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Showing posts with label Wine Radio. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Friday, April 01, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Special News & Schedule
Thames River Greenery Schedule
Because of a busy event schedule and prior commitments our flower shop will be closed this week and will re-open on Monday July 26th.Our Coffee Bar and City News
Will Be Open As Usual.
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Greetings From New London,
We have an especially busy week ahead of us here at TRG. Large high profile events that were put into place months ago - require all of our resources and manpower.
We feel that the best way to honor those commitments is to close the flower portion of Thames River Greenery to devote all of our capabilities to the task.
The Beanery and City News will be open as usual and serving our morning and afternoon fare.
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Paul Brockett Roadshow playing at Jonathan Edwards Winery Thursday July 22nd 7-10PM $12 www.jedwardswinery.com
Rock & Roll! Come out and holler while wine salesman Dave plays loud electric bass! www.paulbrockettroadshow.com
When Dave Anderson is not pouring wine - or driving vintage Ferrari's - he plays a mean bass guitar too.
NEXTBest Summer Drink Ever!
It's Scientific
Extensive research has revealed: one part Beefeater Gin, 2 parts "Q-Tonic" organic tonic water shaken with a generous helping of crushed ice + 3 paper-thin slices of cucumber = Perfection!It's Scientific
We have all the liquid ingredients you need.
All you have to do is add the cucumber.
All you have to do is add the cucumber.
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Toad Hollow July 30th - 6-9 p.m.
Toad Hollow Special Event Friday July 30th.Meet Toad Hollow Owner Frankie Williams.
Frankie will be with us pouring wine, telling stories, shaking hands, and kissing babies!
Meet a woman that
personifies the pioneering principles of the California wine industry.
Toad Hollow wines are very seriously crafted from premium vineyards along the California Coast.
Toad Hollow won 2 Gold Medals and 1 Silver Medal at the 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition!
Please mark your calendars for a great night.
It Is Always COOL In Our Cellar
Wine Tasting Please Join Us
Friday July 23rd - 6-9 p.m.
No Charge
Wine Tasting Please Join Us
Friday July 23rd - 6-9 p.m.
No Charge
Frank Family Chardonnay $34
We're going back - way back -
to say, 1982?
A big, lush Chardonnay from the Napa Valley.
"Is it oaky?"
YES it's really oaky!
We are proud to host Frank Family's first appearance in Connecticut - all of their wines are classic examples of California's finest.
Velvety and substantial, all vanilla and coconut. What was old is new again - enjoy with a big Caesar salad and a pile of Nicoise olives!
Everything about this wine is lush - from the painted label design to the old school satiny finish in your mouth. Please try this on Friday night - you will be surprised.
Yalumba Shiraz/Viognier $12
Please give us a do-over. We poured this a few weeks ago but ran out quickly so you may have missed it.
Don't miss it!
Yalumba is the oldest winery in Australia and they happen to specialize in the Viognier grape from France's Rhone Valley. Odd.
Then they blend it with Oz's signature red Shiraz (Syrah). The result?
A gorgeous, light aromatic red, perfect for the hot weather.
Recommended with charcoal-grilled burgers and sweet corn.
We also recommend drinking this red wine "cool" - not chilled - but simply cooled a bit - you will love it.
Frassina Rosso Toscana $15
Paradiso di Frassina is situated 5 km from Montalcino, in a secluded position but within easy reach of the town.
It is owned and run by Giancarlo Cignozzi
Giancarlo is dedicated to the pursuit of perfection in perfect symbiosis with nature.
He was awarded organic certification in 2008 after 9 years of developing his organic vineyard based on playing music to the vines.
Sangiovese, Cabernet and Syrah with a touch of Ancellotta. Honestly, the 10% of Ancellotta totally makes the difference. A grown-up, lovely "SuperTuscan" (named because these rascals are growing Cabernet Sauvignon in Tuscany). Rich, heavy, in keeping with this week's old-school theme.
Now we're talking steaks. Fresh tomatoes are starting to appear - halve those beauties, grill them with the steaks and bury them in olive oil, black pepper and sea salt.
And - if your in the mood - grab that old "Cordeen" out of the attic and see if you can remember how to play Ave Maria - the wine will help - honestly.
