Enoteca News: What Are You Doing This 4th? We’re Tasting Wine! July Club is in!
July 2nd, 2008
What’s Fresh At Enoteca?
- July Wine & Beer Club in this Friday!
Get a Taste of Independence with special tasting hours. - Enoteca Open July 4th Weekend - Taste 12-7 Friday & Saturday
- Cougar Crest Wine Tasting - Thursday, July 17th
- July Beer Tasting - Bear Republic
- Deschutes Black Butte XX is here!
- Upcoming Tasting Events
- What is Wine & Beer Club?
Looking For Your Favorite Wine & Beer:
People have learned that finding a specific wine or beer can be very easy, you can simply ask the folks at Enoteca, and we are happy to track them down for you. Especially hard to find and specialty products! Simply fill out this form and we will do the hunting.
People have learned that finding a specific wine or beer can be very easy, you can simply ask the folks at Enoteca, and we are happy to track them down for you. Especially hard to find and specialty products! Simply fill out this form and we will do the hunting.
July Wine & Beer Club is in!
The wine and beer for this month’s club has arrived and will be in your bin on Friday, July 4th! Come taste wine club wines to celebrate Independence! If you’re not a Club Member yet, learn about the Wine & Beer Club?Wine & Beer Club is rolling out this Friday, and tasting is from 12-7 Friday. We will be tasting Saturday from 12-7 as well, which is a great time to taste wine to beat the rush. The cost is $10 per flight (3 oz. each of 3 wines), $5 per glass (5 oz. of one wine), and $10 for the Anniversary Club Red, glass pour only.
The lineup for Club and Tasting:
Vintage Club
Desert Wind Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 (Waluke Slope, Washington)
Winemaker Greg Fries works with the goal of producing a wine that shows distinct varietal character. The Cabernet Sauvignon from the Desert Wind vineyard tends to be luxurious in both texture and fruit. This wine has been balanced through oak barrel aging and has firmness from the oak tannins which allow the wine to drink well throughout its life span.
94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot
Domaine de Joÿ White Blend 2007 (Cotes de Gascogne, France)
Sauvignon Blanc and a grape variety called Gros Manseng are blended together to make this excellent summer white wine from France. The crisp acidity, tart complexion, and citrus flavors of the Sauvignon Blanc are balanced by the structure and backbone of the Gros Manseng. Try this with seafood or chilled on the deck.
80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Gros Manseng
Reserve Club
next: Pinot Noir by King Estate 2006 (Oregon)
King Estate is known for it’s high quality Pinot Noir, and this is a project to create an excellent, varietally correct Pinot from Oregon at an affordable price.
The aroma of this wine exhibits bright bing cherry, strawberry, oak char, and pomegranate. The mouthfeel shows black cherry and strawberry, light oak.
Mason Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (Napa Valley, California)
This wine has a lovely grapefruit nose, hinting at citrus and fig nuances. It is wonderfully full and round in the mouth with crispness, great acidity and good balance. This wine is loaded with mouthwatering flavors. Because of its fine balance, this wine is excellent with a wide variety of foods, ranging from spicy Asian to seafood and pasta or just to sip by itself.
100% Sauvignon Blanc from Oakville and Yountville
Premier Club
NxNW Cabernet Sauvignon by King Estate 2006(Seven Hills Vineyards, Columbia Valley, Washington)
King Estate, known for their world class Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, has teamed up with Washington State wine grape growers from the Seven Hills Vineyards, both the East and West side vineyards, to create this excellent Cabernet Sauvignon.
On the nose this wine is a harmonious blend of red fruits, caramel, and chocolate with a hint of pepper. Richly structured, the wine resonates with flavors of cherry and plum, and hints of anise and cocoa lingering on a long spicy finish.
96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot
Dunham Lewis Estate Vineyard Riesling 2006(Lewis Estate Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Washington)
White peach, honeysuckle and hints of baking spices roll around on a richly woven palate with just enough minerality and structure to hold up to foods on the spicy side of life.
This wine is done in a slightly off-dry style, which means it has a faint hint of sweetness, but that won’t be the first thing you notice. The incredible flavors predominate, with the terroir, or sense of place where the grapes are grown, coming through nicely.
100% Riesling
Anniversary Club Red
Steele Stymie Founders Reserve Merlot 2005 (Lake County, California)
First, the winemaker. Jed Steele was the winemaker for Kendal Jackson in the 1980’s, and there gained a reputation for the KJ Chardonnay, which is still the highest volume selling Chardonnay in the US. His own winery is called Steele, and this is one example of his work.
