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Showing posts with label Champagne. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Champagne. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
The Tax Time Cure
Stop In And Take A Look.
8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7
The wine list for Friday is just below these few items of interest - we always pour a little heavy at tax time - we hope to see you this week.
Think of us as Wine - "with benefits."
This past Wednesday New London's own Murray "The Eye" Renshaw - brought his TV camera to City News for an interview with Tomas Lochem, Master Cigar Maker. If you are a fan of the show - you know that no ones does an interview like Murray. So watch for the show Thursday nights at 8 p.m. on your local channel 26.
Consider This:
It may be time to rediscover the original Dry Martini.
No other cocktail can sooth the angry blow of the Taxman like this one can. It is a timeless classic - and even though the hipster's have "Tini-Ized" just about everything, it is this magic potion that will always endure. We have an exceptionally fine selection of Gin on our shelves stop in and have a look.
It may be time to rediscover the original Dry Martini.
No other cocktail can sooth the angry blow of the Taxman like this one can. It is a timeless classic - and even though the hipster's have "Tini-Ized" just about everything, it is this magic potion that will always endure. We have an exceptionally fine selection of Gin on our shelves stop in and have a look.
A London dry gin can stand up to a lot more vermouth than you might suspect.
The original 1910s-era formula for this iconic drink demonstrates that fact elegantly:
1.5 ounces London dry or Plymouth gin
1.5 ounces of French white dry vermouth
2 dashes of orange bitters and a strip of orange peel.
In a large glass, combine gin, vermouth, bitters, and 2 cups ice. Stir for 15 seconds and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Twist a strip of orange peel over the top and drop it in. Honestly - there is something perfect about this, give it a try.
The original 1910s-era formula for this iconic drink demonstrates that fact elegantly:
1.5 ounces London dry or Plymouth gin
1.5 ounces of French white dry vermouth
2 dashes of orange bitters and a strip of orange peel.
In a large glass, combine gin, vermouth, bitters, and 2 cups ice. Stir for 15 seconds and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Twist a strip of orange peel over the top and drop it in. Honestly - there is something perfect about this, give it a try.
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We have thoughtfully put together a number of options that will help you to say Thank You without straining the new budgets that are in place at most businesses.
Your team works hard making you look good all year - remember to order early for timely deliveries.
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Friday April 16 - 6-9 p.m.
No Charge Please Join Us
No-shows, pinch-hitters and old standbys...
A common feature of our wine tastings is substitution.
Great wines sell out, are forgotten, ruined, even jacked by mysterious forces in some Jersey shipyard - really, it could happen.
We proudly avoid the mass-produced corporate marketing exercises that pass for wine.
We don't really have anything against them - its just not our jam- that's all. And besides, you can find them anywhere.
But it's still a bummer when we can't deliver the goods.
So this Friday we will celebrate bottles which have been tardy, unreliable, or got in the game in times of crisis - in order to toast YOU, our patient, understanding customers! *All selections subject to availability.
La Vieille Ferme Cotes du Luberon Blanc $9
Last month we had planned to pour a little Sauvignon from Gascony, a wine which fell into a wormhole, perhaps to be rediscovered in the future on Star Trek.
So this little white Rhone from "The Old Chicken Farm" was the unannounced white feature at the tasting.
What a lovely surprise! Gorgeous, multi-layered and glossy (Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Ugni Blanc and Roussanne).
A pearl in under-$15 whites, at significantly less...
Louis Max Pinot Noir $18
"Remember me? You were supposed to try me LAST Friday, and hopefully I will have made it into Southeastern Connecticut by the time you read this!" That was the wine talking. You may even remember our bold proclamation: "This is the best Pinot under 20 bucks we have ever carried!"
So yeah, see for yourself - if we can get our hands on it. From the Cote d'Or in the heart of Burgundy, France, etc. It's awesome. We still want to pour it and make it a regular on the shelf!
Gran Familia Rioja $14
We kept searching for old-school Riojas while our favorites ran out or stopped being imported.
Luckily this trend seems to be cycling back - we are not alone in craving the classic delicate style (conversely, if you want a BIG Spanish wine there are plenty to choose from).
