Greetings from New London,
Thames River Wine & Spirits - 860-443-9463 - 84 Bank Street
Brie & Bleu - 860-437-2474 - 84 Bank Street
Thames River Greenery - 860-443-6817 - 70 Captain's Walk
Calendar of Events: http://thamesriver.com/wine/calendar.html
Featured Wines: http://thamesriver.com/wine/instock.html
Featured Items @ Thames River Greenery: http://www.thamesriver.com/trg/featured.html
First - I just have to mention the French Wine Dinner last Thursday night - Wonderful guests, new faces, great food - all of the wines were outstanding - including a 1st Cru Blagny from Burgundy - but just when it could not possibly get any better - one of our guests said "I brought a couple of bottles I thought we might like to try.......would that be alright?"
From a soft leather satchel two bottles were produced & brought to the table - 1983 Chateauneuf du Pape Beaucastel and 1978 bottle E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone. That's right - you are reading the dates correctly - Two legendary wines from two famed vintages - Thank You Hank.
And a special thanks to your mom - for teaching you how to SHARE.
One never knows what might happen at one of our dinners - or what that person sitting next to you might be all about.
Next - here are the dates for FOUR upcoming dinners - The wines and the menus will be posted on the website and on the blog sometime in the next 48 hours. All dinners are $50 plus tax & service
We Are Now Excepting Reservations - please call early - limited seating.
Wednesday - January 4th -
Italian Wine Dinner - featuring Osso Buco and the wines will include Barolo.
Wednesday - January 11th -
French Wine Dinner - featuring roast pork and the wines will include Sancere Jolivet.
Wednesday - January 18th -
Spanish Wine Dinner - featuring Roast Chicken with olives & lemon and the wines will include a special Rioja.
Wednesday - January 25th -
Pan-Asian Wine Dinner - featuring Dim Sum (yum yum), wines will include a super fine Riesling.
LET THE COMFORT BEGIN -
We Are Now Excepting Reservations - please call early - limited seating.
As we mentioned, our Tuesday Comfort Food Dinners & Wine begin on Tuesday January 3rd.
Dinner paired with two wines - $25 including tax & service.
All dinners begin with salad and finish with one of Anne's delicious home made deserts.
Tuesday January 3rd -
New England Pot Roast, garlic mashed potatoes and baked acorn squash.
Tuesday January 10th -
Old Fashioned Meat loaf & Gravy, mashed potatoes with fresh chives and vegetables.
Tuesday January 17th -
Fresh Ricotta Lasagna with Meat Sauce.
Tuesday January 24th -
Roasted Chicken with rice pilaf & roasted zucchini.
Tuesday January 31st -
Spaghetti Bolognese
Many people have been asking for featured cheeses at Brie & Bleu. Especially for gift ideas and party suggestions.
So beginning this week we will list cheese that has been selected by our fellow cheese heads at Brie & Bleu.
And in the next week or so Brie & Bleu will have it's very own featured items page and recipe section.
BRIE & BLEU - This Week: All Cheeses are available to taste - ANYTIME.
1 - Lambchopper –USA - $22/lb.
Lambchopper is a pure sheep's milk cheese from Cypress Grove Farms in California, famous for their many award-winning goat's milk cheeses. Made in the style of traditional Pecorino, this semi-hard cheese is a nice munchable cheese, earthy and nutty with a great depth of flavor.Suggested wines: Medium-bodied reds such as Pinot Noir or Zinfandel
2 - 5-yr Aged Gouda –NETHERLANDS - $19/lb.
This magnificent cow’s milk cheese is aged for 5 years, resulting in a perfumy, scotch-whiskey kind of aroma. It has an incredibly intense nutty flavor with hints of butterscotch and toffee. Serve with your favorite fruit and bread, or combine with mashed potatoes, sprinkle over green salads or grate on buttered bread for an unforgettable grilled cheese sandwich.
Suggested wines: Light reds, fruity whites. Also great with dessert wines like Sauterne or even Cognac.
3 - White Stilton with Mango & Ginger – ENGLAND - $18/lb.
Treat yourself and your guests to a true “dessert” of a cheese! This mild cheese has a fresh milky flavor with a beautiful creamy background. Blended with chunks of dried mango and a subtle hint of ginger, this will surprise and delight any palate. Serve over salad or atop ginger snap cookies. Suggested wines: A crisp Chardonnay or White Burgundy.
THIS THURSDAY - December 15, 2005
BEER TASTING - 5-8 p.m. - No Charge - DOWN-EAST BEER TASTING
Our very own "Jorgé Casablanca" (George Whitehouse) - shows his sensitive side.
Longing for his home state of Maine has fueled a thirst for the great beers of The Pine Tree State.
Tonight he is your host.
Share his memories and pick up a few tips on how best to use moose droppings for a festive holiday decoration.
THE BEERS:
Gritty McDuff's Black Fly Stout, Allagash Dubbel Reserve, Geary's Pale Ale, and Geary's Winter Beer
WINE TASTING FRIDAY DEC. 16 - 6-9 P.M. - NO CHARGE
1. - Barosa Valley Estate - 2001 E&E Black Pepper Shiraz - $90 - http://www.bve.com.au/bve_estate.html
The 2002 ranked #21 on WS Top 100 List. - 97 points!
Deep brick, earthen red with youthful purple hues. Intense lifted aromas of ripe cherry, plum, spice and pepper with subtle chocolatey, coffee like overtones. Full, rich, ripe and fleshy, the palate delivers all that the nose promises. Ripe fruit is harmoniously integrated with subtle oak characters providing a long, satisfying, velvety finish. Cellaring Potential: Up to 10 years. Serving Suggestions: Richly flavoured meats, pastas and strong cheeses.
2 - Hardys Oomoo Shiraz - $16 - http://www.hardys.com.au/
Hardys Oomoo was amongst the first of Thomas Hardys wine labels. The label originates from Thomas' first winery venture, 'Bankside', a property on the banks of the river Torrens just west of Adelaide. In it?s day a rich robust red, Oomoo has been relaunched to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Hardys Wines.
This is a great wine with food - and the folks at Hardy's have even thrown in a recipe. Click here: http://www.hardys.com.au/default.jsp?hwcpid=12&template_name=content_side_images&curr_section=brandOverview&country_id=1&web_id=1
3 - Noblio Icon sauvignon blanc $23 - Icon Series - http://www.nobilo.co.nz/
Trophy & Best White Wine of the Show – San Francisco International Wine Competition 2005
Double Gold Medal – San Francisco International Wine Competition 2005
Pale gold in color with green tints and brilliant clarity. An intense, fresh, vibrant bouquet of concentrated gooseberry, citrus and tropical fruits. This wine has wonderful mouthfeel, with zingy acidity and a crisp, lingering finish. A complex, powerful wine, with excellent structure and palate weight.
4 - Noblio Icon Pinot Gris - $23 - http://www.nobilo.co.nz/
The palate has excellent mouthfeel and weight, with a rich, oily texture, balanced acidity and a lingering finish. The fruit is ripe and sweet, with flavors of pear, melon and honeysuckle. Warm alcohol on the tongue combines with soft acids and a touch of sugar to produce an opulent, supple wine.
It is a great holiday season. Thanks for all of your support - we appreciate it.
We hope to see you - please say hello when you visit our stores
Sunday, December 11, 2005
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