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Clairy Browne and the Bangin' Rackettes' from South Australia
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Poiron-Dabin "The Dragonfly Wine"

Val de Loire, France, $15

Robert Parker - Rated 90 Points

"This is an unusual wine. Pinot gris is rarely grown in the Loire Valley. It is also the reddest of the white grapes, and this wine evidently was left on its skins longer than usual, giving it a deep amber color. It resembles pinot gris from Alsace, at a fraction of the price. I recommend decanting

the well-chilled wine 30 minutes before your Thanksgiving dinner to give the flavors a

chance to develop."

When we first introduced this wine last season it was an immediate crowd pleaser. It is not often that we find a wine that everyone enjoys. That is what makes this wine a perfect choice for dinners, parties, and the upcoming holidays. I'm not sure that it needs decanting like Mr. Parker suggests, but it won't hurt either.

This is the wine that a lot of customers used our case-lay-away program for. You will want this for Thanksgiving, and just about any occasion that brings family and friends to your home. We have very good availability right now - but it goes quickly. Please try it with a little cheese this Friday.

Domaine La Grand Ribe $17
La Grande Ribe 2009 Cotes-du-Rhone Villages "Centenaire"

Robert Parker - Rated 93 Points

"This small Domaine in the Southern Rhone grows all of its grapes organically. This wine is a blend of Grenache and Syrah from their oldest vines averaging 75 years of age. Fermented slowly in large oak vats to bring out the dense, full flavors this wine shows character beyond its modest appellation. The blockbuster 2009 Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages Centenaire tastes more like a Chateauneuf du Pape than a Côtes-du-Rhône.

Dominated by Grenache with a small amount of Syrah included in the blend, the wine possesses great intensity, a terrific texture, full-bodied power, and wonderful purity and Provencal typicity. This sensational effort is filled with red and black fruit, roasted herb, barbecue smoke, meat juice and bouquet garni characteristics. Don't miss it!"

We like to pair this wine with some of the medium bodied cheeses that we have from Artisinal - we will show you what we mean on Friday night. And consider this as another candidate for case lay-away-program.

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No Charge, But -

You Must Call To Reserve A Place.

Have You Saved The Date?

WEDNESDAY September 26th - 6pm - No Charge

We are pleased to welcome once again to the main stage - Mr. Jim Kowalyschyn.

Mr. "K" will be pouring a few of his favorite Bordeaux's.

10 Chateau Bellevue Blanc (Entre Deux Mers)
10 Chateau Chantegrive Blanc (Graves)
09 Chateau Bellevue (Bordeaux Superieur)
09 Chateau Malleret (Haut Medoc)
09 Chateau La Coste (Margaux)

And we will be serving caved aged cheese with each wine.

A great opportunity to try the wines of Bordeaux - BUT- Mr. Kowalyschyn is an encyclopedia of information and his informal and engaging way of sharing his experiences and knowledge make him a one of the best presenters in the business.

We hope to see you on Wednesday the 26th at 6:00PM.

Please reserve your place today - 860-443-6817.