**Special Announcement** July 4 Holiday Weekend

Greetings from all of us in New London, ** Special Announcement** - "The Man" is trying to keep us down. This Friday is the Fourth of July. The State of Connecticut mandates that Thames River Wine and Spirits be closed for the holiday. N O T T O W O R R Y Not to be deterred, we are moving our weekly wine tasting to Thursday night, and will feature one of those "Really expensive, famous wines with really high scores that you only get to drink once a year" , but more about that later. Brie and Bleu WILL BE OPEN FRIDAY - And doing a little wine tasting of their own. They will be featuring their new Moulard Duck Breast Salad - AND As a special pairing to the Duck Breast Salad they will be pouring and serving by the glass Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir. Josh Jensen of Calera has been farming a high altitude outcropping of Limestone in the Mount Harlen A.V.A. since 1975. He farms to extremely low yields, often below one ton per acre. His struggle to produce the finest Pinot Noir in America was the subject of Marq de Villers book, The Heartbreak Grape. We have several copies of the book that Josh signed on his last visit if anyone is interested. So come by Brie and Bleu Friday night eat a duck and try some truly beautiful Pinot Noir. *** If you happened to be in The District this past weekend you know that the streets were hopping. The galleries were open, the air was full of music, and the tables at Brie & Bleu were full. We saw friends from Old Lyme, from Noank, Fishers Island, and the beaches in Waterford. From near and far people are rediscovering New London - Please join the fun.

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Let us show you the world in style. Our wine tastings & dinners take you globe trotting, sampling the food and wine of the world, each delicious course paired with the perfect wine. Our special guests and meet the winemaker series offer a one-of-a-kind experience. Join the fun - make your reservations early. ··· Garde Arts Center - Tuesday July 1 2008 - 5:30PM Expo, Stage Presentation, Refreshments. Hear New London's exciting plans for the upcoming year; meet & network with New London organizations & businesses; participate in shaping the future of New London & the region. 5:30 PM a the Garde Arts Center. More info: NLMS, 860-444-2489. More Info Here Friday July 4: The Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas Cruise Ship. Our Deck is the perfect place to see the ship - reserve a table now. Come see the largest cruise ship ever to visit New London! 'Meet and greet' tourists from around the world. Port Of New London Here ··· July 5: ART ATTACK! Seven Galleries, Ten Storefronts, and Hundreds of Artists team-up for ART ATTACK! with food, music, exhibitions, circus performers, the Mystic Paper Beasts, street art and more, 6:00 - 10:00 pm, Including Hygienic Art, MUSE, Golden Street Gallery, Studio 33, ALVA Gallery, Yah-Ta-Hey, 140 Below and the TSETSE Gallery with music by the Cosmic Jibaros at the Hygienic Art Park. FREE! Info: 860-437-6293 ··· July 12: Sailfest The biggest, baddest show of the year! 10,000 calories, fireworks, and much more at New London's 31st annual Sailfest with spectacular spectaculars and much, much more! LEARN MORE HERE

Dave's Fave The Monday Tasting Click on the photo to order it now Bodegas Carrau Tannat de Reserva 2004 $12 We're always keeping an eye out for good Pinots under $20, which, it turns out, can be few and far between... We're picky about them, being big Burgundy snobs and whatnot, but when we find them you'll actually get wines which display Pinot Noir's elegant wildberry tones. At the moment we've got three - Mandolin from California, Latour's Valmoissine from France, and now this little number from the Marlborough growing region in New Zealand. Bright acidity and great brambly raspberry notes make it a little zingier than the other two at this price. I liked it, I picked it, now Jim says it's my job to sell it. I'll open a bottle Monday afternoon and let it sell itself, please stop in after work!

