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Drink DifferentThames River Greeneryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17998557405931427609noreply@blogger.comBlogger382125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11825190.post-706595779807063402014-12-31T09:11:00.000-05:002014-12-31T09:11:04.744-05:00Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Thames River Greeneryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17998557405931427609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11825190.post-62735135799981917952014-12-15T10:33:00.001-05:002014-12-15T10:33:12.768-05:00Special Holiday Hours - Let's Have Some Fun!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<strong>This Friday Night</strong></div>
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<strong>A Holiday Spectacular</strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Presented by Eric Belnier</span></div>
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We have selected our favorites for the season. </div>
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We hope you can join us this Friday from 5-8 PM<br />Let's Have Some Holiday Fun! </div>
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<br />Thank you one and all for taking
the time to shop locally with us. It makes a difference to all of the
downtown merchants. Sure, it is easier to shop online - but you can't
sample a new gourmet item, try a wine from a tiny town in France or
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have too many things to list here. But those of you that know us have
seen the variety of unique items that we have. Stocking Stuffers in
every category. One of a kind things that will make your family and
friends smile. Please join us this Friday and take a good look around.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The pinnacle wine for Terlato Vineyards, EPISODE stands shoulder to shoulder with <br />the very best Bordeaux Blends in the world. <br /><br />The
Terlato family makes this Bordeaux blend of classic varietals from
the best Napa Valley fruit. Made with a focus on quality from select
fruit that meets the highest standards, EPISODE stands out as truly
elegant wine-a classic. <br /><br />EPISODE is crafted in very limited quantities.<br /><br />For the wine appreciator in your life - a very special gift. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">At a special holiday price.</span><br /><br />Normal Price $199<br /><div style="margin-left: 60px;">
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<strong>A Visit From The Coole Swan Team</strong><br /></div>
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note), tobacco and broody dark fruits. The delineation is terrific. The
palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, great tension with
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"Larose
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black cherry fruit as well as hints of wood smoke and spice box. It is
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Our yearly shipment of CLIO has arrived.<br />First come, first served. </div>
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Looking for a consistently over-achieving, full-bodied red? <br />How
about this for a track record (all scores from Robert Parker's Wine
Advocate): 2003 - 96 points; 2004 - 97 points; 2005 - 95 points; 2006 -
95 points; 2007 - 94 points, 2008 - 94 points, 2009 - 90 points. The
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2001. As part of a quadruple barrel aging process, the Spirit of
Mortimer spent nearly 14 years in a combination of new American oak,
and early use bourbon barrels. <br /><br />Bottled at cask-strength, the
Spirit of Mortimer represents our purest, most powerful, and most
primordial expression of the world's finest rye."<br /><br />The Boss Hog claimed a coveted Double Gold at the 2014 <br />San Francisco Spirits Competition.<br /><br />On The Shelf Now - very limited. </div>
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<strong>Drink Different.</strong>
We say it all of the time. And this Friday night we have a very
interesting selection for you to sample. A particular favorite is the
story of Monsieur Marcel Deiss. A true character - that makes
exceptional wine.<br /></div>
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<span>Domaine Marcel Deiss is a mid-size estate (27 hectares) located </span><span>in
Bergheim near Ribeauvillé in Alsace. It is a deeply-rooted family
estate as the Deiss ancestors can be traced in the village back in 1744.</span></div>
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the guidance of Jean-Michel Deiss, the vineyards have been gradually
turned organic, then farmed along the biodynamic method since 2003. The
wines of Marcel Deiss are acclaimed for their terroir differentiation
more than their variety characteristics, and Jean-Michel Deiss' passion
for this terroir expression led him to reconsider the single variety
system which is considered as the rule in Alsace.</span><br /><br />All of
the wines featured this Friday night have genuinely fascinating stories
behind them. We hope you can start your weekend with us here in New
London. Meet your friends here, try a little wine and cheese, and then
head off to dinner at one of the new restaurants that have opened
downtown. New London is buzzing.<br /></div>
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is a unique landscape sculpted by both rivers and volcanic events, but
bearing the unmistakable and essential traces of a more ancient
geological past as the bottom of a wide ocean. It is no wonder that the
wines of this region are like nowhere else on earth, and it is no
wonder that the winemakers of this region are some of the most unique
characters in the world of wine.</div>
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Jean-Michel Deiss is one of those characters. Deiss, along with his partner Marie-Hélène Cristofaro, run <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" shape="rect">Domaine Marcel Deiss</a>,
started by Jean-Michel's father in 1947. The domaine's namesake,
Marcel Deiss, was the direct descendant of a family of winegrowers who
settled in the Alsace town of Bergheim in 1744 when it was part of
France (arriving before it was part of Germany, and then part of
France, and then part of Germany, and then part of France again -- over
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Deiss is quite possibly at once both the
"essential" Alsatian winemaker -- for his tireless advocacy of the
region's potential and the incredible quality of his wines -- and yet
also the black sheep of the region who never quite does things the way
anyone else does or thinks they should be done. He's just sort of
troublemaker I enjoy and is a magnet for criticism over any number of
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many ways. Their flavors transcend categories and grape varieties, and
end up being astonishingly unique expressions of a place and vintage.
They are as idiosyncratic as they are delicious, and remain some of my
favorite wines in the world. I cannot recommend them highly enough</span>.<br /><br />Please try them this Friday.</div>
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Domaine Tardieu-Laurent was established in 1994. <br />It
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with the girth to go with it) and one of the hottest names in Burgundy,
and Michel Tardieu, a dynamic young winemaker. <br /><strong><br />Tardieu-Laurent is an extremely unusual operation</strong>
in that they are a négociant only, buying young wines from growers all
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or so barrels of each wine. The majority of the wines are from the
southern Rhône although superb cuvees of Cote Rôtie and Hermitage are
also produced. The wines are all aged in small oak casks (often 100%
new) and bottled with no fining nor filtration. Michel Tardieu
proclaims himself as a confirmed terroirist, insisting that his aim
with each appellation is to express powerfully the fruit and sense of
place, never masking these factors with wood. </div>
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outstanding Côtes du Rhône, the 2009 Les Becs Fins is a tank aged blend
of mainly Grenache, yet with smaller components of Syrah, Mourvèdre,
and Cinsault. Very fresh and pure, with excellent aromas of raspberry,
candied violets, licorice, and mineral, the wine hits the palate with a
medium-bodied, silky texture, great acidity, and plenty of length and
polish on the finish.</div>
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of Tuscany, Italy's most famous wine region. The title was granted in
1994. Barco Reale means 'the Royal Park' and is a reference to the Barco
Reale Mediceo, a 4000-acre game reserve established by the de' Medici
family in the 17th century. <br /><br />The park was surrounded by a high
wall which stretched for almost 31 miles around its periphery. The
relationship between the wine and the park is not entirely clear,
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wine's origins can be traced back as far as the 14th Century, when, in
1369, a document was drawn up demonstrating that Carmignano was four
times as expensive as any other wine of the time. In the early 1700s the
Grand Duke Cosimo III de' Medici established the area of Carmignano as
a nursery for grape varieties, which included the planting of
internationally renowned <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" shape="rect">Cabernet Sauvignon</a> imported from <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" shape="rect">France</a>. He also issued a decree controlling the wine's production standards and sales, enforced by the Congregazione di Vigilanza.<br /><br />Take a sip of Italian history this Friday night.</div>
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<br /> This is one of those wines that make you forget about the concept
of the 100 point wine. for those of us wine lovers that are serious
about wine it is nice to find a wine that brings us back to what we
first enjoyed about this magical elixir, wine aka- fermented grape
juice. <br /><br />A very light and refreshing wine that is slightly sweet
and slightly frizzante, aromas of cherry and raspberry fruit with
highlights of fresh rose petal, floral aromas. This wine has a nice
freshness on the tongue with an abundance of sweet berry fruit and a
nice touch of spritz to leave the tongue refreshed and ready for the
next sip. <em><strong>Serve this wine slightly chilled and watch the bottle disappear.</strong></em></div>
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<br /> Pumpkin King Cordial is an all-natural artisan liqueur made with
fresh roasted Munson Farms pie pumpkins, award-winning Roundhouse Gin,
and traditional spices. Only 5 miles from the fields to the distillery
... that's as local as it gets!<br /><br />The balance between pumpkin
flavor, sweetness, and spices is a delicate dance that distiller Ted
Palmer successfully achieves with his twenty years of experience. Ted
experimented for three years before perfecting this recipe. Pumpkin
King Cordial is made at 60 proof with enough explosive pumpkin flavor
to accommodate non-alcoholic mixers in beautiful cocktails.<br /><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">
<strong>SILVER MEDAL, 2014 Denver International Spirits Festival</strong></div>
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"Drip" Coffee Liqueur
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Seattle Coffee + Rain City Spirits = <strong>Drip.</strong></div>
