Marc Perrin, Raimund Prum, Tenuta Sant Antonio, Poderi dal nespoli, Cantina del Pino Barbera

Greetings from New London,
Thames River Wine & Spirits - 860-443-9463
Thames River Greenery - 860-443-6817
Brie & Bleu - 860-437-2474

There is a lot to tell you about this week - get comfy.

If you would like to skip ahead to the list of wines for Friday - scroll down a bit - they are highlighted in RED.

First let me update you on something that we have made huge progress with - Our very own weekly Podcast.
What's a Podcast you ask? -
For those of you that are unfamiliar it is basically a "radio show on demand".
And available on your computer and over the internet anywhere in the world.
You can subscribe to the show and receive it automatically each week.

We have been working closely with Caruso Music to fine tune our equipment needs
and we have been experimenting with the format.
We have already recorded several editions and will start to post them after this week.
We hope you will "tune in" and join us as we meet with winemakers, drink their wines, and share a bit of fun.
Hey - if you have an idea for a name for our show - let us know.

Well this Tuesday the 17th our Comfort Food series continues at Brie & Bleu - this week featuring classic Lasagna.
Remember, we have dinner, 2-3 wines and dessert - for $25 - including tax & service.

On Wednesday night we have our regular wine dinner - this week the fabulous wines & food of Spain.
These dinners feature up to 5 wines, each paired with a different dish - $50 - plus tax & service.
As we have been told over and over again - the wine alone makes the dinners a bargain.

ALSO - On Wednesday the 18th - Mr. Marc Perrin from the Chateau Beaucastel will be visiting us at Brie & Bleu and he will be the featured guest on our weekly Podcast. When we found out that Marc would be stopping by to share a few stories we were very excited.
This guy travels constantly and is usually the guest of honor in cities like Tokyo and Las Vegas - he is wine making royalty - and the fact the he is making time to visit with us is way cool. If you have anything in particular you would like to ask - let us know. Or stop by and ask him yourself, we will be doing the show at 4 p.m. . I'm sure if you ask the right way he would be happy sign a bottle or two for you.

On Thursday the 19th - a very special guest returns to visit.
One of the great winemakers working today Mr. Raimund Prüm will be meeting & greeting you starting at 6 p.m.
Join us in the cellar, meet Raimund Prüm and try his wines - have him sign a bottle or two and find out why his wines are sought after world wide.
If you cannot make it - be sure to subscribe to our weekly Podcast and listen to Raimund describe his wines and explain why New London is on his radar.

NOW While all of this is happening in our cellar on Thursday -
Our weekly beer tasting will be in full swing upstairs at Brie & Bleu -
AND we will be pairing the beers with sausage - that's right, sausage.
Our Senior Beer Correspondent, George Whitehouse, asks "Does it get any better than that?".


THIS FRIDAY PLEASE JOIN US
Wine Tasting - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge

1 - Tenuta Sant Antonio - Soave - $17 - www.tenutasantantonio.it.
This domain is situated near Verona and was founded by the four brothers Castagnedi, who have turned it into a model company with the most up-to-date equipment. It covers 40 acres of vineyards on steep slopes with an extraordinary soil, partly clayish, and partly very rich in chalk. I have been told that this may be the best Soave we have ever had. Floral and fruity aroma with a hint of white fruits like apples and pears. The softness prevails in the taste with a fresh and fruity aftertaste. To be served as an aperitif or with starters like, pasta or rice and fish. This Soave Sant'Antonio is textured, long, and rich, with concentrated fruit. This is a beautifully made wine meant to be consumed over the next 2-3 years. Moreover, it is a very good value. Please give it a try.

2 - Tenuta Sant Antonio Valapolicella - $28
Also from the brothers Castagnedi. - When the repesentitive for the wine came to the store and had us try the wine he said:
"This is the best Valapolicella you jokers have ever tried". He was right. Please sample it yourself and see why.


2 - Poderi dal nespoli - sangiovese di ronagna - $18 - http://www.poderidalnespoli.com/
The history of "Poderi Dal Nespoli" begins at the end of the Great World War when the Ravaioli brothers, opened up an inn. With the lodging accommodations, they sold their wine production to the guests. Aged inside new Allier English oak barrels for twelve months, followed by further refinement inside bottles for one year, then in the cellar at a constant temperature. Beautiful red ruby color, intense and bright - and persistent perfume, with an inkling of fruits and spices. It is warm with smooth tannins and lots of nuance. This is great with roasted red meat, dark poultry, venison, game and all great cuisine dishes.


4 Cantina del Pino Barbera - $21
Cantina del Pino is a father and son operated estate located in Barbaresco, in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. After only their third year of being in the Gambero Rosso's Italian Wines guide, they have already earned their first three glass award for their Barbaresco Ovello. The Barbera, from the tiny Loreto vineyard of barely one hectare, has a vibrant, purple-flecked ruby color and a deliciously stylish fruit-rich nose. This is firm and fleshy and way smooth all at the same time.




Thanks for all of the comments and your support - we appreciate it.
Please join us. It's fun, informal and a great way to start your weekend.




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