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It's Official - The Countdown Begins.
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Top 100 Wines Make A Great Gift
Shafer Relentless - Wine Of The Year - 96 points WS.
Fontodi Flaccianello - Rated 96 Points
Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir - Rated 93 Points
Can Blau Monsant - Rated 91 Points - SOLD OUT
Nyers Caneros Chardonnay - Rated 93 Points - SOLD OUT
Mollydooker Shiraz - Rated 94 Point
We even have a couple of 100 point wines on the shelf.
Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. Madonna del Piano Riserva 2006 - Wine Spectator practically weeps over this when they describe it - and a 2009 Jean Louis Chave Hermitage.
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This Friday Night
Maria Garcia-Izquierdo - 3 Castillos Importing
& Charles Lebel - Monsouier Touton Selections
present
PradoRey Crianza - Rated 90 Points Robert Parker
PradoRey's
history dates back to 1503 when the Earl of Ribadeo sold the Real
Sitio de Ventosilla estate to Queen Isabella I of Castile, belonging to
the Crown of Castile until 1521 when King Charles I bestowed the
estate to the 2nd Marquis of Denia.
The
Crianza shows a cherry red color with strong bluish shades, brilliant
and intense color. Intense nose with dominance of ripe red fruit, and a
touch of sweetness derived from its time in oak barrels. Rich in the
mouth with round tannins and pleasant freshness on the palate. Velvety
rich finish with strong fruitiness.
One of the great Crianza's of all time. This wine is a must try on Friday. Remarkable on its own or with your holiday menu.
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LAN - Rioja - Rated 90 Points Wine Spectator
#44
On the Top 100 list in 2010 Lan Reserva is brilliant ripe black cherry
red color with good depth. Fruity aromas with elegant nuances of fine
wood.
"Fresh and balanced, this red brims with cherry, spice
and licorice, with light, firm tannins and vibrant acidity. The
texture is generous yet delicate. Not heavy, but vivacious. It shows
good balance on the palate coming from the sweet and elegant tannins.
The wine is delicious paired with cold starters, pasta, cheeses. Also
perfect as a wine by the glass." WS.
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Roureda Llicorella Seleccio - Rated 93 Points - RP
Robert Parker:
"Llicorella
Seleccio raises the bar significantly. It is a blend of Garnacha
Negra, Carinena, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah aged for 12-14 months in
French and American oak.
Dark ruby in color, it has a fragrant
bouquet of pain grille, leather, mineral, meat, blue and black fruits
which jumps from the glass. The wine has terrific grip, a racy style,
and intense, sweet fruit.
The finish is long and pure. Drink this beauty over the next 10 years."
Robert Parker.
Deluxe
- it is full, deeply layered, and a standout for serving with big
holiday meals. We will pair it up with a full bodied cave aged cheese
for you to try ion Friday night. Please join us.
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Also Available
Moonstruck Holiday Truffles Have Arrived.
Perfect For The Chocolate Lover On Your List.
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Events Calendar
There Is No Charge For Any Of The Following Events
This Wednesday 12.12.12 - Doug Rankin / Brooks Wines
FULL - WAIT LIST ONLY
RSVP - 6PM - 12.12.12. - 860-443-6817
Oregon Super Wines - Doug Rankin of Fountainhead Selections & Janie Brooks of Brooks Wines. Doug Rankin will be here in the studio, and we will be joined via Skype by the owner of Brooks wines.
FOUNDED in 1998, Brooks is a reflection of the visionary Portland native, Jimi Brooks. His reverence for the land and vines made him a practitioner of organic and biodynamic farming. "One of the best wine stories in the Northwest is how excellent wines continue to be made under the Brooks name..."
- Cole Danehower,
Northwest Palate Magazine
It
doesn't get any better than this if your looking to discover the wine
of the Great Northwest and to meet with one of the most knowledgeable
people in the wine business - Doug Rankin.
We will be pairing
these remarkable wines with a selection of cave Aged Cheese from
Artisinal in New York and we are looking forward to a great night.
Please Join Us.
FRIDAY 12.21.12 - No Reservation required.
Eric Bellnier will be pouring from one of the best
Italian portfolios in the business. This pre-Christmas bash will include
some very cool wines. And if we know Mr. Bellnier there will be a taste
of something special. The last time he was here the 1979 Barberesco was
generously sampled with you. Who knows what he has planned this time.
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BUZZ - News & Events 
We have to thank everyone for the comments and kind words about the holiday atmosphere here in the stores.
The lights, the trees, the Good Will Toward Men...
We
appreciate the support you have been showing to us and to all of the
small businesses here in New London. It really does make a difference.
We hope to see you this week.
Drink Different.
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