Wine Fever - enjoying wine is a way of life: December 2006

Saturday, December 30, 2006

Happy New Year!, Cape Town, Burgerspital Riesling, Delas cotes-du-ventoux, Lyeth Meritage, Meeker Merlot

Greetings from all of us in New London -

Thames River Wine & Spirits - 860-443-9463 - 84 Bank Street
Shop On Line: http://thamesriver.com/wine/instock.html
Calendar of Events: http://www.thamesriver.com/wine/calendar.html

Thames River Greenery - 860-443-6817 - 70 State Street - www.thamesriver.com
Brie & Bleu - 860-437-2474 - 84 Bank Street - : http://www.brieandbleu.com/
IMPORT - 860-443-6817 - 60 State Street - http://thamesriver.com/trg/featured.html

Happy New Year wishes to all of our readers and customers - Thank You for a great 2006.
We start the New Year off with a great lineup for Friday.
But this is a vacation week for some of us - so just a couple items of interest before the wines for Friday.

• Thames River Greenery will be enjoying it's annual winter break and will reopen on Monday January 15th.
The Beanery will be open as usual Monday through Friday offering all of it's specialties.

• Reserve Now - Dinners at Brie & Bleu start January 17th. We have TWO different nights to choose from. If our departure for Cape Town was not just a few hours away - I would list the menus right now - Trust me they are tasty. Full details will be posted soon.

• Oh, did I mention we will be on location inn Cape Town next week. We will be visiting the fine winemakers that make The Chocolate Block. We will have a full report with pictures, video, and more when we get back.

This week at Brie & Bleu:
The cheese for the first week of 2007 is Pleasant Cow Cheese

Happy New Year to all!! I am happy to present a new cheese carried at Brie & Blue for the first week of the new year 2007. The cheese is from Beaver Brook in Lyme, CT called Pleasant Cow Cheese at $18/lb. Pleasant Cow is an aged Jersey cow's milk cheese with a smooth, mild flavor and a creamy texture. The cheese is procuced locally at Beaver Brook Farm, a 175 acre sheep and cow farm located in the Pleasant Valley section of Lyme, CT. At Beaver Brook Farm, they are committed to preserving the environment and producing goods of the highest quality. Pair with a nice Pinot Noir purchased at Thames River Wine and Spirits for an additional 10% off the cheese.

Happy New Year,
Colleen

Wine Tasting Friday January 5th - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge
Please Join Us

1 - Burgerspital Riesling 2003 $10 www.buergerspital.com
With a wine-growing area of 110 hectares, Bürgerspital wine-growing estate, at home in a fantastically beautiful courtyard right in the middle of Würzburg, is one of the largest wine-growing estates in Germany and one of the most important.
Riesling wines are characterized by their distinguished raciness, their elegance and their incomparable bouquet reminiscent of apricot and peach. It is not a high alcoholic content that makes it a celebrity, but furthermore its fine, crisp and fruity characteristics that Riesling develop due to its late ripening and harvesting. As it ages, the wine develops its typical kerosene note, much sought-after by Riesling connoisseurs.

2 - Delas cotes-du-ventoux 2005 $9 New vintage the great '05 www.mmdusa.com
The appellation of Côtes-du-Ventoux sits on the East bank of the Rhône river at the foot of the Ventoux mountain range. The appellation extends for 18,000 acres and mirrors the climatic conditions and grape varieties of its neighbor, the Côtes-du-Rhone.The color is a dark ruby red. There is a dominance of red berries with a combination of power and freshness that carries over onto the palate.

3 - Lyeth Meritage 2004 $16 bordeaux blend
Dark ruby red. Lovely ripe fruit aroma full of plums, berries, notes of cedar and a hint of orange zest.
Palate: The inviting prelude leads to fully-developed flavors that linger on the palate in a long, silky finish. Scents of spice and vanilla are well-balanced against the assertive fruit characters. Food Pairing: A perfect match with beef, pork and game.

4 - Meeker Merlot 2003 "handprint" $40
Charles and Molly Meeker bought their first vineyard in Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley in 1977, and thereafter, in 1984, established their winery -- The Meeker Vineyard -- with Charlie as the winemaker. In its early years, the winery specialized in Zinfandel, Cabernet and Chardonnay. All this while Charlie was working full time in Los Angeles in the motion picture business (first as an attorney, then as a film producer, and later as a studio executive), so his winemaking career was confined to weekend and holiday trips (many, many trips!) to Dry Creek Valley. Finally, in 1990 when Charlie became President of Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer, this two-career life became too much, and the Meekers hired a full time winemaker for the winery.

