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We want to offer our thanks once again to Mr. Mark Raymond and Frederick Wildman Importers for arranging another outstanding evening with world-renown winemaker Etienne Hugel.
When we say meet the winemaker - we mean it.
Take a peek at last Wednesday's dinner - Susan and Barkley Hendricks (part of New London's cognoscenti) rub elbows with Etienne - thanks to everyone that attended, and for all of the kind words and comments about our dinner series.
Susan,Etienne,Barkley - Brie and Bleu 2.11.09
The Hähn family has been in the wine business since 1650. In 1892 Peter Hähn moved to Kobern and started a small winery. In 1956 his grandson Karlheinz Hähn expanded the winery by buying the Freiherr von Schleinitz estate and merged the two keeping the von Schleinitz name.
The winery received more and more attention for its quality and achieved a national award in 1979. At that time Konrad Hähn, the son of Karlheinz and now owner of the estate, was already involved with the winemaking and is continuing the devotion to quality started by his father. The quality focus of the winery was confirmed by two additional national awards in 1995 and 2001. Weingut Freiherr von Schleinitz is certainly regarded as a leading winery in the area.
Please join us and meet Konrad Hahn.
We will pouring Von Schlenintz Sekt (Sparkling Riesliing), Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir), Trockenbeerenauslese and their very rare Icewine.
Served with a tappas style menu of French Asian Cuisine. $65 plus tax and service.
Please reserve your seats now - 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 9 4 6 3.
Thank you for supporting all of our venues and making us number one in New London.
Here is a peek at the newly completed Club Room at City News. This is a perfect place to meet your friends for a small party - perhaps a cigar night or birthday get- together. The feel is 1900's New London - because it's authentic 1900's New London. Recently used for a photo shoot, you may see it in upcoming magazines.
Stop in for a visit - or give us a call for more details.
8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7
Please join us. It's fun, informal and a great way to start your weekend.
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When we say meet the winemaker - we mean it.
Take a peek at last Wednesday's dinner - Susan and Barkley Hendricks (part of New London's cognoscenti) rub elbows with Etienne - thanks to everyone that attended, and for all of the kind words and comments about our dinner series.
Susan,Etienne,Barkley - Brie and Bleu 2.11.09
Next Dinner Wednesday February 25 - 6 p.m.
German Wine Dinner with Konrad Hahn proprietor of Von Schlenintz Vineyards
German Wine Dinner with Konrad Hahn proprietor of Von Schlenintz Vineyards
The winery received more and more attention for its quality and achieved a national award in 1979. At that time Konrad Hähn, the son of Karlheinz and now owner of the estate, was already involved with the winemaking and is continuing the devotion to quality started by his father. The quality focus of the winery was confirmed by two additional national awards in 1995 and 2001. Weingut Freiherr von Schleinitz is certainly regarded as a leading winery in the area.
Please join us and meet Konrad Hahn.
We will pouring Von Schlenintz Sekt (Sparkling Riesliing), Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir), Trockenbeerenauslese and their very rare Icewine.
Served with a tappas style menu of French Asian Cuisine. $65 plus tax and service.
Please reserve your seats now - 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 9 4 6 3.
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First Come First Served
Clio 2006 $50
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Just In
First Come First Served
Clio 2006 $50
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Events & Reminders:
Dinner at Brie & Bleu and
a Movie on the Big Screen
Dinner at Brie & Bleu and
a Movie on the Big Screen
The Garde Arts Center
presents
Winter Film Festival
Starts Wednesday February 11th 7:30 p.m.
FILM FESTIVAL
presents
Winter Film Festival
Starts Wednesday February 11th 7:30 p.m.
FILM FESTIVAL
Oscar Time In New London
Every year the Garde Arts Center brings us Oscar nominated films on the Big Screen. Check out the schedule - Series Starts Wednesday February 11th 7:30 p.m.
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1 - Astica Torrontes 2007 $6
The Torrontes grape is, along with Malbec, the emblematic grape of Argentina.
This wine is fresh and young with floral and citrus aromas.