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This unique coffee liqueur redefines what you know as coffee liqueur.</div>
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possible from the coffee while leaving behind the bitterness and
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The coffee is then
finished with our Rain City Spirits and just a touch of pure cane
sugar...that's it. Think of an iced Americano with a kick. At Rain City
Spirits we believe in challenging the status quo, we believe it is time
for spirits to get back to their roots. We do this by throwing out the
traditional "rules" of Liqueur production, and focusing strictly on
quality and keeping to a sense of place."</div>
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This philosophy combined with the amazing natural resources Washington provides allows them to create <em><strong>the most unique and amazing Coffee Liqueur you will ever taste."</strong></em></div>
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<br /> Glühwein is the German version of what the English call "mulled
wine." It's basically a spiced red wine served warm (usually spiced
with ingredients such as cinnamon, sugar, cloves, vanilla, and lemon
peel). This type of wine seems to be popular throughout Europe and is
known by a different name in every country!<br /><br />This is really just
the perfect drink for this season as it helps to keep you nice and
toasty on the inside and rosy on the outside. Imagine yourself in
southern Germany walking through a beautiful Christmas market
(Weihnachtsmarkts), holding a steaming cup of this wine in your hands
as you peruse the market's wares.<br /><br />It comes in a large, 1-liter
bottle, and it's best served warm. Honestly, a warm glass of this on a
blustery winter day will melt all your troubles away! <br /><br /> What
does it taste like? You can definitely taste the citrus in this as well
as that generous splash of cinnamon. It's also nice and sweet, it is
definitely a drink to sip slowly and enjoy. Enjoy with friends after a
night out in the cold or just save it for yourself to drink over
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and Chardonnay from the Sonoma Coast with a strong commitment to
purity and terroir. Since all of our Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays are
100% varietal wines we do not normally have the opportunity to blend
varieties. However, Perennial is a unique and captivating blend that
was first introduced with the 1997 vintage and has been consistently
crafted with the same dedication as our varietal wines. It is intended
to challenge style and intrigue the mind. As with our inaugural
vintage, in 2010 we have searched out eclectic vineyard sites closest to
the California coastline to find the varieties that contribute to our
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broader fruit profile but the same balanced acidity, fresh flavors,
and soft round tannins. With Pinot Noir and Syrah at its core,
Perennial combines elegance and finesse with spicy depth and
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Pinot
Meunier and Dolcetto, can contribute to the blend as well as
Chardonnay which marries flavors, provides a lift to the fruit and
extends the finish. Each plays a supporting role bringing the blend
together representing a "Flowers style" for the given vintage - every
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<br /> We all love a good cocktail, but sometimes you just aren't in the
position to make a cocktail at the drop of a hat. Sure, cocktails have
been bottled before, but they haven't ever really been comparable to
what your favorite bartender whips up for you. Until now. <br /><br />Fluid
Dynamics has released cocktails aged in barrels, and they are pretty
spectacular, maybe even more spectacular than the drinks that your
favorite bartender makes for you (ingredients have a chance to merge
and become a richer whole because of the aging process). <br /><br />With options including The Saratoga, The St. Nick, the Brandy Manhattan, and the 1850 Cocktail there are plenty of options to <br />keep even the biggest cocktail aficionado satisfied too.<br /><br />They come in "cocktail sized" bottles too - super convenient.<br />Ask for a sample this Friday.</div>
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<strong> <br />Lavender Fromage Blank</strong><br />We
just got in a limited run of Nettle Meadow's Honey-Lavender Fromage
Blank unsalted goat cheese from Warrensburg, NY. It's a delicious and
perfect blend of honey and just a touch of lavender that absolutely
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cheese needs five to eight weeks to mature and during this period
requires attentive and regular manual attention. It is as Spring
finishes that it is especially tasty as it has been made with milk
produced when the cows were first turned out to grass, or at the
beginning of Winter because it has been made with rich and aromatic
milk, produced by cows pasturing on the new growth of autumn...<br /><br />The
nose is strong, with a good bouquet and aromas of the undergrowth. In
the mouth, its body is supple, creamy, and never too strong. Its taste
is straightforward, subtle and balanced, with light notes of dry fruits.
When the Epoisses is properly matured and slightly runny, you will
really enjoy this inimitable cheese, in the full bloom of maturity.<br /><br /><strong><br />Traditional Chevrot</strong> <img align="right" border="0" height="202" hspace="5" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.2718" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs190/1101967919752/img/2718.png" vspace="5" width="280" /> <br />Aperfectly
ripe Chevrot could make a convert out of the most reluctant goat
cheese eater. Creamy, even molten under the rind, yet firm and velvety
smooth at the heart, a Chevrot in its prime is a peak experience. Many
people find goat cheese too tart, too chalky or too downright goaty,
but Chevrot is <em><strong>none of the above</strong></em>. Made by a
century-old cooperative in the Poitou region of western France, just
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<br />Located in Sant' Angelo in Colle in the commune of Montalcino,
Tenuta Il Poggione was established at the end of the 19th century by
Lavinio Franceschi and is still owned today by the 5th generation of its
founder, siblings Leopoldo and Livia Franceschi.<br /><br />Tenuta Il
Poggione is one of the original three producers of Brunello di
Montalcino. The estate covers a surface area of 1,482 acres, of which
309 acres are planted to vine, 173 acres with olive groves and the rest
are arable and woodland used for grazing and raising cattle and pigs to
promote biodiversity and a natural approach to farming. Many of the
vines are grown at more than 1,315 feet above sea level and are among
the oldest in the appellation. The estate is also blessed by its
proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea (about 30 minutes distance by car) to
the west and the Orcia River Valley and Mt. Amiata in the south.<br /><br />Led
by father-son winemaking team, Fabrizio and Alessandro Bindocci, Il
Poggione's guiding principle is to pay meticulous attention to the
vineyards with regular monitoring of vineyard conditions along with
constant efforts to preserve the typical characteristics yet improve
grape quality through research and selection. Harvest is conducted
entirely by hand and the wine is made in the traditional method, though
modern, state-of-the-art equipment is used. Total control of the
vinification process is guaranteed, thanks to the new cellar built in
2004 and the introduction of extremely advanced technology, but as
tradition is important, the company keeps the large Allier French oak
barrels used for aging its wines five meters below ground.<br /></div>
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A Tuscan Pinot Grigio
created by two distinguished winemaking families; Franceschi from Italy
and Terlato from the United States. The partnership between Italy's
Franceschi family and the Terlato family has flourished for more than
35 years when the Terlato's began importing their world-class Brunellos
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MAZZONI is made from
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to the making of this wine. It is crafted at a state-of-the-art winery
in the prestigious Montalcino zone, and is the perfect confluence of
old and new world techniques guided by the desire to create world class
wine today, and for future generations.</div>
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producers with a rich history and reputation for stylistic consistency.
This is a younger, more accessible version of Brunello, but already
very well-developed with a strong character, Rosso di Montalcino is a
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vineyards, Rosso di Montalcino is matured for 12 months in large
barrels before undergoing a period of bottle aging. Some have called
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Riserva is a lovely ruby-red. The nose opens with dark wild berries and
cherry, hints of candy floss and pleasant floral notes of lilac and
chocolate. The spicy component emerges with nuances of clove and green
peppercorn. The palate is characterized by a distinct tactile approach
in which the stamp of the terroir is underlined by a lively minerality.
The tannin texture is tight but not sharp which is also an expression of
the uniqueness of the soils of Nipozzano. The finish returns to the
intense fruity notes already identified on the nose.<br /><br />This wine has a silky richness that is hard to describe. Please try it on Friday night.</div>
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<br /> We all love a good cocktail, but sometimes you just aren't in the
position to make a cocktail at the drop of a hat. Sure, cocktails have
been bottled before, but they haven't ever really been comparable to
what your favorite bartender whips up for you. Until now. <br /><br />Fluid
Dynamics has released cocktails aged in barrels, and they are pretty
spectacular, maybe even more spectacular than the drinks that your
favorite bartender makes for you (ingredients have a chance to merge
and become a richer whole because of the aging process). <br /><br />With options including The Saratoga, The St. Nick, the Brandy Manhattan, and the 1850 Cocktail there are plenty of options to <br />keep even the biggest cocktail aficionado satisfied too.<br /><br />They come in "cocktail sized" bottles too - super convenient.<br />Ask for a sample this Friday.</div>
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<br /> Just Another Gin?<br />"Certainly Not! Admittedly, it appears
somewhat eccentric to claim that a recipe for gin has the power to
unite great British traditions, the exoticness of India, and the purity
and nativeness of the Black Forest. And yet it is precisely this
eccentricity that defines the enigmatic character of Montgomery
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craft beer with an 8.8% ABV. Following fermentation, the wash is twice
distilled in an antique 15-hectoliter cognac still. After
distillation, the whiskey is aged in three different types of barrels:
new American oak casks, 350-liter French Limousin oak barrels that were
previously used to age brandy, and used American oak barrels that were
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proof using rainwater and bottled by hand. The whisky has an oaky
aroma, with touches of grain, vanilla and apples. The aroma fades into
notes of sweet caramel, red fruits and berries on the palate, and
ultimately leads to a finish accented by raisins, prunes and plums.
