Greetings from all of us in New London,
Thames River Wine & Spirits - 860-443-9463
Brie & Bleu - 860-437-2474
Thames River Greenery - 860-443-6817
www.thamesriver.com
Calendar of Events - http://thamesriver.com/wine/calendar.html
Happy Halloween -
Thanks to everyone that attended the California Wine Dinner featuring Meeker Wines - and for making it so much fun.
By the end of the night it was a real.....Hoot-n-anny!
Charlie & Molly Meeker held court at Brie & Bleu - We talked, we laughed, they told stories, we drank wine......
Check the photo gallery on the website to see a few pictures.
Thanks again to the Meekers for being gracious with their time and so relaxed with our guests.
It was like being at a friends house for a cool party.
It's Time To Play - Wednesday November 9 - 6 p.m. $10
it's time again to play - "What's My Wine!".
Our blind tasting is very popular - stop by and have some fun.
Please call early to reserve a spot. - 860-443-9463
Our Australian Wine Dinner is now accepting reservations
AUSTRALIAN WINE DINNER - Thursday November 10th - 6 p.m. - $50 per person.
The Great Wines Of Australia - limited seating - please call early.
WINES THIS WEEK:
Friday 11/04/05 - 6-9 p.m. NO CHARGE
1 - Calvet-Thunevin "Les Dentelles" - $32
The color is very deep, almost completely dark, with purple hues on the rim.
The first whiff is an explosion of ripe and exuberant aromas. Black fruits, especially blackberry and cassis, as well as the tongue-tingling aromas of currant come out first. As the wine sits in the glass, more complex scents emerge such as bitter cocoa and fresh tobacco with spices in the background, a tell tale sign of Grenache. It ends with hints of cinnamon, pepper and clove. The range of aromas is exceptionally rich, yet the bouquet stays balanced and lively. This would be a great match with a big juicy T-bone.
2 - Bodegas Mustiguillo - $18
Bodegas Mustiguillo is located in Spain, about 100 kilometers west of Valencia. The vineyard sits on a high plateau 700 meters above sea level.
In Food & Wine Magazine's annual Wine Issue (Oct. 2004), Mustiguillo was named as one of 20 "Best New Wineries." Richard Nalley wrote of the 2002 Mestizaje, "From Valencia in eastern Spain, this palate-caressing red is a blend of the local specialty -- the sappy, fruit-sweet, big-bodied Bobal grape -- plus 5 others. Mustiguillo's version, with its polished and seductive texture, pushes Bobal to its limit. Give the wine time in the decanter to unfold.
3 - Capcanes Mas Donis Barrica 2003 - $13
The Wine Advocate A custom cuvee for the American importer, the 19,000-case 2003 Mas Donnis Barrica was aged ten months in both American and French oak. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by sumptuous aromas of blueberries, black currants, cold steel, and minerals. Evocative of a baby Priorat, it possesses an amazing fragrance, considerable nobility as well as complexity, medium to full body, and a long, concentrated, heady finish. Enjoy it over the next 5-7 years. Score: 92. —Robert Parker, June 2005.
4 - Domaine Lafage - $10
Deep in this Catalan region of southwestern France, Domaine Lafage blends juicy, aromatic wines that deliver the rare combination of distinctiveness and affordability. Although only in his thirties, Jean-Marc Lafage already has almost 15 years of worldclass winemaking behind him. One of the most sought-after winemakers of Europe at the moment, Jean-Marc lends his expertise with Southern European varietals to several top estates in both France and Spain (he makes Las Rocas Garnacha with Eric Solomon) and also in South America. However, his best work is perhaps at home at his estate in the hills of the Roussillon with his wife, also an accomplished winemaker.
Thanks for your support we all appreciate it.
Please remember to check our website and calendar of events for more information and other items of interest.
http://thamesriver.com/wine/calendar.html
Please join us - It's fun, informal and a great way to start your weekend.
AAA.
Monday, October 31, 2005
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Italian Wines / African Art / Grace Magazine / Mario Batali Otto
FIRST -
A big thank you to Carol McCarthy at The Day newspaper.
The article that she wrote about our store in the recent issue of Grace Magazine, the magazine for women,
was fabulous - we all appreciate the kind words.
Food Stroll was a great success - hundreds of people came out to support the event and it was lots of fun.
Thanks to everyone that came out and said hello.
Many of you enjoy the South African wines that were a part of recent our tastings --
You will be happy to learn that there will be a
Celebration of African Art, Music, and information this Friday night at Connecticut College.
The Cummings Art Center at Connecticut College will be at the center of the evening - here is a rundown:
The Cummings Art Center room 308 - at Connecticut College:
4:00 p.m. - Pamela Allara will lecture on Contemporary Printmaking in South Africa
5:00 p.m. - A reception with wine in the galleries show casing the artwork & exhibits
8:00 p.m. - A concert by noted South African musician Vusi Mahlasela
will be held at John C. Evans Hall.
