Fun Events And News From Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer

1. Cabernet Showdown Wine Tasting this weekend!
   Come taste with us for only $10 / flight (lots of wine!)
2. Friday the 29th is last day to vote on your favorite Wine Shop!
3. June 18th Beer Tasting: Sam Adams with Troy Lobdell
   7 pm tasting only, it will fill up fast
4. June 9th Wine Dinner: Kermit Lynch French Wine Portfolio at Fleur de Sel
5. Remember the Orphans: Lots of Wine & Beer recently added
6. Fun Tasting Events at Enoteca in Post Falls – Upcoming Events Calendar
7. Enoteca Web Poll: Which region is my favorite to drink from?
8. What is Wine & Beer Club of the month membership all about?
9. Do I have to stick my nose in the air for wine tasting?

A Note from Russell

Spring has finally sprung in north Idaho and everybody’s headed outdoors! We’ve been enjoying the weather with the kids and some fine beers. A couple days ago I opened up the Mikkeller Beer Geek Brunch Weasel beer. It’s [Member: $14.39 / Retail: $15.99] and it’s made with Civet Coffee. If you’ve seen the Morgan Freeman / Jack Nicholson movie The Bucket List, you’ll remember the expensive coffee that Jack drinks that passes through the digestive system of the Asian Palm Civet Weasel. Here’s some more info on the Kopi Luwak stuff, but more importantly, it’s fantastic in this beer! It’s an Imperial Oatmeal Stout with an incredibly strong and intense flavor that you simply must try if you like dark and strong beer.

The wine tasting this weekend will be fun to compare Cabernet Sauvignon’s, one of the more highly regarded red wine varieties, from a few different regions. For the white wine die-hards, we do have a fantastic Sauvignon Blanc in the oaked style to open up. If you like “big Cab” or if you want to try a few out, come visit us on Friday between 4 and 7, or on Saturday between 12 and 7.

We hope your holiday was restful and your spring is fun! Check out the fun events calendar below, we have a bunch of great tastings planned this summer.

– Russell Mann

Cabernet Showdown Wine Tasting This Weekend

This Friday from 4-7 Enoteca will be sharing a selection of Cabernet Sauvignons from around the world.

We want to give you the opportunity to “try before you buy” so we offer a flight of wine for a low cost. Taste a flight (2 oz. each of 4 wines) for $10 per flight, and follow up with a glass. We will be tasting Saturday from 12-7 as well, which is a good time to beat the rush.


Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc 2005
(Napa Valley, California)
Winemaker Craig Williams says:

The 2005 Sauvignon Blanc has aromatic characteristics ranging from floral and mineral notes to citrus and green melon. The expressive palate is clean and balanced with excellent richness and length.

A full-bodied, balanced Sauvignon Blanc, this wine shows fresh, fruity, slightly grassy aromas and multi-layered flavors of melon, fig and tropical fruit offset by a touch of oak, ending a clean, citrusy finish.

Whoa! Oaked Sauvignon Blanc?! We’ve gotten used to New Zealand style Sauv Blanc, with its crispness, fruityness and all that acidic jazz. When we opened this Joe Phelps bottle it just blew us away by being very Chardonnayesqe. Full flavored, creamy, vanillan, and rich. It is a Sauv Blanc to enjoy as the weather cools down.

90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Semillon

[Member: $29.69 / Retail: $32.99]

Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon
(Mendoza, Argentina)
This wine presents a dark purple color with garnet tones. The nose is explosive, with red fruit flavors, sweet spice and a touch of fresh mint. The mouthfeel is full yet soft, with red currant and cassis fruit layered with notes of cigar box, leather and light notes of eucalyptus. The finish is focused, with finely grained tannins adding structure and length.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

[Member: $10.79 / Retail: $11.99]

Glen Eldon Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
(Barossa Valley, Australia)

This deep red brick Cabernet exhibits a nose of blackcurrant, plum and chocolate and a palate of mixed berries, plum, chocolate and spice.

Enjoy this wine with oven roasted duck, game or a chunk of parmesan.

