Beer Tasting / Hopler Gruner Veittliner / Ahlgren Syrah/ Vacation Notice

Greetings from all of us in New London -
Thames River Wine & Spirits - 860-443-9463
Thames River Greenery - 860-437-2474
Brie & Bleu - 860-437-2474
Calendar of Events - http://www.thamesriver.com/site_2/wine/calendar.html
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*** VACATION NOTICE***
Thames River Greenery &
Thames River Beanery will be closed for the week of August 22 - 27.
It's time to enjoy a mid summer vacation - oh yeah.

ALSO -Brie & Bleu will enjoy an abbreviated schedule during the week.
ALL events and functions that are scheduled will take place as planned - see you there.
BRIE & BLEU - 860-437-2474 - if you have questions.

The wine store will be open as usual.
Any questions - please call - 860-443-9463

This week:

Wednesday 9/24/05 - The Spanish Dinner - SOLD OUT - thank you.
**** there is space on the wait list at this time*****
( The Italian Wine dinner is filling quickly - please call early for seating )

Thursday - 9/25/05 - BEER TASTING & MUSICALE - 5-8 p.m. NO CHARGE
Featuring the White Ales of the World & the great "White Albums" of the world.

This Friday - 9/26/05 - 6-9 p.m. - NO CHARGE

1 - Hopler Gruner Veittliner - $17
The 2002 Grüner Veltliner color is light straw.
On the nose, citrus, apple and peach are present up front and in the background minerality and some spice.
Great zesty acidity, a medium body and an almost oily mouthfeel. This is a fantastic food wine and deserves your attention.

2 - Hopler Pinot Blanc - $19
White wines are Austria’s forte, including Grüner Veltliner, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc, Those fortunate enough to have experience with these wines know that in many ways they have more in common with Alsace than Germany while still retaining their own distinct personalities. Some say that although they have the freshness of the Rhine in them, there is more of the fieriness and high flavor of the Danube. Try this with your favorite late summer recipes -

3 - Ahlgren Syrah - Paso Robles - $25 - http://www.ahlgrenvineyard.com/
Many of you got to meet Dexter and Valarie Ahlgren when they were here at the store. You know that they make small batches of award winning wine. They send their regards AND they have sent us TWO wonderful wines. First the syrah -Deep, warm, rich smoky, & chocolate bouquet. Ripe and fruity flavors. Well balanced. Mouth filling, complex. Unfined & unfiltered - ONLY 600 cases produced.

4 - Ahlgren Zinfandel - Livermore - $27
Next they would like you to try thier Zin.
Big, soft, classic Zin with a great fruit bouquet showing hints of chocolate. Rich, intense, balanced, mouth filing and complex with a long finish. A big, gracious Zin. Almost a meal in itself. Unfined and unfiltered.
ONLY 249 cases produced.

FAVORITE DISCOVERY OF THE WEEK -
Just in - There is a sparkling French Rosé in the store that is the most amazing wine.
Delicate - off dry - gorgeous color - perfect with food - I am telling you this is the bottle you want to start off the party. ASK JIM to show you the "Sparkling French Rosé" - he will know what you mean. There might be six or seven bottle left in stock right now.

Thanks so much for all of your support - all of you continue to make it a party every night.
Please check the calendar of events for updates and items of interest - it changes often.

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


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