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New London Mentioned in the Top 20
Outside Magazine Available At City News
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Greetings from New London,

Well what do you know - New London makes it to the pages of Outside magazine and listed in the Top 20.
But all of us already knew that - right?
Remember - you read it here first.

Please join us at the weekly tasting - the list of wine is below these words of interest.

OPENING:
Saturday August 8 - September 7
Golden Street Gallery, 94 Golden Street, New London, CT 06320
Located in the ever so thriving Downtown District of New London and an easy line-of-site walk from Brie & Bleu & the Wine Store.


Serial Fiction: an exhibition of visual narratives by Christine Shank, Jake Saunders, John O'Donnell and Brad Guarino.

A little wine & food and then a walk to the gallery for the opening - nice.

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SUMMER MOVIES
Get your wine & cheese from us and then walk across the street to the Art Park for
free summer movies

MOVIE TRAILER

Hygienic Art Park
Across From The Wine Store
Summer Flickers
Wednesday nights June 24 - September 9 at 8pm.

August 5: Blazing Saddles (1974)
August 12: The Muppet Movie (1979)
August 19: Coffee & Cigarettes (2003)
August 26: Faire Harbour Film Fest
September 2: Double Indemnity (1944)
September 9: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

For more info, visit hygienic.org

Wine Tasting
Please Join Us
Friday August 7 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge

1 - Domaine La Hitaire sauvignon Blanc and
Semillion 2006 $12

Armin and Remy Grassa are brothers in life and in their work. Sons of Yves Grassa, the famous Gascon wine grower, they have naturally grasped and grown up with modern wine growing methods. Together they bought the Domaine La Hitaire in 1999 where they have transformed and restructured this 110 hectares wine estate.

Different grape varieties that are not so common in the region (Sémillon, Chardonnay, Chenin ...) have found their place alongside the precious Petits Manseng that grow opposite the terrace at the entrance of the Castle.

The wines of character produced by Armin and Remy Grassa are created to provide a conviviality which is so close to their hearts.

Beside a magnificent lake surrounding this superb XVIIIth century Château, the Domaine La Hitaire vineyards spread out over the hills of Eauze, the capital of the Armagnac region.

Mainly planted with Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Sémillon, Chenin, Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng, our vineyards benefit from a very favourable sub soil (tawny coloured sands), for those who appreciate elegant, fresh and very aromatic white wines.

Our Domaine is situated in the "Côtes de Gascogne".

The meticulous upkeep of each vine, the careful monitoring of grape maturation and the great care taken during harvesting coupled with the sun and the oceanic climate of the South-West contribute to producing wines of the finest quality.



2 - Rose des Tourelles 2007 $21
From the vineyard of Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron, a second growth classified estate in Pauillac.

The wine is the exsanguination, or bleeding off of juice during the production of their estate wine.

Comprised of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. This is Second Growth Rose.

3 - Hopler Pinot Noir 2005 $21

A Dark red burgundy with characteristically fine strains of marzipan and wild berries. A refined, velvet elegance defines this wine as an excellent representative of the variety.

Pinot Noir presents a unique test for the soil, climate and the winegrower. The wine ripens on the east slopes of the Leitha hills, the perfect environment to achieve the best quality.

Most pleasurable when enjoyed with lightly fried chanterelles or delicacies with duck.



4 - Alonso del Yerro
Ribera del Duero Maria 2005 $60
Rated 95 points - Robert Parker

The 2005 Alonso del Yerro "Maria" was aged for 18 months sur-lie with batonnage. It is a bit layered,and immediately pleasurable.

Aged completely in new French oak, with malolactic in barrel and aging sur-lie for 18 months, with a bit of batonnage, this is Stephane Derenoncourt's 'La Mondotte treatment' in Ribera del Duero.

A super-heady, flamboyant, exuberant nose of sweet, peppery black cherries, plums, and espresso roast is followed by a voluptuously textured, full-bodied, pure wine with wonderful sweetness, definition, and vibrancy.

This is a stunning wine to drink now as well as over the next decade.

"There is plenty of ripe tannin and a long finish. Vinedos Alonso del Yerro was purchased in 2002 and Stephane Derenoncourt was hired on as consultant.

This will go quickly so start your evening early and please be sure to try this on Friday night.

Brie & Bleu
New London's
Bistro

Featured This Week:

Gazapacho

Classic Hot Lobster Roll
on a toasted bun, served with fresh cole-slaw and
Poore Brothers chips.
(great with a glass of
Sancerre or Rosé)

D'artagnon Duck Breast
with couscous

Dessert
Homemade Coconut Macaroons

Illy Coffee & Espresso

Please Reserve Early
8 6 0 - 4 3 7 - 2 4 7 4

It has been a busy week - lots going on, and some very cool things coming up - very juicy news in the next week or two - stay tuned.

And as always - thanks very much for your support - we appreciate it.

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


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