Greetings from New London -
Thames River Wine & Spirits - 860-443-9463 - 84 Bank Street
Thames River Greenery - 860-443-6817 - 70 State Street
Brie & Bleu - 860-437-2474 - 84 Bank Street
Coming Soon: Import - 60 State Street
First -
• Lots of you took advantage of our No Delivery Charge for Father's Day on orders placed at Thames River Greenery - thank you.
We will offer it again - remember one call to The Greenery and wine, cheese, gourmet baskets, flowers, or any combination can be sent to friends, family and business associates - as easy as one - two - three. - 860-443-6817.
• We had so much fun at last weeks wine dinner that we have to say another thank you to all of the folks that joined us.
This season really has momentum to it. The wines were fabulous and Anne Haviland, Lisa Argilagos, Andrea Gonzales did an amazing job with the food. Thank you one and all for making it so much fun.
Much of the food was prepared on our new show-stopping stainless steel grill that sits proudly on the deck at Brie & Bleu.
The grilled shrimp appetizers and then the steaks were absolutely delicious. The grill makes a difference.
If you have ever wondered what 75,000 btu's can do to a slice of zucchini that has been seasoned and lightly brushed with virgin olive oil - please stop by - we will show you.
• Our friends at the French Circle have offered our customers the opportunity to join them on their next Food, Wine, and Cultural Journey.
This year there is a special visit to Chateauneuf du Pape. - This is your chance to be received like a diplomat and meet Frederick Jabolet - and tour one of the greatest vineyards in France. A private tasting with Frederick himself will be a highlight.
If you would like more information visit the website: http://www.aimexpobsl.com/frenchcircle/index.html - Or call -443-6129 or 608-8195.
• Do not miss The New London Project.
PORTRAIT OF A CITY: THE NEW LONDON PROJECT, A Public Art Exhibition and Event Collaboration between Joe Standart and the Arts Community of New London, Connecticut, invites the public to engage in an exhibition experience that celebrates and encourages the strength and uniqueness of New London and indeed all communities.
Live bands and refreshments at the citywide opening on Friday, June 23rd, 2006 at the following venues:
5:00 - 7:00pm ~ The Lyman Allyn Art Museum www.lymanallyn.org
6:00pm ~ Unveling of a 20ft. mural print on the facade of Union Station
6:00 - 8:00pm ~ Alva Gallery www.alvagallery.com
6:00 - 9:00pm ~ Golden Street Gallerywww.goldenstreetgallery.com
7:00 - 10:00pm ~ Hygienic Art Gallery and Art Park www.hygienic.org
At 5:00pm, that same evening, the Mystic Whaler will dock in the downtown harbor, bringing the Governor, and the Director of the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism ashore along with other notables from the area.
For more information visit www.TheNewLondonProject.org
NEXT -
This week at Brie & Bleu - Our own Colleen McNerney has gotten her hands on a much requested favorite-
The featured cheese this week - It has returned ...Mirabo with walnuts a cow's milk cheese ususally $14/lb is $12/lb this week at Brie & Blue. Mirabo Walnut, a sophisticated soft ripened cheese, has been mastered by Kaserei Champignon of Bavaria, Germany. Its exclusive blossom shape, with find while mold, gives mirabo its unmistakable appearance. The pate of this cheese is a soft and creamy delight, and the finest crushed walnuts, speckled throughout, produce a wonderfully mild and nutty flavor. For an additional 10% off the cheese, purchase with fruity, full-scented white wine such as Vin Robles or a red such as Haymen Hill Pinot Noir.
BEER TASTING - Thursday June 22 - 5-8 p.m.
Regular fans will agree there has been a snag or two getting the weekly beer tasting back on track.
The Good News Is - Our own Kristin Weber has stepped up to the plate -
She has put together a fine list for Thursday AND will be taking over as the President of our Beer Division.
Kristin is also making plans to upgrade the beer tasting in signifacant ways - please ask her all about it on Thursday - There are BIG changes coming - including the introduction of food pairings.
1 - Lindemans Framboise $6/12oz. - http://www.merchantduvin.com/
Long before hops were common in most beers, various fruits and vegetables were used to season beers. The acidity of Lambic beers blends perfectly with raspberries. Lindemans lambics were introduced to the United States in 1979, making them the first lambics marketed in U. S. history. Incredible aroma, delicate raspberry with a lot of fruity acidity.
2 - Hoegaarden White Beer $9/6pk. - http://www.inbev.com/brands/2__0__0__legal.cfm
Hoegaarden Brewery (pronounced whogarden) was founded by Pierre Celis in Hoegaarden in Flanders (yes, the medieval village). The witbier (white beer) reached a revival period in the sixties when he created a beer with the traditional ingredients of water, yeast, wheat, hops, coriander and dried Curacao orange peel.
3 - Franziskaner Bavarian Wheat Beer $8/6pk. - http://www.franziskaner.com/
This is a Wheat Beer, brewed exclusively from alpine water, malt, yeast and hops according to the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516. This unfiltered Wheat Beer has a cloudy appearance. A crisp, distinctive, extremely refreshing taste with a hint of clove.
4 - McEwan's Scotch Ale $10/6pk. - http://www.scottish-newcastle.com/
Scotch ale, is much higher in gravity. It is often called "strong Scotch ale," or by its common nick-name of "Wee Heavy." It is very rich, strong, and sweet. A perfect desert beer.
WINE TASTING - Friday June 23 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge
1 - Copain Les Printemps Rose - California- $15
We continue to feature one rose each week because too many people still have questions about it. The most common thing people say is: "I don't like sweet wine." All rose is not sweet. They are fantastic with food and should be a regular addition to your summer table - try it.
From Wells Guthrie’s top single-vineyard sources in Mendocino County, this is made from a saignée of 80% Pinot, 20% Syrah.
The wine is drained off the skins of the pinot and syrah at different times during cold soak once appropriate color has been achieved. It is then fermented in neutral barrels using “native yeasts.” It is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
2 - Castillo De Monseran - $7 - http://www.sanvalero.com
This is a wine that should always be on your shelf. It is very drinkable and the quality is amazing for the price. All of your friends will think you paid much more for it. Rich, ripe and spicy. Serve it with tomato and goat cheese salads or grilled meats. At this price you will want it by the case.
3 - Clos De Los Siete - $16 - Argentina - http://www.monteviejo.com/
These wine growers are lucky enough to not have to use pesticides, due to the very arid climate which prevents the development of grapevine diseases. But the great particularity of the Clos de los Siete is the process of winemaking using gravity. From pressing to bottling, and including the pouring of wine from vats to aging barrels, the entire process depends on gravity, using the weight of the raisin for downward movement in order to avoid using pumps. Deep color and smooth with lots of sweet vanillary oak. Blueberry and cassis. Supple with layers of chewy black fruits. There is a touch of green pepper underneath it all. Rich and hedonistic - superb for money.
4 - El Pundito - Rioja - $54 - Rated 95 points by WS.
This is the blockbuster for the week. Only 100 cases imported and we are lucky enough to have a good supply.
So thick it's almost syrupy, this red never loses its balance. Dense and thick, with blackberry, currant, mineral, dark chocolate and espresso flavors that build on each other through the long finish--yet it remains graceful and brings you back for another sip - and another, and another....
As you stroll around town on Friday for the art, music and food - stop in and give this a try.
Thanks for your support - we appreciate it.
Be sure to say hello when you stop in - we love to get your feed back.
Please join us. It's fun, informal and a great way to start your weekend.
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