If you have not been up to the college lately - what are you waiting for?
This is a great way to visit their beautiful art galleries, take a look at some remarkable artwork,
try some wine, listen to some music and pick up a little ....."Kul-Cha".
For more information give a call to: 860-439-2740
Remember - Every Thursday night we have a beer tasting and musicale - 5-8 p.m.
This week Porters and Stouts will be featured.
Every Friday night - the wines are flowing from 6-9 p.m.
Please join us - it is fun, informal and a great way to start your weekend
WINES THIS WEEK:
Friday - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge
ITALY
Piedmontese wines like Barolo, Barbaresco, and Barbera, are all outstanding winter red wines with ample aromas, high alcohol, full body and a long, satisfying finish. If there’s ever been a time for savoring Piedmont’s wines, it is now. An unbroken hit parade of impressive vintages from 1995 through 1999 makes buying these wines easier than ever, provided you choose the right producer. Some quality producers, for example Ceretto and Gaja, make outstanding single- vineyard (which the Piedmontese call cru) Barbarescos such as Sorì Tildin, Asili and Bricco Asili. Other top Barbaresco producers include: Bruno Giacosa, Parroco di Neive, Bruno Rocca, and Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Gresy.
1 - Catina Parroco Barbaresco - $28
A Barbaresco that exalts the extraordinary quality of the Nebbiolo grape like few others can at this price.
Indeed, for the Parroco di Barbaresco, offering great value for money - initially just one of many factors taken into consideration -
has become the defining factor in the wines they produce and works particularly well as an accompaniment to starters and lighter meat-based mainstays
2 - Catina Parroco Barbera - $15
Supple wine that appeals immediately thanks to its refined, velvety palate and rich, characterful body.
Although its tipicity is undiminished, this is no Barbera-by-numbers - rather it is a singular attempt to create a truly enjoyable wine.
3 - Zeni Muller Thurgau - $15
A real treat is this rounded, seductive Muller Thurgau. Generously fresh in its clear evocation of fruity aromas.
Always a good choice, it is certainly worth keeping in mind any time fish-based dishes are on the menu
4 - Zeni Pinot Grigio - $17
The color is a glowing, pale salmon, like Blanc De Noirs Champagne. Classy, well-balanced, and silky aromas of white flowers, flint, and peach. A dry style of Pinot Grigio with good fruit, balance, some complexity, and a creamy texture. This wine has the feel and grace found in good white Burgundy. Flavors of young red berries, peach, white pear, and notes of lemon-lime acidity. The finish is dry with balanced fruit notes and a crisp acidity. Refined enough to work well with light food, but flavorful enough to handle richer fish like salmon or swordfish.
Last Saturday night I had the opportunity to visit Mario Batali's restaurant Otto in New York.
The wine list is a remakable collection that deserves high praise. All of his restaurants feature extensive wine lists because of his parnership in the Italian Wine Merchants. Mario Batali began his career as apprentice to London's Marco Pierre White, followed by three years of cooking and learning in Northern Italy. Upon returning to the U.S. in 1993, Batali opened his first acclaimed New York restaurant P'o. He now divides his time between four Italian hotspots; Lupa, a Roman-style trattoria; Esca, which focuses on fresh seafood; and Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca, an upscale dining room, which received three stars in The New York Times, and was awarded "Best New Restaurant of 1998" by the James Beard Foundation. Otto Enoteca Pizzeria, his newest restaurant, opened in January 2003.
Batali hosts Molto Mario and Mario Eats Italy on Food Network and is the author of several bestselling cookbooks. He most recently won the James Beard award for Best New York Chef in 2002.
For more information and other items of interest please visit our website and check the calendar of events - it changes often.
Thanks for your support we couldn't do it without you
A big thank you to Carol McCarthy at The Day newspaper.
The article that she wrote about our store in the recent issue of Grace Magazine, the magazine for women,
was fabulous - we all appreciate the kind words.
Food Stroll was a great success - hundreds of people came out to support the event and it was lots of fun.
Thanks to everyone that came out and said hello.
Many of you enjoy the South African wines that were a part of recent our tastings --
You will be happy to learn that there will be a
Celebration of African Art, Music, and information this Friday night at Connecticut College.
The Cummings Art Center at Connecticut College will be at the center of the evening - here is a rundown:
The Cummings Art Center room 308 - at Connecticut College:
4:00 p.m. - Pamela Allara will lecture on Contemporary Printmaking in South Africa
5:00 p.m. - A reception with wine in the galleries show casing the artwork & exhibits
8:00 p.m. - A concert by noted South African musician Vusi Mahlasela
will be held at John C. Evans Hall.
