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Greetings From New London,
This week we are very happy to welcome home New London native Francine "Frankie" Williams.
Frankie is the owner of Toad Hollow Vineyards and you may have seen the story in The Day paper about her.
If you missed Rick Koster's story CLICK HERE TO READ IT NOW
Meet Toad Hollow Owner Frankie Williams this Friday in our cellar from 6-9 p.m. Frankie will be with us pouring wine, telling stories, shaking hands, and kissing babies!This is a woman that personifies the pioneering principles of the California wine industry.
"Toad Hollow Vineyards began operation in 1994, with 3000 cases of 1993 Russian River Valley Chardonnay.
Our Chardonnay is 100% Stainless Steel fermented, using no oak at all. Since then we have added additional wines, a Russian River Merlot (Richard McDowell Vineyard), a Russian River Pinot Noir (Goldies Vines) a Zinfandel from Paso Robles and a Rose of Pinot Noir from Carneros.
In 1995 we started to import wines made by our French friends at Sieur D'Arques and now have two sparklings and three still wines in our portfolio.
Our mission is to produce quality wines that are interesting at a reasonable price.
Our labels are whimsical, supporting another element of our philosophy - we believe drinking wine should be FUN!" - Frankie Wiliiams
Please mark your calendars for a great night.
NEXT
No Charge
Chardonnay "Francines Selection" $15
Nine months in all STAINLESS STEEL TANKS.
NO WOOD!
100% malolactic treatment and was left on the "lees" for (8)eight months. This was done to maintain the acidity and to give the wine the middle mouth complexity desired.
The vineyards used are 90% Mendocino County and 10% Sonoma County.
The residual sugar is less than 0.2% (DRY).
Alcohol is 13.76%....but due to the balance of Fruit VS. Acid, you don't taste the "heat"
42,000 cases produced in the same fashion as the '93 vintage (our first) of which we produced 3000 cases.
And we feel that the wine is every bit as good as our best vintage to date ('94).
Dry Rose of Pinot Noir "Eye of the Toad" $12
At a time when most American Rosé wines have either an overabundance of residual sugar or are "flabby" and lacking in acidity, we here at Toad Hollow continue to produce true French-Style, bone dry, and elegant Rosé wine produced from the noble Pinot Noir grape.
This is our ELEVENTH vintage of Pinot Noir Rosé and, by far, our best to date. The wine has incredible body and weight for a Rosé of Pinot Noir. The color is a beautiful pink with a hint of "Beaujolais blue".
This wine has a nose of rose petals and violets. Whether in sun or shade, this is a truly dry, uncomplicated statement of Pinot Noir at its lightest and most delicate which we proudly call our ROSÉ
Spice and pepper bring out the wonderful wild strawberry flavors. A wine that is great with sushi and wasabi or spicy Thai food. We know that you'll love it.
"Erik's The Red" Blend $14
Named for the famous Norseman-sailor-conqueror and, obviously, a man with a great palate-Erik the Red. This is a wonderful blend of EIGHTEEN - yes, count em'-different varietals of grapes from the beautiful Paso Robles area of the Central Coast of California.
Toad Hollow - like Erik - is not afraid to hop into the fray and make a wine that is not only big and chewy, but still has a modicum of understated elegance. WOW! What a wine.
This is our third bottling of a red wine under the Erik's the Red label and, as you will see, with each bottling the wine becomes more interesting and complex.
Similar to the temperament of the commanding Scandinavian explorer, this wine is not for the "faint of heart" as it is big, robust and powerful. But when you come across a mighty meal that is up to the challenge, such as prime rib or a rack of lamb, Erik's the Red is sure to slay any other wine in its path!
Merlot Russian River Valley Reserve $16
In 1995 we pulled out 16 acres of Golden Delicious apples and planted the soil to Merlot. Although the Russian River Valley that we call home is known for its ability to grow stellar Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, we decided that we would plant the grape that gave the mighty Petrús its center-this grape is Merlot!
We knew that Merlot, unlike Cabernet Sauvignon, was supposed to be a supple, sexy and elegant red wine and not a big, tannic bomb. Thanks to Richard McDowell, our vineyard manager, and for whom the vineyard is named, we have nurtured this vineyard and the grapes that it produces into the consummate benchmark of the Merlot style.
This Merlot Reserve was planted, grown and bottled by Toad Hollow Vineyards. This is the fifth vintage of our first reserve wine. As we have explained in the past, Merlot does best in sandy, claylike soils as proven in the Province of Pomerol in France where the mighty Petrús is produced-the pinnacle of all Merlots! We had the soil, we had the cuttings, and we had the perfect medium temperature range preferred by the Merlot grape to do its best!
This is a gentle but sinuous noble red wine that welcomes most company with a warm generosity of taste as well as the versatility of filling many sensory needs on many levels.
This is a wine that will cellar and age beautifully for ten to fifteen years, but also sports the spontaneity of a young thoroughbred raring to run now or to carry easily into the next decade.
We hope that you enjoy drinking this beautiful wine as much as we did making it!
- Frankie Williams
Local Calendar
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Every Wednesday Night.
It does not get any better. And we have great "grab & go" wine, beer, & snack items to satisfy any movie lovers needs.
The Garde Theater
has an amazing variety of performances to choose from. Start your evening downtown with a little wine and a bite to eat - and then take a stroll to see the show.
Visit Our
1900's Cigar Lounge.
Open Until 8 p.m.
