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.

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 U

This 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."

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Why Limit Happty To An Hour?

We Have Great Cards
Stop In And Take A Look.

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Think of us as Wine - "with benefits."

A fantastic list of wine this week for the tasting - including a hundred dollar blockbuster.

The list for the weekly tasting is just below a few items of interest.

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Beer, Burgers, Baked Potatoes, and even Merlot.
A good cheddar makes the world go round.

If you still have not seen our expanding cheese & gourmet department - what are you waiting for?We have an amazing selection of cheese and we love to sample them all. Please stop in and have a taste.


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This Wednesday - April 21st - is Administrative Professionals Day.



We have thoughtfully put together a number of options that will help you to say Thank You.


Flowers, chocolate, gourmet, wine, and combination's to grab and go.


Your team works hard making you look good all year - remember to order early for timely deliveries.








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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?
Our assortments from Moonstruck make for an experience without compare. Handcrafted, using the finest ingredients. Decadent chocolate 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 23 - 6-9 p.m.
No Charge Please Join Us

Diehl Halbtrocken Riesling $12

This is a refreshing, bright, "half-dry" Riesling from the high-altitude vineyards of Pfalz, Germany. Light and citrusy, with a bit of a sizzle on the tongue - would pair beautifully with salads, cheese and fruit. Comes in a convenient one liter bottle!

Santo Cristo "Za-Za" Rose $12

Yes, it is time to roll out the pink wine, but never fear - we're fans of the old-school dry varieties, not mass market sugar pills. This rose of Grenache is from Campo de Borja Spain, grown in the chalky and clay soils on the slopes of Moncayo. Tremendous raspberry and strawberry fruit combine with cinnamon and a creamy finish. A lovely addition to a warm spring afternoon.

Chateau Soucherie Anjou $20

Great Loire Valley reds seem to be harder to find, but well worth it - this one is a stunner. Cabernet Franc from northern France, light alcohol and rich roasted beet flavors combine with hints of smoke and leather. A very pretty red, not overpowering, but with enough muscle to combine with hearty beef or lamb dishes. Orsini sausage with spinach and white beans? Or wood-grilled chicken thighs and mushrooms!

Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2006 $100

We have a good stash of these simmering in the cellar, and figured we should just reaquaint ourselves. From the Perrin family comes this benchmark, gorgeous Chateauneuf from the heart of France's Rhone Valley.

This may be Our Favorite Wine of all time.
A bottle for the ages - winemaker Marc Perrin might call drinking these too young "infanticide," it is true they will develop the most extraordinary flavors at around the dozen-year mark, and continue to smolder well into their twenties. But we need some reference point, non?

Please come and get a sip - we will only open ONE, so arrive early. (We also have half bottles at $55)

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

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The Tax Time Cure

We Have Great Cards For Mother's Day
Stop In And Take A Look.

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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.

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.

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April 21 is Administrative Professionals Day.


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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We have a ton of easy ways to make a gathering at home really shine. We can deliver it right to your front door too. All you have to do is take credit for being a fabulous host.

Tax Time Tasting
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.

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Wine With Benefits

We Have Great Cards - Lots of Them.
Stop In And Take A Look.

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The wine list for Friday is just below these few items of interest.

Think of us as Wine - with "benefits."

Lots of news to share this week:

The New York Times confirms what we have been saying all along - take a look HERE
No Attitude Wine Stores - are the new black.
But we have been saying the same thing for years.

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Live Music This Friday At The Weekly Tasting

Mark Peele Performs at The Weekly Tasting

SAVE THE DATE:
Live Piano Jazz - Friday April 2 - 6-9 p.m.
If this isn't the best place to start your weekend - I don't know what to tell you. Enjoy the weekly tasting and live jazz too. No Charge - please join us this week.

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No. 209 Kosher-for-Passover Gin



Distillery No. 209 has created a Jewish masterpiece with the only Kosher-for-Passover Gin available in the marketplace or for that matter, in the world.

After some careful changes of botanical make-up and using a Kosher-for Passover certified Sugar Cane spirit from South Africa as the foundation, this offering represents the same style of artisanal Gin we've come to enjoy of No. 209.

Distillery 209 Gin

One of the leaders of the "New Gin Movement" and probably the best. This five-times distilled gin makes classic gin cocktails better and has helped lead a new cocktail revolution. Made on Pier 50 in San Francisco in a beautiful copper still, this is a must-have for any serious home bar.

Be Groovy - Join Us
Friday April 2 - 6-9 p.m.
No Charge

This Week Live Piano Jazz
with Mark Peele
Please Join Us

Naia Verdejo 2008 $14

This lovely Spanish white comes from the left bank of the Duero River in the growing region of Rueda, where Verdejo has been grown since the Middle Ages.