The winery's first red wine release, a 1984 Zinfandel, was an instant success, winning eight wine competition medals and becoming the third most awarded Zin in the country that year. Thereafter, among other awards, the 1985 Meeker Zin was a Wine Spectator "Best Buy", the 1986 Zin was a "Spectator Selection", and the 1990 Zin was included among the Wine Spectator's "100 Best Wines of the World". During this period Charlie was also honored to present a Meeker Zinfandel at one of the famous Windows on the World wine dinners in New York. And Zinfandel wasn't the winery's only success – for example, the Spectator gave a 91 to one of Charlie's early Chardonnays.

The Meekers have joined us for dinner at Brie & Bleu and it was a real hoot - you can still see the signed large format bottle on the "wall of shame" - Take a peek the next time you visit the store.

Thanks for your support - we have a great year lined up - full of surprises and excitement.

We hope to see you on Friday night.

Please Join Us - It Is Fun, Informal and a Great Way To Start Your Weekend.

AAA.

Monday, December 25, 2006

Happy New Year - Segura Viudas, Gruet Brut Blanc de Noir, Nino Franco Rustico, Pazzo "Call Me Crazy"

Sunday, December 17, 2006

Happy Holidays, WLIU Bonnie Grice, Adriano Douro red, Tamari Malbec, De Martino Organic Cabernet, Torre Muga 2001 Rioja

Greetings from all of us in New London -

Thames River Wine & Spirits - 860-443-9463 - 84 Bank Street
Shop On Line: http://thamesriver.com/wine/instock.html
Calendar of Events: http://www.thamesriver.com/wine/calendar.html

Thames River Greenery - 860-443-6817 - 70 State Street - www.thamesriver.com
Brie & Bleu - 860-437-2474 - 84 Bank Street - : http://www.brieandbleu.com/
IMPORT - 860-443-6817 - 60 State Street - http://thamesriver.com/trg/featured.html

Looking at the calendar I can see that this will be our Holiday Edition of the weekly newsletter - Yikes the year went by fast.
We have a delicious line up of wines for the Friday tasting - we hope you can make it - they are listed below these bits of news and information.

• If you are not already listening to 88.3 FM - WLIU - you don't know what you are missing - especially on Saturday afternoons for the "Eclectic Café" One of the best music shows on the air - period. WLIU is part of the Long Island University Radio Network. The signal is strong and widely available here in Connecticut and of course - everywhere - online at www.wliu.org

Our own Jim Morrison was a guest on WLIU last Friday morning - "Hostess with the Mostess" - Bonnie Grice talked to Jim about our WineRadio project - www.wineradio.com - the famous people that we have had on our show and about enjoying wine for the holidays. Many thanks Bonnie - you rock.

• On Tuesday night our special holiday Champagne tasting is sold out - thank you - but you can still catch the highlights by visiting our website and learn the TRUTH ABOUT CHAMPAGNE - take a look and a listen here: http://thamesriver.com/wine/calendar.html

• The support that everyone has shown for IMPORT has been fantastic - thanks for all of the comments we appreciate them - take a peek here: http://thamesriver.com/trg/featured.html

• If you would like to see Charlotte talk a little about what is going on at Thames River Greenery for the holidays take a look here: http://thamesriver.com/trg/gourmet.html

• It's not too late to order deliveries from our stores. One call can solve a lot of problems. Check out the web sites, give us a call, and let us help for the holiday. There are lots of specialty items, gift baskets, cards, gourmet & cheese gifts, stocking stuffers and more. If you are downtown - please stop by and say hello - Happy Holidays to all. Thanks for making this season very special.

