This Week Brie & Bleu Salutes The South West
Greetings from New London,
"Value - Value - Value." This is the mantra that we are hearing from you. And in true fashion - we are listening.
We have lots to tell you about - New Winter Hours, new specials at Brie & Bleu, AND some of the greatest values in food & wine that anyone has seen east of The Pecos. And of course a great selection for the Friday Tasting - let's get to it.
Closed Sunday & Monday. (as usual)
Reserved For Private Events Tuesday & Wednesday.
Open As Usual Thursday, Friday, & Saturday.
The changes make no difference to most of our friends and customers - but we want you to have all of the information to help you plan.
In addition to the new specials listed to the right in the snazzy side bar - Brie & Bleu is adding these TWO remarkable wine values to the menu:
just $5 glass/$12 bottle!
Don Ramon 2006 Tinto Tempranillo and Granache from Campo de Borja Spain, medium bodied with dark fruit and fine oak tannins, a staff favorite $5/$12
Astica Torrontes 2007 From a spicey and aromatic grape from Argentina, perfect pair for sausage, and cured meats $5/$12
If you can find better food & wine value anywhere else in NL - we would love to hear from you. Where else can you find dinner for two with a bottle of wine and still have folding money left over from your hard earned paycheck?
The Monday Tasting 1.5.09
Chateau Le Cleret Cuvee Cornelia 2005 $15
Another Bordeaux this week, this time from "Cotes de Bergerac," situated on the right bank of the Dordogne River between Bergerac and St. Emillion. Chateau Le Cleret is a small operation owned by Richard and Cornelia Matson - this particular blend of Merlot and Cab Franc is just to Cornelia's liking, hence the name.
We love this bottle, and so did you, the wine-drinking public, until it was suddenly rendered invisible by its chic new Reagan-Deco label (think Duran Duran's 1982 Rio album).
But what's in the bottle is better than ever - good old delicious 2005 Bordeaux!
Order Now
1 - Lomazzi & Sarli Malvasia Bianca 2007 $14
The winery is described as "Located in a context of extreme beauty, within the Brindisi plain, heart of the Apulia, the Lomazzi & Sarli company is extended on fields of alluvial origin, devoted for ages to the viticulture."
And who doesn't love beautiful alluvial plains?
The wine is a fruit driven south Italian white, that has the acidity and body to stand up to cured meats and Daryl's Bruschetta or Lone Ranger Chili.
Think that Pinot Grigio is the only Italian white wine? Well think again, buddy.
Order Now
2 - Minnow Creek "The Black Minnow" 2006 $18
Ok so here's one for you, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. I cracked a bottle of this one night at home and immediately began an e-mail to the winemaker Tony Walker entitled "Terroir in the production Sangiovese, from the Etruscans to the Antinori".
I sent that off and was half-way through my second e-mail, "Malbec, from Bordeaux to Mendoza, Journey of tears, Journey of Triumph" when it dawned on me that hey, this stuff is alright.
I don't usually associate the words well balanced, well integrated and food friendly with Australian wine but here it is. And if it took Sangiovese and Malbec to pull it off, I say bravo.
Here are Tony's notes on the Black Minnow.
"Vibrant red with a strong crimson rim. Primary fruit aromas of Black cherry and Rhubarb, typical of Sangiovese together with dark berries and spiciness provided by the Cabernet and the Malbec. Very enticing! Generous red berry fruits on entry, filling out on to the mid palate to blackberry jubes and white pepper all balanced by firm supporting acidity. The finish is spicy with a light supple tannin structure." Order Now
3 - Ken Wright Cellars
Abbot Claim Pinot Noir 2007 $50
We had some Ken Write left over from the holidays and I figured let's open some up, I've never had it and I'm dying of curiosity.
The Abbots Claim is a Vineyard of ancient marine soils that are the oldest in the Willamette Valley. The vineyard has a southeast inclination, giving the grapes maximum exposure to the sun.
Rumored to be one of the finest Pinot Noirs from the Willamette valley, but as we like to say at Thames River Wine & Spirits, there is only one way to find out,
PULL THE CORK!. Order Now
4 - Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 $55
The second wine of Quintessa, and considered by many to be the better of the two.
Made of fruit sourced from the vineyards in Napa's Rutherford District, the wine delivers all that you've come to expect from the very best of Napa.
Rich dark fruit, overtones of chocolate and the famous dusty Rutherford tannins. So the winemaker traded his soul to make great wine, who are we to judge?Order Now
This is your party - thanks for making it so much fun.
Please join us. It's fun, informal and a great way to start your weekend.
AAA.
"Value - Value - Value." This is the mantra that we are hearing from you. And in true fashion - we are listening.
We have lots to tell you about - New Winter Hours, new specials at Brie & Bleu, AND some of the greatest values in food & wine that anyone has seen east of The Pecos. And of course a great selection for the Friday Tasting - let's get to it.
Brie & Bleu - NEW WINTER HOURS
Our WInter Hours for Brie & Bleu begin this week.Closed Sunday & Monday. (as usual)
Reserved For Private Events Tuesday & Wednesday.