Bright fruit flavors of grapefruit, lime and kiwi accented by a"pronounced herbaceousness."

We are so happy to have it back - as wine fanatic Jerry Hall says, "just for the halibut!" Let's pan-sear some with a pile of asparagus!






Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir 2007 $26

This pearl of a vineyard blend may be our favorite ever to be produced in America. Actually pretty big for a Pinot, blended carefully by The Man - Josh Jensen.

After studying in Burgundy at Domaine Romanee Conti (!) Josh bought a limestone outcropping in California in the 70's which he thought would be perfectly suited for fussy Pinot plantings.

This was back when Mondavi was making California famous for Cabernet - NOBODY was growing Pinot.
So Mr. Jensen bought these plots of land around Hollister, only problem - there were no ROADS to get to them.

He started his vineyard with long hikes and helicopter drops! 40 years later everybody loves Pinot Noir from California and Josh's wines are still The Gold Standard (we also have single-vineyard Mills '05, Selleck '05 and Jensen '06 for you fanatics).





Les Deux Rives Corbieres Rouge 2008 $10

Every once in a while we rediscover an amazing little wine right under our nose - this full French red has been the same price for 4 years now!

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Carignan - you're right, those are the ultimate varietals of the Rhone, but now we're takin' it down to the hotter Mediterranean Languedoc coast.

Rich, full and packed with ripe berry flavors, "serve slightly cool with grilled meats, poultry or cheeses."
Read: Perfect with charcoal-seared hangar steak from Carlo and Son in East Lyme, roasted chicken thighs with fennel or just put your feet up with rosemary crackers and paper-thin slices of Shropshire Blue cheese from Brie & Bleu.











Venta La Ossa Crianza 2007 $18

"Fozzie Bear Wine" is back! Who can resist the orange dog/bear creature licking grapes featured on the label?

We joke about critter wines, cats and kangaroos are actually the ultimate marketing beasts, but we think Fozzie is the cutest.

Luckily the charm doesn't end with the label - in the bottle is a gorgeous Tempranillo blend from La Mancha, Spain, with touches of Petit Verdot and Merlot.

Creamy cocoa, roasted beet and dark plum with cinnamon - a peppery heavy-hitter, more wine than the little bear would suggest.







Thanks for all of the comments and for your amazing support over the past few weeks.

We have also seen a lot of new faces over at The Greenery - people have been stopping in for lunch, trying the featured cheese, sampling chocolates - people are really getting the hang of it - Lots of people trying "Shropshire Cheese" from last weeks email for the first time, for example.

We are especially happy to welcome a good friend and talented musician to our weekly tasting this Friday. Mark Peele will be performing for all of us during the tasting.

Folks - this is a great night out - please tell your friends and start your Friday night with us.
Enjoy a little wine, some music, then head out for a nice dinner* or maybe over to a friends house for a visit.
Its all good.

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

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REAL Wet-Your-Pants Excitement

We Have Great Cards - Lots of Them.
Stop In And Take A Look.

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The wine list for Friday is just below these few items of interest - and there are some amazing choices on the list.

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Hey - Thanks to everyone that turned out on Sunday for the Book Signing for All The Dead Goats. Over 50 people filled the seats and a lively discussion and signing followed the reading.

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Lunch At The Beanery
just gets better all of the time

Fish Sandwich Beanery Style!

You really should see what's "cookin" downtown.
A great place to meet for lunch, lots of seating, Wifi, and just one block from the Train Station.
Thames River Beanery opens at 7:30 a.m.
Lunch: Monday thru Friday 11:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Coffee, Espresso, Baked Goods & Snacks All Day.




See These Films The Way GOD Intended -
On The Big Screen

Garde Arts Center
2010 Winter Film Festival
Starts Sun. March 7th
NEW LONDON OSCAR FILM FESTIVAL

SEE ALL 8 FILMS FOR ONLY $30
Click Here For More Details

Invictus
Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
White Ribbon
District 9
The Last Station
Precious
An Education

"You Are Getting Thirsty..."
Please Join Us
Friday March 5 - 6-9 p.m.
No Charge

The Magical Way To Start Your Weekend.


Friday evening in France - brought to you by TRW&S. We've got a serious bunch of reds in the works but first, let's shake the week off with a touch of bubbly, non?

Comte de Gascogne Sparkling $12

This is a new wine for us that we can't keep on the shelf. From France's Atlantic coast comes this lyrical Blancs de Blancs. 100% Chardonnay, vinted in Methode Champenoise, crisp citrus with a toasty brioche finish.
A Champagne-like sparkler that you can afford to keep in the fridge for surprise occasions or even Sunday mimosas!

Now - On To The Show...