This Week At Brie & Bleu - the cheese of the week is Valdeon

Valdeon at $15/lb is the featured cheese of the week at Brie & Blue. Valdeon is named best blue cheese in Spain's 2003 national competition, Valdeón is a rich, creamy, intensely flavored semi-soft cow/goat milk blue that's saltier than Stilton yet less wild than Cabrales. Made in Spain's remote Valdeón Valley in the northern region of Asturias, Valdeón is wrapped in Sycamore leaves, giving it a distinctive appearance and lending to its complex flavor. Valdeon pairs well with wines made from the gamay grape, such as Beaujolais cru and with Muscat. It is delicious with smoked and cured meats and is excellent melted on top of a hanger steak. Pair with a nice Beaujolais bought at Thames River Wine and Spirits for an additional 10% off the cheese.
Happy Holidays,
Colleen

Wine Tasting Please Join Us
Friday December 22 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge
You have all been asking for great REDS for the holiday - The Wait Is Over.

1 - Adriano Douro red 2003 $10 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duero
The House of Adriano Ramos-Pinto, founded in 1880, is famous for its estate-bottled and highly-esteemed ports. Ramos-Pinto also produces still wines under the proprietary name, Adriano. These red and white table wines are 100% estate-grown and bottled from grapes sourced in the awe-inspiring Douro Region of Portugal. Adriano is a tribute to the founder of Adriano Ramos-Pinto, a fervent art collector who is the namesake behind this well-known brand. The color of this wine is an intense brilliant ruby red. Aromas of blackberry and black plum are followed by spice notes. The wine is a smooth with lively tannins and nuances of ripe fruit, plum and cherry. The finish is fresh, savory and long. This wine is a perfect accompaniment to red meat, BBQ, hamburgers, pizza, pasta and vegetables. It is a great choice for the table this holiday and a bargain for the price.

2 - Tamari Malbec 2005 $12 www.tamari.com.ar
In the late 1500s, Spanish missionaries found that the foothills of the Andes had the best conditions for vine-growing and the city of Mendoza was founded in 1561. In 1900 a new wave of immigrants, from Italy, Spain and France, brought their own regional vine-growing and wine-making skills to Mendoza, Argentina's largest wine-growing region.

Aromas are of intense berries, cherry and plum, with cinnamon and slight vanilla notes. Well-structured flavor, with strong and ripe tannins, excellent balance between alcohol and acidity, obtaining a good marriage between ripe berries and tannins provided by French oak. This is a Full-bodied, warm and harmonious wine and another great value from South America - please try it on Friday.

3 - De Martino Organic Cabernet 2004 $15
According to Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "(Inky ruby. Primary, grapey aromas of blackberry and candied plum. Youthful and tightly wound, with pure, sweet cassis and dark cherry flavors nicely supported by solid tannic structure.
According to the Wine Spectator: "Solid red and dark berry fruit with loam and smoke notes on the finish. Drink now. only 2,000 cases made." You don't need a magazine to tell you why this is supposed to be good - just try it. If you like it - it's good. This wine offers a lot of expertise in the bottle for a fraction of what others in the same category charge. Please try it on Friday you may be very surprised.

4 - Torre Muga 2001 Rioja - $75 - (rated 96 points Robert Parker)
Here is what Robert Parker said about this wine:
"The modern-styled, expensive, but terrific 2001 Torre Muga is an unfiltered blend of 75% Tempranillo, 15% Mazuelo, and 10% Graciano. Aged 22 months in large (18,000 liters) American oak vats, followed by 16 months in new French oak, and bottled without filtration, it offers an opaque ruby/purple color in addition to sweet plum, cedar, tobacco, new saddle leather, Allspice, raspberry, and black cherry fruit aromas as well as flavors. It is a wine of admirable intensity, full body, and superb purity, size, potency, and harmony. Give it another 1-3 years of bottle age and consume it over the following 12-15."

The Bodegas Muga was founded in 1932 by Isaac Muga and his wife, Aurora Caño, both of whom came from families with a long tradition of activity within the wine-making industry. Over the years, Muga wines have gained international recognition and acclaim, and from working with just a few thousand kilos of grapes per year. This stuff is a bombshell - it is a house favorite here and even though the price pushes it up and over the mark for an everyday wine - we can dream can't we?
You will want to try this on Friday - and if you consider how much you have been doing lately - to keep everyone happy, taking care of all the loose ends - getting ready for guests, family and who knows what else - you just might want to treat yourself to this one - you deserve it.

Many thanks to all of our friends and customers - it is a busy, stressful holiday season and yet everyone that stops in to say hello has a warm greeting and a smile. That's why this is still the best party in town - it's your clubhouse.

Please Join Us - It's fun informal and a great way to start your weekend.

AAA.