** SPECIAL THURSDAY TASTING** Wine Tasting Please Join Us Thursday July 3 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge Can't Make It To The Tasting? - Order it now - click on the photos The State of Connecticut mandates that Thames River Wine and Spirits be closed for the holiday. Not to be deterred, we are Moving the wine tasting to Thursday night, and will feature one of those "Really expensive, famous wines with really high scores that you only get to drink once a year" If you were hoping to be drinking them under an August sun, now is the time to stock up, they will not last long on our shelves. 1 - Babcock Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills 2005 $22 One of California's brightest stars in the field of winemaking is Bryan Babcock. Not only was Bryan selected by the Los Angeles Times as one of the "Ten Best Winemakers of the Year", he was also named by this influential daily as "Most Courageous Winemaker of the Year" for his daring style. Since 1984 Bryan has been producing wines of exceptional quality from his family owned winery located on the far western edge of the Santa Ynez Valley in northern Santa Barbara County. The prestigious James Beard Foundation chose Bryan as one of the "Top Ten Small Production Winemakers in the World," the only American chosen for this oenological dream team. In choosing Bryan for this award, David Moore wrote, "Bryan Babcock best exemplifies the traits I look for in a great winemaker. The quality of Bryan's wines speak for themselves, yet it is his personal commitment to excellence that stands out so much. His relentless experimentation, his willingness to explore the possibilities with so many grape varieties, and his aesthetic are a world apart from the usual American approach to winemaking." 2 - Crios Rose of Malbec 2007 $12 A beautiful, deep, vibrant rosé color. Has a surprising amount of glycerin and body for a rosé wine, and beautiful aromas of fresh, ripe wild strawberries. Produced using the traditional "saignee" method of bleeding off lightly colored juice during the fermentation, in this case of old-vine Malbec. On the palate, the flavors of strawberries and cherries come rushing in, accompanied by some spice notes and a clean, dry finish. This is the wine to serve with warm-weather meals when there is a mix of traditional white & red wine foods. Keep one in the fridge at all times and you'll always have a delicious wine to enjoy with light snacks and cheeses. 3 - Fattoria dei Barbi Morellino di Scansano 2005 $18 The Colombini family has had properties in Montalcino since 1352 and has owned the Fattoria dei Barbi since 1790. The vineyards cover an area of 100 hectares, approximately 35% of the whole estate. The exposure is east, south-east and the soil type is composed prevalently of Galestro (stony) with small components of mud and clay, only a minor part of it has a relevant presence of eocenic sands. This 100% Sangiovese red wine comes from the southern part of Tuscany. It is a full-bodied wine, with a good tannic structure balanced by a lively freshness. The making of Morellino goes back centuries but today its approach is very modern and pleasurable. Has a brilliant and intense ruby red color with an ample and persistent bouquet of plum and red berry tones. The taste is full and pleasant with velvety tannin and a long finish. 4 - Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta 2004 $68 Wine Spectator 93pts, Robert Parker. 91pts, Steven Tanzer 92pts (2005 also in stock, $75, W.S. 96 pts.) Currently considered the face of Chilean wine, not simply for it's mind bending quality, but also for it's distinctive use of Carmenere. Carmenere, as you may remember from our previous e-mails, is the lost grape of Bordeaux, that is now grown almost exclusively in Chile. By using over 80% Carmenere, Clos Apalta has broken with the tradition of making Bordeaux style wines in Chile, and instead made a wine that is distinctly Chilean and could have come from no where else. In the process they have defined the wine of an entire country. The wine is described by the winery as " Deep Ruby with Purple Shadows and an Intense Purity of Fruit" Yum ! Lets thumb our noses at The Man - Join Us Thursday Night - and kick off the holiday weekend in style. We hope to see you then. Please Call Us Anytime With Questions - 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 9 4 6 3

Please join us. It's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend. We hope to see you this Thursday for a special tasting and a great kick off to the Holiday Weekend. AAA.

Summer Fun, Dashwood Pinot Noir,Domaine du Tariquet,Zeni Pinot Grigio,Bourgueil "Les Galichets",XY Zinfandel

Greetings from all of us in New London, We have a choice selection of wines for this Friday night - including something special from California. The list is just below our news and information. It was a great week here in The District - Boat shows, bike races, submarine launches - There are all kinds of things happening in New London. New London 2.0 - it's time to rediscover The Whaling City.

