Greetings from all of us in New London,
Thames River Wine & Spirits - 860-443-9463
Thames River Greenery - 860-443-6817
Brie & Bleu - 860-437-2474
Import - 860-443-6817
www.thamesriver.com
We are a day or so late this week - but we did not want to send out a beta version of the email - you can read on with assurance - this is the full version. AND I would bet cash money, that it works with Windows Vista!
OK, we have a great selection of wines for Friday night they are listed just below these items of interest -
There are a few little things to remind you about first.
• A must have for that special Valentine's Day Dinner - Like the drinking the petals of fresh flowers -
Rated 93 points Wine Spectator
Condrieu "La Doriane" 2005 - Find it here: http://thamesriver.com/wine/instock.html
We also have some very special Valentines Day ideas that will make your loved-ones swoon.
Can you name one other wine shop that has a pastry chef on staff?
Who else can offer you hand made Petit Fours matched with 35 yr old Chienin Blanc?
(Brisebarre 1985 demi-sec Vouvray $22.)
Or Cocovino Chocolates with Warres 1989 Quinta Da Cavadinha Vintage Port $45?
Add flowers from The Greenery - & delivered right to the front door - one stop shopping.
• David Anderson - We like to call him Rock Star Dave Anderson - has come a long way since he started to work with us back in the fifties when this show first went on the air. Back then he could barely tell the difference between a red wine and a white wine - seriously, we thought he was color blind. Now, he claims to have developed his own "Palette", and he wants to share. Every Monday afternoon, Rock Star Dave will select a wine that will be open for tasting and debate.
He guarantees us that he has discovered the secret to finding the best wines that cost under $15 - you be the judge.
• Saturday nights at Brie & Bleu are getting quite interesting. In response to SO many people asking us to add more specials and featured items to the menu - we have added weekly specials. Friday and Saturday nights we call upon the talents of our amazing kitchen staff and they are creating seasonal dishes that are paired with our own wine suggestions - for example:
Friday 2/2/07 - Some winter nights demand a real Beef Stew, fresh baguettes and a full bodied red wine such as
Punto Final Malbec $12 or Fratelli Alessandria Barbera D'Alba $27 or Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon $44. All of the wines are available from the wineshop - price points to meet every budget - and all offering lots of value. AND people have discovered that they can order all of this TO GO. This has to be some of the best take out in town.
Saturday 2/3/07 - Or how about homemade Chicken and Dumplings, matched with
Ruston Sauvignon Blanc 2003 $18
Inama Vigneto Du Lot Soave 2002 $26 (not your father's soave)
Silverstone Pinot Noir 2003 $30
Calera Ryan Pinot Noir 2003 $45
Think of these weekly specials as one of our Wine Dinners "A la carte" - or maybe a Wine Dinner To Go. -
Every Friday & Saturday night.
• NOW - What I am about to tell you is a special announcement - This is one of those times that will require fast response.
This is the first mention - it will not be on the Calendar Page for HOURS:
Thursday February 22nd - 6 p.m. Only 10 Seats Available - $100 plus tax and service.
Spottswoode Vineyards and Tesseron Cognac Wine Dinner
A Classic Steak House Menu will feature Filet Mignon with black truffle butter and show stopping side dishes and of course our own Made by Lisa Desserts.
THE WINE: Impossible to find - & coveted by collectors - we will be serving:
2003 Spottswoode Estate Cabernet - $155 - Wine Spectator - 94 points, Wine Advocate - 93 points, Tanzer - 94 points.
Tesseron Cognac lot 53 (1953) $145 100 points - Wine Enthusiast.
This will be a great night, full of fun and surprises, a night that will be remembered for years to come -
Perfect to share with someone special.
Call now to reserve: 860-443-9463 - speak to Jim Morrison - only Jim can reserve your space.