95 Points James Halliday, 90 Points Stephen Tanzer

Here’s what Josh Reynolds had to say:

Spicy red and dark berry flavours are impressively precise and nicely framed by fine-grained tannins. Develops a chewy texture with air and finishes bright and fresh, with repeating mineral and floral pastille notes and impressive persistence.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

This is a good bottle of wine! Smoothe and well-rounded, doing Cabernet the Australian style!

[Member: $25.19 / Retail: $27.99]

Reininger Helix Cabernet Sauvignon
(Columbia Valley, Washington)
Yoga for the Palate! Permit this wine to open for a while. As the name Helix implies, let this Cabernet go round and round on your palate while sitting straight and relaxed. Without swallowing, slowly inhale once or twice to unravel the black raspberry, plum and cassis layered with caramelized oak, a barely perceptible hint of clove and very fine tannins. Exhale. Life is goood.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

[Member: $22.49 / Retail: $24.99]

Pricing disclaimer.

June Beer Tasting
Samuel Adams with Troy Lobdell

Sam Adams Beer Tasting Thursday, June 18th 7:00 p.m. Only $10 per person

Samuel Adams Beer tasting on Thursday, June 18th, at 7 pm at Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer! Jim Koch founded The Boston Beer Company in 1984 because he believed that Americans deserved better beer. As of November 18th, when Belgian owned InBev officially took over Anheuser-Busch, Samuel Adams is now the largest American Owned brewery. Come to this tasting to try some of the more unique flavors coming from this brewery. Troy Lobdell, Bin #215, will be here from the brewery to share the beers and answer questions. Attendees will receive a beer glass and most importantly, learn about, and taste, more great beer! There will be one “classroom style” tasting starting at 7 p.m. and will last about 1.5-2 hours. 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

Last chance to vote Enoteca as your favorite wine shop!

You may have seen the promos on TV, they’re running a poll on local businesses, and there is a class for “Best Wine Shop.” The poll ends this Friday, the 29th. so if you haven’t voted yet, it’s time!

Well, what do you think folks? You can go to the website to vote for Enoteca .

Last time we could see the results, we were still in 1st place thanks to you, but if you haven’t voted yet, let your voice be heard! Visit the site, setup an account to vote. You can even add your comments for everyone to see, and peruse some of the comments that have already been left.

We appreciate your business, and our small family business appreciates the opportunity to serve our local community’s fine beverage needs. Thank you!

June 9th Wine Dinner: Kermit Lynch
French Wine Portfolio at Fleur de Sel

French Wine Dinner Tuesday, June 9th Begins at 6:30 p.m. Only $65 / person Includes meal, wine tasting, tax, and gratuity 3 oz. of each wine

Tuesday June 9th, 2008 at 6:30, Enoteca – Fine Wine and Beer will be holding a French wine dinner in partnership with Fleur de Sel and Kermit Lynch Wine Importers. Lyle Railsback will be on hand to host and present these wines, and Laurent Zirotti will be presenting the culinary delights. This promises to be a fun and delicious evening of French food and French wine! 5 courses – 5 French wines – only $65 per person all inclusive! Make a date of it! The restaurant seats 35, so that is the maximum number of people we can book. The event is filled, but you’re welcome to join the waiting list, in case someone cancels their reservations. To make reservations, call Fleur de Sel at 208-777-7600.

