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New London Mentioned in the Top 20
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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.

*****

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.


AAA.

Wal-Mart Striper Series,Berkshire Brewing,Bedell First Crush,Rose des Tourelles,Michel Torino,Rust en Vrede Estate

Greetings from all of us in New London, We have a sweet selection of wines for this Friday night - including something special from South Africa. The list is just below our news and information. Hey - for those of you that still think that nothing goes on in New London - take a look at all of the upcoming events and openings. Some of them are Big Deal national events. New London, it's not just for sailors anymore.

NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

Brie & Bleu Something Special Every Week Reservations: 8 6 0 - 4 3 7 - 2 4 7 4 ··· NATIONAL EVENT: The Wal-Mart FLW Striper Series Saturday June 21st - New London City Pier Big Kick-Off Party & Boat Show & Music Friday June 20 5-9 p.m. New London City Pier in New London, Conn., June 21 for an $85,000 catch-and-release striped bass tournament that will award the winning team as much as $30,000. Join the excitement, see the action - Learn More Here ··· Whaling City Cyclone Bike Race - Sunday, June 22nd 2008, from 8am to 4pm 500 licensed competitive cyclists with friends & families will come to the area for a day of racing on a closed circuit of roads on Fort Trumbull. $7,000 in Prizes. The Whaling City Cyclone races will take place on a 1 km course closed to traffic on Fort Trumbull in New London. The circuit will include 6 turns per lap and great viewing with the waterfront and Bank Street as a back drop. The race distances will range from 10 miles to 50 miles. See The Course HERE Bill Humphreys, BikeGuy LLC. 5 Devitt Loop Old Lyme, CT 06371. Bikeguys@sbcglobal.net www.bikeguy.biz 860 227-8280 ··· Grand Opening of The TSETSE Gallery located at the historical Crocker House,190 State St., New London CT Saturday, June 21th 2008 Starting at 3PM. Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 pm. Although new to Connecticut ,The TSETSE Gallery with headquarters in RI has been in operation since 1995. 'Building Community Through Art' is at the pinnacle of their goals and serves as the mission of The TSETSE Gallery. If you would like to know more about the Gallery or how you can be involved before the opening, feel free to call Founder and President, Therese M. Lavallee at their corporate office: 401.453.3337 ···

Dave's Fave Special Monday Tasting Click on the photo to order it now Berkshire Brewing Hefeweizen Ale 22oz Bomber $4 Last week's Chiaretto Rose was so lovely and surprising and yummy I felt like the cleverest guy in the world bringing $12 pink wine to a dinner party of enthusiasts... so I just wanted to re-trumpet the glories of last week's find! But it's a new week of Tropical heat in Conecticut. Summer's here and the time is right for dancing in the beer! Let's open the citrusy, very German-inspired wheat seasonal offering from our favorite cool cats in Deerfield, Mass. -- Berkshire Brewing. Tried and true, come on down and have a sip after work!

Wine Tasting Please Join Us Friday June 20 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge Can't Make It To The Tasting? - Order it now - click on the photos 1 - Bedell First Crush white 2007 $15 From the North Forth of Long Island. This is the debut vintage of the First Crush White. It is produced of 82% Chardonnay and 18% Viognier, entirely in stainless steel-free from oak aging. The nose is primary and full of bright, green apple-y aromas. as well as a floral, lightly spicy, and fresh citrus notes. The wine tastes of fresh citrus and melon fruit, white peach, lychee and orchid flowers. 2 - Rose des Tourelles Bordeaux Rose 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 - Michel Torino Tannat 2005 $17 Tannat is the new Black. All of the Michel Torino wines are hand-harvested in the estate's own vineyards. Additionally, Andrés Höy, Torino's production manager, practices sustainable, environmentally- friendly farming by minimizing the use of fertilizers and chemicals in the vineyard. The unique Cafayete climate manifests itself in the elegant, focused profile of Michel Torino's wines. These are wines with an indelible sense of place, wines which complement food rather than overpower, wines which are true to their origin. The wine has intense aromas of minerals, cloves and white chocolate, with vanilla notes. On the palate, there is a full fruit with Italian "amaro" chocolate flavors with a long finish. 4 - Rust en Vrede Estate 2003 $45 Specializing in the production of red wine only, Rust en Vrede has established itself as one of South Africa 's premium red wine estates. Full-bodied and complex, Rust en Vrede wines reflect the uniqueness of the Stellenbosch terroir. Rust en Vrede is proud to be part of a remarkable three hundred years old wine tradition and continues to persue the excellence synonymous with wines produced by Stellenbosch's private estates. Acclaimed as one of the top 100 wines of the world four years in a row. Please Call Us Anytime With Questions - 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 9 4 6 3

It has been a great week - even a suprise visit from the owner of Toad Hollow Vineyards. There has been a lot of feedback about the dinner specials at Brie & Bleu - thank you so much for your support - we have much more planned for you. We love to hear from you, and we appreciate all of your comments. Please join us. It's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend. We hope to see you this week. AAA.