Please Join Us - it's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.
Think of us as Wine - "With Benefits."
AAA.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Be 17% Smarter Right Now
G O T F L O W E R S ?
According to Dr. Alan Hirsch, a neurologist and director of the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, if you're learning a new skill, you'll pick it up 17% faster when exposed to the smell of flowers - any flowers, so long as you like the scent. We recommend hydrangeas. Because they are so pretty.
Greetings From New London,
The lyric's of a great WW I song say it best:
"...How you gonna keep them down on the farm once they've seen Paree....?"
Many of you know our kitchen staff at Brie & Bleu has taken advantage of offers presented by a large well known Rhode Island establishment.
While we get our new people in place, and everything running the way we like - Thanks for your patience.
NEXT
New London had a fair share of personalities passing through last week - And Dave Anderson - as usual - was there.
NEXT
Toad Hollow July 30th - 6-9 p.m.
Toad Hollow Special Event Friday July 30th.
Meet Toad Hollow Owner Frankie Williams.
Frankie will be with us pouring wine, telling stories, shaking hands, and kissing babies!
Meet a woman that
personifies the pioneering principles of the California wine industry.
Toad Hollow wines are very seriously crafted from premium vineyards along the California Coast.
Toad Hollow won 2 Gold Medals and 1 Silver Medal at the 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition!
Please mark your calendars for a great night.
NEXT
Domaine du Tariquet Ugni Blanc-Colombard $10
Another gem from Tariquet - from France's northern Gascony coast,
this is a perfect hot weather wine - crisp, refreshing with a touch of tropical fruit.
A little softer than their very popular Sauvignon Blanc.
Enjoy with shelfish and salads or sitting in a garden with a fountain bubbling a few feet away. This is a wine that wipes away the heat, humidity, and the long hours of work that make sipping a wine like this so enjoyable. Unbeatable for the price.
Dominio de Haredia Rioja $14
Medium-bodied, old school Rioja, 100% Tempranillo with a classic mellow cherry fruit plus tobacco smoke and leather.
Drinking beautifully now, stands up exceptionally well with grilled meats while not overpowering the palate.
This is a wine drinkers wine - solid, authentic, and faithful to the tradition behind it. This is a wine that drinks like something twice its cost - please try it this Friday.
La Capra Cabernet $12
From Charles Back of Fairview (of "Goats do Roam" fame), this table red displays the smoky character unique to South Africa, but somehow remains fruity easy
and crisp.
Another lovely summer wine that would work perfectly with a bit of char from a wood-grilling picnic.
Fruit sourced from the Stellenbosch region, the wine displays a hefty cassis and currant nose with blackberry and plum notes swirling in cedar smoke.
Charles Back is a wine pioneer in South Africa and an all around maverick in the business world of wine.
He is not afraid to poke his finger into the eye of the powers that be - and that includes making fun of some of the biggest names in wine for their pretense and ostentation.
His motto is a good one: "Let's have a little fun before we die."
Friday night is a good time to start - we hope to see you at this weeks tasting.
Please Join Us - it's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.
Think of us as Wine - "With Benefits."
AAA.
The lyric's of a great WW I song say it best:
"...How you gonna keep them down on the farm once they've seen Paree....?"
Many of you know our kitchen staff at Brie & Bleu has taken advantage of offers presented by a large well known Rhode Island establishment.
While we get our new people in place, and everything running the way we like - Thanks for your patience.
NEXT
New London had a fair share of personalities passing through last week - And Dave Anderson - as usual - was there.
Senate Candidate Linda McMahon & Dave Anderson
NEXT
Thanks very much to the crew and family of the
USS TOLEDO for choosing to share some off duty time with us - Go Navy!
Thanks very much to the crew and family of the
USS TOLEDO for choosing to share some off duty time with us - Go Navy!
NEXT
Toad Hollow July 30th - 6-9 p.m.
Toad Hollow Special Event Friday July 30th.Meet Toad Hollow Owner Frankie Williams.
Frankie will be with us pouring wine, telling stories, shaking hands, and kissing babies!
Meet a woman that
personifies the pioneering principles of the California wine industry.