The first time I heard of the Kermit Lynch portfolio was from Wine Club Member Bob Carmichael (Bin #103). When I got to meet someone from the importer, I was thrilled, and he was gracious enough to pour several of the French wines for me. Four of them are now on the shelf at Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer, including a fantastic Beaujolais Villages, a reasonably priced Bordeaux, a dry and yummy spring time Rosé, and an Alsacian White. It turns out that Laurent Zirotti of Fleur de Sel has been a fan of the Kermit Lynch portfolio since he had access to them in Billings. Put 1 and 1 and 1 together and PRESTO, we will be holding a fun, educational, and most of all TASTY wine dinner on June 9th! Check out the menu! Hors d’oeuvre Terrine of fresh and smoked Pacific salmon “à l’aneth” Paired with: 2007 La Soeur Cadette, Bourgogne blanc Appetizer “Petite” Bouillabaisse of Monkfish and crustaceous Paired with: 2007 Domaine Terrebrune, Bandol rosé Second course Seared beef Carpaccio with truffle oil and mushroom confit Paired with: 2007 Domaine la Coutale, Cahors Main course Roasted rack of lamb “en crôute”, braised garlic and rosemary jus Paired with: 2007 Domaine de Fontsainte, Corbieres Dessert Salad of fresh red fruits in a red wine syrup and a rich cassis mousse Paired with: 2007 Château Thivin, Côte de Brouilly To make reservations, call Fleur de Sel at 208-777-7600. Email us at service@corkjoy.com with any questions, or call 208-457-9885. To be made aware of future events, join the email list at www.corkjoy.com

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 – Fine Wine & Beer 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, May 29th – 4-7 pm
Cabernet Power Wine Tasting! We’ll be opening up a selection of Cabernet Sauvignon’s from around the world. Compare and contrast wines made from the same grape, but very different from each other. We will taste these wines on Saturday, May 30th as well, from 12-7.

Friday, June 5th – 4-7 pm
Taste of Club! June 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, June 6th as well, from 12-7.

Tuesday, June 9th – 6:30 pm
French Wine Dinner with Lyle Railsback of Kermit Lynch and Laurent Zirotti of Fleur de Sel. Held at Fleur de Sel restaurant in Post Falls, only $65 per person all inclusive, and featuring some fantastic hand-picked selections of French wine. Contact Fleur de Sel for reservations at 208-777-7600.

Friday, June 12th – 4-7 pm
Robert Karl Wine Tasting with Rebecca Gunselman! We’re opening local favorites Robert Karl, hand crafted Phinney Hill wine, rich and intense in flavor, with Rebecca Gunselman. We’ll be pouring some new release wine as well as old favorites. We will taste these wines on Saturday, June 13th as well, from 12-7.

Thursday, June 18th at 7:00 pm
Samuel Adams Brewery Beer Tasting. Beer Club Member Troy Lobdell, who works for Samuel Adams will be here to share some great beer! $10 per person, reserve your tickets early!

Friday, June 19th – 4-7 pm
Montinore Estates Oregon wine tasting! On Saturday we’ll have Monika Seryukova here from the winery on Saturday from 4-7 to share details about the wine and winery. We will taste these wines on Saturday, June 20th as well, from 12-7.

Friday, June 26th – 4-7 pm
Clif Bar Wines wine tasting! Debbie Keller from IWM will be on hand to share these great wines from the same family that makes the Clif Bars! We will taste these wines on Saturday, June 27th as well, from 12-7.

Friday, July 3rd – 4-7 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 4th as well, from 12-7.

Friday, July 10th – 4-7 pm
Joseph Phelps wine tasting! Come try these ultra-premium wines from California with a winery representative on hand to share details and answer questions. We will taste these wines on Saturday, July 11th as well, from 12-7.

Friday, July 17th – 4-7 pm
Crew Wine Portfolio wine tasting! Steve Crosta from Crew Wines will be on hand to share a selection from the Crew Portfolio, which includes Sawbuck, Mossback, Matchbook, and Chasing Venus. We will taste these wines on Saturday, July 18th as well, from 12-7.

Wednesday, July 22nd – 7 pm
Revelry Wine Tasting! Someone from the winery will be here to pour Revelry wine on this Wednesday wine tasting event. Should be lots of fun!

Friday, July 24th – 4-7 pm
Artisan Collection Spanish Wine Tasting! Join Lee Anderson from New West Wines as he shares a selection of small winery, hand crafted wines from Spain. Spain is hot right now, great wines at fantastic prices, come learn all the details you could ever want to know! We will taste these wines on Saturday, July 25th 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!


Thank you for your support of our local family business.

Salute’

Russell and Sarah

Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer
208-457-9885
service@corkjoy.com

Enoteca is open:
Tuesday-Saturday: 11-7


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