If you have not been up to the college lately - what are you waiting for?
This is a great way to visit their beautiful art galleries, take a look at some remarkable artwork,
try some wine, listen to some music and pick up a little ....."Kul-Cha".
For more information give a call to: 860-439-2740
Remember - Every Thursday night we have a beer tasting and musicale - 5-8 p.m.
This week Porters and Stouts will be featured.
Every Friday night - the wines are flowing from 6-9 p.m.
Please join us - it is fun, informal and a great way to start your weekend
WINES THIS WEEK:
Friday - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge
ITALY
Piedmontese wines like Barolo, Barbaresco, and Barbera, are all outstanding winter red wines with ample aromas, high alcohol, full body and a long, satisfying finish. If there’s ever been a time for savoring Piedmont’s wines, it is now. An unbroken hit parade of impressive vintages from 1995 through 1999 makes buying these wines easier than ever, provided you choose the right producer. Some quality producers, for example Ceretto and Gaja, make outstanding single- vineyard (which the Piedmontese call cru) Barbarescos such as Sorì Tildin, Asili and Bricco Asili. Other top Barbaresco producers include: Bruno Giacosa, Parroco di Neive, Bruno Rocca, and Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Gresy.
1 - Catina Parroco Barbaresco - $28
A Barbaresco that exalts the extraordinary quality of the Nebbiolo grape like few others can at this price.
Indeed, for the Parroco di Barbaresco, offering great value for money - initially just one of many factors taken into consideration -
has become the defining factor in the wines they produce and works particularly well as an accompaniment to starters and lighter meat-based mainstays
2 - Catina Parroco Barbera - $15
Supple wine that appeals immediately thanks to its refined, velvety palate and rich, characterful body.
Although its tipicity is undiminished, this is no Barbera-by-numbers - rather it is a singular attempt to create a truly enjoyable wine.
3 - Zeni Muller Thurgau - $15
A real treat is this rounded, seductive Muller Thurgau. Generously fresh in its clear evocation of fruity aromas.
Always a good choice, it is certainly worth keeping in mind any time fish-based dishes are on the menu
4 - Zeni Pinot Grigio - $17
The color is a glowing, pale salmon, like Blanc De Noirs Champagne. Classy, well-balanced, and silky aromas of white flowers, flint, and peach. A dry style of Pinot Grigio with good fruit, balance, some complexity, and a creamy texture. This wine has the feel and grace found in good white Burgundy. Flavors of young red berries, peach, white pear, and notes of lemon-lime acidity. The finish is dry with balanced fruit notes and a crisp acidity. Refined enough to work well with light food, but flavorful enough to handle richer fish like salmon or swordfish.
Last Saturday night I had the opportunity to visit Mario Batali's restaurant Otto in New York.
The wine list is a remakable collection that deserves high praise. All of his restaurants feature extensive wine lists because of his parnership in the Italian Wine Merchants. Mario Batali began his career as apprentice to London's Marco Pierre White, followed by three years of cooking and learning in Northern Italy. Upon returning to the U.S. in 1993, Batali opened his first acclaimed New York restaurant P'o. He now divides his time between four Italian hotspots; Lupa, a Roman-style trattoria; Esca, which focuses on fresh seafood; and Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca, an upscale dining room, which received three stars in The New York Times, and was awarded "Best New Restaurant of 1998" by the James Beard Foundation. Otto Enoteca Pizzeria, his newest restaurant, opened in January 2003.
Batali hosts Molto Mario and Mario Eats Italy on Food Network and is the author of several bestselling cookbooks. He most recently won the James Beard award for Best New York Chef in 2002.
For more information and other items of interest please visit our website and check the calendar of events - it changes often.
Thanks for your support we couldn't do it without you
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
This Is What we Do
Greetings from all of us in New London,
Thames River Wine & Spirits - 860-443-9463
Brie & Bleu- 860-437-2474
Thames River Greenery - 860-443-6817
Calendar of events: http://thamesriver.com/wine/calendar.html
Favorites & items of interest: http://thamesriver.com/wine/instock.html
Let me first congratulate the team that took top honors at last weeks What's My Wine.
There were new faces that took the chalange and some familiar ones too.
The RED team had the higest score -
AND that makes two times in a row that "SD" was on the winning team - coincidence??
Also last Thursday night our Italian dinner was delicious! And sold out- Thank you
Keep an eye on this newsletter and also the calendar of events - We have a different wine dinner each week.
Do you like French food? is it German food that gets your attention? - Perhaps it is the stunning nouvel cuisine that is coming from the west coast that strikes your fancy. We are bringing all of it right to New London - and matching it with the perfect wine.
