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 hope all of your Oscar wishes came true - we have a great line up for Friday night. The wines are listed below these items of interest.
• Lets begin by saying - thank you. To everyone that attended The Spottswoode wine dinner. It was sublime.
A real connoisseurs delight. The food was stellar, thanks to everyone at Brie & Bleu - Pat Connair, Jim Lalumier. It was a classic steak house style menu - a la Smith & Wollensky. The filet mignon was buttery smooth and tender enough to cut with the edge of a fork. The wines were presented by Mr. Eoin Connors and our own Jim Morrison - and if anyone can find a better match than the steaks, side dishes, and the jaw dropping wines that were poured - give us a call.
And lets put something to rest - right now.
A few days ago a customer came into the store and said: "My wife and I would love to attend one of your dinners - but we really don't know that much about wine - and we thought we might feel out of place - everyone that goes is probably an expert."
Stop the music - that is exactly why we have these dinners - and that customer, the one that is interested but unsure - is our guest of honor.
ALL of our dinners are completely unpretentious - there are food and wine lovers of all kinds at the table. Beginners and experts alike are right at home.
Don't for a minute think that this is a bunch of snooty old farts, swirling wine around in a glass and saying things like - "I say, this is an amusing little number", "Bold, yet not too assertive on the attack." or "I get hints of toast, fennel, and just a nuance of raisin."
We are your friends - we're not like the others - we would would never put you through that.
We want to share the experience with as many people as possible - and it is also the reason we open so many pricey, hard to find wines - like the Spottswoode for example. Where else will you get the opportunity to try "hundred dollar" wine without a hassle?
So if you have been thinking about joining us for dinner - but were not sure it was right for you, give it a try. It is truly one of the best values and best kept secrets in the area. It's time - You deserve to be the guest of honor.
• The rumors are true - we are sending Jim Morrison into the field to get the hard facts. Jim will be crawling around on his hands and knees in the dusty bodegas and damp cellars of Spain and Portugal. He is taking little more than his passport and a crumpled brown paper lunch bag filled with cheese and a small notebook. In Portugal he will be the guest of Mr. Dominick Symington - the Symington family headquarters are in Oporto, the family produces Graham's, Dow's, Smith-Woodhouse and Warre Ports, as well as Quinta do Vesuvio, a Port that is estate bottled.
Check it out: http://www.symington.com/index.asp
I thought it might be nice to have a little "de-briefing" when he gets back next week - but when he starts to tell us how hard he was working - we will all know the truth - we have seen the website!
• One more thing to mention before we get to the list for Friday night -
Our friends at the River Walk in Mystic - 860-536-5220are having a special evening hosted by Eoin Conners.
On Tuesday the 27th at 5:30 p.m. they will tasting three very interesting wines.
1 - Villane Rully 1999 - $24 - this is a very serious Burgundy and not easy to locate.
2 - Inama Du Lot Soave 2002 - $26 - Stephano Inama the celebrated italian winemaker will be in OUR store on Wednesday morning the 28th.
He will be taping an episode of WineRadio - anyone wishing to have bottles signed or the chance to meet him is welcome to join us @ 10 a.m.
3 - Clos De Los Siete 2005 - $16 - from famed wine maker Michel Rolland
Try these wines at the River Walk - the cost is $10 - call them for more information.
This Week At Brie & Bleu
Dinner Specials:
Friday March 2 - Fire grilled Salmon w/ Cilantro Aioli lemon Sauce
A great wine choice would be: David Bruce Sonoma Coast pinot Noir $32
The wine is so smooth that it coats the mouth like fine melted chocolate - it's a very good example of California Pinot Noir.
Saturday March 3 - Garlic grilled Chicken w/ chile peppers
Wine: Kofererhof Kerner $25 - This is a delicious white that will open your eyes to a small region of Italy. Perfect with this chicken dish.
Cheese of the week: Saint Andre at $12/lb.
The featured cheese at Brie & Blue the week is Saint Andre at $12/lb. Saint-André cheese is a high (75%) milk-fat ("triple crème") cow's milk French cheese with a soft buttery texture in a powdery white bloomy skin of mold, like an intense version of Brie. Extra heavy cream is added to the cheese during manufacture. A traditional wheel of Saint-André is smaller and shaped higher than the familiar flat wheel of Brie. Saint-André is so fat it can make a white wine taste sour and metallic: a crust of baguette and a light beer or simply a slice of pear are often suggested as better complements. Any cracker used should be utterly bland.
Enjoy,
Colleen
Wine Tasting Please Join Us -
Friday March 2nd - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge
1 - KWV Steen 2005 $11 - South Africa - Chenin Blanc
KWV was established as a private wine co-operative in 1918 to stabilise the South African wine industry after several outbreaks of phylloxera vastatrix and a wine surplus. Made from specially selected vineyards from the Western Cape region. After the grapes are crushed, the must is fermented with selected yeast. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is racked, fined, filtered, stabilised and bottled. A very pale straw appearance with excellent varietal expressions. Very intense aromas, which range from country hay, floral, tropical fruit and apricots to spice. Plenty of ripe fruit flavors. Fresh and lingering A good option is fish of any kind as is grilled chicken, cheese soufflé, seafood pasta.
2 - Flying Fish Merlot 2004 $15 Washington State
We sell a lot of this wine. It is a great value and people have noticed. Small parcels of grapes were selected from several vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley. By blending grapes from different vineyards, the winemaking team created a well-balanced, fruit expressive wine, with a little oak that demonstrates the outstanding quality of Merlot available from the Columbia Valley. Each vineyard in the final blend contributes important aspects to the finished wine. This is a great everyday wine for the table.
3 - Spellbound Petite Sirah 2005 $15
Once one of the most widely planted grapes in California, PetiteSirah is known for deep color, luscious mouthfeel and wild berry fragrances. This definitely exemplifies the irresistible characteristics that are Petite Sirah. The purple color catches you immediately and your eyes begin to taste. Aromas of violet and rose jump out of the glass. Flavors of fresh berries along with mocha and coffee dance on your palate. A broad structure with integrated, delicate tannins, create a great mouthfeel and an unmistakable desire for the next sip.
4 - Beckman Cuvee Le Bec 2004 $18 - California only 3250 cases produced Rated: 88 - Robert Parker
Now is the perfect time to enjoy Beckman's Cuvee le Bec. This delicious red blend was awarded 88 points by Robert Parker. An excellent value, this medium-bodied red (35% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre, and 15% Counoise) reveals a lightly spicy bouquet with abundant amounts of currant and cherry fruit and no hard edges. A Mediterranean-style version of a Cotes du Rhone. Good deep medium red. Spicy dark raspberry, and chocolate on the nose. Light to medium in weight, with good life to its red fruit flavors. Finishes slightly dry.
Thanks for all of the emails, phone calls, and comments - we appreciate your interest and support.
Please Join us this Friday.
It is fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.
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