Editor's Choice Award!

We Are Honored To Receive An Editor's Choice Award
Thank You

Think of us as Wine - "With Benefits."

We want to thank Yankee Magazine for recognizing us this year with an Editor's Choice Award for Brie & Bleu.

".....You'll love this bustling fromagerie on the Thames River for its water views and superb bistro fare."

Their kind words mean a lot to us. And we are even more excited to get back to regular service than before. We have a great menu planned - even better wine by the glass options, and a series of wine dinners and events that will set a new standard.

So - To all of our friends and customers that have been waiting patiently for the season to begin - start making your plans. A soft opening in a week or so, and then full service at the end of the month.

Now while we are on the subject of food I am compelled to mention the further advances being made on a daily basis at The Beanery and City News. There is nothing else liked it being served downtown - period.

For example look at the Specials for this Wednesday:

Soup:
Vietnamese style
PHO - with Chicken, Fresh Ginger, & Lemon Grass.




Sandwich:
Pulled Pork Butt - with a Coca-Cola BBQ Glaze -
& served with South Carolina style "Mustard Slaw."

Just two examples of whats happening everyday at The Beanery.

Call ahead and your order will be ready for pick up.
8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7 - Press Option 2 for The Beanery.


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Well it was just a matter of time - wasn't it?
We have added a Twitter link for those of you that may be interested.
We do not send out tweets all day long - we send out tweets when there is something you might find interesting. For example - an impromptu decision to pull the cork on an exotic bottle of bubbly - or a new release from Argentina.

Or maybe something is happening at The Greenery that we did not expect - like maybe Oprah showed up and is handing out keys to new cars like they were candy -
You just never know.

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Do You Know A Chocolate Lover?
Keep them in mind for Mother's Day.
Our Case Is Full - But They Go Quickly.

Moonstruck Chocolates - Decadent chocolate truffles with fresh flavors found in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Add them to a gift basket or send them all by themselves. Our gift baskets can be a combination of all the wonderful goodies that we have - Wine, baked goods, flowers and chocolate - you get the idea - anything goes.

Friday May 7th - 6-9 p.m.
No Charge Please Join Us

The All Or Nothing Four Bordeaux Smackdown!

Chateau La Rame Bordeaux Blanc $16

White Bordeaux!
Chateau La Rame is one of the most renowned properties in the 'Sainte Croix du Mont' appellation. The estate is set on a clay-limestone soil blessed with an exceptional substratum marked by a bed of fossilized oysters dating from the Tertiary era. The hillside vineyards overlook the Garonne River and face full south as they slope downwards.
The vineyards are planted 75% Semillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc with an average age of 45 years. We love yummy Tertiary oysters!


Tellus Vinea Bordeaux $18


These vineyards are on the border of the appellation of Lalande de Pomerol.

Those few meters of distance provide us with a real pricing edge - 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon from 25-30 year old vines in ancient gravel produce a gorgeous earthy red at a fraction of the price of the famous neighbors.








Pezat Bordeaux Superieur $16

Remember when we used to get "Chateau Tessier" at crazy discounts?

Tessier makes Pezat! Remarkably elegant and lean with stony red fruit, from vineyards right on the doorstep of Saint Emilion. Fantastic quality at a fraction of the price of famous St. Emilion - just a grapes throw away - speaking of which...

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2007 $40

Chateau Haut Segottes has a mere 22 acres of vineyards all within the St. Emilion Grand Cru appellation. The vineyards are planted 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.

The position of the vineyards within the appellation is outstanding. All fruit is hand-harvested, the wines are rotated into barrel for approximately 18 months and bottled unfiltered. Although the majority of the vineyards are planted to Merlot, this particular cuvee is primarily Cab Franc. Napoleon declared this a Grand Cru - who are we to argue?

Please Join Us - it's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.

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Duckhorn Give-Away

Happy Holidays
We have something for everyone.
Greetings from New London,
A great line up this Friday includes (hold on to your hats) Duckhorn Merlot. This is not the first time that we have pulled the cork on this California star - but people always get giddy when we do. We hope you can join us.

A quick heads up:
New York Times - Rated #1 of '07s by Eric Asimov -
Domaine Montpertuis - WE GOT IT!
This will not last long.

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Mary Posner read to a standing room only crowd last Sunday.

A woman that routinely hung out with the likes of Miles Davis & the "Beat" poets read selections from her new book.