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Brie & Bleu Something Special Every Week Best Wine List in Connecticut Reservations: 8 6 0 - 4 3 7 - 2 4 7 4 ··· July 4: The Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas Cruise Ship Come see the largest cruise ship ever to visit New London! 'Meet and greet' tourists from around the world. ··· July 5: ART ATTACK! Seven Galleries, Ten Storefronts, and Hundreds of Artists team-up for ART ATTACK! with food, music, exhibitions, circus performers, the Mystic Paper Beasts, street art and more, 6:00 - 10:00 pm, Including Hygienic Art, MUSE, Golden Street Gallery, Studio 33, ALVA Gallery, Yah-Ta-Hey, 140 Below and the TSETSE Gallery with music by the Cosmic Jibaros at the Hygienic Art Park. FREE! Info: 860-437-6293 ··· July 6: Vintage Baseball The Thames Base Ball Club, New London's Vintage team, plays Waterbury Connors under the 1861 rules of the National Association of Base-Ball Players. Vintage Attire optional, 1:00 pm, Fort Trumbull State Park. More Info Here ··· July 12: Sailfest The biggest, baddest show of the year! 10,000 calories, fireworks, and much more at New London's 31st annual Sailfest with spectacular spectaculars and much, much more! LEARN MORE HERE July 12: Hygienic Art Gallery's Bizarre/Bizarre Annual outdoor Art Festival returns as part of New London's Sailfest, Hygienic Art Park, Bank Street, Info: 860-443-8001 - MORE INFORMATION

Dave's Fave Special Monday Tasting Click on the photo to order it now Dashwood Pinot Noir 2006 $15 We're always keeping an eye out for good Pinots under $20, which, it turns out, can be few and far between... We're picky about them, being big Burgundy snobs and whatnot, but when we find them you'll actually get wines which display Pinot Noir's elegant wildberry tones. At the moment we've got three - Mandolin from California, Latour's Valmoissine from France, and now this little number from the Marlborough growing region in New Zealand. Bright acidity and great brambly raspberry notes make it a little zingier than the other two at this price. I liked it, I picked it, now Jim says it's my job to sell it. I'll open a bottle Monday afternoon and let it sell itself, please stop in after work!

Wine Tasting Please Join Us Friday June 27 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge Can't Make It To The Tasting? - Order it now - click on the photos A couple quick notes on stock. Summer is the time for light, crisp, inexpensive white wine. Whether it's a barbeque in the back yard or a Lobster roll at Captain Scott's, there's nothing better than a cold, refreshing glass of white wine on a hot summer day. Unfortunately, It seems that every year we sell out of our favorite whites long before the summer is over, and this year will be no exception. Two of our favorite white wines are running low and I thought it best to let you know before the staff drinks it all themselves. We received the last four cases of the Hofer Gruner Veltliner for this vintage. The Hofer is the White wine in the big 1 liter bottle with the crown or soda bottle cap. We also received the last three cases of the Clos du Tue-Boeuf Cheverny, also known as the Flying Cow Wine because the wine inexplicably has an image of a winged cow on it. If you have had these wines, you know how wonderful and affordable they are, $12 and $16 respectively. If you were hoping to be drinking them under an August sun, now is the time to stock up, they will not last long on our shelves. 1 - Domaine du Tariquet Vin de Pays des Cotes de Gascogne 2006 $9 Made from the same grapes used to produced Cognac, Ugni Balnc and Colombard. Superbly intense for a dry fruity white, its bouquet reveals floral and citrus aromas with nice touches of tropical fruit. Light and well-balanced, this wine is a thirst-quenching pleasure. Always have a bottle in the fridge door, just in case. 2 - Zeni Pinot Grigio Ramato 2005 $12 A Pinot Grigio Rose?! How is possible? Pinot Grigio may most often be white wine, but the grapes used to produce it are actually copper colored. The juice for this wine sees a brief period of skin contact, maceration, after the crush. That contact allows the juice to extract a small amount of color, tannins and phynols. The result is a Pinot Grigio with much more character than your average P.G.. The bouquet in particular is enriched with floral notes like orange flower blossom. Like great Pinot grigio, only more so. 3 - Catherine & Pierre Breton Bourgueil "Les Galichets" (The Gravel) 2004 $21 Cabernet Franc from the village of Bourgueil where the local term for Cab Franc is Breton, coincidence? I think not. The Breton's practice Biodynamic farming, and the vines from the Galichet vineyard are 50 years old and sit on native rootstock. Remarkably juicy, textured, versatile with food, and immensely age worthy, the Cabernet Franc wines of Bourgueil, Chinon, Saumur and St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil are both a traditional staple and a rediscovered rage on the Paris bistro/wine bar scene. 4 - XY Zinfandel 2005 $32 Only 394 cases of this wine were produced for the 2005 vintage, from vines that are at least 50 years old in the Alexander valley in sunny California. The wine is elegant and plush, with ripe Raspberry, Boysenberry and Bing Cherry flavors. Aged in French oak barrels to create a creamy texture, with vanilla, creme-brulee notes. Not just another Fat Zinfandel, a Zinfandel of opulent and bright fruit, illustrating the best that California has to offer. Please Call Us Anytime With Questions - 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 9 4 6 3

As always we appreciate your support. It's been a great week - lots of parties, and laughs, familiar faces and lots of new visitors, thank you for making it so much fun. Please join us. It's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend. We hope to see you this week. AAA.

