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
Now Open: Import - 60 State Street
We will keep it short this week - just a couple of items before Friday's list of wines
• Thanks to The Day newspaper for the great mention and photo in the Sunday paper.
•A very special Thank You goes to Carol & Hank Mann for hosting what has to be considered as the ultimate Riesling Showdown.
A small group of lucky guests gathered in Stonington for a tasting of 25 Rieslings! Our thanks also to Mr. Ken Mason of Classic Wines for providing a "fly on the wall" commentary of the estates and the great German wine makers that he knows personally.
And a kiss on both cheeks to Leslie Mann, from Boston's Formaggio Kitchen, for bringing some remarkable cheeses - it was impossible to pick a favorite. It was a full day of food, friends, wine....La Dolce Vita.
• Our wine dinners continue - keep your eyes on the website for menus & dates.
The Summer Grilling dinners have been so much fun. Lots of new faces and great food and wine - thanks for your support.
• The cheese information from Brie & Bleu did not arrive in time to make the email -
Colleen is a busy girl - but I miss her cheese information when it is not here - let her know that it's just not the same.
• Just announced - due to popular request - Cognac & Cigars - 9.15.06 - 6 p.m.
On the deck at Brie & Bleu - give us a call 860-443-9463 for more information or keep an eye on the calendar of events.
Limited seating makes these evenings sell out quickly - please call early.
We have an especially interesting tasting for you this Friday - we hope you can join us.
We are paying homage as they say to a man that helped create the wine business that we all know and love today -
This Friday we feature the wines of Mr. Kermit Lynch.
In 1972 he opened a retail wine shop in Berkeley, CA and later began importing and distributing nationally. He has been named Wine Professional of the Year by the James Beard Foundation, and the French government presented him a medal and named him Chevalier de l'Ordre de Mérite Agricole. His book Adventures on the Wine Route, won the Veuve Clicquot Wine Book of the Year award.
The Kermitt Lynch logo on a bottle of wine means a lot - In a world that is full of unpleasent surprises it is nice to know what to expecvt from wine with the KL logo: Quality, Value, integrity
WINE TASTING - Friday August 25 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge
Please Join Us
1 - Domaine Daniel Chotard Sancerre 2005 - $21
The wine is a beautiful bright pale yellow color With a nice pure scent, hints of citrus fruits and white flowers. In the mouth it is fresh and full. The finish is typically elegant, well-balanced and long . Excellent served chilled at about 45 degrees with fish, shell fish, white meats, and our local speciality cheeses - like Cato Corner. Otherwise serve simply by itself as an aperitif.
2 -Chateau D'Epire Savennières - $16
The Château d'Epiré is one of the oldest and more famous vineyard of the appellation Savennières.
It has never been sold since the XVIIth century. The Castle and the Orangerie were built in 1850 after the transformation of the old family house.
In those times the Savennières wine was one of the most expensive in France. Historically Savennières is well known. Louis XI compared it to a golden drop, the empress Joséphine, Napoléon's wife, used to drink it to forget her loneliness. The Savennières Château d'Epiré 1993 was served to John Paul II when he payed a visit to Brittany. We will serve it to you on Friday night - it's your turn to be treated royally - yes?
3 - Chateau Du Trignon Gigondas - $24 - rated 91 points by Robert Parker.
Château du Trignon has been in the hands of the Roux family since 1896. For many years it was run by André Roux - he retired in 1987 and the property is now managed by his nephew, Pascal. The château and winery are located in Sablet, one of the most picturesque Côte du Rhône villages. It produces a wide variety of wines but is most renowned for its Gigondas. This wine is dark ruby/purple in color and is accompanied by layers revealing herbs, blueberries, raspberries, and black cherries. Medium to full-bodied, elegant, pure, and well-balanced.
4 - Chateau Du Trignon Rasteau - $18
I wanted particularly to draw your attention to one wine, modestly priced, that is among the most interesting reds we have to show you at the moment. To me it is a classic "bistro wine," it is made to be enjoyed with dinner and conversation. There is something special about this wine and the gigondas mentioned above - they have a character that says family - they are wines that I like to drink at a price that offers real value.
The Chateau du Trignon is located near the village of Gigondas in the Southern Rhone river valley of France. Sunny and hot, the Rhone is known for producing fruit-filled wines with body and spice, usually at modest prices. The best hint of dried herbs and smell of late summer.
Please give this one a try - and get it while you can. You may find that you need a case or so in your cellar at all times.
It was a week full of parties, people stopping by to say hello - first time visitors and long time friends.
Thank you all for making it so much fun.
We appreciate all of your support - the best is yet to come.
Please Join Us - it's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.
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Copyright 2006 TRW&S. All Rights Reserved
Monday, August 21, 2006
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