The Book Is Available at
City News.


To learn more about our Poetry Series check out the information in the side bar under City News.

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St. Bernard's Reunion Party

Another fabulous reception at City News.
Our space is a perfect setting for parties and receptions of all kinds. Authentic 1900's New London architecture makes a special backdrop. Call us to reserve your gathering - 860-443-6817

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Remember - Scotch makes a great holiday gift: It's an essential in any respectably stocked bar, and it's something special the recipient can share with friends (lucky you) the whole year.
Here are five of our current favorites.

The Glenrothes Select Reserve
Nutty and caramely; this Scotch from Speyside brings to mind flavors like dulce de leche or pralines and cream.

Ardbeg 10 Year Old
The peatiest of the bunch, this Islay Scotch is like liquid smoked bacon. The perfect gift for the man who (thinks he) has everything.

Highland Park 18 Year Old
Very smoky with notes of citrus, vanilla, and sea salt caramels; from the Orkney Islands, off the northern coast of Scotland.

The Balvenie Madeira Cask
Citrus aromas, with a sweet finish. Very smooth, which is typical of a Scotch from Speyside.

Oban 18 Year Old
Apples and spice with a burnt-orange finish. From the Western Highlands, it's a great gateway to peatier Islay versions.

Please Join Us

Friday December 11 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge

A Great Way To Start Your Weekend.

1 - Jean Manciat Macon Charnay 2007 $18

Jean Manciat has a small family estate (14 acres) in the Macon region of Burgundy - unlike the mass-produced coop wines that dominatea the American market, this wine is made using traditional artisanal forms of vine tending and hand-harvesting.

As with all selections from the wine importing sleuths at Louis/Dressner, this product is both organic and biodynamic. The wine itself is a revelation - bright fruit and clean acidity with flinty minerality, made unoaked in stainless steel vats.
A classic style made by a tiny independent producer at a very fair price!

2 - Marques de Murrieta Rioja Reserva 2005 $24

Another classic from central Spain (we've really been getting lucky with Rioja around here) This blend of Tempranillo with small parts Granache and Mazuelo is one of the roundest and smoothest of the style, a pleasure to drink with no hard edges, but retaining the unmistakably smoky character of old-school Rioja. Hand-picked old vine grapes are fermented in traditional style for maximum extraction and color, then aged in American oak for 22 months. A pretty and satisfying red for the colder weather.

3 - Flying Fish Merlot 2007 $15

This Washington State Merlot is simply unbeatable at this price point - spicy, smooth and detailed, sourced from carefully selected sites in the Columbia River Valley - a unique growing region with constant winds, long sunny days and cool nights. Grapes ripen slowly resulting in forward fruit, but with exceptional backbone and character - plum, cherry and cocoa with managed oaky vanilla tones. And in honor of the local wild salmon, Flying Fish donates a portion of the profits to theOcean Conservancy

4 - Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot 2006 $50

Just realized we are featuring two "animal wines" this week, The Fish and The Duck! Well, there was a point to this - for those of you who'd like to perceive the difference between a $15 and a $50 wine, Friday will be a splendid opportunity!

Duckhorn Merlot from St. Helena in the Northern Napa Valley is quite simply one of our favorite California wines of all time. Blended with trace amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, aged in French oak, this wine has rich texture, lush layers of ripe plum and bright raspberry underscored by notes of sandalwood, walnut and spice. A luxurious treat for the holidays.


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We love the holidays around here - There is extra excitement in the store. New people milling around. Unusual orders coming in from far off places, and lots of familiar things too. Annual orders and requests that have been in the same family for years and years. We are proud and grateful to be included in so many family traditions.

One example is a woman that calls from San Francisco every year to send a cemetery wreath to her grandmother's marker in Stonington. They placed their first order with us 26 years ago.

"It gives me piece of mind." she says - "I know you will do a great job and I don't have to worry."

Honestly - we promise never to take that kind of confidence for granted.

We have a lot of things planned for New Year - Special guests, dinners, live performances & more - so please stayed tuned, and remember to keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times.

We will do a great job, and you won't have to worry.
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8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Wine

Greetings from New London,

Many Thanks to Lisa Sanseverino from Iberia Wines. She poured and poured and poured some more at our weekly tasting last Friday. Thank you all for the great turnout - she loved your comments and questions. And the great wines of Portugal were a true delight.

