Enoteca News: Rhone Wines This Weekend, Mountain Dome Champagne Coming Soon!
What’s Fresh At Enoteca?
- Rhone France and Rhone Style Wine Tasting This Weekend
- Special Sparkling Event - Mountain Dome with Winemaker
- Remember the Orphans
- Upcoming Tasting Events
- What is Wine & Beer Club?
Case Discount:
Wine & Beer Club members get 15% off case orders. For wine this includes 12 bottles of the same wine, or a mixed batch. For beer the case size depends on the beer. Membership has its privileges!
Wine & Beer Club members get 15% off case orders. For wine this includes 12 bottles of the same wine, or a mixed batch. For beer the case size depends on the beer. Membership has its privileges!
Rhone Wine Tasting
Start the weekend out right at Enoteca - Fine Wine & Beer! This Friday from 4-7 Enoteca will be hosting Debbie Keller from IWM as she shares a selection of Rhone and Rhone style wines. We will be tasting Saturday from 12-7 as well, which is a great time to taste wine to beat the rush. Taste a flight (2 oz. each of 4 wines) for $10 per flight, and follow up for $5 per 5 oz. glass, except the Chateauneuf du Pape which is $10 per glass.
A Special Note About French Wine:
Don’t be shy when it comes to exploring French wine. We all have to start somewhere and with French wine it can seem intimidating. The French have been making wine for many years, and many of the Washington and California wines you know and love are made in traditional styles of France. We put together a line-up that includes a couple of actual Rhone wines, and a couple of American made but Rhone style wines that we enjoy drinking. Go ahead, give them a try!
~ Sarah
Don’t be shy when it comes to exploring French wine. We all have to start somewhere and with French wine it can seem intimidating. The French have been making wine for many years, and many of the Washington and California wines you know and love are made in traditional styles of France. We put together a line-up that includes a couple of actual Rhone wines, and a couple of American made but Rhone style wines that we enjoy drinking. Go ahead, give them a try!
~ Sarah
McCrea Roussanne 2006 (Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, Red Mountain, Washington)
Roussanne, one of the six white Rhône grapes of Châteauneuf du Pape, is a relative newcomer to Washington State. Orange and peach blossom aromas and flavors are characteristic of the variety. After gentle whole-cluster press, the juice was fermented in stainless tank. A portion of Viognier was added to lift and brighten the blend.
[Member: $22.49 / Retail: $24.99]
Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone ‘Parallele 45′ Rouge 2006 (Rhone, France)
This wine is named for the 45th North parallel which runs two kilometers from Jaboulet’s cellars. In the village of Pont de l’Isère, a monument bears the words: “Here begins the South.” Borne from the family’s pride in generations of winemaking, this Jaboulet wine known as ‘Parallèle 45′ has had this name since the 1950s.
The wine has a deep color, with elegant and expressive aromas of red fruits and spices. On the palate, the wine has a solid structure, ripe tannins and a spicy character. “Very pure and fresh, with purple and blue fruits leading the way, followed by notes of tar, violets and mineral. Open-knit but has some grip too. Delicious. Drink now.” -Wine Spectator, 88 points Foods to pair with include: turkey, roasts, red meat, pork, lamb, grilled vegetables, game, fowl, and beef.
60% Grenache, 40% Syrah.
[Member: $12.59 / Retail: $13.99]
Morgan Cotes du Crow’s 2006 (San Lucas, California)
Medium-rich ruby red color with blue-black highlights. Nose and palate impressions of violets, blueberry jam, mint, pomegranate, strawberry, spice, and pepper. Medium-bodied, soft tannins. A versatile food wine, it walks the fine line between being a substantial wine and a wine that is easy to enjoy.
55% Syrah, 45% Grenache
[Member: $19.99 / Retail: $17.99]
Perrin et Fils “Les Sinards” Chateauneuf du Pape 2005 (Rhone, France)
A deep red colour. Wide range of aromas such as kirsch, lavender, pepper and other spices. On the palate there is a well-rounded combination of fruit and supple tannins, and good length.
70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre
[Member: $37.79 / Retail: $41.99]
Pricing disclaimer.
Mountain Dome Champagne Tasting Event with Winemaker Erik Manz
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Mountain Dome Champagne Tasting Thursday, April 3rd Beginning at 6 p.m. Taste 4-5 wines Only $15 per person |
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In 1984 the Manz family started Mountain Dome in the kitchen of their geodesic dome home. After
spending a few years developing the desired style of sparkling wine, the family decided the 1988 vintage would
be the first commercial release.
A friend suggested that the winery, built on a snowy, tree covered mountain top,
reminded him of a gnome village and created teh Gnome label for Mountain Dome’s Non-Vintage. Mountain Dome
has grown from a family obsession into an award winning winery, producing more than 3,000 cases a year.
Mountain Dome Winery is producing the highest quality sparkling wine. Washington State’s climate produces excellent fruit with the acidity needed to hold up to the bubbles of fine sparkling wine. Lengthy bottle aging while the wine undergoes secondary fermentation creates the tiny bubbles and complexity that Mountain Dome is proud of. The event will start at 6 p.m. and will feature a handful of Mountain Dome’s great selections. Email us at service@corkjoy.com to buy tickets in advance, or call 208-457-9885. |
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Remember the Orphans
The orphan shelf has had some recent admittants. Several bottles of wine were discovered that have been waiting for a home,
and some beer has even migrated to the orphan shelf.
Club members receive a 20% discount whenever they adopt an orphan. Find it in your heart.
A wide range of very delicious bottles are currently up for adoption. Come peer into the glassed-over eyeballs of these little fellas and see if one of them doesn’t tug at your heart. Pleeeze sir, can I have some more?
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, 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, reservations by calling 208-457-9885.
Friday, March 21th - 4-7 pm
Are you a fan of Syrah? How about Grenache, Mourvedre, Viognier, Roussane and other interesting varieties? Come try a lineup of Rhone (France) wines and Rhone style wines from other regions. Learn about the unique varieties that make up these richly styled wines. We will taste these wines on Saturday, March 22nd as well, from 12-7.
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 3-7.
Thursday, April 3rd - 6 pm
Mountain Dome Winery Champagne Tasting with Winemaker Erik Manz. Come meet the winemaker and enjoy a great assortment of hand-made Champagnes using traditional French methods. $15 per person, buy tickets in advance by calling 208-457-9885 or emailing us at service@corkjoy.com
Friday, April 4th - 4-7 pm
Taste of Club! April 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, April 5th as well, from 12-7.
Friday, April 11th - 4-7 pm
Milbrandt Wine Tasting with Dustin Lewis of Eagle Marketing. Did you enjoy the Milbrandt Merlot, the Vintage Red Wine Club selection from March? Try more wines from this exciting new winery in Washington State. We will taste these wines on Saturday, April 12th as well, from 12-7.
Thursday, April 16th - 6 pm
Quady Winery, Keeping it Sweet. Spend the day after Tax Day to taste a great line up of sweet dessert style wines, some of them fortified, from Quady Winery. Dustin Lewis from Eagle Marketing will be on hand to share more information and answer questions.
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Russell, Sarah, and Roger
Enoteca - Fine Wine & Beer
208-457-9885
service@corkjoy.com
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