This is what we do.
We have a culinary team in place that makes people green with envy - how many of you remember Anne's Bistro in Old Lyme?
Anne is on our team - How many of you know "You Take The Cake" for cakes, deserts, and more - Lisa is on our team.
How many of you have had prepared foods & cheese and other goodies from the gourmet markets and special mail order stores from NY and other big cities - We feature the same remarkable cheeses - in fact we buy directly from the same cheese makers and purveyors as the famous stores. We are bringing it all right to New London and matching it with the perfect wine.
This is what we do.
How many of you have been down to Zabars, Balducci's, Murray's or Dean and Deluca and marveled at the breads, cheese, patés, olives, sausage, prepared foods and deserts? We make every effort to bring some of that right here to New London. In our combined stores we offer over 100 types of cheese - Cakes and deserts made to order - Fresh roasted coffees by the pound - we have over 60 imported & craft beers displayed in our cooler and in the cellar. We have 36 single malt scotches (and growing) for your your dancing pleasure - And fine wine from the world over. This is what we do.
Take advantage of our partnership with Thames River Greenery -
For example as a hostess:
Your having a party or holiday gathering at your house - you call "The Greenery" for your house flowers & centerpiece -
With that same call you can arrange for:
Cheese and gourmet platers, prepared foods and deserts, coffee, wine, beer and spirits to be delivered right to your front door at the same time!
All you have to do is place it all on the table - Your friends and in-laws are bowled over - "how does she do it all AND make it look so easy?"
"Maybe we WERE wrong about her after all....."
No stress, no fuss, no muss - no messy mop up.
This is what we do.
Remember - Every Thursday night we have a beer tasting and musicale.
Every Friday night - the wines are flowing from 6-9 p.m.
Please join us - it is fun, informal and a great way to start your weekend.
O.K. - now on to this weeks show -
WEDNESDAY - Prepare yourself for the FOOD STROLL - It will be the nicest day we have had in weeks -
Penny Parsekian and the New London Main Street Organization have planned a great event -
find out more on our web site or visit them directly at www.nlmainstreet.org
THURSDAY - Beer Tasting & Musicale - NO CHARGE - 5-8 p.m.
This is the same night as the Old Chatham Sheepherding Company cheese tasting next door at Brie & Bleu
Southern Tier Brewing Company from New York - http://www.southerntierbrewing.com/
Try their - IPA, Porter, Tripel and Phinn & Matt's Extraordinary Ale and then visit the
cheese store and meet the cheesemaker's from Old Chatham New York.
FRIDAY 10/14/05 - Wine Tasting - 6-9 p.m. - NO CHARGE
1 -Borsao 2002 "Tres Picos" $14
Cloves and cinnamon - Juicy raspberry fruit and spice are nicely balanced by firm acidity on the palate - a very-berry, fruit-forward wine. An excellent match with a char-grilled free-range chicken with fresh herbs tucked under the breast skin; plenty of body and structure to hold up well to rare red meat, too.
2 - Penfolds 2001 Bin 2 South Eastern Australia Shiraz-Mourvèdre - $15
Very dark reddish-purple with ruby glints. Peppery black fruit and pleasant floral aromas add a "green" nuance that's hard to pin down: Sappy, leafy, something like anise. Mouth-filling and bright, its flavor shows black fruit and piercing acidity that curls the sides of your tongue. A natural match with beef.
3 - Latour Pouilly-Vinelles - $14
Pouilly-Fuissé offers an excellent introduction to white Burgundy, showing fresh apple-like fruit, good balance, firm acidity and a touch of minerality ... all the components that display Chardonnay at its best and that can help re-calibrate a palate attuned to the rich, sweet, "buttery" style of New World Chardonnay. Today's tasting offers a good, straightforward example from Louis Latour, a major negociant whose wines are widely available worldwide. As Thanksgiving and the holiday season near, it's an excellent option to have on hand when lobster, crab or other rich seafood appears on a festive table.
4 - Torremoron DiBera Del Duero - $10
Wow. Rich, fruity, bit of oak, long finish, sweetness and great pleasure - this is a great bottle of wine for ten dollars.
Please give this a try you will be surprised.
We hope to see you all down town this week - after a long rainy spell like we have had you really need to get out of the house.
Thanks for your support and for making all of these event so much fun - we all appreciate it.
AAA.
Thames River Wine & Spirits - 860-443-9463
Brie & Bleu- 860-437-2474
Thames River Greenery - 860-443-6817
Calendar of events: http://thamesriver.com/wine/calendar.html
Favorites & items of interest: http://thamesriver.com/wine/instock.html
Let me first congratulate the team that took top honors at last weeks What's My Wine.
There were new faces that took the chalange and some familiar ones too.