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savory, Stilton-esque Bayley Hazen Blue.<br /><br />Inspired by French Brie,
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personality as the name implies - although it's not spicy in the sense
of hot but more of an herbal, complex quality - with meaty, hazelnut and
caramelized onion notes and a subtle barnyard pungency on the
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tonight - Wednesday October 15th. We will be sampling beer, wine, and cheese.<br /><br />And
at the same time we will be hosting our RSVP only tasting of the
Shannon Ridge vineyards portfolio. Presented by Angelini Wines - It
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way to greet your guests. We think that the moment they step over the
threshold of your house you put a glass of prosecco in their hand. It
takes the edge off right away and defines you as a perfect host.</span><br /></div>
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with a main course - light sparkling wine goes with everything. But it
is a delight on its own. AND it comes in beautiful glass bottles that
are worthy of display - consider a magnum sized bottle for only $26.</div>
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<br /><span><strong>Seguret</strong></span> Cotes du Rhone<br /><br /> <strong>Rated 93 points by Wine Spectator</strong>:<br />"This
mouthfilling red displays unctuous plum and boysenberry fruit flavors
that course along nicely, thanks to lively spice and toasted anise
notes, with a strong graphite streak. Fleshy, but excellent acidity is
well-embedded on the finish."<br /><br />Seguret Terrasse Pavee Cotes du
Rhone Villages is a dark, solid rain. It's ready to drink now, and
great with hearty fare, be it finger food or a lavish sit-down
gathering. The perky spice, toasted anise and graphite notes pair
beautifully with meats, roasts, tomato sauces and rich stews alike, or
even roast chicken.<br /><br />We're imagining the lovely caramelized edge
on grilled or browned racks of lamb, standing rib roasts, or a full
beef tenderloin with a red wine reduction simmered with star anise,
cloves and bay leaves on the table, and how well any of these choices
would pair with this sturdy Cotes-du-Rhone Villages. Grilled sharp
cheddar and Virginia ham sandwich bites are a great starter with your
first glasses. Or, you could offer a buffet of sliders three ways:
beef, lamb and pork with a tangy barbecue sauce. What are you in the
mood for? You could consider your options while enjoying a French
Reblochon cheese. Or, just have a delicious glass of this Seguret all
by itself. It wouldn't be so bad to get lost in a deep, delicious glass
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of Cotes de Castillon is Chateau d'Aiguilhe. The blend is usually 80%
Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. It exhibits a deep ruby/purple hue, lots
of cassis, crushed rock and floral characteristics, a round, generous,
savory, broadly textured style and sweet tannins. Drink it over the
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"Very lush and expressive, with caressing plum sauce, mulled blueberry
and blackberry fruit and melted licorice and warm fruitcake flavors,
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Produced in the Rhone-Alps region of France, this fromage has a bloomy,
edible white rind that encompasses a creamy, rich paste on the inside.
Contrary to the more commonly known cow's milk brie, the use of sheep's
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volcanic pastures, St. Nectaire is both a fermier (farmhouse) and
industrial cheese. Depending whether the processes are artisanal (raw
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mats, imparting a peculiar pungent smell to the cheese. When properly
aged, it has a grayish-purple washed rind, dotted with white, yellow
and red molds. The creamy, supple, silky textured paste melts in the
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<strong>Friday October 17</strong><br />Eric Bellnier - M. Touton Selections<br />NLCPS - in the lounge.<br /><br /><div style="color: red;">
<strong>Friday October 24<br />Damian Chombard - Owner of Chateau Lamothe</strong> </div>
A return appearance - at his request because he loved our customers.<br />Damian
will be in the USA for just 1 week and will make only one stop at a
local store. His choice: right here in New London. Please mark your
calendar.<br /><br /><strong>Friday October 31st</strong> - Halloween<br />Bob Neville - World Wide Wines<br /><br /><strong>Friday November 7th</strong><br />Tom Belcher - Martin Scott Wines<br /><br /><strong>Wednesday November 12</strong><br />Edward Brown - Vinifera<br /><br /><strong>Friday November 21st</strong><br />Eric Bellnier - M. Touton Selections<br /><br /><div style="color: red;">
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Lydia and Joe Bastianich would not put their name on something that was not top quality.<br /><br />"Perfectly
exposed hillside vineyards and rocky soil, located at the crossroads of
the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, make all the difference in creating the
first Pinot Grigio we are proud to call Bastianich."<br /></div>
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Round and full-bodied with good mineral and acidic structure. Hints of ripe apple and pear.<br /></div>
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Full-bodied
yet surprisingly soft, this mouth filling wine offers plenty of thick,
juicy black fruits and pepper with intense notes of blueberries,
lavender, and dried flowers. There's not a hard edge, but the wine is
intense and richly textured. There's an earthy, volcanic aroma of tar,
smoke, and juicy, ripe blueberry notes.<br /></div>
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This is a</div>
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red blend - This blend is full of Rhone varietals such as syrah,
grenache, petite sirah and even a touch of viognier. The nose is
beautiful and unmistakable with dark, juicy fruit notes, particularly
blueberry and hints of lavender. This is a big wine on the palate with
its blueberry and black cherry fruit notes and soft, tantalizing
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Hervé Dubourdieu's easy charm and modest disposition are complemented by his focus and ferocious perfectionism.<br /></div>
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Americans
don't drink much white Bordeaux - we favor the reds - but we do like
Sémillion-Sauvignon Blanc blends. One thing is for sure: You're not
going to confuse this wine with a big, juicy Chardonnay. It doesn't
overpower, but for drinking with food, it's hard to beat.<br /></div>
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Hervé
blends a high proportion of Sémillon (60%) and a splash of Muscadelle
(5%) with Sauvignon Blanc (35%), creating a rich, full, aromatic
mid-palate to complement the clean finish. These are the perfect go-to
whites that pair well with anything from fish to poultry, picnic fare to
Indian curries. <br /></div>
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<span>Corsair
"Triple Smoke" is created by smoking malted barley in three different
ways - one smoked with cherry wood, the other smoked with peat, and the
third smoked with beechwood. Pot distilled and then barreled in new
charred oak, "Triple Smoke" has the sweetness and barrel notes of an
American whiskey and the rich smoke of a single malt. </span></div>
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<span>Aromas
of toasted date bread, smoked jerky, roasted nuts and chocolate lead to
nuanced flavors of fruit, toffee and peat. The finish is long and
persistent with notes of almond brittle, smoke and peppery spices.</span></div>
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as an export brand to embody everything American; The Penny, Abraham
Lincoln and The American Flag. It was the number one selling Bourbon in
the European market in the 70s. PennyPacker was introduced to the US
market in May of 2013. With 70% corn it has a certain amount of
sweetness with a light finish, which makes it ideal for sipping or
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specialty and ranks among the best selling brands of its kind in
Germany. It can be consumed straight, as well as on the rocks or mixed
with soda, tonic or in a variety of cocktails.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Schönauer
Apple Liqueur was popularized by German university students in the
1970s as the only way to start a party. This is a delicious mix of
Germany's best apples and grain spirits. In 2003, Schönauer received a
Gold Medal and 95 point rating from the Beverage Testing Institute. 2nd
place got an 83. You can compare apples to apples but Schönauer is in a
class by itself. They stated that Schönauer was sweetly tart, with baked
apple flavors, and almost no discernable alcohol taste. For those who
claim to love Green Appletinis, think about when you bite into an apple.
