Greetings from New London,
Hey - we still have a few bottles left of this
New York Times - Rated #1 of '07s by Eric Asimov -
Domaine Montpertuis - First come, first served.
ALSO - Cloudy Bay - THE wine of New Zealand - rewrote the book on Sauvignon Blanc around the world - Impossible to get, impossible to forget.
But we called in a few "markers" and you can get as much as you like from us for the holidays.
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 The Tasting This Week:
Portugal Part Deux!
With the help of our host Lisa Sansevarino from Iberia Wines we've come to learn that Portugal makes a lot more wine than Port. Grapes we may never have heard of (but have experienced elsewhere) from some of the most ancient vineyards in the world.
These wines are detailed, rich and all represent outstanding value - totally under the radar - what fun!
And they are a remarkable value - don't miss them.
More details below.
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The holiday season is the perfect time for rum. Rum is mostly famous for being the active ingredient in popular
cocktails, like the Cuba Libré, the Mojito and the Mai-Tai.
What is
less well-known, however, is that, like single malt scotch, tequila and
a host of other spirits, many of the best rums are so refined that they
don't need mixers to taste great.
Rum makes a great holiday
gift:
It's an essential in any respectably stocked bar, and it's
something special the recipient can share with friends (lucky you) the
whole year.
Here are some of our current favorites:
Cruzan Single Barrel - A real stand-out, and one of my favorites. This rum is big and creamy in the front of the mouth, but surprises with a very long finish accented with hints of earth and spice.
Old Monk is one of our top selling rums. A velvety smooth dark rum with
a hint of vanilla. Honored the
world over, Old Monk had been awarded gold medals at Monde World
Selections since 1982. With the
first drop of Old Monk Rum, the sheer aroma of distilled cane sugar
grown in lush green fields of India, stirs up the age old legend. Old
Monk Rum is a form of the legendary 'Som-ras' of India's centuries old
scriptures - The Drink of Gods and Lords of India.
El Dorado - This rum is dark and amber-colored, with an intriguing smoky sweetness on the nose. The flavor is all fruitcake and treacle in the front of the mouth, but shows an unusual dry finish.
English Harbor - Five Year Old - It's pale color-almost like dry sherry-is mirrored in the flavor; this is the most delicate and refined of rums, with an almost feminine character. The longer it sat in the glass, the more elegant and polished it became.
Neisson Reserve - One of the few rums made from the juice of sugar cane-as opposed to molasses-which gives it a more polished, refined character. It's full and rich in the mouth, with subtle hints of vanilla, dried fruits and exotic spices, and a long, lingering and sweet finish.
Pyrat - A rich blend of 15-year-old rums from various parts of the Caribbean, it is packed with ripe fruit flavors-apricots, banana and fresh oranges-all held together by pronounced vanilla and honey.
Barbancourt 15 year Reserve - Round, rich and creamy, like old-fashioned plum pudding with lots of heavy cream. Voluptuous and sensual, but with a spicy kick in the long finish.
We have a great selection of rum - stop in and have a look.
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Please Join Us
Friday December 18 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge
A Great Way To Start Your Weekend.
1 - Caves da Cepa Vinho Verde $8
Turns out our old omnipresent Vinho Verde was like seeing Coca-Cola for sale on the shelf - it made our Portuguese experts wince and turn away like Dracula from the sun!
No problem - it has been replaced with a MUCH higher quality wine - for only a dollar more. Light and lovely - Caves da Cepa shows beautiful light apricot fruit with the fizzy tingle that we all expect from our green wines. Perfect with Atlantic cod and shellfish.
Penedo da Moura Vinho Tinto $8
This little wine from the Estremadura region has a rich aroma and tart fruit flavors. With hints of dry figs, oak and spices this wine is excellent with grilled meats, but light and elegant with relatively low alcohol. One of our favorite bargain sleepers!
Monte das Servas Escolha $14
Aragonez (40%), Alicante Bouschet (25%), Trincadeira (20%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) give this wine a deep, concentrated color with complex aromas. Elegant and dense, showing good tannic structure with cinnamon and plum notes. Full-bodied with a long lingering finish.
Monte das Aservas Colheita Seleccionada$ $20
A blend of Aragonez (20%), Touriga Nacional (40%) Alicante Bouschet (20%), Trincadeira (20%) - this wine sees more oak than its little brother, and has a full fruity flavor with an endless smoky finish. A stunning full-bodied red for the price!
Please join us. Its fun informal and a great way to start your weekend.
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First - we want to thank everyone for the fantastic holiday wishes and support you have been giving to us during these past couple of weeks.
All of the merchants in downtown New London appreciate the "Shop Local" mantra that so many people have embraced - it makes a difference.
Next -
The rumors are true - we will begin accepting reservations for our new series of wine dinners in the coming weeks - we just want to get through the holidays before we announce the menus and the special guests.
We have a lot of things planned for New Year - Special guests, dinners, live performances & more - so please stayed tuned.
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Have You Made Your Plans?
Special Occasions
Private Parties
Wine Tastings
Beer Dinners
Great Wine & Beer
Affordable Indulgence.
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Brie & Bleu
84 Bank Street
New London
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C I T Y N E W S
NEW LONDON
Santa Knows Where To Get A Good Cigar
We have The perfect stocking stuffer for the cigar lover in your life.
We have a beautiful selection of gift packs from the finest cigar makers in the world.
They are priced right for the holidays and ready to go.
 Hard to Find
Perdomo Reserve
Gift Boxs with free Cigar Cutter - start at $45.00
And a great selection of fine cigars, humidors, accessories and gift sets.
And we also have the finest smoking lounge on the planet. Authentic 1900's ambiance - stop by and take a look.
Cigar Society Lounge
is open everyday.
70 State Street New London
8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7
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Red Tree
Poetry Series
Last Sunday of
Each Month
2 - 4 p.m.
Readings from the authors, wine & cheese reception, book signing, No Charge
December 20
Tamara Martin
Sunday's in the South
and her Children's Books
Coming Soon:
Joanie DeMartino
January 31
"Strange Girls"
Nikoletta Nousiopoulos, February 28
"All the Dead Goats"
8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7
70 State Street
New London
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