Wal-Mart Striper Series,Berkshire Brewing,Bedell First Crush,Rose des Tourelles,Michel Torino,Rust en Vrede Estate

Greetings from all of us in New London, We have a sweet selection of wines for this Friday night - including something special from South Africa. The list is just below our news and information. Hey - for those of you that still think that nothing goes on in New London - take a look at all of the upcoming events and openings. Some of them are Big Deal national events. New London, it's not just for sailors anymore.

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Brie & Bleu Something Special Every Week Reservations: 8 6 0 - 4 3 7 - 2 4 7 4 ··· NATIONAL EVENT: The Wal-Mart FLW Striper Series Saturday June 21st - New London City Pier Big Kick-Off Party & Boat Show & Music Friday June 20 5-9 p.m. New London City Pier in New London, Conn., June 21 for an $85,000 catch-and-release striped bass tournament that will award the winning team as much as $30,000. Join the excitement, see the action - Learn More Here ··· Whaling City Cyclone Bike Race - Sunday, June 22nd 2008, from 8am to 4pm 500 licensed competitive cyclists with friends & families will come to the area for a day of racing on a closed circuit of roads on Fort Trumbull. $7,000 in Prizes. The Whaling City Cyclone races will take place on a 1 km course closed to traffic on Fort Trumbull in New London. The circuit will include 6 turns per lap and great viewing with the waterfront and Bank Street as a back drop. The race distances will range from 10 miles to 50 miles. See The Course HERE Bill Humphreys, BikeGuy LLC. 5 Devitt Loop Old Lyme, CT 06371. Bikeguys@sbcglobal.net www.bikeguy.biz 860 227-8280 ··· Grand Opening of The TSETSE Gallery located at the historical Crocker House,190 State St., New London CT Saturday, June 21th 2008 Starting at 3PM. Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 pm. Although new to Connecticut ,The TSETSE Gallery with headquarters in RI has been in operation since 1995. 'Building Community Through Art' is at the pinnacle of their goals and serves as the mission of The TSETSE Gallery. If you would like to know more about the Gallery or how you can be involved before the opening, feel free to call Founder and President, Therese M. Lavallee at their corporate office: 401.453.3337 ···

Dave's Fave Special Monday Tasting Click on the photo to order it now Berkshire Brewing Hefeweizen Ale 22oz Bomber $4 Last week's Chiaretto Rose was so lovely and surprising and yummy I felt like the cleverest guy in the world bringing $12 pink wine to a dinner party of enthusiasts... so I just wanted to re-trumpet the glories of last week's find! But it's a new week of Tropical heat in Conecticut. Summer's here and the time is right for dancing in the beer! Let's open the citrusy, very German-inspired wheat seasonal offering from our favorite cool cats in Deerfield, Mass. -- Berkshire Brewing. Tried and true, come on down and have a sip after work!