What color is it? Shouldn't your appletini be the same color? If it's
made with Schönauer, it will be the color of real apples. Schönauer
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Cheesemaker Barbara Brooks and her Ukrainian intern, Olga. Made from a
mix of goats' milk from her own herd and organic cows' milk from a
neighboring farm, this cheese has a bright and buttery zing from the
cows' milk and followed by the mellow musky flavor of late fall goats'
milk. The aging of the cheese gives it a firm and dignified paste, with
a lingering caramel-toned sweet finish. <br /><br /><strong>Champlain Valley Triple Cream <img align="right" border="0" height="197" hspace="5" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.2676" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs190/1101967919752/img/2676.png" vspace="5" width="200" /> </strong><br />Famous
for his all-natural, award-winning cream cheese, Carleton Yoder is at
it again up in Vergennes, VT. This time he's crafted a lightly aged
triple creme from his neighbor's pastured organic cow milk. We get
them fresh - ensuring that every downy rind is thin and perfectly
edible. Enjoy the fluffy, buttery, undeniably creamy treat with a
sparkling beverage of choice.<br /><br />Sample them this Friday night - they are glorious.</span></div>
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<strong><br /><br />Friday October 17</strong><br />Eric Bellnier - M. Touton Selections<br />NLCPS - in the lounge.<br /><br /><div style="color: red;">
<strong>Friday October 24<br />Damian Chombard - Owner of Chateau Lamothe</strong> </div>
A return appearance - at his request because he loved our customers.<br />Damian
will be in the USA for just 1 week and will make only one stop at a
local store. His choice: right here in New London. Please mark your
calendar.<br /><br /><strong>Friday October 31st</strong> - Halloween<br />Bob Neville - World Wide Wines<br /><br /><strong>Friday November 7th</strong><br />Tom Belcher - Martin Scott Wines<br /><br /><strong>Wednesday November 12</strong><br />Edward Brown - Vinifera<br /><br /><strong>Friday November 21st</strong><br />Eric Bellnier - M. Touton Selections<br /><br /><div style="color: red;">
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South America is where most people associate great Malbec - but did you know it was originally a grape made famous in France?<br /><br />Located
in the town of Puy L'Eveque, the vineyards of Chateau La Reyne are
comprised of carefully tended 35 year old vines. Owned and operated by
the Vidal family, the winery is currently run by the family's fifth
generation, Johan. He combines their traditional production methods with
today's modern technology in order to produce quality wines that still
reflect the terrior of his family's land.<br /><br />This rich,
concentrated Malbec displays intense notes of blackberry, cherry and
red currants on the nose and palate. Light floral notes merge with
dense tannins and balanced acidity on the long, spicy finish. Enjoy
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and all the romanticism that goes with the territory, Sangiovese is
the core constituent in some of the great names in Italian wine.
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"For
our Torrebruna we attentively select the best Sangiovese grapes with
the aim of producing and authentic Tuscan red dominated by fruity and
spicy notes that only this vine can express thanks to the Tuscan soil
and climate." -winemaker</div>
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The
wait is over...Phantom has reappeared for the season! Bogle's
tantalizing apparition of rich berry and relentless spice returns to
tease wine lovers. Full of flavor, concentration and intensity, this
mysterious wine will haunt you well after the last sip is gone.<br />
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Bright
red cherry fruit and black pepper tempt you to take that sip, with
hints of brawny juniper, rich blackberry and briary boysenberry in the
background. Succulent in mouthfeel, the wine showcases its versatile
grape varietals: Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and
Mourvedre. </div>
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Aged
for over 24 months in 1 and 2 year old American oak, tones of spicy
vanilla and toasted coconut moderate the firm tannins and create a
focused and intense finish. </div>
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Michel Couvreur Whiskey</div>
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Michel
Couvreur is a Belgian and an independent bottler of single malt
scotch. His cellars are located in Bouze-les-Beaune in the heart of
Burgundy. Michel ages his single malts for years in sherry butts and
then in demijohns or giant bottles kept in total darkness in the
exceptional well-protected underground galleries of Bouze-les-Beaune. <br />
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Vatted
from 54 whiskies aged more than 12 years (12 to 27 years) in oak
casks, this malt has a rich amber color, a nose full of dried flowers,
tobacco leaf, Jerez wine and fat almond, and a powerful, fruity, long
finish. What a fantastic accompaniment to smoked salmon when served over
ice. It is also perfect as a dinner digestive served at room
temperature.<br />
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and recognized the area's potential to grow great mountain fruit. At
altitudes of 2,100 to 2,400 feet above sea level these steep mountain
ridges are cooled by steady winds off Clear Lake and from the higher
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the special tasting of wine from Burgundy. Deidre's frequent trips to
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<span id="goog_375871272"><br /> CRAZY BEAUTIFUL. <br /><br />Loosely translated, Jolie Folle means "crazy beautiful." <br />The same could be said for the winemaking philosophy of owner Brian Smith and his wife Gina - despite the naysayers, they've found a way to produce a highquality, expressive, hand-crafted wine at an approachable price point. Brian creates terroir driven wines of character. As part of their sustainable winemaking philosophy, Brian and Gina use lightweight, eco-friendly one liter bottles which contain more wine, but involve less waste..<br /><br />"Aromas of wild strawberry and white peach mingle with notes of white pepper and stone dust. The round, fresh finish is balanced and juicy."<br /><br />The wine is one of our most exciting rosés of the season.<br />The grapes were sourced from vineyards located in Sainte Victoire, in the heart of Provence. Planted on clay and limestone soils. The hand-picked fruit was gently pressed and cold fermented in stainless steel. <br />Great Value - and one of the wines we will pour this Friday. <br /><br />This Friday Night<br /><br />We have had the last couple of Friday nights off! <br />An unusual occurrence - like a Super Moon. <br />We hope you will join us this week as we indulge in wines presented by Mr. Tom Belchor of Martin Scott Selections.<br /><br />A native of New Zealand, and trained as a winemaker, Tom brings an entertaining, and very knowledgeable perspective to his tastings. <br /><br />Please join us.</span><br />
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<span id="goog_375871272">BELTANE FARMS<br />Do any of you remember the first time we invited the folks at Beltane Farms to Join us?<br /><br />We had them bring along a few of their goats, and we set up a petting zoo for the kids to enjoy. <br /><br />No goats this time - but their cheese is sublime.<br /><br /> </span><br />
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<span id="goog_375871272">Cheese Maker:<br /><br />Danse de la Lune<br />We make about 50 to 80 of these wheels every week and each one is given special care and attention every day. This bloomy-rind cheese is usually around 4oz and makes a perfect addition to any cheese plate.<br /><br />Ricotta<br />We believe fresh whole milk ricotta is the best. Our goat milk ricotta thick and creamy and adds a spectacular flavor to pizzas or pasta dishes.<br /><br />Vespers<br />Our Vespers are truly a unique cheese. Only 30 to 60 wheels are made every week, as this cheese requires the most care and attention. Inside each wheel a layer of natural vegetable runs through the middle, while the outside is covered in a sweet bloomy rind. A beautiful addition to an afternoon bottle of white, or and evening bottle of red.<br /><br />Try them this Friday Night. </span><span id="goog_375871273"></span><br />
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<b>2005 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru</b> - $210<br />
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Clos
Vougeot is a large vineyard (125 acres) located bewteen Vosne-Romanée
and Chambolle-Musigny. Joseph Drouhin owns two parcels in this mythical
vineyard, both on a mild incline with a due east exposure.<br />
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The
most glorious and famous of all Burgundy vineyards. The Clos (French
for "enclosure") was first planted and surrounded by a wall at the end
of the 12th Century by the monks of Citeaux. <br />
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Tasting notes by Véronique Boss-Drouhin:<br />
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"A
revelation and a true wonder! The ruby red colour is magnificent and
takes on a deeper hue with age. The aromas are intense and evoke
raspberry and wild cherry, becoming more complex with age: undergrowth,
truffle, candied fruit. <br />
A sublime structure, with refined tannins.
It is a perfect example of this ideal of elegance according to Drouhin. A
remarkable balance and a lingering persistence of flavors on the
palate. It is a wine that always leaves the greatest impression".<br />
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<b>2005 Vintage</b><br />
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pure delight in all the appellations. Both Côte de Beaune and Côte de
Nuits have a consistent structure, based on good balance between
acidity, alcohol and tannin. It is this balance that gives the wines
such elegance. The tannins are ripe and refined. They harmonize nicely
with a refreshing acidity devoid of astringency and a normal level of
alcohol.<br />
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vintages of the past: the beautiful richness of 1990, the harmonious
character of 1989 and the haunting bouquet of 1961.<br />
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If you need a
reason to get out of the house on Friday night - this is a good one.