The RED team had the higest score -
AND that makes two times in a row that "SD" was on the winning team - coincidence??
Also last Thursday night our Italian dinner was delicious! And sold out- Thank you
Keep an eye on this newsletter and also the calendar of events - We have a different wine dinner each week.
Do you like French food? is it German food that gets your attention? - Perhaps it is the stunning nouvel cuisine that is coming from the west coast that strikes your fancy. We are bringing all of it right to New London - and matching it with the perfect wine.
This is what we do.
We have a culinary team in place that makes people green with envy - how many of you remember Anne's Bistro in Old Lyme?
Anne is on our team - How many of you know "You Take The Cake" for cakes, deserts, and more - Lisa is on our team.
How many of you have had prepared foods & cheese and other goodies from the gourmet markets and special mail order stores from NY and other big cities - We feature the same remarkable cheeses - in fact we buy directly from the same cheese makers and purveyors as the famous stores. We are bringing it all right to New London and matching it with the perfect wine.
This is what we do.
How many of you have been down to Zabars, Balducci's, Murray's or Dean and Deluca and marveled at the breads, cheese, patés, olives, sausage, prepared foods and deserts? We make every effort to bring some of that right here to New London. In our combined stores we offer over 100 types of cheese - Cakes and deserts made to order - Fresh roasted coffees by the pound - we have over 60 imported & craft beers displayed in our cooler and in the cellar. We have 36 single malt scotches (and growing) for your your dancing pleasure - And fine wine from the world over. This is what we do.
Take advantage of our partnership with Thames River Greenery -
For example as a hostess:
Your having a party or holiday gathering at your house - you call "The Greenery" for your house flowers & centerpiece -
With that same call you can arrange for:
Cheese and gourmet platers, prepared foods and deserts, coffee, wine, beer and spirits to be delivered right to your front door at the same time!
All you have to do is place it all on the table - Your friends and in-laws are bowled over - "how does she do it all AND make it look so easy?"
"Maybe we WERE wrong about her after all....."
No stress, no fuss, no muss - no messy mop up.
This is what we do.
Remember - Every Thursday night we have a beer tasting and musicale.
Every Friday night - the wines are flowing from 6-9 p.m.
Please join us - it is fun, informal and a great way to start your weekend.
O.K. - now on to this weeks show -
WEDNESDAY - Prepare yourself for the FOOD STROLL - It will be the nicest day we have had in weeks -
Penny Parsekian and the New London Main Street Organization have planned a great event -
find out more on our web site or visit them directly at www.nlmainstreet.org
THURSDAY - Beer Tasting & Musicale - NO CHARGE - 5-8 p.m.
This is the same night as the Old Chatham Sheepherding Company cheese tasting next door at Brie & Bleu
Southern Tier Brewing Company from New York - http://www.southerntierbrewing.com/
Try their - IPA, Porter, Tripel and Phinn & Matt's Extraordinary Ale and then visit the
cheese store and meet the cheesemaker's from Old Chatham New York.
FRIDAY 10/14/05 - Wine Tasting - 6-9 p.m. - NO CHARGE
1 -Borsao 2002 "Tres Picos" $14
Cloves and cinnamon - Juicy raspberry fruit and spice are nicely balanced by firm acidity on the palate - a very-berry, fruit-forward wine. An excellent match with a char-grilled free-range chicken with fresh herbs tucked under the breast skin; plenty of body and structure to hold up well to rare red meat, too.
2 - Penfolds 2001 Bin 2 South Eastern Australia Shiraz-Mourvèdre - $15
Very dark reddish-purple with ruby glints. Peppery black fruit and pleasant floral aromas add a "green" nuance that's hard to pin down: Sappy, leafy, something like anise. Mouth-filling and bright, its flavor shows black fruit and piercing acidity that curls the sides of your tongue. A natural match with beef.
3 - Latour Pouilly-Vinelles - $14
Pouilly-Fuissé offers an excellent introduction to white Burgundy, showing fresh apple-like fruit, good balance, firm acidity and a touch of minerality ... all the components that display Chardonnay at its best and that can help re-calibrate a palate attuned to the rich, sweet, "buttery" style of New World Chardonnay. Today's tasting offers a good, straightforward example from Louis Latour, a major negociant whose wines are widely available worldwide. As Thanksgiving and the holiday season near, it's an excellent option to have on hand when lobster, crab or other rich seafood appears on a festive table.
4 - Torremoron DiBera Del Duero - $10
Wow. Rich, fruity, bit of oak, long finish, sweetness and great pleasure - this is a great bottle of wine for ten dollars.
Please give this a try you will be surprised.
We hope to see you all down town this week - after a long rainy spell like we have had you really need to get out of the house.