Sunday, December 10, 2006

Grower Champagne, Txakolina, Dan Kleck Red Horse Ranch, Chateau De Pez, Gaja Ca' Marcanda

Greetings from all of us in New London,

Thames River Wine & Spirits - 860-443-9463 - 84 Bank Street
Shop On Line: http://thamesriver.com/wine/instock.html
Calendar of Events: http://www.thamesriver.com/wine/calendar.html

First let me say that we have a super line up of wine for the Friday tasting -
The list is just below these items of interest.

• I have to take a minute to thank Stu Devine from New Zealand's Villa Maria Wines and Jim Kowalshyn from Vineyard Brands the folks that import those wines, for their fine work last Friday night. Especially Stu who drove in all the way from Auckland to meet our friends - many thanks gentlemen.

• Most of us have had one of the big brand name Champagnes - But I just have to talk to you a little bit about our crusade to offer you "Grower/Producer Champagnes" - We would not make such a point to introduce these exceptional wines to you if we did not believe that they represent great value and real excitement. The big brands are available just about everywhere. And they taste the same as they did when your parents served them up to celebrate your birth. They are remarkably consistent, and in a world that is full of unpleasant surprises you can be sure that these wines will taste the same again and again, and never disappoint - just like a bag of Doritos.

Now wait a minute - I can hear the flat open hands slapping the desktops right now - "Honey! They are becoming Champagne snobs!" - STOP. We are not saying that you should never drink a big name brand again - But they can be pricey - the grower champagnes that we are talking about cost the same and in many cases less than the brands that you are familiar with. We just want you to try the difference - you decide.

One last thing - click on this link to our calendar page and read about our special Champagne tasting on
December 19th - and listen to the difference for yourself: http://thamesriver.com/wine/calendar.html

• We are still taking orders for gift baskets, special desserts, cheese and gourmet gifts - in every conceivable combination - all can be delivered by Thames River Greenery - just for the asking. If you have not taken the time to look at the Greenery website this might be the right time - the link is at the top of this page and you may see something that will solve a gift giving dilemma.

This Week At Brie & Bleu
Featured Cheese:

Colleen's Feature This Week: Cearphilly from England

Caerphilly is the cheese of the week at Brie & Bleu at $10\lb.
The cheese is a tomme-style cow's milk cheese. The heart of the cheese is crumbly and slightly acidic, while the rest of the mass when mature has a silky, smooth texture. The taste is earthy and lemony. Historically known as a Welsh coal miners' lunch, Caerphilly's rustic great flavor has propelled it onto the plates of well-heeled gourmets. Caerphilly is a cheddar-type of cheese, originally produced in Wales, but mostly made now across the border in England. It is a crumbly, firm, white, cow's milk cheese, with a slightly salty flavor. It is not aged for long (one to two months), and is good for melting. Purchase a bottle of Pinot Noir for an additional 10% off the cheese at Thames River Wine and Spirits.
Cheers,
Colleen

Please Join Us - Wine Tasting
Friday December 15th - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge

1 - Txomin Etxaniz Getariako Txakolina $18
(pronounced Shock -oh -leena) - This is the wine that we discovered in the fairy-tale village of San Sebastian - just 18 kilomoeters south of the French border in the basque region of Spain. This sleek green bottle was on virtually every restaurant and cafe table we saw. The wine is crisp, clean, low in alcohol and just about the best everyday wine with food we have ever tasted. San Sebastian is obsessed with food - it is often said that when the great chefs of Europe need to recharge their batteries - they go to San Sebastian. This tiny area of Spain boasts more Michelin rated restaurants than Paris. This is a wine you should consider buying by the case - and when your guests ask how you discovered this wine you can say - "Oh I've been drinking Shock -oh -leena for years."

2 - Red Horse Ranch Paso Robles Cabernet 2005 $14 from wine maker Dan Kleck.
Winemaker Dan Kleck has loads and loads of "street cred" - His wine credentials make him a "go to" man when poeple have a special project or a problem. You may have met him in our cellar - a tall affable fellow that is happy to sign bottles and take photos with his fans. His Silverstone wines are so highly rated and produced in such limited numbers that they are routinely hard to find - we are one of the few places you can count on to have them. The Red Horse Ranch brand is a treat. It is great with food and has Dan's quality & expertise all over them.

