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Greetings from all of us in New London.
This is a busy week here in New London. First of all it's a short week because of the Columbus Day holiday. Then of course there is the annual Fall Food Stroll on Wednesday. And then there is the cruise ship visit. And don't forget the Hygienic Galleries on Saturday when Universal Memory exhibit opens - you have a lot of planning to do. The good news is that you can start your trip to New London right here. Meet your friends and family in our cellar or share a glass a wine at Brie & Bleu - it is a perfect place to finalize your plans.

City News will be open for the Food Stroll - please stop in and have a glimpse of what New London looked like in the 1900's!

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See our list of wine for the Friday tasting below

JUST IN:
Caymus Cabernet 2006 $75 1 case
Shafer Merlot $55 2006 2 cases (sorry the Relentless and Hillside Select are gone until next year)

AND!

DOMAINE DUJAC Chambolle Musigny 2006 $100 6 bottles
DOMAINE DUJAC Vosne Romanee 1er Aux Malconsorts $250
3 bottles only
Call 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 9 4 6 3

Hygienic Art Galleries Opening Saturday October 18, 7-10pm

'Universal Memory'
The Hygienic Art Galleries is proud to present the exhibition,"Universal Memory" featuring the fantastic and surrealist paintings of Czech Republic artist/sculptor Boris Jirku, Prague, CZ. painter and actor Katia Jirankova Levanti and Hygienic Co-op resident artist Troy Zaushny. The paintings and prints are inspired by the life experiences and memories of the artists and their visual interpretations in oils, acrylic mediums and multi-layered prints.

Opening Reception: Saturday October 18, 2008, 7-10 pm
Refreshments will be served and music will be provided by Supercool, a three piece band, led by Daniel Levanti and musicians from Nashville. Together they have performed in clubs and cafes throughout Europe

This year has the largest number of participating businesses in the historical waterfront district! Taste and shop in over 55 venues!

Whether you are a real foodie, or just want to check out The District, this Stroll will be sure to have something to offer for everyone!

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Dave's Fave
The Monday Tasting 10.13.08
Domaine Paul Autard Cotes du Rhone 2007 $12

Hmm - will a couple glasses of rich zingy Rhone help me gain the nerve to buy a couple hundred shares of General Electric? That remains to be seen, but I'm positive this wine is a good investment.

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault, going for $3 per varietal! Jean-Paul Autard hand tends the vines in his 26 hectaires split between Avignon and Chateauneuf-du-Pape. He uses no chemical pesticides or fertilizer in the dry rocky soil, the vines are between 40 and 95 years old and the wine is old-school and delicious. A couple sips will transport you to those bucolic French vineyards where nobody's watching real-time stock charts on their iPhone.
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1 - Louis Latour
Meursault Goutte d'Or 1er Cru 2004 $50

The Goutte d'Or is the first Premier Cru vineyard found when leaving Meursault in the direction of Puligny-Montrachet. The vineyard is located high on the slope and is considered by many to be the finest vineyard in the village.

While the 2005 Burgundy vintage has gotten all the press, 2004 with it's higher acidity and firmer structure is definitely drinking better now that the dust has settled and the wine has sat a bit.

A plump, rich Chardonnay, with beautiful fruit and gunflint minerality. This is definitive Chardonnay, White Burgundy at it's best.
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2 - Don Ramon Vino Tinto 2006. $8
($7.20 by the case!)

This wine has been here since we opened, and it is often overlooked. I mean how good can it be for $8, with it's funny brown label, and who ever heard of Campo de Borja anyway?

Really good, that's how good. I had it last night and it is a perfect little wine, bright Cherry and a little spice from Grenache, a hint of wood and a touch of earthy Tempranillo.


The wine is light bodied, charming, pretty. The perfect pairing for Jamon and Salami or just for plain old drinking. I dare you to find a better $8 wine.
In fact I double dare you.

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3 - Cantina Parroco Barbera d'Alba 2004 $16

This rustic, affordable Barbera is a bottle I've been enjoying this fall. I love this wine. This is one of those treasures that we always are seeking out - made traditionally, by Italians for Italians, by a small co-op of farmers and wine artisans, from the Village of Alba in Piedmonte.

I sip this and marvel at how well it was made, with pleasant spices mingling with dark fruit, a long finish, and some smokiness. Think Oso Buco, or hard cheese like Grana Padano. Maybe Alfa Romero through the Monferrato hills while you're at it.
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4 - Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz 2007 $34
This is Australian Shiraz at its best. This wine has a sumptuous aroma, revealing deep chocolate, lifted violets and blackcurrant fruit.

With an amazing fruit expression reminiscent of strawberries dipped in chocolate, the palate is rich and robust, with licorice and spice fruit intermingled with lovely hints of oak.

Its massive structure will explode in your mouth and finished velvety smooth with lively, exuberant fruit. Just One Case Only - Please try it this Friday.

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Thank You For Your Support

Lots of great email this week - thanks for your comments and suggestions. Especially for all of the notes and kind words about City News - we appreciate it.

Please join us. It's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.

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