One of the best examples of its type - a benchmark by which others are
judged. We believe strongly, as many of you know, that everyone should
have the opportunity to try these wines that for the most part are
reserved for special occasions and the "Wolves of Wall Street."<br />
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We will decant this beauty early and start pouring at 5:00pm.<br />
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One of our favorite whites for this time of the year. <br /><br />A must have for the Thanksgiving Table. <br /><br /><br />Made from a Trebbiano & Falanghina blend. <br />"A
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long minerally finish. This is a food wine! The acidity in this wine
begs for tomato sauce, grilled chicken, or braised red meat. Pair it
with some sopressata and provolone cheese for anti pasti. It is old
world style at it's best."<br /><br />Barbera is grown all over Italy, but
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<strong>Icardi Moscato d'Asti</strong><br /><br />The ICardi
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characterized by extreme refinement, cleanliness and elegance, and
whose flavor is balanced from the very beginning. <br /><br />One of
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ICardi is located at the boundary between two renowned vineyard
terroirs - Langa and Monferrato. In the early 1960s, the Icadri's
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BEER:</strong>Berkshire Brewing 22's & GROWLERS<br />Wolavers Coffee Porter<strong><br /></strong>Hennepin Belgian Style<strong><br /><br /><br />WINE:</strong>"The Dragonfly" - French Pinot Gris<br />Lumasina<strong> - </strong>The crisp Italian white from Liguria<br />Milou Chardonnay - French<br />Chateau Lamonthe - NYTIMES: "Cult White Wine"<br />(French Sauvignon Blanc blended with semillion.)<br />Hess Select <img align="right" border="0" height="278" hspace="5" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.2212" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs190/1101967919752/img/2212.png" vspace="5" width="213" /> <br /><br /><strong><br />Specialties:</strong>Calvados - Amazing Apple Brandies for the holidays<br />St. George Absinth<br />Lidestri Pink Lemoncello<br />Vermont Maple Cream<br /><br /><strong><br /><br /><br />SCOTCH:</strong><br />Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof<br />The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old<br />Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old<br />Highland Park 18 Year Old<br />The Macallan Cask Strength<br />Scapa 16 Year Old the Orcadian<br />Glenkinchie 1991 Distillers Edition<br />Lagavulin 12 Year Old Cask Strength<br />Glenmorangie 18 Years Old<strong> <br /><br />Bourbon:</strong><br />Buffalo Trace<br />Henry Du Yore<br />Balcones<br />Tatoosh<br />Vorner Creek<br />High West American Prairie Reserve<br />Old Forester 2013 Birthday Bourbon<br />Woodford Reserve Seasoned Oak Finish<br />Maker's 46<br />Knob Creek Smoked Maple<br />Angel's Envy<br /><br /><strong>No - We Do Not Have Pappy Van Winkle.</strong> <br />BUT we do have some of the hardest to locate fine spirits in the book. And Special Orders are welcome.<br /><br />
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These brightly colored packages contain some of the finest nuts we
have ever encountered. We discovered them looking for products for our
holiday baskets. You need to try them. They are a perfect addition to
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<em>"In 1929, on the brink of the Depression, our father and
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worked fulltime for 10 years to support his family. Yet he was
ambitious, and wanted to live the American Dream and make the lives of
everyone around him better. So, donning his best of suits and an assured
smile on his face, Sol walked away from the bank with a loan to start
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Small Business Saturday is November 30th. All of the local
merchants are working hard to make this the best holiday season ever.
Whenever possible - Shop Local, Shop New London. <br /><br />
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* Friday December 13 - Ryan Connolly</div>
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* Friday December 20 - Vinifera </div>
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attention and interest that you show to all of our guests. </div>
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be celebrating our 40th year very soon. And everyone at Thames River
Greenery and our related businesses appreciate your support - it is not
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It is cooling off - the nighttime air is inviting an extra layer or two.
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Friday is a good night to sample something different. When is the last
time that you tried <em>White Port</em>? This is a very traditional
European thing - chilled white port is just right before dinner and just
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White
Port is a polarizing style of port produced by every major house on the
Douro river. The style, often derided by traditionalists, has become
increasingly popular as a chilled aperitif and mixing agent in
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">In the coming weeks we plan on reintroducing you to "Grower Producer"
Champagnes. There will be special tastings, pricing, and displays in the
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Although the Prince was married to Princess <a _mce_shape="rect" href="http://www.blogger.com/null" shape="rect">Alexandra</a> and had six children, he was a well-known <a _mce_shape="rect" href="http://www.blogger.com/null" shape="rect">philanderer</a>.
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allowed Langtry to design it. The folklore is that their relationship
finally cooled when she misbehaved at a dinner party, but she had been
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We do our best to keep your favorites on the shelf - but it is not a perfect system.<br />
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favorites are back on the shelf. The "DragonFly" wine, "Picassos
Verdejo", Don Tomassi wines, The $12 white Burgundy - to name just a
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<b>Beaune Clos Saint-Landry<br />White Burgundy - $45<br />Rated 93 Points</b><br />
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In 1731, Michel Bouchard (1691-1755), a cloth merchant from the Dauphiné (a region in the French Alps), set up business in Volnay with proceeds of the sale of his possessions in the Dauphiné. He started in the wine business with his son Joseph (1720-1804) buying and reselling barrels of wine. <br />
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In 1775, Joseph Bouchard acquired the first parcel of Bouchard Père & Fils vineyard on buying an estate in Volnay and a house in Beaune. <br />
Unlike many winemaking regions, one of the peculiarities of Burgundy is the almost total absence of blends of several grape varieties. Two main grape varieties are found in Burgundy: Pinot Noir (red wine) and Chardonnay (white wine).<br />
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This is 100% chardonnay. But not the California style that most are familiar with.<br />
If I had to choose one word to describe this wine it would be very difficult. <br />
Elegance. That would be a good one. But the lush, supple, and silky characteristics of this wine are more than elegant. They are at times magical.<br />
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10% off case purchase.<br />
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Don Tomassi Grillo Chardonnay - $12<br />
We featured this wine a few weeks ago. <br />
It was a huge favorite and we sold out quickly. It is back in stock and this is the time to grab a few bottles for your summer needs.<br />
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Tommasi Viticoltori (Tommasi Vintners) is a family viticultural company founded in 1902. Tommasi is located in Pedemonte village in the heart of Valpolicella Classico region, on a small piece of land in the northwest part of Verona, between the Lessini mountains and their plains near Lake Garda. <br />
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From grandfather Giacomo's tiny vineyard, the Tommasi estate has grown steadily over the course of years and today extends over 135 hectares of vineyards blessed by mother nature not only by a magnificent landscape, but more importantly, by its perfect suitability for grapes. The estate is run by the 4th generation of the Tommasi family, 6 members working together in complete harmony<br />
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Tullamore Dew<br />
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The original blended Irish whiskey, known the world over for its smooth and gentle complexity. For one, it is triple distilled and patiently aged in a combination of ex-bourbon and sherry casks, developing its distinctive smoothness. Secondly, being a blend of all three types of Irish whiskey, it has a gentle complexity. The malt and the pot still whiskey we use give it citrus and spicy notes. <br />
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Three natural ingredients, three varieties of grain, three distillations and a blend of all three types of Irish whiskey - pot still, malt and grain.<br />
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This is an especially fine whiskey and a great gift.<br />
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On the cover of The current issue of Whiskey Advocate Magazine. Tullamore Dew is very affordable too. <br />
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This Friday Night - 5-8 PM<br />
We continue our salute to summer wine this Friday with <br />
Mr. Allan Goedecki from Grand Vintage Selections.<br />
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Where are all of the fancy pictures?<br />
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This week, as we go to press on Tuesday night, we have not finalized The List.<br />
And because of special projects for tomorrow and Thursday there will not be enough time to get them into the email and out to you.<br />
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What I can tell you is this: The gentleman pouring for us on Friday has been responsible for some of the most interesting wines and spirits that we have offered. Things from Russia, things from Italy, even things from California.<br />
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So I will just remind you that the weekly tasting is a great way to start your weekend. Meet your friends here, have a little wine, and then maybe visit one of the local restaurants for dinner. Or take a short ride over to Captain Scott's with a bottle of wine or a six-pack of Safe Harbor - all Icy Cold & Delicious.<br />
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Join us on Friday night and help us salute the great wines of Summer.<br />
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* Friday June 7th - Allan Goedecki - Grand Vintage<br />
* Friday June 14th - "The Flag Day Tasting" with Stephan Wich <br />