Thanks for your support and for making all of these event so much fun - we all appreciate it.
AAA.
Sunday, October 02, 2005
F.U.JazzBoy/Orsini Sausage/Beer Dinner/Vineyard Brands
Greetings from all of us in New London,
Thames River Wine & Spirits - 860-443-9463 - 84 Bank Street - New London
Thames River Greenery - 860-443-6817 - 70 State Street - New London
Brie & Bleu - 860-437-2474 - 84 Bank Street - New London
www.thamesriver.com
www.brieandbleu.com
Calendar of events: http://thamesriver.com/wine/calendar.html
Ladies and Gentlemen - Boys and Girls - Children of all Ages -
There is so much going on under the big top this week that it is hard to sit still.
A quick thank you to everyone that made our wine and chocolate party so much fun.
Clearly this will be a regular event! Who knew that wine and chocolate go togeather like Tracy and Hepburn.
Our Single Malts and La Gloria Cubana night was beautiful.
Many thanks to "Alex from Glasgow" for speaking with passion about the fine spirits of Scotland.
We now have 34 single malts (and growing) to choose from!
The big winner of the night? - The Glenrothies.
Sure it's a totally different style than the mighty Laphroaig or the wood finished Glenmorangie's - BUT on Wednesday night it found a special place in the hearts of all who raised their glass. And thanks also to the members of the U.S.C.G. Concert Band for stopping by......"keep it metal".
On Thursday the regular beer tasting featured Red Hook Brewing Company and classic jazz - It was a smooth night out.
Our own George Whitehouse did a great job with the vinyl and thanks to Mystic Disk for providing the music - it was cool man.
I can not say enough about last Friday night - Vincent Monseran did an outstanding job - there must have been a couple of hundred people tasting his wines over the course of the evening. He never missed a beat.
NOW onto this week.
Grab the calendar off of the refrigerator and get yourself a permanent marker with a broad tip -
You will not want to miss the events we have planned - Especially on Friday.
Our Beer Dinners have been growing in popularity each month.
Take a look at this weeks menu and you can see why.
Seating is limited - remember to call early to reserve.
This Wednesday - October 5, 2005 - Beer Dinner - 6 p.m. $35 - plus tax & gratuity
Menu Includes:
- Sausage Crostinis
- Filet Mignon with sauteed mushrooms
- Brasied Sea Scallops
- Hot Fudge Brownie withHaagen Das ice cream.
Beer Includes:
- Allagash White Ale
- St. Pete’s lemon & ginger Ale
- De Kronick Ale
- Lindeman’s Frambois Lambic
THIS THURSDAY - October 6, 2005 - Back to Belgium - by popular demand.
Beer Tasting and Musicale - 5-8 p.m. - NO CHARGE
The famed beers of De Konig, Westmalle, Orval and Lindeman will be featured.
THIS FRIDAY October 7, 2005 - Starting at 6 p.m.
It's a big night - take a minute to get comfortable......and read on.
Friday night we are hosting a concert and beer tasting at the Hygenic Art Park -across the street from our store.
(IN THE EVENT OF RAIN - SHOW WILL BE HELD IN THE BALLROOM OF THE CROCKER HOUSE - ONE BLOCK AWAY)
A Limited Number Of Tickets are available now at:
Thames River Wine & Spirits - Thames River Greenery - Brie & Bleu - AND IF AVAILABLE at the door.
The ticket price is $20 - this is what's included:
On the big stage will be F.U. JazzBoy - ("funk unlimited" - what were YOU thinking?)
The members of this band are award winning and have performed with many of the biggest acts in the business.
Consummate "session" players and recording artists in their own right - you may have cd's in your collection that feature their work.
This is a "big city band" right here in New London - but wait, there's more.
Included with your ticket -
Brooklyn Brewing Company will be serving several of their award winning beers - try one - try them all.
Brooklyn Brewery’s beers have won many national and international awards.
Brewmaster Garrett Oliver has hosted hundreds of beer tastings and dinners in the U.S. and overseas, and writes regularly for beer and food-related periodicals. He has appeared on dozens of television programs as a spokesman for the craft beer revolution. Garrett’s profile was featured in Gourmet magazine, which referred to him as “a passionate epicure and talented alchemist.”
A recent two-page profile in The New York Times Dining Section referred to his “brilliant” ability to match flavorful beer with great food.
Members of Garrett's team will be on hand to answer questions and serve his beer. But wait, there's more - What goes with great beer? -
Since 1933 - The Name "ORSINI" has been famous in New England for being purveyors of the finest Italian Sausage available.
Known as "The best of the best" - all natural ingredients - no preservatives.
Meet Mr. Carl Orsini himself - he will be manning the grill and serving samples of his award winning "Saw-Seech".
