What’s Fresh At Enoteca?

1. ABC Wine Tasting Anything But Cabernet with Darin Roberson
2. Beer Tasting Event - Rogue with Matt Thompson - Are You A Rogue?
3. Freestyle Trappist Beer Tasting - Wednesday Jan. 16th
4. Upcoming Tasting Events
5. What is Wine & Beer Club?

ABC Wine Tasting Anything But Cabernet with Darin Roberson

Start the New Year out right at Enoteca - Fine Wine & Beer! This Friday from 4-7 Enoteca will be hosting Darin Roberson as he shares an exciting selection of wine. We will be tasting Saturday from 12-7 as well. Taste a flight (2 oz. each of 5 wines) for $10 per flight, and follow up for $5 per glass (5 oz. pour), except the Andrew Will, which is $10 per glass. Dunham 4 Legged White 2005 (Columbia Valley, Washington) - This first Riesling from Dunham Cellars shows crisp, ripe green apple, lemon meringue and hints of coconut on the nose. A wonderfully rich yet refreshing mouth with apples, pineapple and pear notes with mango riding along… Left with a little bit of residual sugar, this wine makes a perfect complement to foods with spice. 87% Riesling, 13% Chardonnay Multi-Gold Medal Winner [Member: $17.99 / Retail: $19.99] Dunham 3 Legged Red 2006 (Columbia Valley, Washington) - Each year, Dunham Cellars blends a portion of its wines into this red table wine. Using fruit from all of their estate vineyards and using the same barrels in which our finest Cabernet, Merlots and Syrahs are aged, they are able to maintain the consistent high quality of our top wine, as well as create a great everyday wine that is price-friendly. Hear about this wine’s namesake from the winemaker:

It was a sunny day in the summer of ’94 when I met Port. Outside I heard the distinct sound of an animal in distress. It took only moments to realize what was happening across the field from my house — a very small animal had fallen into harms way and was being attacked by a Pit Bull. I ran to the scene, broke up the fight and found that the small animal was a puppy that was very badly injured. Instinctively, I wrapped him up and took him to the veterinarian. I agreed to pay for the emergency surgery and recovery. The puppy had lost a leg, but found a home. With only three legs, and two on the port side, I named him Port, and he is my best friend. – Eric Dunham, Winemaker

[Member: $17.99 / Retail: $19.99] Santa Ema Carmenere 2001 (Rapel Valley, Chile) - This wine is a deep red with a purple tinge, and sports intense fruity aromas, ripe cherries and a hint of herbs mixed with notes of chocolate. On the palate it is round, full bodied with high extract, which is balanced by a pleasant fruity finish. 100% Carmenère [Member: $10.79 / Retail: $11.99] Mercedes Eguren 2005 (Spain) - Intense, ripe fruit, floral touches and hints of cinnamon and toffee. In the mouth it is potent and structured, fruity and aromatic to the mid-palate before a finish marked by its ageing in first-class wood. 50% Shyraz, 50% Tempranillo [Member: $13.49 / Retail: $14.99] Andrew Will Cuvee Lucia Sangiovese 2004 (Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, Red Mountain, Washington) - This wine is adorable, immediately lovable. The wine is giving with a lingering and satisfying finish. The nose is filled with dried currant and spice. While the core of the wine is firm and pliable, it still has the structure to age. The fruit is from Ciel Du Cheval Vineyard. This is a medium bodied wine with a sexy appeal. [Member: $30.59 / Retail: $33.99] Pricing disclaimer.

Rogue Beer Tasting Event with Matt Thompson

Rogue Beer TastingThursday, January 31st Beginning at 6 p.m. Taste 5 or so beers Only $10 per person

The January Beer Tasting is going to be a Rogue experience! Enoteca is hosting Matt Thompson from Rogue Brewery as he shares a selection from Rogue’s lineup starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 31st. Tickets to attend are $10, paid in advance. Attendees will receive a FREE 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.

Freestyle Trappist Beer Tasting

Freestyle Trappist Beer Tasting - Wednesday January 16th from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 16th, from 5-7 at Enoteca we will be holding a Freestyle Beer tasting, specifically focused on the Trappist beers brewed by Monks. The Trappist order originated in the Cistercian monastery of La Trappe, France. These rules govern the breweries operating with the “Authentic Trappist Product” Logo.

• The beer must be brewed within the walls of a Trappist abbey, by or under control of Trappist monks.
• The brewery, the choices of brewing, and the commercial orientations must obviously depend on the monastic community.
• The economic purpose of the brewery must be directed toward assistance and not toward financial profit.

Enoteca currently has 5 of the 7 Trappist breweries represented on it’s shelves. Come to the Freestyle tasting, pick a beer to buy and share! What is Freestyle Beer Tasting? Learn more here!

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. Wednesday, January 16th - 5-7 pm Freestyle Trappist Beer Tasting. Enoteca currently has 5 of the 7 Trappist breweries represented on it’s shelves. Come to the Freestyle tasting, pick a beer to buy and share! Friday, January 18th - 4-7 pm ABC - Anything But Cabernet! Darin Roberson will be sharing an interesting selection of wine which have something in common, not being Cabernet Sauvignon! Watch this newsletter for more information to come. We will taste these wines on Saturday, January 19th as well, from 12-7. Friday, January 25th - 4-7 pm Michael Wiley will be presenting wines from the Epicurian Portfolio, an exciting line from Australia that includes many unique flavors. Watch this newsletter for more information to come. We will taste these wines on Saturday, January 26th as well, from 12-7. Thursday, January 31st - 6 pm Rogue Beer Tasting with Matt Thompson of Rogue. Taste a handful of great microbrews from Rogue Brewery of Portland and Newport Oregon, complete with the knowledgable Matt Thompson to guide your tasting experience. Only $10 per person, register in advance. Friday, February 1st - 4-7 pm - Taste of Club! February 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, February 2nd as well, from 12-7. Thursday, February 21st - 7 pm Hales Ales Beer Tasting with Bill Preib. Watch this newsletter for additional details. Friday, February 22nd - 4-7 pm - Barrister Winery with Winemaker! Barrister Winery of Spokane is making some of the area’s most sought after top notch wines. Either Greg Lipsker or Michael White, and possibly both, will be on hand to show their wine and sign bottles. Come meet one or two of the attorney/winemakers on Friday February 22nd, and taste a great selection of their wines! We will taste these wines on Saturday, February 23rd as well, from 12-7. You can keep yourself in the loop on Enoteca events! Subscribe to the Enoteca Google Calendar to keep up-to-date on the latest happenings! Salute’ Russell, Sarah, and Roger Enoteca - Fine Wine & Beer 208-457-9885 service@corkjoy.com Enoteca is open: Tuesday-Saturday: 11-7 Directions, hours, and more about Enoteca: www.corkjoy.com We’re always looking for feedback! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to let us know. Did you like a certain wine or beer? We’re here to serve you so let us know how we can help: service@corkjoy.com