Wine Tasting Please Join Us Friday June 20 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge Can't Make It To The Tasting? - Order it now - click on the photos 1 - Bedell First Crush white 2007 $15 From the North Forth of Long Island. This is the debut vintage of the First Crush White. It is produced of 82% Chardonnay and 18% Viognier, entirely in stainless steel-free from oak aging. The nose is primary and full of bright, green apple-y aromas. as well as a floral, lightly spicy, and fresh citrus notes. The wine tastes of fresh citrus and melon fruit, white peach, lychee and orchid flowers. 2 - Rose des Tourelles Bordeaux Rose 2007 $21 From the vineyard of Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron, a second growth classified estate in Pauillac. The wine is the exsanguination, or bleeding off of juice during the production of their estate wine. Comprised of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. This is Second Growth Rose. 3 - Michel Torino Tannat 2005 $17 Tannat is the new Black. All of the Michel Torino wines are hand-harvested in the estate's own vineyards. Additionally, Andrés Höy, Torino's production manager, practices sustainable, environmentally- friendly farming by minimizing the use of fertilizers and chemicals in the vineyard. The unique Cafayete climate manifests itself in the elegant, focused profile of Michel Torino's wines. These are wines with an indelible sense of place, wines which complement food rather than overpower, wines which are true to their origin. The wine has intense aromas of minerals, cloves and white chocolate, with vanilla notes. On the palate, there is a full fruit with Italian "amaro" chocolate flavors with a long finish. 4 - Rust en Vrede Estate 2003 $45 Specializing in the production of red wine only, Rust en Vrede has established itself as one of South Africa 's premium red wine estates. Full-bodied and complex, Rust en Vrede wines reflect the uniqueness of the Stellenbosch terroir. Rust en Vrede is proud to be part of a remarkable three hundred years old wine tradition and continues to persue the excellence synonymous with wines produced by Stellenbosch's private estates. Acclaimed as one of the top 100 wines of the world four years in a row. Please Call Us Anytime With Questions - 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 9 4 6 3

It has been a great week - even a suprise visit from the owner of Toad Hollow Vineyards. There has been a lot of feedback about the dinner specials at Brie & Bleu - thank you so much for your support - we have much more planned for you. We love to hear from you, and we appreciate all of your comments. Please join us. It's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend. We hope to see you this week. AAA.

Father's Day, Chiaretto,Fournier Sauvignon Blanc,Domaine Houchart,Wynns,Montevertine 2003

Greetings from all of us in New London, We have a fine selection of wines for this Friday night, the list is just below our news and information. Fathers Day is justt around the corner. We have lots of ways to say I Love You Dad. Father's Day - Sunday June 15. Order early for timely deliveries. 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7 call anytime or ORDER HERE

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Braised Short Ribs This Week at Brie & Bleu Grass fed, free range beef from Painted Hill Farms in Oregon. Painted Hill Farms Brie & Bleu Dinner Special Friday & Saturday - June 13 - 14 Reservations: 8 6 0 - 4 3 7 - 2 4 7 4 Once again the press is full of news about the benefits of drinking wine - if you missed the New York Times story, here is a link that will make you look ten years younger: Ageless Beauty ··· ALVA Gallery is reopening as an outlet for art and fashion with the intention of presenting New York style at New London prices. The gallery promotes unique and interesting fashions to wear and to display. There are cases of jewelry from far and near as well as uniquely designed clothing, handbags and other accessories. In addition we are presenting decorative pieces in blown glass and ceramic and a whole new range of affordable artists. ALVA Gallery aims to be a creative emporium for men and women. ALVA will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm. ··· POSH is a Home & Body Boutique with "something for everyone." The shop will have handbags, accessories, spa items, children's toys and accessories and home décor. POSH plans to open July 1. The store is located at The Crocker House 184 State Street in New London.

Dave's Fave Special Monday Tasting Click on the photo to order it now Provenza Garda Classico Chiaretto 2006 $12 If you come to our wine tastings, you may no longer shudder with horror when faced with a sample of pink wine... One of our little projects is exposing people to really GOOD rose, the old-fashioned kind, not that bubble-gum box-wine stuff. Rose is cheap, fun, and perfect for warmer weather - this is a new one for us, from beautiful Lake Garda in Northern Italy, at the foot of the Alps. Made from Groppello, Marzemino, Sangiovese and Barbera grapes, the winemaker lets the juice sit on the crushed skins just overnight, leaving a beautiful light-watermelon color. Chilled, it is known for pronounced strawberry notes and a long finish - I wouldn't know because I haven't even tasted it yet, but I'm really curious about this authentic specialty... We'll call it "Dave's Hunch" this week, please join me!

