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1. Jones of Washington Wine Tasting Fri/Sat
       with Allan Williams from the winery!
       Come taste with us for only $10 / flight (lots of wine!)
2. Now On Tap: Deschutes The Abyss 2008
       1/2 Gallon Growler Fill: $24.99, Pint: $7.99
3. Russell Said Beer, Sarah Said Wine
4. Vegetable Pot Pie Recipe
5. Upcoming Tasting Events
   • Jones of Washington with Allan Williams
         Friday, October 9th, 4-7, Saturday the 10th, 12-7
   • Iron Horse Beer Tasting
         Thursday, October 15th, 5 & 7 pm, $10, get tickets!
   • Small Vineyards Italian Wine Tasting
         Friday, October 16th, 4-7, Saturday the 17th, 12-7
   • Ninkasi Beer Tasting
         Thursday, October 22nd, 7 pm, $10, get tickets!
   • Grand Teton Beer Tasting
         Thursday, October 29th, 5 & 7 pm, $10, get tickets!
6. Can you recommend wine and/or beer to me once a month?
7. Is wine tasting any fun?

Jones of Washington Wine Tasting
with Allan Williams on Friday

Check out the wines we plan on pouring this weekend:

Jones of Washington Estate Riesling 2007
(Wahluke Slope, Washington)

Our Riesling is a light golden color with scents of grapefruit and granny smith apples. The flavors are of apple, ginger, and pears, with a perfect balance between the fruit and the acidity.

Jones of Washington Estate Merlot 2005
(Wahluke Slope, Washington)

Dark red hue, aromas of cherry, mint, and cigar box, supple and fleshy, with a full mouth feel and flavors of baked cherries, carob, and leather. 100% Merlot used from Jones Vineyards Wahluke Slope.

Jones of Washington Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
(Wahluke Slope, Washington)

Aromas of Bing cherry and pomegranate; and the sweet impression from oak on the palate, complex flavors of chocolate shavings, raspberry and cherry with hints of tobacco, clove and licorice; bright acidity and refined tannins which linger on the palate.

Jones of Washington Estate Syrah 2005
(Wahluke Slope, Washington)

Heavily pigmented red/purple tint, Aromatic accents of cloves, spice, cinnamon and coffee, full body, with flavors of boysenberry and blackberry, a complex wine with layer of flavors. 100% Syrah from Jones Vineyards.

Jones of Washington Estate Barrel Select Blend 2006
(Wahluke Slope, Washington)

This wine exhibits an intense purple-blue color. On the nose are sweet blackberries, cassis, cedar, with dark chocolate and vanilla. On the palate we find a continuous flow of rich, spicy fruit with a full body and a lingering finish.

42% Merlot, 33% Cab. Sauv., 25% Syrah

Russell Said Beer, Sarah Said Wine

Sarah: The big news with us this week is that our house is finally a new color! All the way around, trim and all, caulk around the windows? Yes, we got it all done and just by the hair of our chiny chin chins according to the weather report. I’m so glad it’s not cooked salmon pink anymore! It’s been a two month process and hallelulah it’s finally done!

Russell: Yep, that was a big one. Thank you to Roger, Giles, and Carole for your various contributions – we couldn’t have done it without you! Check out the before and after pics.

Now that this is done, I’m turning my attention to October-Fest. The way we’re celebrating at Enoteca is by holding 3, count them 3 big beer tastings! Iron Horse with Greg Parker is next Thursday. The 7 pm tasting is already full, but there’s still space for the 5 pm tasting and a waiting list started for the 7 pm. Ninkasi is the following week and we only have a 7 pm tasting, so sign up soon, and Grand Teton is the Thursday after that, and the 7 pm tasting has 8 seats available with 5 pm being wide open right now. You can secure tickets here. What wine tastings do we have coming up Sarah?

Sarah: Last week on one of the rare occastions that I was working at the shop a customer came in asking if we sold Jones Wine. We didn’t at the time but that didn’t stop Russell from schedueling a weekend tasting with this awesome little winery. A Washington local I’m so excited to try!

I’ve been in such a beer mood lately. Does anyone else go through moods for beverages? Some days it’s red wine, or a good Viognier may hit the spot another day. Well, lately I’m all about Harvest Ales, Saisons and other Fall beers and ciders! Which reminds me, the recipe for the Vegetable Pot Pies is so simple and hearty, it’s printed below.

Russell: I go through phases for beverages too. Here’s something cool, I bought in some Bibicaffe to take home a case, because I love it, and several customers noticed it and convinced me to break up my case and bought some. Enough people have been itching for it, we’ve decided to stock it regularly. It doesn’t have any alcohol, but it does have caffiene, so that’s good. Sarah, remember the first time you served me Bibicaffe? Tell us how it’s served!

Sarah: Sure, You add one whole Bibicaffe to a 16oz glass and then fill the rest of the glass with milk or 1/2 and 1/2. I also add a little vanilla syrup to it and some ice. You can tweak it to your preferance but that’s how we used to serve it at the coffee shop so enjoy!

Russell: It’s delicious, I remember visiting that coffee shop a lot, until I worked up the courage to ask you out. We get new beer and wine in every week, and I wanted a quick way to start sharing which new brews we have in stock. You’ll see on the newsletter each week a list of new arrivals. This week we have some exciting ones such as the Mocha Death from Iron Horse, makers of the ever-popular Quilters Irish Death and guests of the next beer tasting. Another decent line-up is the Bitterroot Brewing beers from Hamilton, Montana. I lived in the Bitterroot Valley some years back and picked up fly-fishing and bird-watching there. I suppose if I was back there I’d just be picking up a pint now!

