Thames River Wine & Spirits
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Brie & Bleu
IMPORT
This is a special abbreviated version of the weekly update - just a few quick important items - then the wine list for Friday night.
First - Brie & Bleu ONLY
Many of you know that we are making a few remodeling changes to Brie & Bleu - a push here, a pull there, a little paint.
We will be closed during the week - Monday thru Thursday.
We will open Thursday night, May 3rd, to accommodate a Special Dinner with Chateau Beaucastel's Marc Perrin.
And then - if all goes as planned - we will be open Friday & Saturday night as usual.
This Does Not Affect The Wine Store At All - Open As Usual.
NOW - if anyone out there has so much as remodeled a closet - you know that it sometimes take a bit longer than planned.
We will keep you posted - If we cannot open on Friday & Saturday as planned - we will send out another email to let you know.
OR - Please call us to make sure we are open - 860-443-9463
The planned specials for Brie & Bleu are:
Friday: Caribbean Seafood Bouillabaisse
Saturday: Crab-cakes with Mango Salsa
** THURSDAY NIGHT **:
We Have Added 4 seats for the Chateau Beaucastel Dinner.
We call it our "Chefs Table" - those of you that are familiar with Brie & Bleu know it as the Table in the front window. A great opportunity for two couples to share a very special night.
Look at this amazing line up:
Chateau Beaucastel Ch. Neuf du Pape:
1978, 1981, 1983, 1989, 1996, 2003 - $94 and 2004 - $97
Plus the astoundingly rare Chateau Beaucastel Rousanne VV 2002 and 2003 - $155
You may never have the opportunity to try this vertical tasting again -
AND you will be drinking with the owner of the vineyard himself, fifth generation wine maker - Marc Perrin.
All wines paired carefully with food.
A very rare chance to drink fully mature Ch. neuf du Pape from one of the best wine houses in the world.
Thursday May 3rd 6pm $100 plus tax & service -
Please Call for the last four seats - 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 9 4 6 3.
First come, First Served.
Wine Tasting - Please Join Us - Friday May 4th - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge
1 - Domaine Houchart Cotes de Provence Rose $10
Exhibits fruity and floral notes, good structure and a nice combination with food.
Freshness and good acidity for this dry rose.
Domaine Houchart is today owned by Geneviève, the wife of Jérôme Quiot, having been originally acquired by her grand-father. During the period the 1850's, Aurélien Houchart was an energic proprietor and negociant in wine, and created one of the largest domain in Provence. This domain has been farmed since Roman times, when it must have been a "Villa", patrician home of the period, some distance away from the "Via Aurelia". Amongst the friends of Aurélien Houchart was the famous painter Paul Cézanne, who frequently came to visit.
2 - XYZIN 10 year old Zinfandel $18 www.xyzinwine.com 10yr old vines
Winemaker's Notes: A juicy, forward, medium-bodied Zin,XYZin 10 bursts with upfront fruit. Notes of clove and anise spices, typical to Zinfandel, underscore the wine’s bright Rainier cherry and strawberry flavors, which carry the palate from beginning to end.
3 - XYZIN 50 year old Zinfandel $32 50 yr old vines
Winemaker's Notes: XYZin 50 is an elegant, plush Zinfandel with a ripe, raspberry palate. Boysenberry and Bing cherry flavors add complexity,while aging in French oak has developed the wine’s creamy texture and contributed a lovely vanilla,crème-brulée note.
4 - Flora Springs Cabernet $30
Winemaker's Notes: Aged for almost two years in French oak, this wine exhibits all the classic characteristics of a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley – full, forward, mouthfilling black cherry fruit with cassis and cocoa. The big, ripe, sweet fruit characteristics in the front of the mouth move right into a smooth and lingering finish – a nicely balanced wine with oak undertones.
If you have not seen our interview with Flora Springs' Sean Garvey - take a look.
You can see the video on our calendar page - under the WineRadio section - OR - on iTunes. Just type in "WineRadio" in the search area hit enter. Our familiar green logo will appear - click on that and you will see a list of all our shows.
Thanks for all of your comments, suggestions and support. The remodeling at Brie & Bleu is a direct result of your feedback.
We hope to see you on Friday Night in our cellar- It's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.
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