Toad Hollow wines are very seriously crafted from premium vineyards along the California Coast.
Toad Hollow won 2 Gold Medals and 1 Silver Medal at the 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition!
Please mark your calendars for a great night.
NEXT
It Is Always COOL In Our Cellar
Wine Tasting Please Join Us
Friday July 16th - 6-9 p.m.
No Charge
Wine Tasting Please Join Us
Friday July 16th - 6-9 p.m.
No Charge
Domaine du Tariquet Ugni Blanc-Colombard $10
Another gem from Tariquet - from France's northern Gascony coast,
this is a perfect hot weather wine - crisp, refreshing with a touch of tropical fruit.
A little softer than their very popular Sauvignon Blanc.
Enjoy with shelfish and salads or sitting in a garden with a fountain bubbling a few feet away. This is a wine that wipes away the heat, humidity, and the long hours of work that make sipping a wine like this so enjoyable. Unbeatable for the price.
Dominio de Haredia Rioja $14
Drinking beautifully now, stands up exceptionally well with grilled meats while not overpowering the palate.
This is a wine drinkers wine - solid, authentic, and faithful to the tradition behind it. This is a wine that drinks like something twice its cost - please try it this Friday.
La Capra Cabernet $12
From Charles Back of Fairview (of "Goats do Roam" fame), this table red displays the smoky character unique to South Africa, but somehow remains fruity easy
and crisp.
Another lovely summer wine that would work perfectly with a bit of char from a wood-grilling picnic.
Fruit sourced from the Stellenbosch region, the wine displays a hefty cassis and currant nose with blackberry and plum notes swirling in cedar smoke.
Charles Back is a wine pioneer in South Africa and an all around maverick in the business world of wine.
He is not afraid to poke his finger into the eye of the powers that be - and that includes making fun of some of the biggest names in wine for their pretense and ostentation.
His motto is a good one: "Let's have a little fun before we die."
Friday night is a good time to start - we hope to see you at this weeks tasting.
Please Join Us - it's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.
Think of us as Wine - "With Benefits."
AAA.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
The Tony Awards Tasting
64th Annual Tony Awards
Greetings From New London,
Congratulations to all of our friends at The ONeill Theater Center for the Tony Award recognition - very exciting.
There were so many local connections to last weeks Tony Awards that our Friday tasting is going to feel like one of those swanky after-parties.
If your looking for "degrees of separation" to The Tony Awards - stop right here. Our own Dave Anderson was smack dab in the middle of everything. So close to the action that Angela Lansbury was bumming cigarettes off him in the powder room - Why Dave was in the powder room is another story entirely. Perhaps he will share some of those details with us on Friday night.
Congratulations to all of our friends at The ONeill Theater Center for the Tony Award recognition - very exciting.
There were so many local connections to last weeks Tony Awards that our Friday tasting is going to feel like one of those swanky after-parties.
If your looking for "degrees of separation" to The Tony Awards - stop right here. Our own Dave Anderson was smack dab in the middle of everything. So close to the action that Angela Lansbury was bumming cigarettes off him in the powder room - Why Dave was in the powder room is another story entirely. Perhaps he will share some of those details with us on Friday night.
Our favorite pictures of Dave and the lovely Jill Mauritz,
General Manager of The O'Neill Center, at the awards.
Jill - Dave - & Tony
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B R I E & B L E UThis week at Brie & Bleu, in addition to the regular menu specials will include:
Australian, grass fed, beef tenderloin & sauteed Tiger Shrimp.
Sauteed chicken with asparagus tips, green spring peas and bow-tie pasta - served with an aged 3 year old Gouda cream sauce.This would be phenomenal with the Inama Suave that we have on the shelves right now.
We look forward to seeing you at Brie & Bleu. If you have questions please give us a call:
Brie & Bleu - 8 6 0 - 4 3 7 - 2 4 7 4
Thames River Greenery - 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7
Hours:
Thursday - Friday - & Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Closed: Sunday & Monday
Special Events & Parties: Tuesday & Wednesday
Friday June 18th - 6-9 p.m.
No Charge Please Join Us
Yalumba Chardonnay $12
Our favorite new "un-oaked" Chard at a great price - Yalumba is the oldest family-owned winery in Australia, started by Samuel Smith in the 1870s (you beer fanatics). Crisp, clean, with notes of lime and pineapple.