* Friday June 21st - Bob Neville - Sparkling Summer Treats - World Wide Wines<br />
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We have very thoughtful options to brighten his day. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The best Viognier has this heady characteristic scent that one feels envelopes the glass and the drinker in a hedonistic cloud, together with real density and extract and, ideally, a dry finish. <br /><br /><b>Yves Cuilleron Viognier - $28</b><br />The aromas of apricots, flower blossoms, honeysuckle, ripe peaches, & a touch of musk all come to mind. <br />It is certainly distinctive. Brisk, full bodied and invigorating, with or without food.<br /><br />91 Points | International Wine Cellar - "Light gold. Intensely perfumed bouquet of ripe peach, poached pear, violet and anise. More exotic on the palate, offering suave passion fruit and floral honey flavors, and finishing with impressive length and lingering sweetness. <br />This is awfully sexy right now."<br /><br />We have a single case of this wine. <br />First come, first served. <b>Drink Different</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The pride of La Cave de Lugny. Clean and fresh on the palate, it has floral and fruity aromas and a hint of lemon. Golden green in color when young, this wine is dry and rich, almost creamy. Its slightly spicy flavor and its structure put it on equal footing with the best Mâconnais wines.<br /><br />Try this Unoaked, creamy Chardonnay from the Maçon region. Delicious and packed with flavor and superb value.<br /><br />"Mid-gold in color, the nose is attractive, ripe yet subtle showing ripe orchard fruit, melon, grapefruit, an earthy mineral note, hints of apricot and a tinge of honey and creamy spice." WS </span></div>
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<b>RATED 93 Points</b> - Robert Parker.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ernesto Catena, the owner of Ernesto Catena Vineyards in Argentina, is the eldest son of Nicolás Catena of Catena Zapata. A 4th generation winemaker, Ernesto has traveled and lived around the world, and along the way has earned a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and Economy, a Master's in Design in Milan and a degree in history in London. Defined by many as the "bohemian" side of the Catena family, Ernesto is a tireless and avid reader, painter, art collector, horseman, polo player and archer. <br /><br />While president of Bodegas Escorihuela, Ernesto felt the need to produce wines that would reflect his basic beliefs: high quality, a different style from the majority of wines being made at the time, smaller volumes and a strong brand concept. In 2002, Ernesto Catena Vineyards was created to express those beliefs.<br /><br />This Friday night we will taste through his great wines. <br />Presented by Mr. Bob Neville from World Wide Wines (seen here on the right?)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The subject of a feature story in the current issue of The New Yorker magazine - </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>BUZZ</b> <br /> <br />We are sending a team to Domaine Paul Mas<br />next week to look things over. <br /> </span><br />
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<b><br />Shafer Relentless</b> - Wine Of The Year - 96 points WS. </div>
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<b>Fontodi Flaccianello</b> - Rated 96 Points</div>
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<b>Calera Central Coast</b> Pinot Noir - Rated 93 Points</div>
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<b>Nyers Caneros Chardonnay</b> - Rated 93 Points - <b>SOLD OUT</b> </div>
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<b>Mollydooker Shiraz</b> - Rated 94 Point<br />
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Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. Madonna del Piano Riserva 2006 - Wine Spectator practically weeps over this when they describe it - and a 2009 Jean Louis Chave Hermitage. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Maria Garcia-Izquierdo - 3 Castillos Importing <br />&</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"> Charles Lebel - Monsouier Touton Selections<br />present </span><b>
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Sitio de Ventosilla estate to Queen Isabella I of Castile, belonging to
the Crown of Castile until 1521 when King Charles I bestowed the
estate to the 2nd Marquis of Denia.
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The
Crianza shows a cherry red color with strong bluish shades, brilliant
and intense color. Intense nose with dominance of ripe red fruit, and a
touch of sweetness derived from its time in oak barrels. Rich in the
mouth with round tannins and pleasant freshness on the palate. Velvety
rich finish with strong fruitiness.</div>
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One of the great Crianza's of all time. This wine is a must try on Friday. Remarkable on its own or with your holiday menu. </div>
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#44
On the Top 100 list in 2010 Lan Reserva is brilliant ripe black cherry
red color with good depth. Fruity aromas with elegant nuances of fine
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"Fresh and balanced, this red brims with cherry, spice
and licorice, with light, firm tannins and vibrant acidity. The
texture is generous yet delicate. Not heavy, but vivacious. It shows
good balance on the palate coming from the sweet and elegant tannins.
The wine is delicious paired with cold starters, pasta, cheeses. Also
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"Llicorella
Seleccio raises the bar significantly. It is a blend of Garnacha
Negra, Carinena, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah aged for 12-14 months in
French and American oak. <br />
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Dark ruby in color, it has a fragrant
bouquet of pain grille, leather, mineral, meat, blue and black fruits
which jumps from the glass. The wine has terrific grip, a racy style,
and intense, sweet fruit. <br />
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The finish is long and pure. Drink this beauty over the next 10 years." <br />
Robert Parker.<br />
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Deluxe
- it is full, deeply layered, and a standout for serving with big
holiday meals. We will pair it up with a full bodied cave aged cheese
for you to try ion Friday night. Please join us.</div>
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doesn't get any better than this if your looking to discover the wine
of the Great Northwest and to meet with one of the most knowledgeable
people in the wine business - Doug Rankin. <br />
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We will be pairing
these remarkable wines with a selection of cave Aged Cheese from
Artisinal in New York and we are looking forward to a great night.
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Italian portfolios in the business. This pre-Christmas bash will include
some very cool wines. And if we know Mr. Bellnier there will be a taste
of something special. The last time he was here the 1979 Barberesco was
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The Thanksgiving party may be over - and the leftovers are just about gone, but now it is time to get down to business.<br />
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Special items have started to arrive for the holidays. <br />The big
names from California, the iconic names from Europe and South America.
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<strong><span _mce_style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt;" style="color: red; font-size: 14pt;">El Nido - Rated 96 Points - Robert Parker:</span></strong>"Deep,
bright ruby. Powerful aromas of blackberry, blueberry, smoky herbs,
potpourri and Asians spices. Weighty dark berry flavors display a
liqueur-like depth, with zesty minerality providing lift and velvety
tannins adding support. Manages to be large-scaled and lithe at once,
finishing with real cut and clarity. This seamless wine is delicious
now, and I'd be inclined to drink it young for its alluring, vivacious
fruit."<strong><br /><br />One of the most sought after and famous wines
from Spain. It is seriously hard to find. In a beautiful gift box this
is a true collectors item - ready to enjoy young, but if you have the
patience it will reward you and your friends in 10-15 years. First Come
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makes you just want to have one more sip. The Merlot brings out the red
fruits, while the Cabernet and Malbec are responsible for the black
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crafting Trilogy, Flora Springs is still breaking new ground. We credit
the consistent organic and sustainable farming practices of our
vineyard team as well as the focus and direction of our winemaker, Paul
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complex layers of cherries, blackberries, cassis and cedar, it also
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price is $75 - it is on our shelf for 60. A great gift for the
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<br />RSVP - 6PM </span> - 12.12.12. - 860-443-6817<br />Oregon Super Wines Doug Rankin of Fountainhead Selections & Janie Brooks of<a _mce_href="http://www.brookswine.com/About-Us" _mce_shape="rect" _mce_style="color: #ff0000; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.brookswine.com/About-Us" shape="rect" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0) ! important; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="_blank"> Brooks Wines</a><br />Doug
Rankin will be here in the studio, and we will be joined via Skype by
the owner of Brooks wines. It doesn't get any better than this if your
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<strong>FRIDAY 12.21.12</strong></div>
Eric
Bellnier will be pouring from one of the best Italian portfolios in the
business. This pre-Christmas bash will include some very cool wines.
And if we know Mr. Bellnier there will be a taste of something special.
The last time he was here the 1979 Barberesco was generously sampled
with you.<strong> </strong> <br />
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books - she will be stationed at the City News desk in The Greenery. <br /><br />Over
in the wine store we will be pouring a variety of specials to get you
thinking about the fast approaching holidays. And if you like cheese -
there will be plenty to sample. The atmosphere will be lively. We hope
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Drink Different.<br />Thames River Greeneryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17998557405931427609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11825190.post-74137632222315281862012-11-06T10:15:00.000-05:002012-11-06T10:15:02.354-05:00Be Gentle - Its His Very First Time<div align="left" style="text-align: left;">
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<strong>7th Annual Wines of Chile Awards - Oveja Negra Wines<br /></strong></div>
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<strong>Best Value Award for Oveja Negra Wines</strong></div>
<br />For the past couple of months, one of our regular salespeople, Mr.