Taking your questions and matching them with the beer - AND digging the tunes. But wait, there's more -
ACROSS THE STREET IN OUR GORGEOUS CELLAR - NO CHARGE
If Music, Beer and "Saw-seech" were not enough to entice you -
Mr. Jim Kowalshin from Vineyard Brands will be pouring some of the finest wines in his portfolio.
Jim K is an encyclopedia of wine knowledge - and a dead ringer for Roy Orbison.
His relaxed and friendly style makes everyone feel right at home.
1 - Perrin Family - France - Côtes du Rhone-Villages Rasteau - $18
Very deep purple color. Elegant and powerful with a large number of fruit aromas red currant, black currant and raspberry -
A generous and well-structured wine - great with red meats.
2 - Porcupine Ridge -Cabernet South Africa - Boekenhoutskloof - $12
This young...winemaker is earning cult status for the wines he makes - Deep, dark and rich in color. A nose of blackcurrants with a delicate vanilla oak background. An open and inviting flavor profile leading through layers of intriguing varietal fruit flavors to a firm backbone of tannin and oak.
3 - Nine Stones Shiraz - Australia - $12
Very dark colored-almost opaque, with a bouquet which is very tight and cabernet dominant with plum and spice.
On the palate, the wine is tightly structured but with breathing shows high quality Bordeaux like fine-grained tannins and flavors.
The finish is long and persistent: Will develop well with bottle age.
4 -Dona Paula Malbec - Argentina - $14
This is Doña Paula’s icon wine. Produced only during exceptional vintages.
This deep and complex Malbec is derived solely from the property’s oldest vines - 30 years old.
The Estate line of wines exude complexity, having matured in both French and American oak barrels.
The wine-maker’s objective here is to create opulent wines which maximize the best characteristics of each individual variety.
Of course Brie & Bleu will be open too - with samples of the world's best cheeses and all of the Orsini products you might want to take home.
Remember that Brie & Bleu is available for private parties and special functions - just give us a call.
If you have been waiting to join us - this is the weekend to do it - get your friends together and come on down.
Our calendar of events is about to change for the coming months - lots of dinners, tastings, book signings and more.
It does change often and is the best place to find out about the latest news and events.
All of the activities we plan are directly connected to your requests, comments, and suggestions - thank you all for the input and for your support.
If you have any questions about the information in this update - please do not hesitate to call us. We love hearing from you.
Phone numbers and contact information are at the top of this email.
Please join us. It's fun, informal and a great way to start your weekend.
AAA.
Thames River Wine & Spirits - 860-443-9463 - 84 Bank Street - New London
Thames River Greenery - 860-443-6817 - 70 State Street - New London
Brie & Bleu - 860-437-2474 - 84 Bank Street - New London
www.thamesriver.com
www.brieandbleu.com
Calendar of events: http://thamesriver.com/wine/calendar.html
Ladies and Gentlemen - Boys and Girls - Children of all Ages -
There is so much going on under the big top this week that it is hard to sit still.
A quick thank you to everyone that made our wine and chocolate party so much fun.
Clearly this will be a regular event! Who knew that wine and chocolate go togeather like Tracy and Hepburn.
Our Single Malts and La Gloria Cubana night was beautiful.
Many thanks to "Alex from Glasgow" for speaking with passion about the fine spirits of Scotland.
We now have 34 single malts (and growing) to choose from!
The big winner of the night? - The Glenrothies.
Sure it's a totally different style than the mighty Laphroaig or the wood finished Glenmorangie's - BUT on Wednesday night it found a special place in the hearts of all who raised their glass. And thanks also to the members of the U.S.C.G. Concert Band for stopping by......"keep it metal".
On Thursday the regular beer tasting featured Red Hook Brewing Company and classic jazz - It was a smooth night out.
Our own George Whitehouse did a great job with the vinyl and thanks to Mystic Disk for providing the music - it was cool man.
I can not say enough about last Friday night - Vincent Monseran did an outstanding job - there must have been a couple of hundred people tasting his wines over the course of the evening. He never missed a beat.
NOW onto this week.
Grab the calendar off of the refrigerator and get yourself a permanent marker with a broad tip -
You will not want to miss the events we have planned - Especially on Friday.
Our Beer Dinners have been growing in popularity each month.
Take a look at this weeks menu and you can see why.
Seating is limited - remember to call early to reserve.
This Wednesday - October 5, 2005 - Beer Dinner - 6 p.m. $35 - plus tax & gratuity
Menu Includes:
- Sausage Crostinis
- Filet Mignon with sauteed mushrooms
- Brasied Sea Scallops
- Hot Fudge Brownie withHaagen Das ice cream.