Ideal as an aperitif, with seafood or spicy cuisine.Order Now
2 - Jean-Marc Pillot Santenay
"Les Champs Claude" 2005 $46
Jean-Marc Pillot has recently assumed responsibility for the management of this domaine although his father, Jean, remains by his side rendering advice and valuable assistance in the vineyards. Jean-Marc has instituted several changes at the estate, the most prominent of which is the construction of a new cave.
The subtle, but important, modifications in vinification and elevage now in place under Jean-Marc's direction have driven this domaine to the very top of its class with wines that are intensely fruity, graceful, and precise. The vines in most parcels are between 25 and 50 years old. Traditional viticultural practices are used in the vineyards.
Both Cordon de Royat and Guyot Simple pruning and training systems are employed. Jean-Marc is an adroit winemaker with a recognized gift for using new oak "juste comme il faut", that is to say, "just enough". The pinot noir is completely destemmed before being sent into open top tanks where they undergo a "maceration à froid" (cold maceration) of 5 days at less than 10 C.
Jean-Marc uses both a gentle "remontage" and a "pigeage" three times a day for his reds. He is an advocate of "finale à chaud" and warms the must at the end of fermentation. According to Jean-Marc, this fixes the color in the wine. A beautifully crafted Burgundy from the famed 2005 vintage at a very reasonable price. Order Now
3 - Montevertine Le Pergole Torte 2004 $110
Montevertine is situated in the heart of the Chianti district about halfway between Florence and Siena and lying specifically about 3 kilometers distance from the village of Radda in Chianti. The Montevertine estate was first developed in the 11th century and was purchased by Sergio Manetti in 1967.
The first vintage of Montevertine produced and bottled under the supervision of Signor Manetti was 1971. By 1981, due to Signor Manetti's devotion to the Sangiovese grape, Montevertine left the Chianti Classico consortium, forgoing the Chianti Classico denomination in order to compose wines almost entirely of Sangiovese. The Montevertine estate is now in the hands of Martino Manetti, son of Sergio, who remains dedicated to the style and philosophy of his father.
There are approximately 10 hectares of vineyards at Montevertine planted almost exclusively to the Sangiovese grape. Small amounts of Colorino and Canaiolo are planted to supplement the Sangiovese. Le Pergole Torte is the prestige wine of Montevertine and is not produced every year. This ultimate wine is aged in large barrel for 18 months and then racked into small French barrels for the final stage of its elevage. It is produced exclusively from Sangiovese. After a manual harvest, the wines are fermented in large (150hl) cement cuves for at least 25 days. The malolactic fermentation also occurs in large volume in cement cuves before it is racked into both small (Alliers oak) and large (Slavonian oak) barrels for 18 to 24 months, depending on the cuvée.
The wine is never pumped, all movement of the wine is by gravity, and the wines are bottled without filtration and then held in bottle for at least 4 months prior to first release.Order Now
4 - Dominus 2005 $150
Wine Advocate -
Robert Parker - December 2007
Rating: 96 Points:
"The 2005 Dominus has come of age, and is one of the strongest efforts they've made. It is possibly the best Dominus since the 2001, and perhaps even the 1997 or 1991.
A beautiful, sweet nose of roasted coffee interwoven with kirsch, black currant, cedar, and spice box emerges from this deep ruby/purple-colored wine. The wine has fabulous intensity, a layered, opulent, full-bodied mouthfeel, well-integrated acidity, and a stunningly long finish.
The layering of this wine as it builds incrementally on the palate is something to behold. An outstanding, sexy, ageworthy Dominus, it will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring, and last for at least 25 or 30 years."Order Now
The Friday Tasting - Please Join Us
Friday February 20 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge
Friday February 20 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge
1 - Astica Torrontes 2007 $6
The Torrontes grape is, along with Malbec, the emblematic grape of Argentina.
This wine is fresh and young with floral and citrus aromas.
Ideal as an aperitif, with seafood or spicy cuisine.Order Now
2 - Jean-Marc Pillot Santenay
"Les Champs Claude" 2005 $46
Jean-Marc Pillot has recently assumed responsibility for the management of this domaine although his father, Jean, remains by his side rendering advice and valuable assistance in the vineyards. Jean-Marc has instituted several changes at the estate, the most prominent of which is the construction of a new cave.