Shawn Taylor, has been cajoling us to let him host a Friday night and
present to you a selection of wine. We put him off as long as we
possibly could - but we ran out of reasons to postpone. And so, for the
very first time, on our big stage - please welcome Shawn Taylor and the
wines of Oveja Negra. He sincerely looks forward to meeting you and
sharing these award winning selections from Chile.<br /><br />This
emblematic San Rafael Estate is located in the geographical area of San
Rafael in the Maule Valley, close to the Andes Mountains and the
Descabezado Volcano. <br /><br />Since 1994 550-hectares have been planted
predominantly to red varieties. In 1998 this all organic project
commenced totaling today 38 hectares planted to Cabernet Franc, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah and Pinot
Noir. In search of better expression and identity of each variety,
Oveja Wines has investigated the range that best match the
characteristics of the soil in San Rafael.<br /><br />The climate is
Mediterranean throughout the valley, with variations from the coast to
the Andes. Even temperatures and scant precipitation is the norm due to
the proximity to the Pacific Ocean.<br /><br />There is no doubt that these
wines are a bargain for upcoming holidays and you may consider stocking
up a bit. Please join us on Friday night.<br />
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November & December are full of special visitors and events - please mark your calendars, AND <br /><strong>Please be sure to RSVP when indicated.</strong> <br />There Is No Charge For Any Of The Following Events </div>
<span style="color: red;"><strong><br /></strong></span><strong><span style="color: red;">RSVP</span><span style="color: red;"> - 6 PM - Wednesday</span></strong> - 11.14.12 Wines of the Rhone<br /><div>
Presented by Roger Hoadley of Slocum & Sons.</div>
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<strong>RSVP - 6 PM - Thursday November 11.15.12</strong></div>
<strong>Michael Mondavi</strong>
Joins us via Skype from his home in Napa Valley. Limited Seating for
this event. We will be joined locally by Stefan Wich from Hartley &
Parker distributors.<br /><br /><div>
<span style="color: red;"><strong>6PM Friday </strong></span><strong><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">11</span>.16 .12</span></strong> - A special night that unites the experts from<em> Artisanal Cheese</em> in New York and Jim Kowalyschyn from <em>Esprit Du Vin Wines</em>.
Both will be here in the store pairing wine and cheese and answering
questions that should all add up to a great night and a way to make your
holiday shopping very easy indeed.</div>
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11.17.12 - 3pm - <strong><span style="color: red;">Italian Super Tasting</span></strong> - with Eric Bellnier.<br />LETS HAVE A LITTLE FUN - 8 different wines AND we will open and share a 1979 bottle of Barbaresco! - because we can.<br /><br />Wednesday November 21st - Ryan Connolly Martin Scott Wines<br /><br /><strong>6 PM - Friday Novenber 30 - Book Signing</strong> <br />Meet Local Author Marci Alborgheti - and have copies of her latest books signed just in time for your holiday giving.<br /><br /><br />DECEMBER - <br /><div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">How would you like to taste wine with Michael Mondavi himself? You will have your chance in November - and in the next few weeks we will publish a list of guests that will set a new benchmark for bringing our friends and customers directly to the makers of the greatest wines in the world.<br /><br />First of their kind, ground breaking, one on one - that's what we are working on now. And it is only because of your remarkable support that we are able to make these types of events happen. Thank you for being part of the revolution. Drink Different.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This Friday - 10.16.12</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>1 - Cline 2011 Cashmere - $16</b> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Let's face it: $16 wine values from the Côtes Du Rhône region of southeastern France are among the world's best red wine values. But that doesn't mean that California versions, using similar grape blends, shouldn't also share space on your wine rack. Cline Cellars has been doing Rhône for years, and one of their most recent incarnations, seductively named "Cashmere," is a treat.<br /><br />Garnet/ruby color. High-toned, slightly grapey nose, with appealing brightness and notes of fresh herbs, raspberry, Kirsch, and coffee grounds. Turns more toward cherry flavors and hints of milk chocolate in its smooth, warm and balanced texture. Good acids on the finish to cut through burgers, lamb chops or a mushroom/onion tart. (A blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache and Syrah) <br /><br /><br />Cline Cellars proudly supports Living Beyond Breast Cancer and over the years has contributed more than $200,000 to breast cancer foundations.<br /><br />We are proud to support their efforts this Friday night - please join us.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This winery is located in the best terroir of La Mancha found in the eastern region of the ¨Denomination of Origin. Sandy soils with lots of chalk. Winters are very cold; summers are hot with cool nights and it is a very arid climate. The grapes for this wine come from 14 hectares ( 34 acres) of Verdejo vines planted in 1998. The yield is 4T/ha (1.60 T/acre). After very careful vineyard selections, only the best vines of Verdejo grapes are hand harvested.<br /><br />Tanzer's Internation Wine Cellars::<br />"Green-tinged gold. Very fresh scents of quince, melon and agave. Juicy and broad in the mouth, with good depth to its pit and orchard fruit flavours. Becomes spicier with air and finishes with strong cut and a lingering citrus pith note. This offers excellent value. "<br /><br /><br />This has got to be one of the best values we have offered in a long time - this is a wine that you will want to have around for the rest of the year. Perfect for dinners, hosting a holiday get together, or just sipping with friends. It is as they say - a crowd pleaser. Please try it on Friday night.</span></span><br />
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<b>Wednesday - 10.24.12 - The Wines Of South Africa<br />No Charge - Please RSVP - Limited Seating</b>Presented by Knauth & Visser. Paired with small plates.<br />
Learn about the great South African Winelands and try wine that is available here for the first time.<br />
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<b>Very Limited Seating</b><br />
Jim Kowalyschyn Espris Du Vin Wine & <img align="right" alt="artisinal logo 2" border="0" height="99" hspace="5" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.1776" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs064/1101967919752/img/1776.png" vspace="5" width="125" /> <br />
Samantha Brennen Artisinal Cheese of <br />
New York.<br />
Wine and cheese pairings presented by two of the leaders in the field.<br />
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Eric Bellnier presents Essential Italian Wines for the holidays.<br />
Special pricing on Award Winning Fontodi Wines.<br />
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We have a collaboration dinner event with <i><b>Mangetout</b></i> the<br />
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<b>An Organic Oktoberfest Dinner</b> and wine pairing<br />
Friday, October 19 <br />
<b>Just Two Seatings</b><br />
6pm & 8pm.<br />
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We will be pairing wine with each course. You must contact Mangetout directly to make reservations. Seating Is Very Limited. <b>8 6 0 - 4 4 4 - 2 0 6 6</b>. Do Not Wait To Call if you are interested. <br />
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<b>1 - Clos des Mures a Single Vineyard Syrah - $16</b><br />
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Jean-Claude
Mas has blazed the trail for premium winemaking in the Languedoc
region of the South of France. Since taking the helm of the
centuries-old Domaines in 2000, his driving mission has been to use
only premium quality grapes to craft superior wines with a modern, New
World flair. <br />
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Intense purple violet with garnet tints. Complex
nose with blackcurrants, violet, blackberries, turning to cacao and
spices. Well balanced and smooth tannins, full bodied. <br />
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<b>WINEMAKER:</b>
"Grapes, some of which are cultivated on 40-year old vines, benefit
from hot summer days and a cooling sea breeze. A deep garnet red
wine.Complex on the nose with aromas of blackcurrants, violets and
blackberries that evolve into hints of cocoa and spice.
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The
Syrah vines are between 26 and 46 years old, the Grenache 47 years
old. The wine is aged for 10 months in French and American Seguin
Moreau and François Frére oak barrels 30% new oak barrels, 35% 1 year
old oak barrels, 35% 2 year old oak barrel.</div>
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Intense
purple violet with garnet tints. Complex nose with blackcurrants,
violet, blackberries, turning to cacao and spices. Well balanced and
smooth tannins, full bodied. Strong fruity characters with a long finish
evolving towards liquorice and toasted notes. Elegant and refined. </div>
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Food pairing: Preferably pasta dishes, beef stews, red meat, game, pate and soft full flavor cheeses."</div>
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Deep Bright and lovely light garnet-red colour. Nose: Very
elegant with a quintessence of red berries, strawberry, cherry, and
soft spices aromas with a hint of vanilla. Palate: It's a medium bodied
wine, with ripe tannins and acidity which testify his capability to
age. It develops very delicate aromas and a long lasting finish.<br />
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Pinot
Noir causes more discussion and dispute in the wine world than any
other grape variety, most of which centers around the wine style which
best represents the 'true' Pinot Noir. Examples from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=11825190" shape="rect">Central Otago</a> are so different from those grown in <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=11825190" shape="rect">Santenay</a>
that even an untrained palate can tell them apart. Yet both are
unmistakably, unquestionably Pinot Noir. It is this strength of
character which has made Pinot Noir such an internationally successful
and desirable grape variety. <br />
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well with grilled red meats such as lamb, veal, pork and game. Also
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Never
heard of Carignan? Until around 1990, it was the most widely grown
grape in France. The workhorse grape of France and Spain, its ancestral
home (where it is called Cariñena), Carignan is traditionally used in
blends and is the primary, unsung ingredient in French wines that are
labeled simply "Red table wine" or "Vin de Table." That is why most
people have heard of Carignan only in passing, or not at all.<br />
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on the hillsides of the Hérault overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the
Savignac vineyard is the ideal growing location for Carignan grapes.