The Wines of Paul Jeune - The Domaine de Monpertuis has been in the hands of the Jeune family for several generations. Each successor has added bits and pieces of vineyards to the expanding whole of the estate so that the current owner, Paul Jeune, is now the proprietor of 10 acres of vines that are scattered amongst 32 separate parcels throughout the confines of Chateauneuf du Pape. This Friday we are proud to share three of his reds. We're so familiar with the first two Cotes-du-Rhones, we figured we should really A-B-C them with their flagship Chateauneuf-du-Pape! This is going to be fun...

Domaine La Manarine Cotes du Rhone 2007 $15

This is a 100% Grenache Noir red made by the talented young winemaker Gilles Gasq, an apprentice of Paul Jeune at Domaine Montpertuis. This "petite" domaine was created by Gilles in April 2001 at the urging of his mentor - after working at Montpertuis for years, Gilles mentioned that his family grew a plot of Grenache on a splendid plateau northeast of Orange which they sold off to winemakers for blending. Paul Jeune inspected the vineyards and declared they should be bottling their own wine!

Domaine Monpertuis Cotes du Rhone
"Vignoble de la Ramiere" 2008 $16

Hand-harvested from vineyards just across the river from Chateauneuf du Pape, this wine is built on the back of Grenache and carries the subtle spice and sophisticated structure of this noble grape. Highly aromatic with the bramble of the garrigue, the fruit is sweet and the tannins are grainy. A classic expression of the tenacious and satisfying wines that have made the formidable reputation of this zone.

Domaine Monpertuis Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2007 $50

A brilliant wine that displays a grace and finesse that tames its inherent power, the product of a rigorous selection from a series of small parcels in the heart of Chateauneuf du Pape. Paul Jeune has the confidence, the talent, and the superbly sited vineyards to permit each vintage to express its character. Gorgeous and approachable for a young Chateauneuf, with a remarkable ability to age and develop. Silky and fine with a stunning elegance that gives expression to plum-like fruit and spice-driven flavors. Outstanding. We're going to crack a single bottle at 6pm so get here early!

Luck Of The Irish!

Expert Cheese Maker
Mary Burns

If your not at all familiar with Irish cheeses, you will be quite pleased with the Ardrahan.

A semi-firm, cow's-milk cheese made in County Cork by cheesemaker Mary Burns, Ardrahan was born out of a desire of Mary and her family to eat higher-quality dairy products.

The lush pasture land of Kanturk in Duhallow, Co Cork is a region well noted for its quality grass and clean environment. This is the land where the herd of cows that produce the milk for Ardrahan dairy products, graze happily. And the cheese made from the milk, Ardrahan Farmhouse Cheese reflects that unique flavor.

A type of semi-soft cheese with a pungent aroma, Ardrahan has a buttery textured honey-colored center with a complex delicate flavor that lingers, leaving a very pleasant after-taste.

It has a washed rind, which grows into a golden color, and its size and weight tend to vary slightly due to the fact that it is a hand-made product.

Ardrahan Farmhouse is "great with anything remotely alcoholic," the Burns family recommends a full-bodied Shiraz, Sancerre or Port. Of course, Irish whiskey would be a natural pairing as well - we have them all - Happy St. Patty's Day!

More Irish Cheese
In Stock:

Cashel Blue:
This wonderful farmhouse blue cheese hails from Tipperary. Using only fresh cows milk from their fresian herd, Louis and Jane Grubb have produced this masterpiece. Ideal for melting or after dinner with some port. (8 oz.)

Dubliner tastes of a mature Cheddar, with the sweet aftertaste of Reggiano. Created by the Irish company Kerrygold and named after Ireland's capital city, this cheese shares traits with several well-known cheeses, but the combination creates a flavor that is completely unique. (8 oz.)

Cahill Farm Cheddar with Porter Ale is a visually intriguing cheese. Mixed with dark porter ale during the cheesemaking process, this cheese has a marbled effect with dark brown veins. Imported from Ireland, it has a surprising meaty flavor and is obviously a perfect match for ale. (8 oz.)

PLEASE VISIT OUR EXPANDING GOURMET DEPARTMENT AT
Thames River Greenery
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70 State Street
New London
Open 7 Days

Limited Space
Available

Can you imagine a perfect place to store your new box of Tatuaje's, or perhaps that fresh bundle of Lochem Belicoso's?

It's not a dream - Your own private humidor located in our lounge is just the place for your "secret stash."

Our lockers are arriving very soon. Many are already spoken for. If you are interested in having your own private humidor CLICK HERE and use "Private" in the subject line.

First come, first served.

Relax
Indulge
Enjoy

We want to say thank you for your support - it is something that we appreciate very much.
It has allowed us to plan a great new season.

