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This Friday Night
Jordan Ross has been published in Wine Spectator, Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, and many more.
A true world traveler - this is your opportunity to talk with an expert and share his selections in an informal manner.
In the early '80's, Jordan was a stockbroker on Wall Street. To alleviate his frustration in a declining market, he began to develop an unquenchable interest in wine.
In 1985, Jordan left Wall Street and enrolled at the University of California at Davis School of Enology & Viticulture. After completing winemaking internships at Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards and Acacia Winery, he graduated in 1989 and began a successful career in the wine business.
Jordan traveled within France to Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace, the Loire, the Rhone, Argentina, Chile, Germany, Tuscany and Piedmont to learn first hand from some of the greatest names in the world.
This Friday night we will taste several wines that he has personally selected from the prestigious Domaines Barons De Rothschild portfolio.
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Los Vascos Reserve
Los Vascos Grande Reserve is a benchmark for elegance and finesse in Chile. A blend consisting mainly of Cabernet Sauvignon, it is produced using traditional vinification and maturing techniques.
The wine is characterized by the complexity and persistence of its bouquet of cherries and blackcurrants (Cabernet Sauvignon), strawberries (Malbec), raspberries (Syrah) and plums, with notes of bay leaves and black pepper.
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Amancaya
Amancaya, presents a harmonious balance between the Argentine and Bordeaux styles. The wine is more fruity due to the higher percentage of Malbec and shorter ageing.
The word AMANCAYA is the native Indian name of a flower found at high altitudes in the Andes in the Mendoza area.
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Lucien Albrecht Brut Rose
One of the most famous names in Alsace wine circles is Albrecht. Generations of Albrecht family members have been growing grapes and crafting wine in the region dating all the way back to 1520, when Thibault Albrecht founded the business.
Alsace is situated in the northeast corner of France, but the winemaking style is heavily influenced by neighboring Germany. The Pinot Noir grapes grown there are crafted into very light, almost rosé-style wines, and some of the Pinot fruit also is used to make a sparkling wine known as Cremant d'Alsace.
Lucien Albrecht's rendition of that bubbly treat is quite fresh, ever so slightly sweet and brimming with personality. Chill it down, and serve it with Sunday brunch fare or even Spanish tapas for a true multi-cultural culinary experience.
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Special Items
Have Arrived For The Holidays.
On Our Shelves Now
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Highly Allocated
Our yearly shipment of CLIO has arrived.
First come, first served.
Looking for a consistently over-achieving, full-bodied red?
How about this for a track record (all scores from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate): 2003 - 96 points; 2004 - 97 points; 2005 - 95 points; 2006 - 95 points; 2007 - 94 points, 2008 - 94 points, 2009 - 90 points. The wine is comprised of 70% Old Vine Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon that was barrel-aged for 22-26 months in French and American oak.
It bears Clio's hallmark opulence, with bold aromas and flavors, a thick, dense palate, and long finish. The wine is rich with roasted berry and cassis aromas and flavors, with accents of anise and espresso. A powerful, decadent wine.
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Kings County Distillers
Kings County Distillery is New York City's oldest operating whiskey distillery, the first since prohibition. Founded in 2010, Kings County makes handmade spirits and bourbon out of the 113-year-old Paymaster Building in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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Handmade Chocolate Truffles
by Moonstruck
Holiday Chocolate Truffles Handmade & Decorated Have arrived! Served at The Whitehouse - take a look this Friday night.
If you know a chocolate lover this is just the thing.
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Ancho Reyes Liqueur
Ancho Reyes is born from
the sacred earth of Puebla,
Mexico. An original liquid as unique and independent as the ancho chile from which it is made - since 1927.
Deep bronze hue with medium body and high viscosity. Slightly pungent, followed by dried chile notes, spices, cinnamon, cocoa, tamarind, and wet wood with light herbal notes adding to the complexity.
Completely different. Pleasantly sweet, followed by chile with moderate heat and slight acidity. Hints of spices, tamarind, plum, cacao, apple and almonds then subtle notes of fine herbs. A pleasantly lingering pungent taste on the finish. Use it to make extraordinary cocktails or sip it on its own. Each bottle comes with a free sample of Milagro Anejo tequila.
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ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY CHEESE NOW
This is the time to order your cheese platters and gourmet specialties. Make your entertaining easy.
We will have several to sample this Friday night.
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CALENDAR
RSVP Line: 860-443-6817
No Charge - All rsvp events start at 6:00pm
SOLD OUT - THANK YOU
Wednesday December 3rd - RSVP required
Bruichladdich Scotch - 6:00 pm - portfolio tasting.
"We believe that whisky should have character; an authenticity derived from where it is distilled and the philosophies of those who distil it - a sense of place, of terroir that speaks of the land, of the raw ingredients from which it was made."
There will be cigars in the lounge after the tasting.
Friday December 5th
World Wide Wines - Meet Jordan Ross
Jordan Ross has been published in Wine Spectator, Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, and many more. Mr. Ross with pour from the prestigious Barons De Rothchilds portfolio.
Wednesday December 10th - RSVP Required
6:00 PM - Terlato Wines
The exceptional quality of the Terlato portfolio is underscored by more than 900 90+ reviews form leading wine publications since 2010 - more 90+ ratings than any wine company in the world.
Friday December 12
John Orfice - Allan S. Goodman Selections
Coole Swan
Wednesday December 17 - RSVP Required
6:00 PM presented by Ted Brown Vinifera Wines
FINAL TASTING BEFORE THE NEW YEAR Friday December 19th Eric Belnier - Monsieur Touton Selections
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BUZZ 
Please Join Us.
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Please Join Us On Friday Night.
It Is Fun Informal And A Great Way To Start Your Weekend. Wine & Cheese Tasting Every Friday 5-8 PM - No Charge
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