Sentinelle de Massiac Minervois $12
We fell in love with this new vintage from Southern France - a spicy and lean Minervois, balanced and smoky. The perfect match with beef tips with mushrooms from Brie and Bleu.
Yalumba Shiraz/Viognier $12
Aussie Shiraz blended artfully with a touch of Viognier. Yalumba has the oldest Viognier plantings in the world! (We also carry their lovely white Viognier). An elegant big red with a very long finish, notes of fresh plum and roasted.
Please Join Us - it's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.
Think of us as Wine - "With Benefits."
AAA.
Monday, May 03, 2010
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.
NEXT
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.
NEXT
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.
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...
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.
AAA.
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.
NEXT
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.
NEXT
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
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
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?
AAA.
Monday, April 26, 2010
The Devil's Work Is Never Done
We Have Great Mother's Day Cards
Stop In And Take A Look.
8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7
Stop In And Take A Look.
8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7
Think of us as Wine - "With Benefits."
Thanks to everyone that turned out for the weekly tasting last Friday night. If you missed it - you can imagine that the hundred dollar Beaucastel was popular - but also intoxicating. It was SO good that we opened a second bottle just to calm everyone down - I mean the stuff is like magic.
We want to let you know that we appreciate your generous support - and it is because of your continued grass roots evangelizing of our store and events to your friends and colleges - that we are able to open and share wines like the Beaucastel with you. We have a great season planned for you.
The list for the weekly tasting is just below a few items of interest.
First
Many thanks to our friends at The O'Neill for gathering at City News on Friday night. A good time was had by all.
NEXT
Our Gift Baskets Make A Lasting Impression.
Keep them in mind for Mother's Day.
Our gift baskets can be a combination of all the wonderful goodies that we have. A recent example was a box of Davidoff cigars, a bottle of Scotch, and an assortment of cheese and crackers - for a 50th birthday.
Others might include desert wine, baked goods, flowers and chocolate - you get the idea - anything goes.
Please visit our expanding cheese & gourmet department - We have an amazing selection and we love to sample them all. Please stop in and have a taste.
NEXT
In 1993, a simple but remarkable concept took root in Portland, Oregon. That concept was to handcraft superior chocolates - chocolates that would not only taste exquisite, but that would look exceptional, as well. The result would be a chocolate indulgence for all the senses. We are proud to be an authorized retailer of Moonstruck Chocolates.
Domaine de Ballade Sauvignon Blanc $10
Remember this one? You may not as it never made it to the tasting party. Let's go back in time to March, long, long ago: "Another little treasure from Gascony on France's northern Atlantic coast.
Has the price of Sancerre and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc gotten to you too?
Here's is a lovely substitute - white flowers and lemon with a marvelous round finish. Crisp, clear and exquisitely made, a wonderful match for seafood and salads. This weekend cook up some fresh cod with an arugula salad - Add a couple bottles of Ballade = dinner party!" - Why, that menu sounds better suited for May 1st!
Varaschin Prosecco Cuvee Rose $15
Another in our "don't fear the rose, the sun's coming out" series, this is an old favorite that you may be familiar with. Dry sparkling Prosecco, colored with a helping of Moscato Rose, so much fruit, it's like taking a nap on a cloud of raspberries on a sunny afternoon. Still the same price, we're loading back up on the Varaschin (Brut as well), so come by and hoist a glass of our finest Italian bubbly!
Santa Ema Merlot Reserve $12
Have any of our regulars noticed how these prices haven't changed in years?
It's remarkable. We call this a brown-bag special, because we dare you to take it to a party in a brown bag and put it up against all comers. From the Maipo Valley, this concentrated Merlot was created by Italian immigrants, the Voglino family, who have been making wine in Chile for 80 years. A concentrated deep red with exquisite oak treatment - 10 months in French barrel.
If your friends are bragging about their favorite new California wallet-buster, bring this.
We'll wipe the price off.
"Costozza" di Longare Cabernet 2004 $16
Continuing our walk down memory lane, let's not forget this gorgeous Cabernet/Cab Franc from Veneto in Northern Italy.