These mature vines, some over 50-years old, have reached a perfect
natural balance. Even though produced in the Côteaux du Languedoc, Cru
Grés de Montpellier appellation, this single varietal wine can only be
designated IGP Pays de L'Hérault.
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On
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cocoa over toasted oak notes. A full-bodied, rich and mellow wine, with
delicious velvety tannins and complex flavors.</div>
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take a moment to check your calendar with our posted dates. If you see
something that you like, don't wait to call because things fill up
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to incorporate as many of your ideas as possible. <br />
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shopping - but keeping your business local and supporting small business
in New London is greatly appreciated. We hope to see you soon.</div>
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Christophe Reboul Salze bought his Bordeaux wine vineyard Chateau Les
Grands Marechaux located in the Cotes de Blaye appellation in 1997.<br />
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<b>Les Grands Marechaux is a contender for the best value Bordeaux wine produced today.</b> <br />
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This estate-bottled, hand-harvested Bordeaux has also been a favorite of Robert Parker who has featured it in <br />
<b>"The World's Best Wine <br />Values Under $25"</b> <br />
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it "sensational" and writing that the wine is "velvety textured,
sumptuous, and long...". He's called Stephane Derenoncourt (who
consults at the estate) "brilliant" and the estate was classified as
"excellent".<br />
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<b>Chateau les Grands Marechaux - $22</b><br />
<b>Rated 92 points in the Wine Spectator</b><br />
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So, just how great is the 2009 vintage?<br />
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<b>"The finest vintage I have tasted in 32 years of covering Bordeaux!!!" - Robert M. Parker Jr</b>.<br />
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"In France's most famous wine region, Bordeaux, some people are
touting the 2009 vintage as the mother of great modern vintages. Licorice
and tar on the nose. Full-bodied, with a lovely core of fruit and
silky tannins. Focused and clear. Could be best ever from here." - James Suckling, Wine Spectator<br />
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Wine Advocate: Consultant
Stephane Darenoncourt has fashioned a medium dark ruby-hued 2009 with
seductive fruit, earth, spice, and dark berry characteristics as well
as a medium to full-bodied finish. <br />
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Llicorella Priorat 2005 - $22<br />
<b><i>Louis Latour Pouilly Vinzelles - 18 </i></b>
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Already known to the Romans, Vinzelles takes its name from the latin
vincella which means small vine. The distinctive feature of the village
of Vinzelles is the presence of two "chateaux" separated by just a few
metres: a fortified castle from the 11th century and the other from the
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appellation of Pouilly-Vinzelles encompasses the villages of Vinzelles
and Loche. Continuing from the predominantly limestone slopes of
Chaintre and Fuisse, the vineyards of Pouilly-Vinzelles are exclusively
planted with Chardonnay and closely resemble those wines from its
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aromas of Williams pear and peppered mango. Round, fat and very full in
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Spectator: Rated as Outstanding: a wine of superior character and
style. "This red is light and crisp, yet has plenty of structure to
power its raspberry, licorice and mountain herb flavors. Focused and
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"A cherry red wine, with purple reflections and an aroma of black
fruits with roasted notes. Concentrated and with sweet notes that are
reminiscent of cacao. Has a long, well-balanced after-taste. From a
rugged region with sharp relief, in which the grapes are grown on
terraces and on the mountain sides or “costers”. The earth is the
distinctive element of this region, and is stony and poor with a
volcanic constitution, formed by thin layers of slate or “llicorella”,
that retain little water, giving the wines produced in this region a
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Named for the priory of a 12th century order of Carthasian monks,
Priorat's vineyards are necessarily on terraces due to the
tightly-folded mountainous terrain of the region. Mechanism is
virtually impossible because of the lay of the land, so the wines are
hand-crafted. The solid structure and lively personality of the
Llicorella Priorat allow it to pair with a great variety of foods. Lamb
and meat as well as duck, game and robust fish will all do well.
Sample your first glass with a nutty <b>Manchego cheese</b>
from Spain; it will really bring out the mountain herbs of this
Priorat. The hint of fruit in this focused red will be delicious with
crisp-skinned rotisserie duck served with a sweet-tart cherry chutney.
A pan of paella made with fideo noodles instead of rice will bring out
the more earthy, spicy side of this Llicorella. <br />
We like ours with
sausage, chicken and/or duck. If you want something simple, grill up
some lamb sausages and serve them with oven-roasted garlic potatoes.
Pour another generous glass and savor it with a rich, full-flavored
Spanish Zamorano cheese. Its texture melts in your mouth and is the
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b>When you think about Bordeaux, what comes to mind? The British fop
sipping "claret" in his drawing room? The Wall Streeter buying futures
for his insta-cellar? We've been conditioned to believe that Bordeaux
must be expensive to be good, which isn't surprising given how much
power is concentrated in the hands of a few in the fabled region. All
anyone talks about are the "classed growths"--that is, the top-ranked
(and priciest) wines, which were set by brokers back in the 19th
century.<br /><br />Today we favor the weathered paysan who plows his vineyard with a draft horse, not the chateau owned by an insurance company.<br /><br />The
region of Bordeaux is huge, producing more high-quality wine than any
other in France, and that kind of scale should work to our advantage. We
started exploring the fringes (Bordeaux has 57 appellations) and kept
finding world-class reds at numbers that we all can handle.<br /><br />Been-there,
done-that grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot--yes Merlot, are
new again. The Cabernets have sharp angles and smoky notes, the Merlots
are silken and aromatic, and both are often pointed up with a dash of
peppery Cabernet Franc. By seeking out the "lesser" appellations, We
findin wines that, unlike many classed growths, aren't as tailored for
the critics. Less oaky, less alcoholic Cabernet can be a revelation, and
these days you're more likely to find it in outer-borough appellations
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The appellation Bordeaux Superieur applies to wines from the Bordeaux
district containing 1% more alcohol than the requirement for the
appellation of Bordeaux. What this means is the wine will be slightly
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18 months of oak aging softens this wine and makes it a candidate for
immediate consumption. The wine is soft and round with pleasant notes
of cassis and red fruits on the nose and palate. </div>
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On
the nose, the wine is rich with buttered cherries, red flowers, and a
hint of something fresh and earthy in the background - like tomato
leaves in a summer garden. It's a very appealing combination.
Surprisingly, the wine is not a fruit blockbuster on the palate. It's
actually quite elegant, with tart cherry and savory herb playing with
already-smooth tannin. Not a Bordeaux you need to age for 25 years, this
one's ready now.<br />
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On a side note, the term Bordeaux Supérieur
does not necessarily mean the wine is better than a plain old Bordeaux.
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<b><i>MARGAUX - Chateau De La Coste</i></b>
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wine is a harmonious blend of flavors and is best matched with roasted
red meats such as duck, peppered beef, and lamb shank. The velvety
flavors of the wine shine through when served with asparagus wrapped in
prosciutto and mushroom risotto dishes. Enjoy the wine with variety of
cheeses such as Montrachet and aged Monterey Jack. </div>
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Château
Bellevue is located on 84 hectares of vineyard and produces a range of
Bordeaux whites and reds. The château is located on a large hill,
overlooking the vineyards, and is locally nicknamed the "Tuscany of
Bordeaux". Winemaker, Daniel Sore, utilizes the art of modern
wine-making to produce Bordeaux wines that are characteristic of the
local terroir.</div>
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"This is an unusual wine. Pinot gris is rarely grown in the Loire
Valley. It is also the reddest of the white grapes, and this wine
evidently was left on its skins longer than usual, giving it a deep
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pleaser. It is not often that we find a wine that everyone enjoys. That
is what makes this wine a perfect choice for dinners, parties, and the
upcoming holidays. I'm not sure that it needs decanting like Mr. Parker
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This
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You will want this for Thanksgiving, and just about any occasion that
brings family and friends to your home. We have very good availability
right now - but it goes quickly. Please try it with a little cheese this
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<i><b>Robert Parker</b></i> - <span style="color: red;"><b>Rated 93 Points </b></span></div>
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"This small Domaine in the Southern Rhone grows all of its grapes
organically. This wine is a blend of Grenache and Syrah from their
oldest vines averaging 75 years of age. Fermented slowly in large oak
vats to bring out the dense, full flavors this wine shows character
beyond its modest appellation. The blockbuster 2009
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wine possesses great intensity, a terrific texture, full-bodied power,
and wonderful purity and Provencal typicity. This sensational effort is
filled with red and black fruit, roasted herb, barbecue smoke, meat
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10 Chateau Bellevue Blanc (Entre Deux Mers)<br />
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