that month and the following month

Post by **Glenn E.** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 1:18 pm

Andy Velebil wrote:I probably won't be able to make this due to some prior plans that month and the following month

Ya know, we could probably arrange for an 1100-mile police pursuit that would originate somewhere in the Los Angeles area and head north if that would help...

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:51 pm

Glenn E. wrote:
Andy Velebil wrote:I probably won't be able to make this due to some prior plans that month and the following month
Ya know, we could probably arrange for an 1100-mile police pursuit that would originate somewhere in the Los Angeles area and head north if that would help...

Considering I'm a temporary desk jockey at the moment, that wouldn't work. This summer, that's a different story.....

Eric Ifune · Post by **Eric Ifune** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 3:02 pm

Hope to participate as well, but only have a couple of 91's to contribute.

Lisa Stevens · Post by **Lisa Stevens** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 3:15 pm

Vic and I will be there! Looking forward to tasting some more amazing ports and continuing our education!

-Lisa

Melanie R. · Post by **Melanie R.** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 4:55 pm

Please add me to the list.

Eric Ifune · Post by **Eric Ifune** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:45 pm

In definitely now!

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:36 pm

The list has been updated and for the moment we have 3 spots left available. Sean and Christine might join us again too, should hear back in 24 hours.

Kris Henderson · Post by **Kris Henderson** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 7:10 pm

Count me in.

David Spriggs · Post by **David Spriggs** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:10 am

As of now, I'll have to withdraw from the tasting. Have fun! Sorry I won't be there!

Edgar B. · Post by **Edgar B.** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:34 am

much to my chagrin, i have to give up my spot at the april 16th tasting. i will be working the oly pen wine and cheese fest at harbinger winery here in port angeles. really bummed, but duty calls.

ed

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:28 pm

Understand, thanks David and Edgar for letting us know.

For The Love Of Port