Greetings From New London
Great fun last Wednesday night at the second Italian Wine Dinner presented at City News. Anne Haviland was in the kitchen, Ashley Turney informed us about Italy and the wine flowed like water - nobody pours like like Jim Morrison. And special thanks to Alwynn Mattern & Peter Schmidt for keeping everything moving beautifully.
And of course, there was a surprise or two - Frank Ribas had a birthday basket FULL goodies delivered right to his lap - and we had to send out a search party for Henry Doughton - we found him singing
The Line up for the Friday night tasting is unbelievable. In fact it may change some of you forever.
We may have a nurse or two on hand to evaluate you as you enter - and some may be asked to sign waivers before being allowed to visit our cellar.
One of the featured wines is legendary - I hope you can join us. The list is just below these announcements.
We may have a nurse or two on hand to evaluate you as you enter - and some may be asked to sign waivers before being allowed to visit our cellar.
One of the featured wines is legendary - I hope you can join us. The list is just below these announcements.
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And of course, there was a surprise or two - Frank Ribas had a birthday basket FULL goodies delivered right to his lap - and we had to send out a search party for Henry Doughton - we found him singing
"O Sole Mio" up in the lounge - where he got the old COR-DEEN he was squeezing - we may never know.
1 - Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2007 $11
The grapes come from the slopes of the Loire Valley known as "The Garden of France". This wine ferments in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks then matures for 3 months on its fine lees.
Very aromatic with pleasant flower and fruit fragrances recalling the flower of the vine and the fruit of the Sauvignon. On the palate it reveals a freshness and vivacity characteristic of grapes harvested at good maturity. Petit Bourgeois is most expressive served chilled.
2 - El molinet Valencia 2006 $15
77% Tempranillo and 23% Cabernet Sauvignon
This project started as a tribute to Tempranillo by winemaker Joaquin Galvez and Aurelio.
With Tempranillo forming the backbone of Spain's most famous wines, the La Viña Cooperative in Valencia planted Tempranillo widely with the goal of reproducing some of the qualities of those famous wines.
This project would not be possible without the wealth of vineyards and range of altitudes the coop has planted. Contrary to popular opinion that Valencia is too warm for Tempranillo, the cooperative has planted the varietal at a range of altitudes from 300 to nearly 900 meters above sea level, at these high altitudes, the Tempranillo ripens slowly developing a tremendous aromatic potential.
The lower altitude vines take advantage of cooling sea breezes and the higher altitude vines cooler night to maintain and develop those aromatic qualities.
The reason Cabernet Sauvignon is blended into the wine is to allow for a stylistic continuity vintage to vintage.
The varietals are co-fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged 6 months in oak barrels prior to being bottled unfiltered.
3 - Beckman Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 $24
This is still our best selling California Cabernet, all estate fruit, only 1815 cases made. For the life of us we cannot figure out why the price has not gone through the roof.
The name Beckman has been whispered around as the "next big thing" for a while now.
Awed and inspired by a perfect convergence of soil, microclimate, wind and sun - Tom Beckmen purchased a stunning, unplanted 365-acre hillside property overlooking the Santa Ynez Valley in 1996. Respect for the land is a fundamental element of the Beckmen Vineyards philosophy.
In this spirit, beginning in 2006, Steve Beckmen began farming 100 percent of the Purisima Vineyard biodynamically. In the years since Beckmen first started farming Purisima Mountain Vineyard, it has proved to be an ideally situated property that consistently bears superior fruit. The stellar vineyard, together with Tom and Steve Beckmen's approach to winegrowing and their innovative viticultural practices, represents a coming of age for Santa Barbara County winegrowing.
For lovers of Cabernet you will not want to miss this one. The nose of this wine is almost bottomless with aromas of jammy black cherry, earth, and chocolate. Flavors start off big and follow up with a seductively long finish. Please try it on Friday.
Some people are simply not equipped emotionally to taste this wine. We will have tissues on hand for those of you that - need them.
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Wine Tasting
Please Join Us
Friday April 10 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge
Please Join Us
Friday April 10 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge
1 - Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2007 $11
The grapes come from the slopes of the Loire Valley known as "The Garden of France". This wine ferments in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks then matures for 3 months on its fine lees.Very aromatic with pleasant flower and fruit fragrances recalling the flower of the vine and the fruit of the Sauvignon. On the palate it reveals a freshness and vivacity characteristic of grapes harvested at good maturity. Petit Bourgeois is most expressive served chilled.
2 - El molinet Valencia 2006 $15
77% Tempranillo and 23% Cabernet Sauvignon
This project started as a tribute to Tempranillo by winemaker Joaquin Galvez and Aurelio.With Tempranillo forming the backbone of Spain's most famous wines, the La Viña Cooperative in Valencia planted Tempranillo widely with the goal of reproducing some of the qualities of those famous wines.
This project would not be possible without the wealth of vineyards and range of altitudes the coop has planted. Contrary to popular opinion that Valencia is too warm for Tempranillo, the cooperative has planted the varietal at a range of altitudes from 300 to nearly 900 meters above sea level, at these high altitudes, the Tempranillo ripens slowly developing a tremendous aromatic potential.
The lower altitude vines take advantage of cooling sea breezes and the higher altitude vines cooler night to maintain and develop those aromatic qualities.
The reason Cabernet Sauvignon is blended into the wine is to allow for a stylistic continuity vintage to vintage.
The varietals are co-fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged 6 months in oak barrels prior to being bottled unfiltered.
3 - Beckman Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 $24
This is still our best selling California Cabernet, all estate fruit, only 1815 cases made. For the life of us we cannot figure out why the price has not gone through the roof.The name Beckman has been whispered around as the "next big thing" for a while now.
Awed and inspired by a perfect convergence of soil, microclimate, wind and sun - Tom Beckmen purchased a stunning, unplanted 365-acre hillside property overlooking the Santa Ynez Valley in 1996. Respect for the land is a fundamental element of the Beckmen Vineyards philosophy.
In this spirit, beginning in 2006, Steve Beckmen began farming 100 percent of the Purisima Vineyard biodynamically. In the years since Beckmen first started farming Purisima Mountain Vineyard, it has proved to be an ideally situated property that consistently bears superior fruit. The stellar vineyard, together with Tom and Steve Beckmen's approach to winegrowing and their innovative viticultural practices, represents a coming of age for Santa Barbara County winegrowing.
For lovers of Cabernet you will not want to miss this one. The nose of this wine is almost bottomless with aromas of jammy black cherry, earth, and chocolate. Flavors start off big and follow up with a seductively long finish. Please try it on Friday.
4 - Dujac Fils & Pere Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru "Aux Malconsorts" 2005 $236
Some people are simply not equipped emotionally to taste this wine. We will have tissues on hand for those of you that - need them.
If you have to ask what this wine is, you are not ready to try it.
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It is your continued support that allows us to pour wine like the legendary Dujac Fils & Pere Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru "Aux Malconsorts" 2005 $236.
We offer these kind of wines with out charge because we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to try them and judge for themselves why they are considered the best.
We feel especially privileged to offer these wines to you in this new economy - we sincerely appreciate your support at all of our stores and for all of the input that you send to us. We are listening.
Please join us. It's fun, informal and a great way to start your weekend.
AAA.
We offer these kind of wines with out charge because we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to try them and judge for themselves why they are considered the best.
We feel especially privileged to offer these wines to you in this new economy - we sincerely appreciate your support at all of our stores and for all of the input that you send to us. We are listening.
Please join us. It's fun, informal and a great way to start your weekend.
AAA.
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