Caymus, Flowers Pinot Noir, Clos des Rochers Auxerrois, Chateau Bonnet

Greetings from 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

Featured Items Wine: http://thamesriver.com/wine/instock.html

Featured Items Greenery: http://thamesriver.com/trg/featured.html


For those of you that did not join us for dinner last week - let me tell you, we really had a great time.
Our Tuesday night Comfort Food Dinners started off with a real classic - New England Pot Roast.
Everyone joined the "Clean Plate Club" - and the wine..... don't get me started.
My favorite was the Argentinean Malbec that was served with the roast - and a surprise port was served with dessert.
And it was so much fun - lots of new faces and familiar ones too.

Wednesday night was our Italian Wine Dinner - featuring Osso Bucco.
Thanks to Anne Haviland and the staff at Brie & Bleu for making the evening perfect.
Remember to check that Calendar of Events Page: http://thamesriver.com/wine/calendar.html
If you see something you like - call us and make a reservation - don't wait - that's the secret to getting your spot.
860-443-9463

Beer Tasting - This Thursday Night January 12, 2006- 5-8 p.m. - No Charge
George Whitehouse continues to host our version of a "kegger".
Each Thursday we showcase 4 beers for your dining and dancing pleasure


Wine Tasting Friday January 13, 2006 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge

1 - Chateau Bonnet - $12 - France - http://www.andrelurton.com/
Andre Lurton is considered something of a mastermind in Bordeaux, France. His vineyard holdings are not only the largest of any one owner, but he has one of the most prolific winemaking families in Bordeaux. All of his nine children are involved in their own wine-producing properties, not just in France, but practically across the world. Ditto for his brothers and their children. 

This wine has a seductive nose, fresh and delightfully floral, rich and smooth.
This is a high class wine at a knockdown price. Another flawless Lurton production.
This is a very good white for the money - in fact WS rated it 86 points.

2 - Clos des Rochers Auxerrois- Luxembourg - $13 - www.bernard-massard.com
“Wines from Luxembourg? When did they start making wine in Luxembourg?”
The answer: “Oh, about 2,000 years ago.”
The next question - Are they any good? And the answer is: very good, but there’s a catch. They’re difficult to find in the United States, save for the random case a visitor might ship home for his own use and what's probably sitting in some embassy cellar in Washington.
That's where we come in - We love a challenge. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg consists of some 1,000 square miles bordered by Germany, Belgium and northeastern France (barely). It’s about a quarter of the size of Rhode Island, and its wine-growing area covers about 3,300 acres, which is smaller than some commercial vineyards in California. This is a great wine for the dinner table and almost any light dish.
Give it a try - it's all the way from Luxembourg!

3 - Flowers Pinot Noir - California - $54 - http://www.flowerswinery.com/
This is the official wine of Thames River Greenery. Whenever we have to send a bottle to a dignitary, diplomat or local movers & shakers we like to include this one. Dark and stone fruit aromas reminiscent of black cherries, plums, and red currants. Lots of aromas yield notes of mineral, sandalwood and white pepper too. The soft tannins help to make this a velvety full-flavored Pinot noir - it is Yummy.

4 - Caymus Vineyards Cabernet - Napa - $70 - http://www.caymus.com/
Caymus, Caymus, Caymus. If you love Cab, you love Caymus. Deep dark ruby red with full thick and yummy plush oaked fruit. Firm tannins give you something to think about and show the fun this wine will have in the cellar for years. Spectacular spicy, cassis flavors that show deep Cab personality and end with a looooong finish that brings some muscle, tannin and oak to forefront.
But don’t just take my word for it, try it on Friday night and tell us what you think.

Please join us - it is fun, informal and a great way to start your weekend.
Thanks for joining us each week - we appreciate it.
Thanks for all of your comments and suggestions, we love to hear from you.

We have lots of surprises coming for you in this new year - stay tuned.
Winemakers, authors, chefs and special events - keep your eye on the calendar.