This week at Brie & Bleu we will be featuring some Fall classics on the menu. Sauerbraten with real Potato Dumplings - From a very old family recipe.

Try it with a nice glass of red like maybe a Muga Rioja, or perhaps a favorite Octoberfest Beer. Remember Kitchen is now open until 10 p.m. - Please Reserve Early.

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Speaking Of Beer

Last Wednesdays Beer tasting was a great success. Thanks to all of our Beer Aficionados for the great turnout.

Due to popular demand we will be extending the program right through the month of November.
We will be offering a new selection of beer every week, paired with appetizers & cheese that will make you appreciate beer in a whole new way.

No Charge - starts at 5:00 p.m. - This is a perfect after work stop over - we hope you will join us.

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Now - we want to announce to you that Lunch Time in November just got VERY interesting. The Connecticut Cajun himself - Chef Phil Hubbard - will be cooking authentic Cajun Cuisine at The Beanery on the
5th, 12th, and 19th of November.

If you have been waiting for a reason to visit the authentic 1900's seating area at City News this is it.
If you had no idea that we even had a busy lunch time scene going on at City News & The Beanery - this is a great opportunity to make plans and meet your friends downtown for something special. We have lots of seating and the mood will be festive - we hope you can join us. Questions:
8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7 - Option # 2 for The Beanery

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We mentioned last week a special announcement for Scotch & Cigar Lovers. We received a lot of email about it - so we are including the information again this week. This will be a great night out - please pass the word along.

City News in Conjunction with the Thames Club will be hosting an Ashton Cigar
"Taste Of Excellence" Dinner.

Ashton only does this event a few times a year and only with approved merchants like City News.

Saturday November 14th - 6:00 p.m.

The venerable Thames Club will be the site for an evening of great food, amazing whiskey, and award winning cigars from Ashton. There will also be a door prize of Ashton Cigars & Humidor valued at over $150.
Ashton Ambassador Mr. Andrew Green will be on hand to keep it lively.

$65 includes E V E R Y T H I N G.
Drinks, dinner, cigars, and the chance to win the big prize. If you have been waiting for a special occasion to get out of the house - this is it.

Seating is very limited for this event. You must reserve early with your credit card - which will be billed by the Thames Club directly.

Call the Thames Club - 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 5 5 0 4
Ask for Club Manager Paula Guido - Explain that you are a guest of City News and would like to make a reservation. It is just that simple.

If you have been wondering just what goes on at the Thames Club this is a perfect opportunity to take a little tour. It is the second oldest private club in the United States - and it is right here in New London.

Please Join Us For A Great Evening.

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Other Highlights for the coming season include:
Wine dinners, beer dinners, guest chefs, authors and holiday surprises.

New food & wine series coming to Brie & Bleu.

New wine dinners & special events coming to City
News, Brie & Bleu, and our one of a kind cellar.

Please join us.

Wine Tasting
Please Join Us
Friday October 30 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge

A Great Way To Start Your Weekend.



1 - Felsner Gruner Veltliner $13

Here's a favorite sight around here - a big green one-liter bottle with an Austrian flag bottle cap on it.

From the Felsner family estate overlooking the Danube river, this light Gruner shows bright, fresh fruit with a mellow peach and apricot finish.

A perfect pairing with antipasti, light cheeses and seafood, and just a fun bottle to have around!



2 - Cono Sur Pinot Noir $12

This little hit from Chile features a bicycle on the label - the "Bicycle Pinot" (people ask for it by name).

Honestly, at this price point it's the best Pinot Noir we've found, made by a small farming collective committed to sustainable agriculture.

Classic Pinot wild berry tones mingling with a touch of smoke and a long finish - we've stocked this wine before but believe this is their best vintage yet. It blows the doors off mass-produced brands at the same price!















3 - Tenuta Vitanza Chianti Colli Senesi $18

On the subject of sustainable farming, tiny Vitanza runs a fossil-fuel free estate (wow).

They also are the producer of some of the best Brunello de Montalcino in the world (check this space as the holidays approach).

This is their gorgeous, old-school Chianti - fine, elegant, not overblown, with classic Italian leather and smoke tones.
A great food wine - this would pair perfectly with a lamb chop, but is silky enough to match with pork and mushrooms.

An impeccable wine from Tuscany.

