The wine list for Friday is just below these few items of interest
Right about now many of you are getting ready to watch
"The Big Dance." So I will keep it short this week - Just a few reminders and you can get back to the pre-game-pre-game show.
If you need an affordable selection of Seriously Fine items to remember someone special in your life - consider this:
We Know
"Joie de Vivre"
And we can take all the stress out of Valentine's Day for you.
Just pick up the phone and give us a call.If you have someone in your life that is a Choc-O-Holic you have to see what we have on display right now for Valentine's Day. Handmade truffles from Moonstruck Chocolates in Oregon - they come in an amazing variety of shapes and colors.
Available in boxed sets or individually,
this is something you have to try.Moonstruck Chocolates are served at The White House &
The Academy Awards.
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The Valentine's Day Tasting
Please Join Us
Friday February 12 - 6-9 p.m.
No Charge
A Great Way To Start Your Weekend.
Gruet Rose Brut $18
Here's a lovely choice for Valentine's day - a dry, pink "Methode Champenoise" from the Gruet vineyards located on the limestone ridges of Albequerque, New Mexico. They say: "This nearly garnet Rose, like all our non-vintage sparkling wines, is aged 24 months en tirage. It has a lovely, bright floral bouquet with hints of strawberry, raspberry, and cherry. On the palate, it is rich and fruity in a dry, Brut style. The flavor of berries continues on the palate, revealing more strawberry, raspberry, cherry. This sparkler is lots of fun and very festive, but production is limited to 5000 cases per year, so don't miss out!" Yes - you read right - TWO YEARS on the lees for an $18 bottle. Even famous Champagnes with orange labels don't bother with that any more...
Santa Carolina Pinot Noir Reserva 2007 $14
We're happy to introduce to you the quality wines of Santa Carolina, from the Colchagua Valley of Chile. First off - their Pinot Noir: Wild berry toned Pinot at a great price. Reserva Pinot Noir has a perfectly integrated palate and a long finish.
Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon Reerva 2007 $14
And here is their Cab: "This Cabernet Sauvignon has a bright vivid ruby red colour. It features ripe cherry and black currant with chocolate and pepper aroma, enhanced by sweet spices and vanilla and cinnamon notes. On the palate, this dry and full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon offers a perfect balance between fruit and oak, ripe and soft tannins and a lingering finish."
Domaine Faillenc Sainte Marie Corbieres 2006 $20
 This is not the current vintage. We've always loved this wine, then the '06 came and after a sip, we pulled it off the shelf. WHY? Not just brambly or wild tasting, but downright thorny and difficult! I mean, we adore serious French wine, but this just needed to chill out in the cellar. So it did - for 18 months. NOW? Amazing! What a sleeper, a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault - like if Chateauneuf du Pape moved south at a fraction of the price. We might have a case left. We don't even want to share it, but we will - with you! Happy Valentine's Day.
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Remember that Valentine's Day falls on Sunday this year. We will be open and making deliveries on Sunday at Thames River Greenery - but please remember to order early.
We are all looking forward to dinner at Brie & Bleu this week - We want to say thank you for your support - we appreciate it.
We hope to see you at this weeks tasting.
Please Join Us - it's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.
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Cheese & Wine Favorites
Our Cupid's
Collection
Cheese For Lovers
A collection of decadent treats that are sure to make you fall in love - or to make someone fall in love with you.
Some are in limited quantities - first come, first served.
PLEASE VISIT OUR EXPANDING GOURMET DEPARTMENT AT
Thames River Greenery
8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7
70 State Street
New London
Open 7 Days
R E M E M B E R
For Special Occasions
Private Parties
Wine Tastings
Beer Dinners
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Brie & Bleu
84 Bank Street
New London
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Valentine Cupcakes
Order Early
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Delectable Desserts
from
You Take The Cake
Everything is baked from scratch - delivery to your front door is available - all you need to do is take credit for all the hard work.
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Saturday afternoon was a great day. Mr. Thomas Lochem made a surprise visit to the store and held court in the lounge answering questions and handing out samples of his amazing cigars like they were CANDY. Thank You Tomas! New This Week:
Cain Full Ligeros From the creator of "Nubs" Sam Leccia. This is a very full bodied cigar - but somehow he made it as smooth as silk. First come, first served. Brickhouse Churchill's rated 93 points by Cigar Aficionado Magazine. Simply beautiful - and one of the best values we have in the humidor - it is a huge bang for the buck. 
Authentic 1900's Atmosphere
Relax
Indulge
Enjoy
 Please stop in and enjoy
our one-of-a-kind
cigar lounge.
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New London
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