We have a lot of interesting things in the pipeline. Exciting additions, changes, special guests, wine dinners & more. They are all just around the corner - and the suspense is killing me.
But I can't say anything more right now. A new calender of events will be posted very soon.

We hope to see you at this weeks tasting.
Please Join Us - it's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.

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Wine Works Like Magic On Your Brain!

We Have Great Cards - Lots of Them.
Stop In And Take A Look.

The wine list for Friday is just below these few items of interest:

Thanks to the efforts of Rich Martin, the driving force behind New London's ever growing I AM Music Festival,
NPR's "Where We Live" will be doing a show from the Hygienic Galleries this Thursday @ 9 a.m.

Where We Live has been talking about how a "Creative Economy" can be the key to revitalizing Connecticut's cities. New London is leading the way, with a bustling, creative arts scene. It's part of a grass-roots effort to remake the city's identity.

Where We Live returns to New London for a live conversation. We'll consider what's changed in the city since our last town hall meeting, and discuss the impact of Pfizer's decision to leave it's new research facility. Is this the end of the "big bang" redevelopment project? Can New Londoners reshape their city as a creative center of Southeast Connecticut - one storefront at a time? Join the conversation with artists, organizers and city officials.

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See These Films The Way GOD Intended -
On The Big Screen

Garde Arts Center
2010 Winter Film Festival
Starts Sun. March 7th
NEW LONDON OSCAR FILM FESTIVAL

SEE ALL 8 FILMS FOR ONLY $30
Click Here For More Details

Invictus
Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
White Ribbon
District 9
The Last Station
Precious
An Education

This Sunday:
Little Red Tree Publishing continues with it's roster of authors and readings at City News.

Save The Date: Sunday February 28 from 2-4 p.m.

Nikoletta Nousiopoulos will read from her new book:

No Charge - 2-4 p.m. - Wine & Cheese Reception.
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"You Are Getting Thirsty..."
Please Join Us
Friday February 26 - 6-9 p.m.
No Charge

The Magical Way To Start Your Weekend.

Chateau La Rame Bordeaux Blanc $16

This is one of our favorite crisp whites and is steeped in winemaking tradition. Situated 40 kilometers southeast of the city of Bordeaux, Chateau La Rame is among the oldest and most renowned properties in the Sainte Croix du Mont appellation.

The 20 hectares of Chateau La Rame are set on a clay-limestone soil "blessed with an exceptional substratum marked by a bed of fossilized oysters dating from the Tertiary era." Yummy fossilized oysters! Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, glossy with laser-like crispness, perfect paired with - you guessed it - shellfish. I'm thinking Stonington scallops seared in brown butter...






Mojo Rojo Tempranillo $10


For all you "Don Ramon" fans (you know who you are) here's another budget Spanish Tempranillo if you're ready for a change-up. Regrettably, this wine has a purple disco label and a hideous pink cork.

But we're willing to look beyond these things, especially for a tasty Tempranillo straight from La Mancha (like The Man). Spicy and smoky with blooming fruit and quaffable lightness. Thank you Bodegas Juan Ramon Lozano for providing us in New London with another everyday option!







Zanoni Valpolicella $14



A gorgeous, aromatic northern Italian red perfect with pasta, beans and wild greens. Traditional Valpolicella varietals include Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara - these grapes have been grown in the region since the time of the ancient Greeks.

From a small plot outside of Verona, this is a very low production treasure crafted by winemaker Pietro Zanoni. He only makes three wines, with a total production of 2000 cases. A surpising value for such a classic artisinal style.










Bodegas Agapito Rico Carchelo $15

100% Monastrell (Mourvedre) from Jumilla. If you like Juan Gil with the silver label (the vintage is out for now) this wine will make a perfect substitute.

High altitude vineyards produce a detailed, spicy full-bodied Spanish red.

The new vintage of Carchelo is out with a flashy white-and-black striped label, but this ugly duckling is the same wine two year's older...Friday, we might just crack them both and compare!







We get loads of questions every week - but one of the most frequent question in one form or another is how to store wine. Especially if it is a special occasion or gift bottle, or maybe even an investment bottle.

HOW TO STORE YOUR WINE If you're buying investment-grade wine, the days of keeping bottles on top of your refrigerator are over:

The most damaging thing you can do with high-end wine is expose it to heat and light-so keep it in a cool, dark place. If you want to get serious about collecting, it's worth getting a wine fridge. EuroCave, which has a 38-bottle model that's smaller than a dishwasher, is the gold standard, but anything that controls temperature and humidity will do.

Should you develop a habit that gets you to the 300-bottle mark, we can help you look into professional wine-storage options that will swaddle your best stuff in locked, climate-controlled comfort, which is crucial if you ever decide to resell.


We hope to see you at this weeks tasting.
Please Join Us - it's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.

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