Second the horse. Stymie was a famous racehorse in mid-twentieth century American history. Once Stymie gained the lead on the track he would never relinquish the spot. This trait was so pronounced that “stymie” has become part of our vocabulary. In 1950 Jed’s father, a newspaperman, wagered a bet on Stymie that paid off well. So well, in fact, that the winnings financed the Steele family’s move from New York to San Francisco. This new Stymie label is reserved for rare, small production wines of the highest quality Jed Steele produces.
Finally, the wine. This first vintage of Steele Stymie Founder’s Reserve Merlot has a rich, deep, dark red color and firm body. The wine exhibits aromas of chocolate, jammy fruit, tobacco, and a hint of pepper. The palate reveals a rich, well-structured wine with flavors of ripe red currants, a peppery mid-palate, and just a hint of coffee. It has an excellent, long-lasting finish and smooth tannins. This superb Merlot is the perfect “special occasion” wine and pairs well with big hearty foods. Exceptional with any preparation of lamb or beef, steaks, cherry-wood grilled venison chops, ragout, and any other full-flavored dish. You will be missing out if you don’t try this Merlot with chocolate.
Beer Club
Beer Club members receive 3 bottles of beer this month! Beer Club selections are not open for the tasting event, but a few bottles are available for purchase.
Stone Imperial Russian Stout 2008 (San Diego, California)
Stone Imperial Russian Stout is so thick, rich, and well, sinful, you might feel certain that you are to be doomed to the fiery pits just for thinking about taking a sip. This is being paired with a beer (see below) composed of two beers named Salvation. Hopefully that helps.
Brewed in the authentic historical style of an Imperial Russian Stout, this beer is massive, intensely aromatic, with notes of anise, black currants, coffee, roastiness, and alcohol, and heavy on the palate. This brew goes where few can, and fewer still even try. The style originated from Czarist Russia’s demand for ever thicker English stouts. Expect Stone’s version of this mysterious brew to pour like Siberian crude and taste even heavier.
This stout cellars especially well. Stone recommends getting a case of it, and opening a bottle every three to six months to enjoy the journey of the brew. Enoteca can accomodate you if you take them up on it.
10.8% ABV, 22 oz. Bottle
Avery Collaboration not Litigation (Colorado)
A couple of brewers got together, made friends, and then realized they both made a beer of the same name. Adam Avery from Avery Brewing in Colorado and Vinnie Cilurzo from Russian River Brewing Company in California didn’t use the same recipe, but they both brewed a beer called Salvation. You can get the Avery version on the shelf at Enoteca. As we’ve seen with wine brands, spirits brands, and even some beer brands, a conflict like this usually results in steep lawyer bills and a drawn out trademark infringement lawsuit. But these are brew nuts.
What these guys decided to do is Collaborate, not Litigate. The resultant brew, made by both brewers at the Avery facility, is a celebration of the spirit of good beer. It is a perfect blend of the two Salvation’s.
All profits from this joint venture will fund a return educational trip to Belgium for the two brewers involved, Tomme (Port Brewing), Sam (Dogfish Head Brewing) and Rob (Allagash Brewing). This pilgrimage will enable us to learn even more about traditional brewing techniques to combine with their already strange and unique styles here in America. Pick up some Dogfish Head and Allagash on the Enoteca shelf as well.
This is a cloudy, dark amber brew that can be best classified as a Belgian Dark Strong Ale. The nose includes some spice notes such as cardemom and nutmeg, and the flavor balances the malty with the hoppy. Note the yeast complexion, which includes some fruitiness.
8.72% ABV, 22 oz. Bottle
Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye (Healdsburg, California)
Hop Rod Rye is a high perofrmance, turbo charged, alcohol burnin’ monster ale with dual overhead hop injection, made with 18% rye. This is a non-filtered ale that may include sediment in the bottle. It’s a hoppy beer, and the inclusion of Rye brew adds a depth and complexity to the flavor making it unique. Don’t forget the Bear Republic Beer Tasting this month, details below.
8% ABV, 22 oz. Bottle
Check Out! In order to keep track of your Wine & Beer, we use a “Check Out” procedure.
When you come to pick up your Wine & Beer, please momentarily stop by the counter and check out.
Club members receive receipts by email.
Enoteca Open July 4th Weekend - Plan To Taste Wine!