3 - Chateau De Pez Saint Estephe Bordeaux 2003 $38
The critics line up to talk about this wine - Robert Parker, Wine Spectator, Wine & Spirits Magazine, and scores of others from around the world. They all tag this with ratings in the 90's. And I could list them here.
What is more important to know is the "back story".
Created in the 15th century, Pez is the oldest domain in Saint Estèphe. The Pontac family, who also created Haut-Brion, gave Pez its vineyards. The domain was sold as a property of the state after the French Revolution and owned by a succession of families before Champagne Louis Roederer purchased it in 1995. In 2005, per the review of 2003 vintage, Château de Pez was one of the only nine reclassified wines as a "Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel." Located west of the town of Saint-Estèphe, Château de Pez consists of 74 continuous acres, with 54 acres planted with prime grape varieties, mainly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. You need to try this on Friday night - it is a master class on wine making history in each sip and you will most likely be asking - "its only how much?"

4 - Gaja Ca' Marcanda Magari 2004 $65
Along the Tuscan seaboard extending south from Livorno lies the Maremma. For centuries a forgotten marshland, it has established itself over the last quarter century as one of Italy's most prestigious wine regions. It is in this region that Angelo Gaja began a new winemaking venture. Despite much ridicule by his colleagues and immediate family - I can hear his wife now: "Angelo, what are you - crazy?" - His goal was to transfer the experience of his Piedmontese culture to the Maremma - The Maremma provided a perfect opportunity to apply his experience for growing international varieties. In 1996, along the road between Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci, Gaja began planting 150 acres of vineyards, primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, but also Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Mr. Gaja has had the last laugh and probably a lot less questions from Mrs.G. This is magnificent wine and this Friday night is a great opportunity to try them - see what a bold vision really tastes like.

We have a lot of fun around here - thank you, one and all.
Your interest and support make it all possible. We plan on sharing a great holiday season with you.

We hope to see you this week - Please Join Us. It is fun, informal and a great way to start your weekend.

AAA.

Monday, December 04, 2006

Villa Maria & Stu Devine, IMPORT now open, Villa Maria Private Bin, Cellar Selection, Holiday Menus

Greetings from New London,

We have a special guest in the house this Friday - and slate of award winning wines - they are listed below these items of interest.

Sure, its that time of year when you are being invited to all kinds of parties - you get there, maybe a little late because of a dozen things that got in the way. You are the last ones to arrive - you are greeted at the door with big smiles and a crowd of people that already have that boozy red glow in their cheeks - and you start to think - there must be someway out of this.

If only you two had taken the time to work out "The Signal" you had always talked about - now your just not sure if she has something in her eye - or is he trying to get your attention - but maybe he just burned his tongue on the hot mulled cider.
Too much to think about - too much stress for the holidays - too many questions to answer.

We will do whatever we can to ease you through the season - We are here to help -
Here are the most asked questions this week:

Q- Will you be offering gift baskets and gift wrapping again this year?
A- Yes. We will have a variety of gift basket ideas to choose from and the ability to combine different items from all of our stores into a single basket or gift delivery too. Wine, cheese, flowers, plants, decorative items you name it. Our staff will dress it, wrap it, ship or deliver it - no fuss, no muss, no messy mop-up.

Q- Are you still offering free consultations on holiday menus & wine lists?
A- We always welcome questions about food pairings and menus - anytime - and we never charge - you should consider us your relative in the business - call us anytime. And the same goes for Brie & Bleu - Cheese parings, menus ideas - recipes from our dinners - ( yes we are still working on the cookbook ) - We are at your service, just let us know.

Q- Can I still book a private party or wine tasting or have a special menu made up for my Holiday or Office Party?
A- Our calendar fills up quickly - we will accommodate you if at all possible - early, late - even on Monday when Brie & Bleu is normally closed. The easiest way to check the dates and your options is to call - 860-443-9463 - any day after 10a.m.

Q- If I Shop Online can I still have things delivered by Thames River Greenery?
A- Yes, of course. We are happy to deliver any of the items purchased online or from any of the stores - and that includes our newest offering - IMPORT.
If you have not seen what is happening at IMPORT for the holidays you really should take a look: http://thamesriver.com/trg/featured.html
The pictures do not do it justice - you have to see it to believe it.

