The wine list for Friday is just below these few items of interest: Thanks to the efforts of Rich Martin, the driving force behind New London's ever growing I AM Music Festival,
NPR's "Where We Live" will be doing a show from the Hygienic Galleries this Thursday @ 9 a.m.
Where We Live has been talking about how a "Creative Economy" can be
the key to revitalizing Connecticut's cities. New London is leading the
way, with a bustling, creative arts scene. It's part of a grass-roots
effort to remake the city's identity.
Where We Live returns to New London for a live conversation. We'll
consider what's changed in the city since our last town hall meeting,
and discuss the impact of Pfizer's decision to leave it's new research
facility. Is this the end of the "big bang" redevelopment project? Can
New Londoners reshape their city as a creative center of Southeast
Connecticut - one storefront at a time? Join the conversation with artists, organizers and city officials.
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"You Are Getting Thirsty..."
Please Join Us
Friday February 26 - 6-9 p.m.
No Charge
The Magical Way To Start Your Weekend.
Chateau La Rame Bordeaux Blanc $16
 This is one of our favorite crisp whites and is steeped in winemaking tradition. Situated 40 kilometers southeast of the city of Bordeaux, Chateau La Rame is among the oldest and most renowned properties in the Sainte Croix du Mont appellation.
The 20 hectares of Chateau La Rame are set on a clay-limestone soil "blessed with an exceptional substratum marked by a bed of fossilized oysters dating from the Tertiary era." Yummy fossilized oysters! Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, glossy with laser-like crispness, perfect paired with - you guessed it - shellfish. I'm thinking Stonington scallops seared in brown butter...
Mojo Rojo Tempranillo $10
For all you "Don Ramon" fans (you know who you are) here's another budget Spanish Tempranillo if you're ready for a change-up. Regrettably, this wine has a purple disco label and a hideous pink cork.
But we're willing to look beyond these things, especially for a tasty Tempranillo straight from La Mancha (like The Man). Spicy and smoky with blooming fruit and quaffable lightness. Thank you Bodegas Juan Ramon Lozano for providing us in New London with another everyday option!
Zanoni Valpolicella $14
A gorgeous, aromatic northern Italian red perfect with pasta, beans and wild greens. Traditional Valpolicella varietals include Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara - these grapes have been grown in the region since the time of the ancient Greeks.
From a small plot outside of Verona, this is a very low production treasure crafted by winemaker Pietro Zanoni. He only makes three wines, with a total production of 2000 cases. A surpising value for such a classic artisinal style.
Bodegas Agapito Rico Carchelo $15
 100% Monastrell (Mourvedre) from Jumilla. If you like Juan Gil with the silver label (the vintage is out for now) this wine will make a perfect substitute.
High altitude vineyards produce a detailed, spicy full-bodied Spanish red.
The new vintage of Carchelo is out with a flashy white-and-black striped label, but this ugly duckling is the same wine two year's older...Friday, we might just crack them both and compare!
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We get loads of questions every week - but one of the most frequent question in one form or another is how to store wine. Especially if it is a special occasion or gift bottle, or maybe even an investment bottle.
HOW TO STORE YOUR WINE
If you're buying investment-grade wine, the days of keeping bottles
on top of your refrigerator are over:
The most damaging thing you can
do with high-end wine is expose it to heat and light-so keep it in a
cool, dark place. If you want to get serious about collecting, it's
worth getting a wine fridge. EuroCave, which has a 38-bottle model
that's smaller than a dishwasher, is the gold standard, but anything
that controls temperature and humidity will do.
Should you develop a
habit that gets you to the 300-bottle mark, we can help you look into professional
wine-storage options that will swaddle your best stuff in locked,
climate-controlled comfort, which is crucial if you ever decide to
resell.
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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Our Leprechaun
Collection
In
the proud tradition of St. Patrick's Day, we are thrilled to present
four of our favorite Irish cheeses in this carefully selected
assortment. Quantities Are Limited.
For decades, Irish cheeses were a secret; enjoyed only by
our friends "across the pond". Now, we are lucky enough to carry these
four cheeses.
Cashel Blue:
This wonderful farmhouse blue cheese hails
from Tipperary. Using only fresh cows milk from their fresian herd,
Louis and Jane Grubb have produced this masterpiece. Ideal for melting
or after dinner with some port. (8 oz.)
Dubliner tastes of a mature Cheddar, with the sweet
aftertaste of Reggiano. Created by the Irish company Kerrygold and
named after Ireland's capital city, this cheese shares traits with
several well-known cheeses, but the combination creates a flavor that
is completely unique. (8 oz.)
Cahill Farm Cheddar with Porter Ale is a visually
intriguing cheese. Mixed with dark porter ale during the cheesemaking
process, this cheese has a marbled effect with dark brown veins.
Imported from Ireland, it has a surprising meaty flavor and is
obviously a perfect match for ale. (8 oz.)
Our Shamrock Cheddar is aged for over 12 months and
has a creamy, taut texture and sweet, grassy flavor.
The milk for this
"bitey" cheddar is taken from cows grazing the green grass of southeast
Ireland, an area traditionally known as "The Garden of Ireland". This
environment produces rich, creamy milk that is perfect for cheese
making. (8 oz.)
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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New This Week:
Tatuaje
"This is old world Cuba for a new generation," said Pete Johnson creator of the brand. "What they
are doing in Nicaragua is the closest right now to what they are doing
in Cuba -- the sweetness of the wrapper and the aroma coming off the
foot." He describes the cigar as medium to full bodied. "People find it
mild because when they first light up, the corojo wrapper adds a sweetness, but [the cigar] builds up strength toward the end, and that's how Cuban cigars are to me."
As with Cuban cigars, you may have a hard time finding the Tatuajes.
They are available only at a few retailers, as well as at the Grand
Havana Rooms in New York City and Beverly Hills. This is a "boutique
production," said Johnson, "I keep them in small orders so that they
don't rush the production since there are only six rollers."
We Are Proud To Be Among The Chosen Few.
First come, first served.Relax
Indulge
Enjoy
 Please stop in and enjoy
our one-of-a-kind
cigar lounge.
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70 State Street
New London
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PRESENTS
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Mar 28 - Strange Girls - Joannie DeMartino
Apr 25 - Oak Wise -
L.M. Browning
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70 State Street
New London
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