Greetings from all of us in New London,
We have a fine selection of wines for this Friday night, the list is just below our news and information.
Fathers Day is justt around the corner. We have lots of ways to say I Love You Dad. Father's Day - Sunday June 15. Order early for timely deliveries.
8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7 call anytime or ORDER HERE
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 Braised Short Ribs This Week at Brie & Bleu
Grass fed, free range beef from Painted Hill Farms in Oregon.
Painted Hill Farms
Brie & Bleu Dinner Special
Friday & Saturday - June 13 - 14
Reservations: 8 6 0 - 4 3 7 - 2 4 7 4
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again the press is full of news about the benefits of drinking wine -
if you missed the New York Times story, here is a link that will make
you look ten years younger: Ageless Beauty
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ALVA Gallery
is reopening as an outlet for art and fashion with the intention of
presenting New York style at New London prices. The gallery promotes
unique and interesting fashions to wear and to display. There are
cases of jewelry from far and near as well as uniquely designed
clothing, handbags and other accessories. In addition we are
presenting decorative pieces in blown glass and ceramic and a whole new
range of affordable artists. ALVA Gallery aims to be a creative
emporium for men and women. ALVA will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm.···
POSH
is a Home & Body Boutique with "something for everyone." The shop
will have handbags, accessories, spa items, children's toys and
accessories and home décor. POSH plans to open July 1. The store is located at The Crocker House 184 State Street in New London. |
 Dave's FaveSpecial Monday TastingClick on the photo to order it now
Provenza Garda Classico Chiaretto 2006 $12
If
you come to our wine tastings, you may no longer shudder with horror
when faced with a sample of pink wine... One of our little projects is
exposing people to really GOOD rose, the old-fashioned kind, not that
bubble-gum box-wine stuff. Rose is cheap, fun, and perfect for warmer
weather - this is a new one for us, from beautiful Lake Garda in
Northern Italy, at the foot of the Alps. Made from Groppello,
Marzemino, Sangiovese and Barbera grapes, the winemaker lets the juice
sit on the crushed skins just overnight, leaving a beautiful
light-watermelon color. Chilled, it is known for pronounced strawberry
notes and a long finish - I wouldn't know because I haven't even tasted
it yet, but I'm really curious about this authentic specialty...
We'll call it "Dave's Hunch" this week, please join me!
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Wine Tasting Please Join UsFriday June 13 - 6-9 p.m. - No ChargeCan't Make It To The Tasting? - Order it now - click on the photos
1 - Fournier Sauvignon Blanc 2006 $11
 The
Fournier family are amongst the largest vineyard owners in the
appellations of Sancerre, Pouilly Fume and Menetou Salon in the Loire
Valley France. This little number is made from declassified fruit from
those prestigious vineyards. Light, crisp and with only 12% alcohol,
the perfect accompaniment to seafood and soft cheese.
2 - Domaine Houchart Cotes de Provence rose 2007 $11
 Owned
by the Quiot family from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, the 200 acre estate lies
at the foot of Mont Sainte Victoire near Aixen-Provence. This is a
blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Cabernet, and Mourvedre.
Salmon-pink in color, with elegant flavors of red berries, the wine
something like Domaine Ott on a budget.
3 - Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet/Shiraz/Merlot 2004 $12
The
This wine is blended to capture all the elegant fruit character
Coonawarra has to offer in a wine that drinks best when relatively
young. Cabernet provides the flavour, length and structure, with shiraz
imparting a spicy complexity and richness. Merlot adds softness.It is a
finely structured and supple wine showing ripe plum and spicy fruit
flavours combined with soft, understated oak.
4 - Montevertine 2003 $46
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great Montevertine is situated in the heart of the Chianti district
about halfway between Florence and Siena and lying specifically about 3
kilometers distance from the village of Radda in Chianti. The
Montevertine estate was first developed in the 11th century and was
purchased by Sergio Manetti in 1967. The first vintage of Montevertine
produced and bottled under the supervision of Signor Manetti was 1971.
By 1981, due to Signor Manetti's devotion to the Sangiovese grape,
Montevertine left the Chianti Classico consortium, forgoing the Chianti
Classico denomination in order to compose wines almost entirely of
Sangiovese.
The Montevertine estate is now in the hands of
Martino Manetti, son of Sergio, who remains dedicated to the style and
philosophy of his father. There are approximately 10 hectares of
vineyards at Montevertine planted almost exclusively to the Sangiovese
grape. Small amounts of Colorino and Canaiolo are planted to supplement
the Sangiovese. Some Malvasia is planted as well. Wine production at
Montevertine is essentially devoted to three wines. The Pian del
Ciampolo, composed of Sangiovese with a tiny amount of Canaiolo blended
in, is the basic red wine of the estate. It sees 18 months of aging in
large barrels and is the most precocious of the wines. The Montevertine
is the standard bearer of the estate. It is aged 24 months in large
barrel and is based on at least 90% Sangiovese with some Colorino added.
Please Call Us Anytime With Questions - 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 9 4 6 3
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Thanks very much for your support, we appreciate it.
We hope to see you this week.
Please join us. It's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.
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