THIS WEEK AT BRIE & BLEU:
Colleen has selected a real classic:
The featured cheese is Raclette at Brei & Blue this week for $10/lb.
Traditional Raclette is an uncooked semi-firm, pressed salted paste made from cow's milk. However, varieties exist made with white wine, pepper, herbs, or smoked. The cheese originated in the Swiss canton of Valais, but is today also fabricated in the French regions of Savoie, Franche-Comté and Brittany. The famed dish with Raclette is also a dish indigenous to parts of Switzerland and France. The Raclette cheese round is heated, either in front of a fire or by a special machine, then scraped onto diners' plates; the term raclette derives from the French racler, meaning "to scrape". Traditionally, it is accompanied by small firm potatoes (Bintje, Charlotte or Raclette varieties), gherkins, pickled onions, dried meats (such as prosciutto and viande des Grisons), sliced peppers, tomato, onion, mushrooms, paprika and fresh black pepper. It is normally accompanied by a white wine, such as the traditional Savoie wine, a Riesling or a Pinot Gris, which can be purchased at Thames River Wine and Spirits for an additional 10% off the cheese.
Cheers, Colleen - (Mrs.Z)

PLEASE JOIN US -
Wine Tasting - Friday December 8, 2006 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge
SPECIAL GUEST - MR. STU DEVINE - VILLA MARIA Vineyards - New Zealand

We are quite fortunate to have Mr. Stu Devine join us this Friday.
You may have seen our interview with him on WineRadio - http://wineradio.com/
Check out the show - and you will agree - This is a gentleman that you will want to meet.

Stu will be featuring wines with an emphasis on fruit quality and minimal handling resulting in intensely flavored, elegant food friendly wines that offer a big bang for the buck.

1 - Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2006 $18
The fruit was harvested in the cool of the night to ensure it arrived at the winery in pristine condition. Ripe lime and gooseberry characters dominate the nose with hints of passion fruit. The wine is concentrated with vibrant fruit and mid palate richness, finishing rich and racy with excellent length and crispness. This is perfect for getting the holiday started - appetizers, salads, cheese - light entrees.

2 - Private Bin Chardonnay 2006 $15
The aroma is citrus dominant. Hints of melon and white peach are present along with subtle oak and lees influences. On the palate the wine is creamy in texture, the lemon fruit accompanied by oatmeal and nutty characters. Great with veal, cream based pasta dishes, chicken and fish, soft cheeses.

3 - Cellar Selection Pinot Noir 2003 $30
The nose offers attractive cherries and plums along with subtle oak and spice influences. On the palate the wine is appealing with its generous ripe fruit. Savory characters add complexity and demand the accompaniment of good food. Soft, fine-grained tannins make the wine ideal for immediate consumption. Seared tuna, veal shanks, and Asian fusion dishes are all a good choice.

4 - Cellar Selection Merlot/Cabernet 2002 $20
Deep crimson in color this wine displays a bouquet of plums and cassis characters - Full rich and soft with great finish and structure. This has been one of the staff favorites - everyone agrees that it offer a huge value. Try it Friday - and see what you think. And be sure to talk with Stu - you might get an invitation to the party after the tasting......What? You didn't know there was a party after the weekly tasting?

Thanks for your support we appreciate it - and remember - we would not have guests like Stu Devine if it wasn't for your interest and participation - our guests love our customers - we get a lot of comments about our store - but we also get a lot of comments about the quality of our customers - You continue to set the bar very high - thank you.

We hope to see you this Friday.
Please Join Us. It is fun, informal and a great way to start your weekend.

AAA

Wine Fever - enjoying wine is a way of life

Saturday, December 30, 2006

Happy New Year!, Cape Town, Burgerspital Riesling, Delas cotes-du-ventoux, Lyeth Meritage, Meeker Merlot

Monday, December 25, 2006

Happy New Year - Segura Viudas, Gruet Brut Blanc de Noir, Nino Franco Rustico, Pazzo "Call Me Crazy"

Sunday, December 17, 2006

Happy Holidays, WLIU Bonnie Grice, Adriano Douro red, Tamari Malbec, De Martino Organic Cabernet, Torre Muga 2001 Rioja

Sunday, December 10, 2006

Grower Champagne, Txakolina, Dan Kleck Red Horse Ranch, Chateau De Pez, Gaja Ca' Marcanda

Monday, December 04, 2006

Villa Maria & Stu Devine, IMPORT now open, Villa Maria Private Bin, Cellar Selection, Holiday Menus

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