Speaking of which:

4 - Gaja Ca'Marcanda Promis 2006 $50

The myth, the legend - for winegeeks everywhere, you only have to say the one word: GAJA.

Angelo Gaja is an extraordinary winemaker and Italian gentleman - in The Pantheon of Major Dudes, we put him up there with, say, Enzo Ferrari - In idle moments, we gaze with longing at the magnum of 2005 Gaja Barbaresco resting in the cellar - but that particular bottle is $500.

So let's call this "entry-level" Gaja, a wine the rest of us can spring for on special occasions!

Promis is made from a blend of Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese, from the loam and clay soils of coastal Tuscany. Gorgeous, round and musical with an endless finish - made with the care and genius of all Gaja wines. Please come early to try a sip!

BRIE & BLEU:
Octoberfest Anyone?
This week - A true Classic.
Please Reserve Early

Sauerbraten
with potato DUMPLINGS.

Perfect with a nice glass of red wine OR a great OctoberFest Brew.


Sweet Potato &
Sausage Soup

Classic Combinations
Great Wine & Beer
Affordable Indulgence.

Rediscover A
Great Night Out.

C I T Y N E W S
NEW LONDON


Congratulations To Cigar Master Tomas Lochem on the great story in The Day newspaper.
If you missed the article by Anthony Cronin
CLICK HERE

We are proud to offer the entire line of Lochem
Cigars at City News.

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We have to take a minute to thank everyone for turning out last Sunday for the second installment of the Red Tree Poetry Series at City News. The last Sunday of each month will host a new author at a wine & cheese reception at City News. A reading by the author followed by Q&A is all part of the fun - from 2-4 p.m.
There is no charge for these readings - we hope you can join us.

City News is a great place to have a lunch, meet friends, or for just buying the daily papers. All in the original 1900's architecture that we uncovered almost a year ago.

And as always - thanks for your support we appreciate it.

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


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Portuguese Royalty - Special Announcement

Card Available At City News

Greetings from New London,

A Special Guest This Friday.

Friday will be a special night featuring a lineup of four great new finds from Portugal - our guest, Lisa Sanseverino - direct from her sold out engagements in Lisbon - will be here to help out and answer your questions.

We'll be tasting both rustic and modern styles, and although the names are different, the varietals are familiar - local versions of grapes such as Tempranillo and Grenache. Please come by and try these outstanding values from this ancient region!

And Brie & Bleu will be offering menu items to compliment these delicious wines.

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NEXT UP -
For all of our Beer Aficionados - mark your calendars for this Wednesday - 10.21.09
We are presenting a beer tasting at Brie & Bleu - No Charge. Hosted by our own Matt Spring, we will be offering a selection of beer paired with appetizers & cheese that will make you appreciate beer in a whole new way.
It starts at 5:30. This is a perfect after work stop over - we hope you join us.



We are listening to all of the comments you have given us and I can assure you right now that we will make every effort we can to bring as many of the beer requests to our shelves in the coming weeks as we can.

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Now a special announcement for Scotch & Cigar Lovers. City News in Conjunction with the Thames Club will be hosting an Ashton Cigar
"Taste Of Excellence" Dinner.

Ashton only does this event a few times a year and only with approved merchants like City News.

Saturday November 14th - 6:00 p.m.

The venerable Thames Club will be the site for an evening of great food, amazing whiskey, and award winning cigars from Ashton. There will also be a door prize of Ashton Cigars & Humidor valued at over $150.
Ashton Ambassador Mr. Andrew Green will be on hand to keep it lively.

$65 includes E V E R Y T H I N G.
Drinks, dinner, cigars, and the chance to win the big prize. If you have been waiting for a special occasion to get out of the house - this is it.

Seating is very limited for this event. You must reserve early with your credit card - which will be billed by the Thames Club directly.

Call the Thames Club - 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 5 5 0 4
Ask for Club Manager Paula Guido - Explain that you are a guest of City News and would like to make a reservation. It is just that simple.

If you have been wondering just what goes on at the Thames Club this is a perfect opportunity to take a little tour. It is the second oldest private club in the United States - and it is right here in New London.

Please Join Us For A Great Evening.

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Other Highlights for the coming season include:
Wine dinners, beer dinners, guest chefs, authors and holiday surprises.

New food & wine series coming to Brie & Bleu.

New wine dinners & special events coming to City
News, Brie & Bleu, and our one of a kind cellar.

Please join us.

