Enoteca News: Organic Sobon Estates Wine This Weekend, Major Zinfandel, Tastes Great
What’s Fresh At Enoteca?
- Sobon Estates Winery Tasting This Weekend
- Freestyle Beer Tasting
- Sierra Nevada Beer Tasting With Chris Hem
- Upcoming Tasting Events
- What is Wine & Beer Club?
Request Your Favorite Wine & Beer:
Have you had a great wine or beer at a restaurant, and would like to take a bottle home? Have you read about something and would like to try it for yourself? Do you have a favorite wine or beer that you’d like to see conveniently available at Enoteca in Post Falls? If there are any products you’re interested in, 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.
Have you had a great wine or beer at a restaurant, and would like to take a bottle home? Have you read about something and would like to try it for yourself? Do you have a favorite wine or beer that you’d like to see conveniently available at Enoteca in Post Falls? If there are any products you’re interested in, 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.
Sobon Estates Winery Tasting
Start the weekend out right at Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer!
This Friday from 4-7 Enoteca will be hosting Debbie Keller as she shares a selection of Sobon Estates 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, 1 oz. of port) for $10 per flight, and follow up for $5 per 5 oz. glass (or 3 oz. of port).
All of the Sobon and Shenandoah wines are made with 100% Organically Grown Grapes. To learn more about Sobon’s Organic wine, read this information from the Sobon family as to why they have made this choice.
At Enoteca we carry a selection of Organic wine with ultra-low sulfite levels. The Organic wines we carry still need to taste good, so we’re just as picky about the Organic wines on the shelf as we are about the ones without that label.In 1989, our family made the decision to start farming organically. After a winter of much research, the following spring was the start of our new endeavor. We have never stopped learning. In 1994, we registered with the County Agriculture Commissioner and the State of California as Organic Growers of grapes and walnuts. We now farm 125 acres without herbicides, pesticides, or chemical fertilizers. During 2002, we received the CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) Certification.
Our wines, both at Shenandoah Vineyards and Sobon Estate, are made by conventional means using a minimum of sulfites to preserve freshness and color. At bottling, our wine contains between 15-20 parts per million free sulfites, which diminish after several months in the bottle. (for informational purposes, wines with no added sulfites can contain 8-12 parts per million of sulfites, a natural product of fermentation). We believe the small amounts of sulfites we use are necessary to maintain the freshness, stability, ageability, and enjoyment of our wines.
Composting is a vital way to nourish the soil. We use 600 to 800 tons of compost every year. We make our own and purchase some. It is all made from grape skins, seeds, and stems … the perfect balance of nutrients to return to the soil.
Shenandoah Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (Amador County, California)
Shenandoah Vineyards is the first wine property developed by Shirley and Leon Sobon in 1977. Later, in 1989 they bought each other a second winery for their 30th wedding anniversary present, hence Sobon Estates was born. This Sauvignon Blanc represents their original winery, and the rest of the wines are from the “new” property. Crisp and fruity, a perfect match for seafood and fowl dishes. The aromas are a captivating blend of floral and spicy tones with a hint of tropical fruit and toasted coconut. Made with Organically Grown Grapes
91% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Orange Muscat, 4% Semillon
[Member: $9.89 / Retail: $10.99]
Sobon Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 (Amador County, California)
From Sobon’s own organically farmed vines planted in 1980. The fully mature vines produced a smaller than normal crop of excellent fruit this vintage, resulting in a wine with much richness and depth. The Cabernet Franc has contributed to the marvelous aroma and has balanced the rich flavors of the Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine will peak in about five years and hold for five to ten years after that. This wine best compliments beef or veal with full flavored sauces. Made with Organically Grown Grapes