Wine Tasting Please Join Us Friday June 13 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge Can't Make It To The Tasting? - Order it now - click on the photos 1 - Fournier Sauvignon Blanc 2006 $11 The Fournier family are amongst the largest vineyard owners in the appellations of Sancerre, Pouilly Fume and Menetou Salon in the Loire Valley France. This little number is made from declassified fruit from those prestigious vineyards. Light, crisp and with only 12% alcohol, the perfect accompaniment to seafood and soft cheese. 2 - Domaine Houchart Cotes de Provence rose 2007 $11 Owned by the Quiot family from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, the 200 acre estate lies at the foot of Mont Sainte Victoire near Aixen-Provence. This is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Cabernet, and Mourvedre. Salmon-pink in color, with elegant flavors of red berries, the wine something like Domaine Ott on a budget. 3 - Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet/Shiraz/Merlot 2004 $12 The This wine is blended to capture all the elegant fruit character Coonawarra has to offer in a wine that drinks best when relatively young. Cabernet provides the flavour, length and structure, with shiraz imparting a spicy complexity and richness. Merlot adds softness.It is a finely structured and supple wine showing ripe plum and spicy fruit flavours combined with soft, understated oak. 4 - Montevertine 2003 $46 A great Montevertine is situated in the heart of the Chianti district about halfway between Florence and Siena and lying specifically about 3 kilometers distance from the village of Radda in Chianti. The Montevertine estate was first developed in the 11th century and was purchased by Sergio Manetti in 1967. The first vintage of Montevertine produced and bottled under the supervision of Signor Manetti was 1971. By 1981, due to Signor Manetti's devotion to the Sangiovese grape, Montevertine left the Chianti Classico consortium, forgoing the Chianti Classico denomination in order to compose wines almost entirely of Sangiovese. The Montevertine estate is now in the hands of Martino Manetti, son of Sergio, who remains dedicated to the style and philosophy of his father. There are approximately 10 hectares of vineyards at Montevertine planted almost exclusively to the Sangiovese grape. Small amounts of Colorino and Canaiolo are planted to supplement the Sangiovese. Some Malvasia is planted as well. Wine production at Montevertine is essentially devoted to three wines. The Pian del Ciampolo, composed of Sangiovese with a tiny amount of Canaiolo blended in, is the basic red wine of the estate. It sees 18 months of aging in large barrels and is the most precocious of the wines. The Montevertine is the standard bearer of the estate. It is aged 24 months in large barrel and is based on at least 90% Sangiovese with some Colorino added. Please Call Us Anytime With Questions - 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 9 4 6 3

Thanks very much for your support, we appreciate it.

We hope to see you this week.

Please join us. It's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.

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Beautiful Wedding, Francois Cazin,Von Schleinitz Spatburgunder,Can Blau,Les Tourells de Longueville

Greetings from all of us in New London, We want to offer our congratulations to Stan & Bet Mickus. They were married in our wine cellar this week and it was a beautiful affair. One of the nicest events we have seen. A wonderful day and a lot of fun. Well with all of the excitement around here this week you are probably asking yourself - how will they make time for this weeks tasting? Fear not - our very own wedding consultant Jim Morrison and the team at the winestore have a great line up for Friday night - The list and his comments are just below these items. We hope to see you this week.

Wine Tasting Please Join Us Friday June 6 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge Can't Make It To The Tasting? - Order it now - click on the photos 1 - Francois Cazin Cour-Cheverny 2006 $15 Cour-Cheverny is made from Romartin, a local variety of grape introduced to the region in 1519. The wine exhibits bright acidity and classic Loire minerality, with a fresh lemon finish that lasts for days. 2 - Von Schleinitz Spatburgunder Weissherbst 2005 $11 From Weissherbst is the German word for rose wine, where then red color and tannins of the Pinot Noir grape are only slightly extracted . The fine Pinot Noir aromas and vibrancy make this rose a perfect summer wine. 3 - Can Blau Montsant 2006 $18 Robert Parker: "This is a brilliant offering from Montsant, the Spanish appellation that could be called the poor person's Priorato. A blend of old vine Carignan, Syrah, and Grenache planted on clay and slate soils, it reveals an inky ruby/purple color, a classic raspberry and black cherry bouquet, medium body, wonderful minerality and definition, and surprising freshness as well as intensity for its price. It should drink well for 2-4 years." 4 - Les Tourells de Longueville 2005 $56 The Wine Spectator, "Wonderful aromas of crushed raspberry, Indian spices and flowers follow through to a full body, with silky tannins and a long, long finish. The second wine of Pichon-Longueville-Baron. Best after 2011" Please Call Us Anytime With Questions - 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 9 4 6 3

Thank you for your support - we appreciate it. We hope to see you this week. Please join us. It's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend. AAA.