The subtle, but important, modifications in vinification and elevage now in place under Jean-Marc's direction have driven this domaine to the very top of its class with wines that are intensely fruity, graceful, and precise. The vines in most parcels are between 25 and 50 years old. Traditional viticultural practices are used in the vineyards.
Both Cordon de Royat and Guyot Simple pruning and training systems are employed. Jean-Marc is an adroit winemaker with a recognized gift for using new oak "juste comme il faut", that is to say, "just enough". The pinot noir is completely destemmed before being sent into open top tanks where they undergo a "maceration à froid" (cold maceration) of 5 days at less than 10 C.
Jean-Marc uses both a gentle "remontage" and a "pigeage" three times a day for his reds. He is an advocate of "finale à chaud" and warms the must at the end of fermentation. According to Jean-Marc, this fixes the color in the wine. A beautifully crafted Burgundy from the famed 2005 vintage at a very reasonable price. Order Now
3 - Montevertine Le Pergole Torte 2004 $110
Montevertine is situated in the heart of the Chianti district about halfway between Florence and Siena and lying specifically about 3 kilometers distance from the village of Radda in Chianti. The Montevertine estate was first developed in the 11th century and was purchased by Sergio Manetti in 1967.
The first vintage of Montevertine produced and bottled under the supervision of Signor Manetti was 1971. By 1981, due to Signor Manetti's devotion to the Sangiovese grape, Montevertine left the Chianti Classico consortium, forgoing the Chianti Classico denomination in order to compose wines almost entirely of Sangiovese. The Montevertine estate is now in the hands of Martino Manetti, son of Sergio, who remains dedicated to the style and philosophy of his father.
There are approximately 10 hectares of vineyards at Montevertine planted almost exclusively to the Sangiovese grape. Small amounts of Colorino and Canaiolo are planted to supplement the Sangiovese. Le Pergole Torte is the prestige wine of Montevertine and is not produced every year. This ultimate wine is aged in large barrel for 18 months and then racked into small French barrels for the final stage of its elevage. It is produced exclusively from Sangiovese. After a manual harvest, the wines are fermented in large (150hl) cement cuves for at least 25 days. The malolactic fermentation also occurs in large volume in cement cuves before it is racked into both small (Alliers oak) and large (Slavonian oak) barrels for 18 to 24 months, depending on the cuvée.
The wine is never pumped, all movement of the wine is by gravity, and the wines are bottled without filtration and then held in bottle for at least 4 months prior to first release.Order Now
4 - Dominus 2005 $150
Wine Advocate - Robert Parker - December 2007
Rating: 96 Points:
"The 2005 Dominus has come of age, and is one of the strongest efforts they've made. It is possibly the best Dominus since the 2001, and perhaps even the 1997 or 1991.
A beautiful, sweet nose of roasted coffee interwoven with kirsch, black currant, cedar, and spice box emerges from this deep ruby/purple-colored wine. The wine has fabulous intensity, a layered, opulent, full-bodied mouthfeel, well-integrated acidity, and a stunningly long finish.
The layering of this wine as it builds incrementally on the palate is something to behold. An outstanding, sexy, ageworthy Dominus, it will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring, and last for at least 25 or 30 years."
Thank you for supporting all of our venues and making us number one in New London.
Here is a peek at the newly completed Club Room at City News. This is a perfect place to meet your friends for a small party - perhaps a cigar night or birthday get- together. The feel is 1900's New London - because it's authentic 1900's New London. Recently used for a photo shoot, you may see it in upcoming magazines.
Stop in for a visit - or give us a call for more details.
8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7
AAA.
1 comment:
Jim, I really enjoyed meeting Konrad Hahn last night at the wine dinner. It was wonderful to have the time to speak with a winemaker of his class.
The wines were marvelous, perfectly paired with the foods. You and chef James Wayman are a knock-out together. I learned much from this dinner and had tremendous fun too.
I enjoyed joining the group table and all the in-depth food and wine discussion through out the night.
This dinner hit all the right notes, social and delicious. Thank you for bringing these types of events so close to home. I Love it!
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