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The wine list for Friday is just below these few items of interest:

Thanks to the efforts of Rich Martin, the driving force behind New London's ever growing I AM Music Festival,
NPR's "Where We Live" will be doing a show from the Hygienic Galleries this Thursday @ 9 a.m.

Where We Live has been talking about how a "Creative Economy" can be the key to revitalizing Connecticut's cities. New London is leading the way, with a bustling, creative arts scene. It's part of a grass-roots effort to remake the city's identity.

Where We Live returns to New London for a live conversation. We'll consider what's changed in the city since our last town hall meeting, and discuss the impact of Pfizer's decision to leave it's new research facility. Is this the end of the "big bang" redevelopment project? Can New Londoners reshape their city as a creative center of Southeast Connecticut - one storefront at a time? Join the conversation with artists, organizers and city officials.

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See These Films The Way GOD Intended -
On The Big Screen

Garde Arts Center
2010 Winter Film Festival
Starts Sun. March 7th
NEW LONDON OSCAR FILM FESTIVAL

SEE ALL 8 FILMS FOR ONLY $30
Click Here For More Details

Invictus
Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
White Ribbon
District 9
The Last Station
Precious
An Education

This Sunday:
Little Red Tree Publishing continues with it's roster of authors and readings at City News.

Save The Date: Sunday February 28 from 2-4 p.m.

Nikoletta Nousiopoulos will read from her new book:

No Charge - 2-4 p.m. - Wine & Cheese Reception.
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"You Are Getting Thirsty..."
Please Join Us
Friday February 26 - 6-9 p.m.
No Charge

The Magical Way To Start Your Weekend.

Chateau La Rame Bordeaux Blanc $16

This is one of our favorite crisp whites and is steeped in winemaking tradition. Situated 40 kilometers southeast of the city of Bordeaux, Chateau La Rame is among the oldest and most renowned properties in the Sainte Croix du Mont appellation.

The 20 hectares of Chateau La Rame are set on a clay-limestone soil "blessed with an exceptional substratum marked by a bed of fossilized oysters dating from the Tertiary era." Yummy fossilized oysters! Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, glossy with laser-like crispness, perfect paired with - you guessed it - shellfish. I'm thinking Stonington scallops seared in brown butter...






Mojo Rojo Tempranillo $10


For all you "Don Ramon" fans (you know who you are) here's another budget Spanish Tempranillo if you're ready for a change-up. Regrettably, this wine has a purple disco label and a hideous pink cork.

But we're willing to look beyond these things, especially for a tasty Tempranillo straight from La Mancha (like The Man). Spicy and smoky with blooming fruit and quaffable lightness. Thank you Bodegas Juan Ramon Lozano for providing us in New London with another everyday option!







Zanoni Valpolicella $14



A gorgeous, aromatic northern Italian red perfect with pasta, beans and wild greens. Traditional Valpolicella varietals include Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara - these grapes have been grown in the region since the time of the ancient Greeks.

From a small plot outside of Verona, this is a very low production treasure crafted by winemaker Pietro Zanoni. He only makes three wines, with a total production of 2000 cases. A surpising value for such a classic artisinal style.










Bodegas Agapito Rico Carchelo $15

100% Monastrell (Mourvedre) from Jumilla. If you like Juan Gil with the silver label (the vintage is out for now) this wine will make a perfect substitute.

High altitude vineyards produce a detailed, spicy full-bodied Spanish red.

The new vintage of Carchelo is out with a flashy white-and-black striped label, but this ugly duckling is the same wine two year's older...Friday, we might just crack them both and compare!







We get loads of questions every week - but one of the most frequent question in one form or another is how to store wine. Especially if it is a special occasion or gift bottle, or maybe even an investment bottle.

HOW TO STORE YOUR WINE If you're buying investment-grade wine, the days of keeping bottles on top of your refrigerator are over:

The most damaging thing you can do with high-end wine is expose it to heat and light-so keep it in a cool, dark place. If you want to get serious about collecting, it's worth getting a wine fridge. EuroCave, which has a 38-bottle model that's smaller than a dishwasher, is the gold standard, but anything that controls temperature and humidity will do.

Should you develop a habit that gets you to the 300-bottle mark, we can help you look into professional wine-storage options that will swaddle your best stuff in locked, climate-controlled comfort, which is crucial if you ever decide to resell.


We hope to see you at this weeks tasting.
Please Join Us - it's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.

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