Wine Tasting
Please Join Us
Friday October 23 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge

A Great Way To Start Your Weekend.

1 - Alvarino Vino Verde $16




Yep - that's the same grape as "Albarino" in Spain, a bright coastal white with buttery smoothness. This actually reminded us of dry Rieslings from Alsace.

Something different and immaculately balanced, suited best for grilled seafood, oysters, smoked meats and cheeses.












2 - Grou 2 Vinho Tinto $12

Here's a great big chewy red - Aragones (Tempranillo), Trincadeira, and Syrah grapes - this is clearly related to Port flavors, robust, dark and plummy, unfiltered and unoaked.

This would pair well with red meats, robust cheeses, or just an evening on the sofa with your feet up.

An excellent value please try it this weekend.












3 - Herdade do Pombal Alentejo $14

Again, Aragones, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet, plus Cabernet Sauvignon to add tannin and structure.

Refined, elegant and balanced - the price was a real surprise.

A mature, harmonious wine with daily red affordability. This would match perfectly with a beef or lamb entree next door at Brie & Bleu.

4 - Quinta Das Baceladas $21
Rated 90 Points by Wine Spectator.

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon plus the traditional Baga grape from the Bairrada region. Blackberry, chocolate and plum notes, this sees one year in French oak, adding smokiness and balanced tannins.

A beautiful full bodied red with lots of detail, made in very limited production - just like our special guest.

Please be sure to try it and please take a minute to say hello to our special guest Lisa Sanseverino - it is her first time in New London, and we would like to make a nice impression.

A quick note about our Coffee Bar - The Beanery - located at City News & Thames River Greenery at 70 State Street.

We are completing many of the additions, upgrading the menu, and welcoming new staff members to our team this week. We are excited about the improvements and hope that you will stop in to take a look if you happen to be downtown during the week.
City News is a great place to have a lunch, meet friends, or for just buying the daily papers. All in the original 1900's architecture that we uncovered almost a year ago.

And as always - thanks for your support we appreciate it.

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


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Summer Fun In New London

Does it get any better?
860-443-6817

Greetings from New London,

A great line up for the tasting this Friday - just take a look at the list below.

Sunday Breakfast at City News going strong - It's a great way to enjoy your lox & bagels with
the NY Times - come on down.
70 State Street New London - 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7

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SUMMER MOVIES
Get your wine & cheese from us and then walk across
the street to the Art Park for
free summer movies

MOVIE TRAILER

Put your lips togethers and BLOW

Hygienic Art Park
Across From The Wine Store
Summer Flickers
Wednesday nights June 24 - September 9 at 8pm.

July 22: To Have and Have Not (1944)
July 29: Do the Right Thing (1989)
August 5: Blazing Saddles (1974)
August 12: The Muppet Movie (1979)
August 19: Coffee & Cigarettes (2003)
August 26: Faire Harbour Film Fest
September 2: Double Indemnity (1944)
September 9: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

For more info, visit hygienic.org

Wine Tasting
Please Join Us
Friday July 24 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge

1 - Clos des briords Muscadet 2007 $17

100% Muscadet from the western Loire Valley, fermented "sur lie" - that's a fancy way of saying they keep the wine in the barrel (on the lees or sur lie) all winter, this allows the wine's aromas, body and texture to develop, and the carbonic gas produced by this process imparts a liveliness on the palate. Only wines made from the best vineyards are permitted to use the Sur Lie designation. Absolutely perfect for seafood and shellfish - Including this recipe, that we managed to steal from the private recipe box of Dr. Henry Mann:

"Saute garlic and a small chopped onion slowly; add chopped fresh tomatoes and let it simmer; add 1/2 to one bottle of dry white wine. Add some fresh or dried thyme, Chile garlic paste, and a 1/4 cup of Pernod and you could add a little saffron. I also might add some Vietnamese fish sauce. Cook it until it is perfect and correct seasoning. Then cook the mussels for a very short time, stopping as soon as most of them are open."

Please try the wine this Friday night - and if you want to spice up your weekend - try the recipe too. You'll note that the exact measurements were not on the dog-eared copy of the Dr's stained 3x5 inch card - just cook with your heart, you will know when it is right.


2 - De forville Lange Nebbiolo 2007 $21


The DeForville family emigrated to Piedmont from Belgium in 1848 and established themselves in the village of Barbaresco in 1860. Here, the family was instantly engaged in growing the Nebbiolo grape. In 1907 Paolo Anfosso married into the DeForville family and took over the reins of the family business.

