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We are honored to be included in The Knot Magazine "Best Of" for 2011  


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The Rock Em' Sock Em' Tasting   

Please Join Us At The Weekly Wine Tasting

Every Friday Night From 6 - 9 p.m.

No Charge 

    

       Perrin vs. Montpertuis - It's Go Time!

  

 

Over the last few months the normally subdued and elegant winemaker Paul Jeune decided that enough was enough. He took up bodybuilding, ran marathons and started fighting in the streets just "for kicks."  

Admiring his newly ripped physique, Paul barked to his handlers (in a thick French accent) "Domaine Montpertuis is now ready to take down the house of Perrin!   

"Chez Bastaard!...your time has come...." 

 

Over at "Chez Beaucastel" on the ritzy side of town, winemaker Marc "Prince of the Rhone" Perrin was interrupted from his fencing class and served with the news:  

"Paul Jeune has issued  a challenge! - He wants a chunk out of your derrière,  

Mon ami'" Marc, a Judo expert, appeared unfazed and continued to sip his mineral water, but internally he perceived the terrible challenge that lay ahead if a battle with his nemesis "The Master from Montpertuis" was truly inevitable.  

It would require - fortitude.  

 

 

You Be The Judge - Let's Go To The Ring:

 
In the Domaine Montpertuis corner:
Domaine Montpertuis

 

 

Cotes-du-Rhone Vignobles de la Ramiere $16

Bright and well-crafted, with up-front raspberry, nectarine and cherry flavors and nicely layered spice notes. A medium-bodied red that will stand up well to very well to food - Grenache 90%, Syrah 10%.

 

Domaine Montpertuis Cuvee Counoise $14

Score wine-geek points by being first in your Zip Code to drink this velvety and rare Counoise in its 100 percent varietal form.  

As this rare grape isn't on the mainstream radar, a bottle of it is still cheap. The spicy sun-drenched plum and dried rose petal become seductive. It gives off red berries aromas, and scents of leather and undergrowth. In the mouth its strength and power are obvious. It perfectly expresses its terroir with powerful yet soft tannins. This is hard to beat. 

 

 

In the Perrin corner: 

Perrin et Fils Cotes-du-Rhone Villages

 

 

Perrin et Fils Cotes-du-Rhone Villages $15

WS 90pts. - According to the Wine Spectator:  

Very pure, with gorgeous plum and black cherry aromas and flavors laced with enticing spice, graphite and violet notes. Long, very silky finish. Delicious. 

 

Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes-du-Rhone $30

Robert Parker: This blockbuster Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet, is always one of the best bargains from the south, it may be the finest Coudoulet ever produced. A blend of 30% Mourvedre, 30% Grenache, and the rest Syrah, Cinsault, and a few other authorized varietals, is incredibly opulent and rich, with sensational notes of black currants, licorice, smoked herbs, and meat juices, a full-bodied mouthfeel, savory tannins, and good acidity as well as length. This outstanding wine can be drunk now or cellared for 10-15 years.

   

 

The Gauntlet Has Been Thrown - You Will Decide The Winner

Friday at 6:00 PM

 

 


 

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BUZZ  

 

* Lunchtime Jazz  

Every Wednesday from  12:00 noon until 2 p.m. at City News.   

Stop in - order lunch, grab a seat and enjoy the show.  

These free performances are presented by Gary Buttery the Director of The Connecticut College Jazz Ensemble and a group of notable sidemen that he likes to call "The Conn Men."

 

*GARDE ARTS CENTER  

TO HOST NEW LONDON YOUTH TALENT SHOW

Jeanne Sigel: (860)444-4430; Email Here 

 

Thursday, March 31, 2011  |  7:30 pm - save the date. 

THREE JAZZ VIRTUOSO PIANISTS TO SHARE THE GARDE STAGE FOR PIANO JAZZ SUMMIT - One-night event to feature hard pop jazz pianist Cedar Walton, two-time Grammy nominee Jacky Terrasson and Japanese keyboardist-composer Hiromi UeharaINFO HERE  

Hiromi Uehara - AMAZING
Hiromi Uehara - AMAZING

* CHEESE - Glorious Cheese - We have a case full of imported cheese that will WOW them at your next gathering of the minds.  

 

AnIrish Cheddard for all of the Leprechauns out there we have LOTS of Real Vintage Irish Cheddar and Cashel Irish Blue for St. Patrick's Day - add a little Guiness and you can have your own parade.

 

And speaking of parades: 

Fourth Annual  

New London Irish Parade

Thursday, March 17th, 2011 

St. Patrick's Day 3:00 pm start,  

Bank St. Connector north onto Bank St. continuing west onto State Street.

 

We will be open during the parade - offering a Safe Harbor for those that may need a place to rest

 

MORE PARADE DETAILS HERE 

 

* Need Ideas? Take a look at the Main Street Calendar - There is always something to do in New London. 

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We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you soon.  

Please say hello the next time you visit.

 

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We have a remarkable collection of Seriously Fine goodies in our store. 

 

Incredible handmade chocolates from Moonstruck. 

A carefully selected collection of fine cheese.

Exotic blooms & special plants.  

Gift baskets that can be tailored to any craving and

include any of the products that we offer.

 

And we can deliver anything we do around the corner or around the world.

 

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Thames River Greenery
ThamesRiver.com
70 State Street
New London, Connecticut 06320
860-443-6817