This pretty wine at this price makes so much sense.
Our only regret is that we haven't always had it on hand for you - please retry on Friday.
Fratelli Allesandri Barbera d'Alba $27
This bottle with the pink capsule used to linger patiently on the shelf then got caught up in the whirlwind of celebrity.
Stunningly crafted Barbera from one of the greatest producers we carry. This hasn't been around because when we can get it, it's already out the door.
A certain somebody buys every case.We snagged an extra case this time, hope there's still some here on Friday, but if not...well that's the whole point of this exercise anyway!
Thanks again for a great week, we appreciate your support.
Please Join Us - it's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.
AAA.
A common feature of our wine tastings is substitution.
Great wines sell out, are forgotten, ruined, even jacked by mysterious forces in some Jersey shipyard - really, it could happen.
We proudly avoid the mass-produced corporate marketing exercises that pass for wine.
We don't really have anything against them - its just not our jam- that's all. And besides, you can find them anywhere.
But it's still a bummer when we can't deliver the goods.
So this Friday we will celebrate bottles which have been tardy, unreliable, or got in the game in times of crisis - in order to toast YOU, our patient, understanding customers! *All selections subject to availability.
La Vieille Ferme Cotes du Luberon Blanc $9
Last month we had planned to pour a little Sauvignon from Gascony, a wine which fell into a wormhole, perhaps to be rediscovered in the future on Star Trek.So this little white Rhone from "The Old Chicken Farm" was the unannounced white feature at the tasting.
What a lovely surprise! Gorgeous, multi-layered and glossy (Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Ugni Blanc and Roussanne).
A pearl in under-$15 whites, at significantly less...
Louis Max Pinot Noir $18
"Remember me? You were supposed to try me LAST Friday, and hopefully I will have made it into Southeastern Connecticut by the time you read this!" That was the wine talking. You may even remember our bold proclamation: "This is the best Pinot under 20 bucks we have ever carried!"
So yeah, see for yourself - if we can get our hands on it. From the Cote d'Or in the heart of Burgundy, France, etc. It's awesome. We still want to pour it and make it a regular on the shelf!
Gran Familia Rioja $14
We kept searching for old-school Riojas while our favorites ran out or stopped being imported.Luckily this trend seems to be cycling back - we are not alone in craving the classic delicate style (conversely, if you want a BIG Spanish wine there are plenty to choose from).
This pretty wine at this price makes so much sense.
Our only regret is that we haven't always had it on hand for you - please retry on Friday.
Fratelli Allesandri Barbera d'Alba $27
This bottle with the pink capsule used to linger patiently on the shelf then got caught up in the whirlwind of celebrity.
Stunningly crafted Barbera from one of the greatest producers we carry. This hasn't been around because when we can get it, it's already out the door. A certain somebody buys every case.We snagged an extra case this time, hope there's still some here on Friday, but if not...well that's the whole point of this exercise anyway!
Thanks again for a great week, we appreciate your support.
Please Join Us - it's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.
AAA.
Monday, December 28, 2009
New Years 2010
A Successful New Year's Eve Party
Is just a call away. 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7
Bubbly Night featuring all of our sparkling options for New Year's Eve - Cava, Prosecco, Vouvray and yes, even CHAMPAGNE.
As always the fun starts at 6:00 P.M.
After you find your favorite bubbly at our tasting here is a quick idea for News Years Day:
After all of the fun, you make need to re-adjust your system - we like the classic approach.
1 - Mimosa's
The simple method of mixing champagne and orange juice, popularized in Paris and London in the 1920s, has had an enduring appeal.
1 oz. fresh orange juice
Champagne
1. Pour orange juice into a champagne flute. Pour in enough champagne to fill the flute to the rim and stir to combine.
2 cups distilled white vinegar
2 & a half tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
8 slices Canadian bacon
3 egg yolks
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1quarter tsp. Tabasco
8 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
8 eggs, cracked into separate small bowls
4 English muffins, pulled apart by hand and toasted
Paprika or cayenne, for garnish
1. Bring 16 cups water to a boil in a tall 6-quart saucepan over high heat. Add vinegar and 2 tsp. salt, lower heat to medium, and bring to a simmer.
