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WILL RUN IN Milford Mirror November 20th, 2008

A VERSATILE THANKSGIVING WINE

DON'T MISS OUR THANKSGIVING TASTING EXTRAVAGANZA AT POND POINT WEDNESDAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING - NOV 26TH 


Thanksgiving dinner brings lots of flavors to the plate. Whether your dinner is traditional or not, you might be treated to dishes that range from spicy to sweet to savory. Wouldn't it be nice to find a single wine that is versatile enough to handle all these various flavors? This brings us to Tempranillo, which happens to be the most important Spanish red grape, and it is also emerging with increasing regularity from America's west coast wineries. Tempranillo (especially the domestic variety) is both earthy and fruity, with plum and berry flavors that may also be accompanied by a degree of spiciness, food-friendly acid, and forgiving tannins. This wine goes equally well with turkey as well as cranberry sauce.

                      
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Tempranillo is usually blended with other grape varieties and is the major component of the well-known Rioja wines.

There are a few iterations of wine using the Gamay grape. At POND POINT WINES & SPIRITS, located at 15-19 Pond Point Avenue, we have over a Decade of experience in wine, Beers & Liquors and we love to share our knowledge with our loyal customer base. If you are a fan of wine, especially Gamay grape based red wines, be sure to come to 15-19 Pond Point Avenue or call 203.874.7111 for all your wine needs. Remember: If you are looking for  something, let us know - we can probably get it for you if we don't have it already - we feature a host of wines & hard to find items that are available ONLY at Pond Point - Just ask!  Don't forget to join us every Friday and Saturday evening for our weekly wine tastings.  REMINDER:  Pond Point is YOUR Thanksgiving Supply Headquarters - check out our website for Drinks, Recipes and fun stuff to welcome Fall & to celebrate Thanksgiving - www.pondpointwines.com

For an unforgettable European dining experience, check out our restaurant, Cafe Atlantique & The Wine Bar, VOTED EDITORS' CHOICE IN YANKEE MAGAZINE & one of the 52 best getaways in Connecticut by The Connecticut Tourism Association ! - located at 33 River Street in Milford, where we serve wines that you can't get anywhere else EXCEPT Pond Point Wine & Spirits! Questions? Call 203.882.1602.  REMINDER: Join us at the Cafe for Open Bottle Monday - $5.00 open bottle specials- www.cafeatlantique.us



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And don't forget to stop by our Wine Bar @ Cafe Atlantique - located at 33 River Street also in Milford 203-882-1602

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