What’s Fresh At Enoteca?

1. Washington Wines Tasting this weekend with Michael Wiley
2. March Beer Tasting Event - Laughing Dog with Brewmaster
3. Upcoming Tasting Events
4. What is Wine & Beer Club?

Washington Wines Tasting

Start the weekend out right at Enoteca - Fine Wine & Beer! This Friday from 4-7 Enoteca will be hosting Michael Wiley as he shares a selection of Wasington wines. We will be tasting Saturday from 12-7 as well. Taste a flight (2 oz. each of 4 wines) for $10 per flight, and follow up for $5 per glass, except the Pedestal Merlot which is $10 per glass (4 oz. pour). Long Shadows Poets Leap Riesling 2005 (Columbia Valley, Washington) - Inspired by the greatest wines of Germany and crafted by Armin Diel, proprietor of the renowned Schlossgut Diel. The 2005 vintage of Poet’s Leap is an off-dry wine with expressive, spicy aromatics and generous, lively flavors. Fresh melon, honey, ripe apricot and a hint of citrus jump on the palate leaving a vibrant, racy impression on the long, clean finish. 93 Points - Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points - Wine & Spirits, 91 Points - Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate [Member: $21.59 / Retail: $23.99] Townshend Lemberger 2005 (Columbia Valley, Washington) - Try this excellent off-the-beaten-path wine from Spokane winery Townshend Cellars. The Lemberger grape was reportedly very popular with Napoleon Bonaparte and Otto von Bismark. This wine displays a bright color and exhibits aromas of black cherry and spice. The palate is smooth with a good backbone of tannins. [Member: $15.29 / Retail: $16.99] Forgeron Walldeaux Smithie N/V (Columbia Valley, Washington) - Walldeaux Smithie is bold and juicy with a firm structure. The full flavors and smooth tannins suggest a new world wine while its focus and balance, dark fruit and spice flavors are definitely reminiscent of old world Bordeaux. 55% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10.5% Syrah, 7% Zinfandel, 3.5% Cabernet Franc [Member: $16.19 / Retail: $17.99] Long Shadows Pedestal Merlot 2004 (Columbia Valley, Washington) - Michel Rolland, Pomerol vintner and consultant to many of the world’s most famous wineries, selected vineyards within the Columbia Valley to produce a Merlot that exemplifies the complexity and concentration of flavors for which his wines are internationally known. Dark cherry and blackberry aromas compliment an appealing hint of toasty oak in this dense, deeply concentrated Merlot. Rich at entry, with added intensity on the mid-palate, the finish provides a lingering impression of layered black fruit. 94 Points - Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 94 Points - Connoisseurs Guide, 93 Points - Wine Spectator [Member: $54.99 / Retail: $59.99] Pricing disclaimer.

Laughing Dog Beer Tasting Event with Brewmaster Fred Colby

Laughing Dog Beer Tasting Wednesday, March 19th Beginning at 6 p.m. Taste 4-5 or so beers Only $10 per person

The March Beer Tasting is Laughing Dog of Sandpoint! Enoteca is hosting Brewmaster Fred Colby from Laughing Dog as he shares a selection from Laughing Dog’s lineup starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19th. 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

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, February 29th - 4-7 pm - Washington State wines with Michael Wiley. Check out the excellent quality coming from our own back yard. A variety of wineries will be represented to give a good “taste” of Washington. We will taste these wines on Saturday, March 1st as well, from 12-7. Friday, March 7th - 4-7 pm - Taste of Club! March 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, March 8th as well, from 12-7. Thursday, March 13th - 6 pm - Port Tasting! Enoteca will be hosting Kevin Olsonberg as he pours a lineup of excellent port wines, fortified wines that are sweet and convey complex flavors. More information to follow in this newsletter. Wednesday, March 19th - 6 pm - Laughing Dog Beer Tasting! Enoteca will be hosting Brewmaster Fred Colby of Laughing Dog of Sandpoint as he pours a lineup of excellent beer. Only $10 per person, register in advance. Friday, March 28th - 4-7 pm - Have you had Layer Cake Shiraz? If not, go pick one up today at Enoteca, then put March 28th & 29th on your calendar to be one of the first to taste the entire lineup of Layer Cake wines, including a Primativo a.k.a. Zinfandel from Italy, a Malbec from Argentina, and a Cotes du Rhone blend from France. Jayson Woodbridge is the winemaker who creates this delicious lineup! We will taste these wines on Saturday, March 29th 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