For five generations, the Anfosso family has lived in the nearby town of Castagnole Lanze and, to this day, vineyards are maintained in Castagnole where the current Anfosso generation grows Moscato, Grignolino and Barbera. In the early part of this century, the DeForvilles sold their wine in bulk directly to restaurants and to retailers who then bottled the wine.

In 1940 the Anfossos bottled their first wine and now virtually their entire production is bottled at the estate with annual output averaging 100,000 bottles. Valter and Paolo Anfosso, sons of Bruno, now manage the estate. This is a very light and fine expression of, one of the prettiest wines I've ever seen.


3 - Cascina Ballarin Tre Ciabot Barolo 2000 $35


Cascina Ballarin was founded in1928 and is a small but prestigous producer with a total anual production of about 30,000 bottles.The winery has holdings in the communes of La Morra, Monforte d'Alba and Novello, blending wine from all three to create Tre Ciabot.


The 2000 vintage in Barolo was exceptional, and this shows the character of that great vintage and the results of several years of bottle maturation.

The wine has ideal Barolo flavors of roasted red cherries, and blackberry fruit beneath a bouquet of lavender, violets and licorice.

4 - Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2005 $21

Allegrini represents the highest expression of Valpolicella wines, with passion for elegance, commitment to excellence and a long heritage in refined winemaking style.

A smooth, full-bodied cru made in an innovative ripasso style, sacrificing its DOC status by replacing the Molinara grape with Sangiovese. 70% of the grapes picked are vinified immediately. The remaining 30% are left to dry until the end of December when they are vinified and then re-fermented with the wine from the fresh grapes.

The result is higher alcohol content, rounder style, lower acidity and more extraction than a Valpolicella Classico. A classic accompaniment to grilled or roasted vegetable or meat dishes.

New London's
Bistro

Featured This Week:

Sesame Tuna Steak
"sushi grade" & seared to perfection.

D'artagnon Duck Breast
w/white port reduction.

Baked from scratch desserts from
You Take The Cake.


Please Reserve Early
8 6 0 - 4 3 7 - 2 4 7 4

Q
T O N I C

We have amazing spirits on our shelves:

The History:
Tonic water was first enjoyed in 1825 when ingenious (or hard drinking, depending on how you look at it) British officers in the Indian Army improved their bitter anti-malaria medicine-Peruvian quinine extract-by mixing it with soda water, sugar, and gin. Instead of drinking the medicine with their troops at dawn, the officers figured out how to enjoy it at cocktail hour. The original gin and tonic was born, and it soon became the quintessential drink of the British Empire.

Tonic water's story begins two centuries earlier, in 1638. The wife of the Spanish Viceroy in Peru, the Countess of Chinchon, had fallen violently ill with malaria. Her husband begged the local Incas for an antidote. In a show of generosity, the Incas instructed her to drink a potion containing the ground bark of the native "Quinquina" tree, which grew on the slopes of the Andes. The potion worked and she quickly recovered. In her honor, the Spanish renamed the Peruvian tree the "Cinchona" tree. They also killed off the Incas, stole their gold, and colonized their land.

The ground bark was then imported to Europe and quickly prized. But Peru prohibited exporting Cinchona seeds.
So, as colonialism and hard-drinking officers created more need, the supply of Peruvian Cinchona bark could not keep up with demand.
Prices skyrocketed - at one point, the cost of the bark powder was its weight in gold - and the bark was over harvested. The Cinchona tree became nearly extinct.

In 1862, Charles Ledger smuggled Cinchona seedlings out of Peru and sold them to the Dutch government. Holland set up large plantations in Java, their colony in Indonesia.

Q Tonic has returned the essence of tonic water-Peruvian quinine. They custom blend Q Tonic with all natural ingredients, including handpicked Cinchona bark grown in its native habitat, the slopes of the Peruvian Andes.
As a result, Q Tonic is a better tasting, healthier, and more authentic tonic water. It's your drink. TRY IT.

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Hey - if any of you try Dr. Mann's recipe - send us a picture - we would love to share it with everyone here.

The winner of best photo will get a special prize.

Thanks for all of the support - we appreciate all of the comments, suggestions that you send to us each week - it makes a difference - Thank you.

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


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