Here is a great photo of Pascal Jolivet at home in the Loire Valley wearing one of our signature WineRadio T-shirts. He was a guest on our show the last time he was in town.
The house of Pascal Jolivet is one of the youngest and most dynamic in the Loire Valley. Founded in 1987, this specialist in the wines of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé has very quickly gained a leading position with the Michelin-starred restaurants of France.
Pascal owns an estate of more than 70 acres evenly divided between the two appellations. He believes strongly in letting nature make the wines as much as possible, and seeks to tame the more aggressive qualities of the Sauvignon Blanc variety.
If you would like to hear our interview with Pascal - it is audio only - you will get an inside perspective from a man that is treated like a rock star in his country because of the wine he makes. You MUST try his wine this Friday night. His Sancerre has that perfect "right out of the box comfort" that will make you a fan for life. It is THE perfect match with seafood.
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 have a great lineup of wine for Friday - but first here are a few items of interest.
Mark your calendar, there is a lot to see and do in New London.
• Upcoming events in New London:
Saturday June 30 - 6 until close - Muse Shoes / Gallery - 102 Golden Street New London, CT 06320 - 860.442.MUSE
Opening reception - You need to see this new shoe store and gallery located just a couple of blocks from the wine store.
A unique combination of Jimmy Choo, MOMA, and a dash of the Ringling Bros.
Located directly across from the Golden Street Gallery.
July 6th is the start of a real favorite - the Farmers Market on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10-2 p.m.
In the public parking lot that faces Eugene O'neill Drive. Lots of goodies straight from the farms.
July 13-15 - SailFest - Celebrating 30 years - if you can believe it.
A tradition for many families, this year fire works will be on the 14th.Learn all about it at: http://sailfest.org/
Saturday, Jul 28 - Pancho Sanchez at The Garde.
The Latin jazz conguero & the members of his veteran octet perform at Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street.
Tickets: 860-444-7373, info@gardearts.org
• WINE DINNERS
Our first series of the season is filling quickly - please reserve early - seating is limited.
Menus can be found on the Calendar Of Events page of our website: http://thamesriver.com/wine/calendar.html
Every Wednesday night starting this week - Call for more information: 860-443-9463
Additional dinner series, theme dinners and menu information will be posted soon.
• Monday June 25 - Afternoon Tasting with our own David Anderson -
Every Monday David has a favorite to share with you. Call him if you have questions, he would love to hear from you. 860-443-9463
Mas de Gourgonnier "Les Baux de Provence" Red Provence Wine - $15
Dave Says: "This one's a sleeper with a bit of a cult following. Easy to spot in the fat and squat bottle, this is similar to a Rhone blend but uses Cabernet Sauvignon in place of the Syrah... So how, in the heat of Southern France, is it so light and velvety on the tongue? Just the genius of traditional Provencal winemaking, with brambly flavors of wild berries and spice. And the grapes are grown biodynamically. You know, according to the principles of Rudolf Steiner - harvesting by the moonlight, burying cow horns and skulls."
Wine Tasting Please Join Us
Friday June 29th - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge
1 - Pascal Jolivet Sancerre 2006 $26
The house of Pascal Jolivet is one of the youngest and most dynamic in the Loire Valley. Founded in 1987. Pascal owns an estate of more than 70 acres evenly divided between two appellations. He believes strongly in letting nature make the wines as much as possible.
2 - Vega Sindoa Merlot 2002 $10
From the Nekeas Valley in Northern Spain - near the French border. This is Perhaps the best ten dollar bottle that you will find this year.
Robert Parker loves this wine, Wine Spectator loves this wine, and we think that you will love this wine when you try it.
An amazing value, it boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as a soft supple-texture, loads of fruit, and a medium-body.
Perfect for summer foods and your table everyday. Keep a case handy for entertaining.
3 - Sequoia Grove Cabernet Savignon 2003 $34
Sequoia Grove Winemaker Molly Hill was in our store recently - her first trip to Connecticut.
This is one of the wines that she brought for us to try. Molly describes it this way: "Deep garnet in color with aromas of ripe cherry and blackberry with a little bit of cranberry. The fruit intertwines lovingly with the oak, hints of which can be found in aromas of clove, black pepper and a touch of cigar box. Round in the mouth with soft, supple tannins and well-integrated acid, the weight of the wine is delicate and full of finesse but with a silky, long finish."
We describe it this way: "Wow, that was really good." Please try it on Friday night and see what you think.
Molly was also a guest on our show - if you missed it take a look on our Calendar of Events Page, look for Molly's picture under the WineRadio section,
and give it a whirl - she was a lot of fun.
4 - Achaval Ferrer Quimera 2004 Argentina $36
Wine Spectator gave this wine a 93 point rating and called it:
"Racy, almost piercing, with graphite, violet, mineral and boysenberry notes rushing along fine tannins and acidity with a long finish."
I was introduced Santiago Achaval, the President of the winery, at the bar in the Four Seasons Hotel in New York. It was a cool evening in the fall and he was drinking something the color of chestnuts from a beautiful snifter. It was a coincidence and unrelated to the wine business but we were able to share some stories about a mutual friend. He is very articulate and animated when he is talking - and he obviously has a great tailor - more than anything though he was very passionate about his wines, and the old vines that they come from - Quimera (pronounced "Key-Mara") in Spanish means the search for something that is foolish and unattainable - a perfect goal - a quest for the Holy Grail, so to speak. This is a blend of Malbec, Cab Franc, Merlot and a couple of others. One thing I do remember him telling me that night, was that the yields are so low - they only use about a pound and a half of fruit from each plant to make this wine. That is why the price point is a bit higher here. There are other wines from Argentina that cost a lot less - but this wine drinks like a hundred dollars. Give it a try on Friday night.
Thanks for all of your comments and support, we really appreciate it.
Please Join Us. It's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.
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