Dance Ballerina - Dance, Chateau de Pizay Morgon, Adelsheim Pinot Gris, Archery Summit Arcus Estate, Steele Stymie Merlot, Alonso del Yerro Ribera

Greetings from all of us in New London,
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Thames River Wine & Spirits - 860-443-9463
Brie & Bleu - 860-437-2474
Thames River Greenery - 860-443-6817
IMPORT - 860-443-6817
City News - coming soon

Shop On Line Page: http://thamesriver.com/wine/instock.html

Calendar Page: http://thamesriver.com/wine/calendar.html


It was a fantastic Thanksgiving, thanks for all of your support and warm wishes. We have a nice line up for you on Friday night - including some pricey bottles that may find their way to your holiday tables. The list is just below a few items of interest.

• We will be open late - until 9 p.m. - every day except Sunday - right through all of the holidays.

• We are your passport to world's great food and wine regions - and we are right here and open late when you need us.We especially want to remind you that we have some remarkable gifts and gift baskets that can be delivered to friends and family with just one call. And we would like to you take a look at our shop on line page - there are items there that any wine lover will find irresistible. Take a look here: http://thamesriver.com/wine/instock.html

• You really need to pop into IMPORT to take a look. Unique gifts, home furnishings, and wonderful necessities, now decorated for the holidays and we will keep it open late every Thursday until 9 p.m. - for that matter all of London's Merchants will be open for your strolling and shopping pleasure.
Start your evening at Brie & Bleu nibble at the cheese samples, have a glass of wine, maybe order an appetizer or dinner, and then go for a little walk. Get some fresh air and visit the downtown merchants that are open late on Thursdays for holiday shopping.

• Saturday December 1st - Seven ballerinas will be performing this year in Ballet on Display thanks to the overwhelming generosity of ECB who will be providing free previews of The Nutcracker in several of State Street's storefront windows. The special window performances will begin at 5:15 pm and will end at approximately 5:45 PM. Appearance windows will include Thames River Greenery & Beanery, City News , IMPORT, and ALVA Gallery. Performances will include dances by the Snow Queen, Mirliton Princess, and Flower, plus Chinese and Spanish ensembles. Watch as Live Ballerinas Dance in selected windows downtown. Presented by New London Main Street - this is a magical performance and fantastic for kids.
More details here: http://newlondonmainstreet.org/events/lightsandsong2007.php


• Our Special Champagne Tasting Dec 10th is sold out - thank you.
But for those of you in need of Champagne remember that we carry over 20 Grower Producer Champagnes, the largest collections in Connecticut. And other Sparkling wines from Spain , Italy , The Loire Valley, Oregon, Long Island , and New Mexico - that's right, New Mexico. You have to try it.
Learn more here: http://thamesriver.com/wine/calendar.html
Just click on the picture of Terry Theise and the WineRadio episode about Grower Champagne.

"Dave's Fave" - MONDAY TASTING - No Charge

Chateau de Pizay Morgon 2006 $12

Please visit our own David Anderson and try his latest selection.

Dave Says: "You're never going to get a wine that does everything for you forever for twelve bucks. What you can get for twelve bucks is the perfect wine for a day, or a meal, or a certain group of friends, or even just your end-of-day mood - a charming wine that just makes you happy - I love this."

"Now let's get this out in the open: Morgon is -wince- Beaujolais. But everybody, including The Guy in The Movie, loves Pinot Noir, right? The Gamay grape, from Southern Burgundy, is absolutely in the same sphere. Do I know the ratings or points on this little number? No clue. But I do know I brought this to some of my best friends for Thanksgiving and immediately got "this is great," "tastes like berries and cream," and all was good." - Stop in on Monday and let Dave show you what he is talking about.


Wine Tasting - Please Join Us
Friday November 30 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge

1 - Adelsheim Pinot Gris 2006 $19
Some of you may have met David Adelsheim when he made a visit to our store. David was also one of the first guest's that we had on our WineRadio show. The entire family really cares about making the best wine possible - after all, their name is on every label.