Do you remember when this wine was $26?
Well the new vintage has come in and it's still on deep sale. May we remind fanatics 2004 (along with 2001) is considered a prize year in Italian reds? Leaner and more elegant than the '03, still the unmistakable old-world qualities of direct acidity, earthy fruit and persistent finish. Incredible with seared red meats if you're already breaking out the charcoal grill...
Please join us. Its fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.
AAA
Thanks to everyone that turned out for the weekly tasting last Friday night. If you missed it - you can imagine that the hundred dollar Beaucastel was popular - but also intoxicating. It was SO good that we opened a second bottle just to calm everyone down - I mean the stuff is like magic.
We want to let you know that we appreciate your generous support - and it is because of your continued grass roots evangelizing of our store and events to your friends and colleges - that we are able to open and share wines like the Beaucastel with you. We have a great season planned for you.
The list for the weekly tasting is just below a few items of interest.
First
Many thanks to our friends at The O'Neill for gathering at City News on Friday night. A good time was had by all.
NEXT
Our Gift Baskets Make A Lasting Impression.
Keep them in mind for Mother's Day.
Our gift baskets can be a combination of all the wonderful goodies that we have. A recent example was a box of Davidoff cigars, a bottle of Scotch, and an assortment of cheese and crackers - for a 50th birthday.
Others might include desert wine, baked goods, flowers and chocolate - you get the idea - anything goes.
Please visit our expanding cheese & gourmet department - We have an amazing selection and we love to sample them all. Please stop in and have a taste.
NEXT
In 1993, a simple but remarkable concept took root in Portland, Oregon. That concept was to handcraft superior chocolates - chocolates that would not only taste exquisite, but that would look exceptional, as well. The result would be a chocolate indulgence for all the senses. We are proud to be an authorized retailer of Moonstruck Chocolates.
Do You Know A Chocoholic?
Decadent chocolate truffles with fresh flavors found in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Our case is full - but it goes quickly. A Great Gift For Mother's Day.Friday April 30 - 6-9 p.m.
No Charge Please Join Us
No Charge Please Join Us
Domaine de Ballade Sauvignon Blanc $10
Remember this one? You may not as it never made it to the tasting party. Let's go back in time to March, long, long ago: "Another little treasure from Gascony on France's northern Atlantic coast.Has the price of Sancerre and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc gotten to you too?
Here's is a lovely substitute - white flowers and lemon with a marvelous round finish. Crisp, clear and exquisitely made, a wonderful match for seafood and salads. This weekend cook up some fresh cod with an arugula salad - Add a couple bottles of Ballade = dinner party!" - Why, that menu sounds better suited for May 1st!
Varaschin Prosecco Cuvee Rose $15
Another in our "don't fear the rose, the sun's coming out" series, this is an old favorite that you may be familiar with. Dry sparkling Prosecco, colored with a helping of Moscato Rose, so much fruit, it's like taking a nap on a cloud of raspberries on a sunny afternoon. Still the same price, we're loading back up on the Varaschin (Brut as well), so come by and hoist a glass of our finest Italian bubbly!
Santa Ema Merlot Reserve $12
Have any of our regulars noticed how these prices haven't changed in years?It's remarkable. We call this a brown-bag special, because we dare you to take it to a party in a brown bag and put it up against all comers. From the Maipo Valley, this concentrated Merlot was created by Italian immigrants, the Voglino family, who have been making wine in Chile for 80 years. A concentrated deep red with exquisite oak treatment - 10 months in French barrel.
If your friends are bragging about their favorite new California wallet-buster, bring this.
We'll wipe the price off.
"Costozza" di Longare Cabernet 2004 $16
Continuing our walk down memory lane, let's not forget this gorgeous Cabernet/Cab Franc from Veneto in Northern Italy.
Do you remember when this wine was $26?
Well the new vintage has come in and it's still on deep sale. May we remind fanatics 2004 (along with 2001) is considered a prize year in Italian reds? Leaner and more elegant than the '03, still the unmistakable old-world qualities of direct acidity, earthy fruit and persistent finish. Incredible with seared red meats if you're already breaking out the charcoal grill...
Please join us. Its fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.
AAA
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