Beer Includes:
- Allagash White Ale
- St. Pete’s lemon & ginger Ale
- De Kronick Ale
- Lindeman’s Frambois Lambic
THIS THURSDAY - October 6, 2005 - Back to Belgium - by popular demand.
Beer Tasting and Musicale - 5-8 p.m. - NO CHARGE
The famed beers of De Konig, Westmalle, Orval and Lindeman will be featured.
THIS FRIDAY October 7, 2005 - Starting at 6 p.m.
It's a big night - take a minute to get comfortable......and read on.
Friday night we are hosting a concert and beer tasting at the Hygenic Art Park -across the street from our store.
(IN THE EVENT OF RAIN - SHOW WILL BE HELD IN THE BALLROOM OF THE CROCKER HOUSE - ONE BLOCK AWAY)
A Limited Number Of Tickets are available now at:
Thames River Wine & Spirits - Thames River Greenery - Brie & Bleu - AND IF AVAILABLE at the door.
The ticket price is $20 - this is what's included:
On the big stage will be F.U. JazzBoy - ("funk unlimited" - what were YOU thinking?)
The members of this band are award winning and have performed with many of the biggest acts in the business.
Consummate "session" players and recording artists in their own right - you may have cd's in your collection that feature their work.
This is a "big city band" right here in New London - but wait, there's more.
Included with your ticket -
Brooklyn Brewing Company will be serving several of their award winning beers - try one - try them all.
Brooklyn Brewery’s beers have won many national and international awards.
Brewmaster Garrett Oliver has hosted hundreds of beer tastings and dinners in the U.S. and overseas, and writes regularly for beer and food-related periodicals. He has appeared on dozens of television programs as a spokesman for the craft beer revolution. Garrett’s profile was featured in Gourmet magazine, which referred to him as “a passionate epicure and talented alchemist.”
A recent two-page profile in The New York Times Dining Section referred to his “brilliant” ability to match flavorful beer with great food.
Members of Garrett's team will be on hand to answer questions and serve his beer. But wait, there's more - What goes with great beer? -
Since 1933 - The Name "ORSINI" has been famous in New England for being purveyors of the finest Italian Sausage available.
Known as "The best of the best" - all natural ingredients - no preservatives.
Meet Mr. Carl Orsini himself - he will be manning the grill and serving samples of his award winning "Saw-Seech".
Taking your questions and matching them with the beer - AND digging the tunes. But wait, there's more -
ACROSS THE STREET IN OUR GORGEOUS CELLAR - NO CHARGE
If Music, Beer and "Saw-seech" were not enough to entice you -
Mr. Jim Kowalshin from Vineyard Brands will be pouring some of the finest wines in his portfolio.
Jim K is an encyclopedia of wine knowledge - and a dead ringer for Roy Orbison.
His relaxed and friendly style makes everyone feel right at home.
1 - Perrin Family - France - Côtes du Rhone-Villages Rasteau - $18
Very deep purple color. Elegant and powerful with a large number of fruit aromas red currant, black currant and raspberry -
A generous and well-structured wine - great with red meats.
2 - Porcupine Ridge -Cabernet South Africa - Boekenhoutskloof - $12
This young...winemaker is earning cult status for the wines he makes - Deep, dark and rich in color. A nose of blackcurrants with a delicate vanilla oak background. An open and inviting flavor profile leading through layers of intriguing varietal fruit flavors to a firm backbone of tannin and oak.
3 - Nine Stones Shiraz - Australia - $12
Very dark colored-almost opaque, with a bouquet which is very tight and cabernet dominant with plum and spice.
On the palate, the wine is tightly structured but with breathing shows high quality Bordeaux like fine-grained tannins and flavors.
The finish is long and persistent: Will develop well with bottle age.
4 -Dona Paula Malbec - Argentina - $14
This is Doña Paula’s icon wine. Produced only during exceptional vintages.
This deep and complex Malbec is derived solely from the property’s oldest vines - 30 years old.
The Estate line of wines exude complexity, having matured in both French and American oak barrels.
The wine-maker’s objective here is to create opulent wines which maximize the best characteristics of each individual variety.
Of course Brie & Bleu will be open too - with samples of the world's best cheeses and all of the Orsini products you might want to take home.
Remember that Brie & Bleu is available for private parties and special functions - just give us a call.
If you have been waiting to join us - this is the weekend to do it - get your friends together and come on down.
Our calendar of events is about to change for the coming months - lots of dinners, tastings, book signings and more.
It does change often and is the best place to find out about the latest news and events.
All of the activities we plan are directly connected to your requests, comments, and suggestions - thank you all for the input and for your support.
If you have any questions about the information in this update - please do not hesitate to call us. We love hearing from you.
Phone numbers and contact information are at the top of this email.
Please join us. It's fun, informal and a great way to start your weekend.
AAA.
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