Every Wednesday
70 State Street
New London
Follow City News On FaceBook for the latest news, specials, and events.
There is a full schedule of live music to be enjoyed all Summer long. Foll
Please Join Us - it's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.
Think of us as Wine - "With Benefits."
Nine months in all STAINLESS STEEL TANKS.NO WOOD!
100% malolactic treatment and was left on the "lees" for (8)eight months. This was done to maintain the acidity and to give the wine the middle mouth complexity desired.
The vineyards used are 90% Mendocino County and 10% Sonoma County.
The residual sugar is less than 0.2% (DRY).
Alcohol is 13.76%....but due to the balance of Fruit VS. Acid, you don't taste the "heat"
42,000 cases produced in the same fashion as the '93 vintage (our first) of which we produced 3000 cases.
And we feel that the wine is every bit as good as our best vintage to date ('94).
Dry Rose of Pinot Noir "Eye of the Toad" $12
At a time when most American Rosé wines have either an overabundance of residual sugar or are "flabby" and lacking in acidity, we here at Toad Hollow continue to produce true French-Style, bone dry, and elegant Rosé wine produced from the noble Pinot Noir grape. This is our ELEVENTH vintage of Pinot Noir Rosé and, by far, our best to date. The wine has incredible body and weight for a Rosé of Pinot Noir. The color is a beautiful pink with a hint of "Beaujolais blue".
This wine has a nose of rose petals and violets. Whether in sun or shade, this is a truly dry, uncomplicated statement of Pinot Noir at its lightest and most delicate which we proudly call our ROSÉ
Spice and pepper bring out the wonderful wild strawberry flavors. A wine that is great with sushi and wasabi or spicy Thai food. We know that you'll love it.
"Erik's The Red" Blend $14
Named for the famous Norseman-sailor-conqueror and, obviously, a man with a great palate-Erik the Red. This is a wonderful blend of EIGHTEEN - yes, count em'-different varietals of grapes from the beautiful Paso Robles area of the Central Coast of California.
Toad Hollow - like Erik - is not afraid to hop into the fray and make a wine that is not only big and chewy, but still has a modicum of understated elegance. WOW! What a wine.
This is our third bottling of a red wine under the Erik's the Red label and, as you will see, with each bottling the wine becomes more interesting and complex.
Similar to the temperament of the commanding Scandinavian explorer, this wine is not for the "faint of heart" as it is big, robust and powerful. But when you come across a mighty meal that is up to the challenge, such as prime rib or a rack of lamb, Erik's the Red is sure to slay any other wine in its path!
Merlot Russian River Valley Reserve $16
In 1995 we pulled out 16 acres of Golden Delicious apples and planted the soil to Merlot. Although the Russian River Valley that we call home is known for its ability to grow stellar Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, we decided that we would plant the grape that gave the mighty Petrús its center-this grape is Merlot! We knew that Merlot, unlike Cabernet Sauvignon, was supposed to be a supple, sexy and elegant red wine and not a big, tannic bomb. Thanks to Richard McDowell, our vineyard manager, and for whom the vineyard is named, we have nurtured this vineyard and the grapes that it produces into the consummate benchmark of the Merlot style.
This Merlot Reserve was planted, grown and bottled by Toad Hollow Vineyards. This is the fifth vintage of our first reserve wine. As we have explained in the past, Merlot does best in sandy, claylike soils as proven in the Province of Pomerol in France where the mighty Petrús is produced-the pinnacle of all Merlots! We had the soil, we had the cuttings, and we had the perfect medium temperature range preferred by the Merlot grape to do its best!
This is a gentle but sinuous noble red wine that welcomes most company with a warm generosity of taste as well as the versatility of filling many sensory needs on many levels.
This is a wine that will cellar and age beautifully for ten to fifteen years, but also sports the spontaneity of a young thoroughbred raring to run now or to carry easily into the next decade.
We hope that you enjoy drinking this beautiful wine as much as we did making it!
- Frankie Williams
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visit downtown.
Please take a look.
Summer Flickers Schedule
The Hygeniec Art Park.visit downtown.
Please take a look.
Nine times All-Ireland Fiddle Champion
EILEEN IVERS Packed New London's New Parade Plaza last Thursday night.
There is always a great reason to visit downtown.
Free Concert On
The Parade
The Custom House Maritime Museum/New London Maritime SocietyCalendar Of Events
EILEEN IVERS Packed New London's New Parade Plaza last Thursday night.
There is always a great reason to visit downtown.
Free Concert On
The Parade
The Custom House Maritime Museum/New London Maritime SocietyCalendar Of Events
Summer Flickers Schedule
Movies at
Every Wednesday Night.
It does not get any better. And we have great "grab & go" wine, beer, & snack items to satisfy any movie lovers needs.
The Garde Theater
has an amazing variety of performances to choose from. Start your evening downtown with a little wine and a bite to eat - and then take a stroll to see the show.
Fine Cigars
Start With
Fine Tobacco
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Fine Tobacco
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We offer a carefully selected variety of Seriously Fine cigars.
Made by experts that have spent a lifetime learning their craft.
Made by experts that have spent a lifetime learning their craft.
Please stop in to have a look.
Visit Our
1900's Cigar Lounge.
Open Until 8 p.m.
Every Wednesday
70 State Street
New London
Follow City News On FaceBook for the latest news, specials, and events.
There is a full schedule of live music to be enjoyed all Summer long. Foll
Please Join Us - it's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.
Think of us as Wine - "With Benefits."