Sarah: I hope everyone can make it to the tastings this month and if not enjoy a beverage wherever you are. Goodnight America!

Vegetable Pot Pie

Here’s the recipe to the fantastic veggie pot pie we’ve been talking about lately. Sarah cooked this up last week and boy was it good! The recipe comes from a magazine, and Sarah can’t remember which one it was in! If she finds the source we’ll let you know in an upcoming newsletter, but until then, here it is.

Ingredients:

1 Rutabega cut into small chunks
3 Carrots sliced
2 golden yukon potatoes small chunks
1 heart of celery chunked
2 Parsnip cut into small chunks
1 yellow onion sliced
1/4 cup chopped Parsely
1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme
2 cups sliced crimini mushrooms
1 package Peppridge Farms puff pastry dough
1/4 cup butter
2-3 tblsp black truffle oil
1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts

For sauce:
6 cups vegetable stock
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup cream

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350, and take the puff pastry out of the freezer to start thawing. On a cookie sheet place the chopped Hazelnuts into the oven and toast then for about a minute, depending on your oven. Just lightly golden color. You will be able to smell them when they are ready.

Add all the chopped vegetables to a large pot with the butter and let them saute on medium heat for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but not soggy. Meanwhile make the sauce by adding the butter to a large sauce pan and letting it melt. Add the flour next and let that cook for 3 minutes. Slowly add the veggie stock one cup at a time allowing the sauce to thicken. If the sauce doesn’t evenly coat the back of the spoon add a little corn starch to thicken it up. Let the sauce off the heat and after it has cooled for 5 minutes add the cream and salt and pepper to taste.

Meanwhile your veggies should be ready, so add the sauce to the vegetables. You can place them in individual ramekins or to a pie plate. I got some perfectly sized and cheap glass Pyrex ramekins at Wal-Mart. Once the vegetable filling is all distributed cut the pastry dough to just fit the dishes, add an egg wash to the dish rim and then place the pastry over the dish pressing on the rim to seal. Add the egg wash over the top and then sprinkle the hazelnuts and drizzle a little of the truffle oil over the top to finish.

Place the ramekins or pie plate into the oven and cook till the pastry is a golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Enjoy with a glass of wine or kickin’ beer and have a great evening!

Tasting Events Coming Soon

Mark your calendars for tastings at Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer. Some are classroom format, which means we all sit down at the same time and can interact with the presenter with questions and whatnot. Our Friday & Saturday wine tastings are drop-in format, which means you can stop in any time during the tasting hours and try some excellent wine. We price our tastings to just break even on the quantity we pour for you, and our pours are quite a bit more than a typical winery tasting room experience. Join us for these excellent tasting events!

Jones of Washington Wine Tasting with Allan Williams
Friday, October 9th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Allan will be on hand to share some excellent wine from Washington State, including their Cabernet which was named the best Washington Cab under $20. Jones of Washington is a family owned and operated winery that is committed to small-batch artisanal wines crafted with all the love and attention that people who are closely tied to the land can make. We will taste these wines on Saturday, October 10th as well, from 12-7.


Iron Horse of Ellensburg Beer Tasting with Greg Parker
Thursday, October 15th – 5 & 7 pm [$10 flight, classroom]

Greg Parker from Iron Horse Brewing of Ellensburg, Washington will be on hand to share great beer, and as a home brewer from way back, he knows his stuff. We’ll be holding 2 tastings, one at 5 and one at 7 pm. $10 per person, reserve your tickets early! (be sure to specify 5 or 7 pm)


Small Vineyards Italian Wine Portfolio Tasting
Friday, October 16th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Think Italian/European wines can be aloof and inaccessible? Come try this hand-picked selection of creative and tasty wines to expand your palate and experience. We plan to pour one of the most popular past Wine Club selections, the Salice Salentino from Terre del Grico, an untraditional Merlot from Tuscany, and a few other gems from this portfolio.

Many of our customers have grown to know and love the Small Vineyards portfolio. If you haven’t heard of them, read thier mission and come taste:

“At Small Vineyards, we believe some of the very best wines come from small places. Therefore, we are committed to discovering the Italian Artisans and families that make the best wines you’ve never heard of and making them available for you. Explore now!”

We will taste these wines on Saturday, October 17th as well, from 12-7.


Ninkasi Beer Tasting with Marty Ochs
Thursday, October 22nd – 7 pm [$10 flight, classroom]

Marty Ochs from Ninkasi Brewing will be on hand to share great beer! Come see how this Eugene, Oregon brewery is making an impact with hops. Total Domination IPA? Oh yes. We’ll be holding 1 classroom style tasting at 7 pm. $10 per person, reserve your tickets early!


Grand Teton Brewing Co. Beer Tasting with brew Master Rob Mullin
Thursday, October 29th – 5 & 7 pm [$10 flight, classroom]

Meet Brew Master Rob Mullin, and try beer with John Lundholm from Grand Teton. These guys are from Victor, Idaho in the southern part of the state, and if you’ve been in the Beer Club for a few months you probably recognize their brewery from the big 1L uber-tasty beers you’ve received. We’ll be holding 2 tastings, one at 5 and one at 7 pm. $10 per person, reserve your tickets early! (be sure to specify 5 or 7 pm)


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

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