This Week At Brie & Bleu - Cheese of The Week -
Bica de Quiejo is the featured cheese this week at $19/lb. Bica is a farmhouse cheese from Portugal made from a blend of cow, goat, and sheep's milk. Bica has a distinctive yet mild, buttery flavor and a satiny texture. Like most Portuguese cheeses, Bica has a slightly salty flavor because its milk comes from animals that graze on land that sits by the sea. Enjoy it with a medium-bodied red wine before the meal, or with a glass of sherry for dessert. For an additional 10% off the cheese pair with Altana douro Red only $8 a bottle at Thames River Wine and Spirits.
Cheers,
Colleen
Wine Tasting Please Join Us
Friday February 2nd - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge
1 - Colome' Torrontes 2006 $15
This is the highest vineyard in the world, and the oldest working vineyard in Argentina.
Swiss businessman Donald Hess bought this extraordinary estate up in the Andes in the Argentine province of Salta, close to the Bolivian border in 2001. Hess owns wineries in California (Hess Collection), South Africa (Glen Carlou) and Australia (Peter Lehmann) so has no excuse for making anything but the very best of his unique Argentine ingredients. And that is exactly what they have done here. Hard to beat for this price. The most popular white wine from Argentina, the Torrontes grape is a cross of Muscat of Alexandria and the Mission Grape of Galacia. Grown on the traditional Parral System, Colomé Torrontes is highly distinctive with its muscat character - always refreshing. The wine exhibits a high fruit nose with muscat and tropical notes that lead to a rich mid-palate and clean, crisp finish. Serve lightly chilled.
2 - Casa Vina Pinot Noir 2004 $10
This is a small winery located in Casablanca Valley, a tiny, stunningly beautiful, seaside gem of a terroir, located in the sunny north of Chile's wine-making country. It is blessed by warm sun ( it is on an equivalent latitude to Casablanca, Morroco) and insistently cool Pacific breezes that are tempered by sheltering hills. This Chilean wine is Brick red in color with garnet hue. Elegant raspberry and blackcurrant aromas, with a touch of smoky oak. In your mouth, plum, berries and violet, balanced with firm acidity and a lingering finish. You won't believe this is only a ten dollar wine. Continues to prove that some of the best values are coming from South America.
3 - Revolution Shiraz 2005 $20 - Australia (Rated 93 points - Wine advocate)
The wine comes from one of the top growers in McLaren Vale and is essentially made from the highest grade fruit in the region. The project is born with winemaker Corrina Rayment, who fits into the group of young and progressive winemakers. Rayment is a progressive thinker and she’s willing to take risks. The grapes for Revolution come from the most revered sub-region of McLaren Vale, known as Seaview. This sub-region is where the best reds to come out of McLaren Vale are grown. The vines are relatively young at 5 years, but due to the extreme lack of soil nutrients & carefully regulated deficit irrigation practices, the vines are already producing voluptuous, flavor packed & rich fruit, perfect for Revolution.
4 - Marques de Murrieta Dalmau Rioja 2001 bottle # 6849
Our own Jim Morrison says: "The 1996 Dalmau was not only the best Rioja I've ever had , but among the best wines I've ever had. 2001 is a better vintage, and although this wine is quite young, I cannot resist the opportunity to preview what this wine will become over the next 10-20 years."
Jim is very tired - he works all of the time and he has almost no time for what's left of his personal life. Sometimes we come in in the morning and find him in the Cellar. Rocking back and forth on the balls of his feet and staring up at the racks of Spanish wines. Mumbling what sounds like "buenas dias my friends." - The good news is that this does not have to happen to you. Jim has already made the sacrifice. All you have to do is show up on Friday night and try the wine - humor him please, it would mean a lot to the rest of us.
We have a new slate of beer dinners coming and too many things to mention in this edition - keep your eyes on the Calendar Of Events Page and right here each week.
Trying to remember what that wine was from a couple of weeks ago?
A quick note to remind people that all weekly emails, along with their wine lists and other news are available in our archives - click here: http://newlondonwine.blogspot.com/
Thanks for all of your support - we appreciate it.
And thanks also for all of the feedback - it helps a lot.
Please Join Us. It's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007
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