2. Heat oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat; add bacon; cook, turning once, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
3. Combine yolks, lemon juice, 4 tsp. warm water, Tabasco, and remaining salt in a blender; turn to medium speed and slowly drizzle in butter to make the hollandaise. Transfer to a bowl; set aside, covered.
4. Swirl simmering water with a spoon to create a whirlpool. Carefully slide each egg into water; poach until just firm, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggs to a paper towel-lined plate. Divide muffin halves between 4 plates; top each half with 1 slice of bacon and 1 egg. Spoon 2-3 tbsp. sauce over each egg. Sprinkle with paprika or cayenne.
SERVES 4
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Still Available :Calera Jensen Pinot Noir 2006 ($65) is in the house! Josh Jensen's single vineyard Pinot Noir offering is here, impossible to find, the gold standard of velvety California Pinot Noirs, from the winemaster's flagship vineyard. We have six entire bottles - first come, first served.
AND - we still have a few bottles left of
New York Times - Rated #1 of '07s by Eric Asimov -
Domaine Montpertuis - First come, first served.
ALSO - Cloudy Bay - THE wine of New Zealand - rewrote the book on Sauvignon Blanc around the world - Impossible to get, impossible to forget.
But we called in a few "markers" and you can get as much as you like from us for the holidays.
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We Love BOURBON
And It Makes An Excellent Gift
This is the #1 Rated Bourbon Whiskey in the World
Rated 99 out of 100 by the World's Spirits Championships
"Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve' is aged an unheard of 20 years, and bottled at 90.4 proof.
This whiskey is wonderfully smooth and rich.
No other bourbon today can stand 20 years of aging, but this bourbon does it with style. My grandfather, 'Pappy Van Winkle' was a true character. This bourbon, like 'Pappy', is full of the character that makes it a very special whiskey. It, too, has been put in a class of a fine after dinner cognac." - Julian III and Preston Van Winkle
We Love BOURBON
And It Makes An Excellent Gift
Small Batch Bourbon -
As the name suggests, these ultra-premium, small batch bourbons are made in limited quantities. Aged from six to nine years in new, charred American white oak barrels, each is characteristic of pre-Prohibition whiskey, with strong, rich flavors and aromas. A small batch bourbon is a complex balance of taste and flavor.
As the name suggests, these ultra-premium, small batch bourbons are made in limited quantities. Aged from six to nine years in new, charred American white oak barrels, each is characteristic of pre-Prohibition whiskey, with strong, rich flavors and aromas. A small batch bourbon is a complex balance of taste and flavor.
This is the #1 Rated Bourbon Whiskey in the World
Rated 99 out of 100 by the World's Spirits Championships
"Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve' is aged an unheard of 20 years, and bottled at 90.4 proof.
This whiskey is wonderfully smooth and rich.
No other bourbon today can stand 20 years of aging, but this bourbon does it with style. My grandfather, 'Pappy Van Winkle' was a true character. This bourbon, like 'Pappy', is full of the character that makes it a very special whiskey. It, too, has been put in a class of a fine after dinner cognac." - Julian III and Preston Van Winkle
A bottle of fine bourbon and carefully selected cigars is the ultimate gift for the connoisseur in your life. We can even arrange for a private tasting and cigars in our beautiful lounge - think about it.
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Please Join Us
WEDNESDAY December 30 - 6-9 p.m.
No Charge
A Great Way To Start Your HOLIDAY WEEKEND.
Wednesday December 30th:
Bubbly Night featuring all of our sparkling options for New Year's Eve - Cava, Prosecco, Vouvray and yes, even CHAMPAGNE!
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As the year comes to a close we sincerely want to wish all of you and your loved ones, a safe, happy, and healthy New Year.Thank you all for your support of our local businesses, it makes a big difference - we appreciate it.
We have a lot of things planned for New Year - Special guests, dinners, live performances & more - so please stayed tuned.
AAA.
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