Enoteca will be celebrating American Independence Day this year by being OPEN for retail and
wine tasting! Wine tasting for Friday, July 4th will be from 12-7, so if you have the day off,
you can get your holiday started early, and we’ll be done tasting before the fireworks start!
We’ll also be open for tasting on Saturday, July 5th from 12-7.
July 4th will be Wine Club tasting weekend, which is always a great selection to come taste!
Wine Club Wine Tasting Hours for July 4th:
Friday: 12-7
Saturday: 12-7
Cougar Crest Winery Special Tasting Event
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Cougar Crest Winery Tasting Event Thursday, July 17th Beginning at 7 p.m. Taste Great wine Only $10 per person Cougar Crest Winery was established at the Walla Walla Airport in 2001 by Deborah and David Hansen. Owners of 50 acres of vineyard, all in the Walla Walla Appellation, they have sold wine grapes to other wineries for years. The move into making wine has been a natural progression for two people with strong backgrounds in science and a love of fine wine. Natives of the Northwest, Deborah from Spokane and David from Bremerton, they met in Pullman. Allen Boone will be here from the winery to share these great wines!
Special Price:
Tasting this lineup of high end wine is a special treat at any price, but we’re making this extra special by offering this lineup for only $10 per seat, which is about 1/2 of what it should cost. We want as many people as possible to have the opportunity to taste this great wine. |
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The tasting starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 17th. Tickets to attend are $10 per seat, paid in advance. Only 24 seats are available to this event. Club members can have tickets simply added to their Bin, and anyone can order tickets by coming into Enoteca in Post Falls, calling us at 208-457-9885 or sending us email at service@corkjoy.com . |
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July Beer Tasting - Bear Republic
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Bear Republic Beer Tasting Thursday, July 24th Beginning at 7 p.m. Taste 5 beers Only $10 per person |
The July Beer Tasting is going to be great! Enoteca is hosting DJ Thibault
from Great Micros as he shares a lineup of Bear Republic beers.
Bear Republic Brewing Company is located in Healdsburg, California and produces some hoppy beers, dark beers, and even an excellent pale ale! They are a brewery in the heart of wine country in Sonoma County! The tasting starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 24th. Tickets to attend are $10, paid in advance. Attendees will receive a beer glass and most importantly, learn about, and taste, more great beer! Email us at service@corkjoy.com to reserve space, or call 208-457-9885. To be made aware of future beer tasting events, join the email list at www.corkjoy.com |
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Deschutes Black Butte XX
Here’s Deschutes’ description:
XX. It usually means bigger. Richer. And we can think of no better way to describe the taste of this even-bolder take on our classic, Black Butte Porter. Black Butte XX is an imperial porter with a lot more malt and hops, a wealth of coffee, cocoa nibs and aged in bourbon oak barrels. XX. It also means 20. Enjoy one during our 20th anniversary. On the flavor scale - It’s legendary.This is now available at Enoteca.
[Retail: $10.99 / Member: $9.89 / Member Case: $9.34 each]
Email us at service@corkjoy.com to reserve your bottles.
Tasting Events Coming Soon
Mark your calendars, Enoteca has a great lineup for the next few weeks. Join us for these excellent tasting events! More details will be available in this newsletter, as well as any changes that might come up.
Friday, July 4th - 12-7 pm
Taste of Club! July Wine & Beer of the Month Club! Club tasting event, taste all the wine club wines! This is a great opportunity to see what the Club is all about, and to see what others are getting in their bins. We will taste these wines on Saturday, July 5th as well, from 12-7.
Friday, July 11th - 4-7 pm
Merry Cellars Wine Tasting. Join Patrick Merry at Enoteca as he shares his lineup of excellent Washington Wines. We will taste these wines on Saturday, July 12th as well, from 12-7.
Thursday, July 17th at 7 pm
Cougar Crest Winery Tasting Event. One night only, limited seating. Get your advance tickets today. A great lineup of delicious high end wine will be poured. Don’t miss it!
Friday, July 18th - 4-7 pm
Variety of Washington State Wine Tasting. Come taste the variety that can be found in Washington State wine. Debbie Keller of IWM will be on hand to show of this excellent line up. We will taste these wines on Saturday, July 19th as well, from 12-7.
Thursday, July 24th at 7 pm
Bear Republic Beer Tasting. Taste five quality beers from the California brewery, Bear Republic, and go home with a free beer glass. $10 to taste, get your tickets early.
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Russell, Sarah, and Roger
Enoteca - Fine Wine & Beer
208-457-9885
service@corkjoy.com
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