Pinot Gris, originating in Burgundy like the other members of the Pinot family, has had a long history all over Europe. Oregon winegrowers introduced Pinot gris to New World viticulture and in forty years the variety has become the white wine of Oregon. Adelsheim Vineyard can lay claim to being one of the very oldest producers of this variety outside of Europe. With this wine, their 23rd vintage, the experience shows – they have long been acknowledged as producing a reference standard for the “Oregon style”.

This is how their winemaker describes the 2006 vintage: "Crisp, bright flavors have always been the hallmark of Adelsheim Pinot gris. In this 2006, you’ll find beautifully delineated Bosc pear, white peach, and Winesap apple, with a touch of spice. It pulls off the difficult feat of providing a gentle creaminess that lends a mouth-filling texture and long finish, yet still impressing as a wine that’s crisp and clean. Try it with mildly spicy foods (such as ceviche), not so mildly spicy Thai cuisine, rich fish entrees, and even classic oven-roasted fowl."

2 - Archery Summit Arcus Estate Pinot Noir 2004 $90
With some of the oldest Pinot Noir vines in the Willamette Valley, Arcus Estate vineyard beautifully expresses the terroir of the valley’s Dundee Hills. Saturated with fruit, this wine shows great depth and is luscious with plush, integrated tannins and notes of vanilla bean and fresh berries that persist through the finish. It is a wine that is made in tiny amounts and doled out carefully in scanty portions by stingy distributors. You will find this wine in fancy restaurants with three digit pricing - but you can try with us for free this friday night.

3 - Steele Stymie Merlot 2002 $45
From the label: " Stymie was one of the most famous race horses in American history. Once Stymie gained a lead, he would never relinquish it . So dramatic was his racing that his name became an offical word in our vocabulary . To " stymie " someone is to never let them advance. It was a winning wager on Stymie by my father that gave him the capital to move our entire family from New York to San Francisco in 1950. The Steele-Stymie is reserved for our rarest, small production wines of the highest quality." This superb Merlot is the perfect “special occasion” wine and pairs well with big hearty foods. Exceptional with any preparation of lamb or beef, steaks, cherry-wood grilled venison chops, ragout, and any other full-flavored dish. And you will be missing out if you don’t try this Merlot with chocolate." Please try this wine on Friday night - it is worth your attention.

4 - Alonso del Yerro Ribera del Duero "Maria" 2005 $60
Robert Parker has rated the 2004 vintage 96 points. And this is what he had to say: "From high elevation vines, the Alonso del Yerro Maria represents a strict selection of the winery’s finest barrels. Aged sur-lie for 18 months with frequent batonnage, it is one of the finest Ribera del Dueros I have tasted over the last year. A deep purple color is followed by scents of espresso, creme de cassis, scorched earth, and pain grille. It reveals the lushness and silky texture of a great Pomerol married to a Spanish personality. Full-bodied and rich, but light on its feet, this beauty can be drunk now and over the next decade. This superb offering suggests this producer from the somewhat over-crowded Ribera del Duero appellation deserves consumers’ attention. No other than the great French winemaking guru, Stephane Derenoncourt, oversees the viticulture and winemaking at this estate." This will go quickly - but if you can arrive before it is gone you will have the opportunity to try a truly exceptional wine, we hope you can join us.



The holidays are stressful and full of obligation. Our goal is to make your shopping as easy as possible at all of our stores. We are happy to take orders, direct your calls, and make arrangements for wrapping and delivery to your friends and family with just one call.
8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7. That is the main number for Thames River Greenery. We can handle just about any request from that main number - whether it is a single greeting card or a corporate order for 200 wine and cheese baskets - just say the word. You shop, we will wrap and deliver.

Thanks for your great support and all of the calls and email - we all appreciate the comments and suggestions - we are listening.

Please Join us, it's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend. We hope to see you on Friday night.



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