Open As Usual Thursday, Friday, & Saturday.
The changes make no difference to most of our friends and customers - but we want you to have all of the information to help you plan.
In addition to the new specials listed to the right in the snazzy side bar - Brie & Bleu is adding these TWO remarkable wine values to the menu:
just $5 glass/$12 bottle!
Don Ramon 2006 Tinto Tempranillo and Granache from Campo de Borja Spain, medium bodied with dark fruit and fine oak tannins, a staff favorite $5/$12
Astica Torrontes 2007 From a spicey and aromatic grape from Argentina, perfect pair for sausage, and cured meats $5/$12
If you can find better food & wine value anywhere else in NL - we would love to hear from you. Where else can you find dinner for two with a bottle of wine and still have folding money left over from your hard earned paycheck?
The Monday Tasting 1.5.09
Chateau Le Cleret Cuvee Cornelia 2005 $15Another Bordeaux this week, this time from "Cotes de Bergerac," situated on the right bank of the Dordogne River between Bergerac and St. Emillion. Chateau Le Cleret is a small operation owned by Richard and Cornelia Matson - this particular blend of Merlot and Cab Franc is just to Cornelia's liking, hence the name.
We love this bottle, and so did you, the wine-drinking public, until it was suddenly rendered invisible by its chic new Reagan-Deco label (think Duran Duran's 1982 Rio album).
But what's in the bottle is better than ever - good old delicious 2005 Bordeaux!
Order Now
The Friday Tasting - Please Join Us
Friday January 9 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge
Friday January 9 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge
1 - Lomazzi & Sarli Malvasia Bianca 2007 $14
The winery is described as "Located in a context of extreme beauty, within the Brindisi plain, heart of the Apulia, the Lomazzi & Sarli company is extended on fields of alluvial origin, devoted for ages to the viticulture."
And who doesn't love beautiful alluvial plains?
The wine is a fruit driven south Italian white, that has the acidity and body to stand up to cured meats and Daryl's Bruschetta or Lone Ranger Chili.
Think that Pinot Grigio is the only Italian white wine? Well think again, buddy.
Order Now
2 - Minnow Creek "The Black Minnow" 2006 $18
Ok so here's one for you, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. I cracked a bottle of this one night at home and immediately began an e-mail to the winemaker Tony Walker entitled "Terroir in the production Sangiovese, from the Etruscans to the Antinori".
I sent that off and was half-way through my second e-mail, "Malbec, from Bordeaux to Mendoza, Journey of tears, Journey of Triumph" when it dawned on me that hey, this stuff is alright.
I don't usually associate the words well balanced, well integrated and food friendly with Australian wine but here it is. And if it took Sangiovese and Malbec to pull it off, I say bravo.
Here are Tony's notes on the Black Minnow.
"Vibrant red with a strong crimson rim. Primary fruit aromas of Black cherry and Rhubarb, typical of Sangiovese together with dark berries and spiciness provided by the Cabernet and the Malbec. Very enticing! Generous red berry fruits on entry, filling out on to the mid palate to blackberry jubes and white pepper all balanced by firm supporting acidity. The finish is spicy with a light supple tannin structure." Order Now
3 - Ken Wright Cellars
Abbot Claim Pinot Noir 2007 $50
We had some Ken Write left over from the holidays and I figured let's open some up, I've never had it and I'm dying of curiosity.The Abbots Claim is a Vineyard of ancient marine soils that are the oldest in the Willamette Valley. The vineyard has a southeast inclination, giving the grapes maximum exposure to the sun.
Rumored to be one of the finest Pinot Noirs from the Willamette valley, but as we like to say at Thames River Wine & Spirits, there is only one way to find out,
PULL THE CORK!. Order Now
4 - Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 $55
The second wine of Quintessa, and considered by many to be the better of the two.Made of fruit sourced from the vineyards in Napa's Rutherford District, the wine delivers all that you've come to expect from the very best of Napa.
Rich dark fruit, overtones of chocolate and the famous dusty Rutherford tannins. So the winemaker traded his soul to make great wine, who are we to judge?
As always I want to say thanks for your support.
We were told over and over again that we would never get the support of the people - that we would never find a place next to the "establishment" - the big box stores and the local chains that ruled the roost for so many years. But you proved them wrong. You stood there with us and held your glasses up high. We showed them that our prices were the same or less, and we proved that given the choice - people will choose quality and variety over mass market brands.
Our resolution for the New Year is to implement as many of your requests, and provide the best experience that we can in all of our stores.
We were told over and over again that we would never get the support of the people - that we would never find a place next to the "establishment" - the big box stores and the local chains that ruled the roost for so many years. But you proved them wrong. You stood there with us and held your glasses up high. We showed them that our prices were the same or less, and we proved that given the choice - people will choose quality and variety over mass market brands.
Our resolution for the New Year is to implement as many of your requests, and provide the best experience that we can in all of our stores.
This is your party - thanks for making it so much fun.
Please join us. It's fun, informal and a great way to start your weekend.
AAA.
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