81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc (All Estate Vineyard)
[Member: $15.29 / Retail: $16.99]
Sobon Estates Old Vine Zinfandel 2006 (Amador County, California)
This is a fragrant, rich, full bodied zin with very forward, fruit driven flavors. It is meant for everyday drinking, but will improve with up to five years of bottle age. It is a blend of several of our old zinfandel vineyards. An excellent match for grilled meats & pasta dishes. Made with Organically Grown Grapes
100% Estate – 90% Zinfandel, 6% Barbera, 2% Syrah, 2% Sangiovese
[Member: $15.29 / Retail: $16.99]
Sobon Estates Cougar Hill Zinfandel 2006 (Amador County, California)
Named for the visiting mountain lion whose tracks are often seen in the vineyard. This is a very stylish and likable wine. It has forward aromas of licorice and mint chocolate. The flavors are rich, full, and reminiscent of ripe, dusty blackberries and cranberry juice. The finish is crisp and lingering. This wine has a distinct “peppery” component. Made with Organically Grown Grapes
95% Estate Zinfandel, 5% Petite Sirah
[Member: $15.29 / Retail: $16.99]
Sobon Estates Zinfandel Port 2006 (Amador County, California)
A delicious port-style wine which captures the flair of the Zinfandel grape. Sweet, rich and fruity, with a long lingering aftertaste that will appeal to both the novice and the discriminating port drinker. Best served after coffee, with fruit, nuts and cheese. Made with Organically Grown Grapes
100% Zinfandel, 9.8% Residual Sugar, 18% ABV
375ml [Member: $15.29 / Retail: $16.99]
Pricing disclaimer.
Freestyle Beer Tasting
Freestyle Beer Tasting – Thursday, May 8th from 5-7 p.m.
Thursday, May 8th, from 5-7 at Enoteca we will be holding a Freestyle Beer tasting! It’s simple: just show up buy a beer, and share it. The folks next to you will do the same and you both get to try some new and interesting beer. Bring your friends!
Hop-heads take notice, we’ve gotten in some great hoppy beers lately, with words like IPA, and Imperial IPA written all over them.
What is Freestyle Beer Tasting? Learn more here!
May Beer Tasting – Sierra Nevada with Chris Hem
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Sierra Nevada Beer Tasting Thursday, May 22nd Beginning at 6 p.m. Taste 4-5 or so beers Only $10 per person |
The May Beer Tasting is going to be great! Enoteca is hosting Chris Hem
from Sierra Nevada.
Do you think Sierra Nevada is all about the Pale Ale? It’s a great beer, but there is much
more to be tasted from this brewery.
We will be tasting some new and exciting Hoppy Beer from the Chico
hop superstars. Can you imagine a beer made with hops from New Zealand? What would that be
like? Sierra Nevada Brewing Company has a proud history as one of the pioneers of the craft
brewing industry and as a brewer of award-winning beers since 1981. Chris Hem always comes
with a pile of stories and great information about these hoppy beers.
The tasting starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 22nd. 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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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, April 25th – 4-7 pm
Sobon Estates Wine Tasting with Debbie Keller. Amador County California organic wines from the Sobon Family. Sobon Estate has exceptional Zinfandels, Italian varietals, and other great wines. We will taste these wines on Saturday, April 26th as well, from 12-7.
Friday, May 2nd – 4-7 pm
Taste of Club! May 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, May 3rd as well, from 12-7.
Thursday, May 8th – 5-7 pm
Freestyle Beer Tasting! Simply show up, buy a beer off the shelf, and share it with friends. Someone else will share with you and everybody gets to taste great beer!
Friday, May 9th – 4-7 pm
2 Mountain Winery wine tasting! Come try these excellent examples of Washington wine and meet someone from the winery. We will taste these wines on Saturday, May 10th as well, from 12-7.
Thursday, May 22nd – 6 pm
Beer Tasting! Enoteca will be hosting Chris Hem as he pours a lineup of excellent and new Sierra Nevada beer. Only $10 per person. Email us at service@corkjoy.com to reserve space, or call 208-457-9885.
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Russell, Sarah, and Roger
Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer
208-457-9885
service@corkjoy.com
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