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Fun Events And News From Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer

1. Small Vineyards Italian Wine Tasting this Weekend
       Try a wide variety of tasty Italian wines all at once!
       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
       Find out about beer glass promotion, holiday parties and schedules, and a sneaky kitten.
4. Upcoming Tasting Events
   • 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!
   • Guess the Variety Wine Tasting
         Friday, October 23rd, 4-7, Saturday the 24th, 12-7
   • Grand Teton Beer Tasting
         Thursday, October 29th, 5 & 7 pm, $10, get tickets!
5. Can you recommend wine and/or beer to me once a month?
6. How is wine tasting at Enoteca different?

Russell Said Beer, Sarah Said Wine

Sarah: I’m so excited to see Greg tomorrow from Iron Horse! The last time we saw him he had the funniest stories about his kids. Also, we have had the pleasure of seeing his beers become some of the most locally loved over the course of a year. Word has spread fast because his beer is that good!

Russell: It helps that Greg put Irish Death in bottles, and now he’s created Mocha Death! We have a few recent openings for the 7 pm tasting and a couple handfuls open for the 5 pm tasting, so RSVP and come on down to taste. Which reminds me, besides the 3 beer tastings in October, we’re running a special promotion for people who read this email. It’s a free beer glass (your choice) with $20 of beer. We have glassware from a multitude of breweries, and we prefer to drink gourmet beer from it’s proper glassware. Friday we are putting on a wine tasting with Small Vineyards Italian Imports wines. The list and notes are below, it’s one not to miss.

Sarah: The Terre Del Grico Salice Salentino has been a staple around this wine shop since day one for me. It was one of the first wines I ever picked for club and if you have or will try it, you’ll soon see why. It’s a great classic italian, much like Sofia Lauren. Nice dried fruit and herb on the front palette then it moves into some spice and classic italian terroir. I could drink this wine with a simple brochetta or a rustic lamb stew or even an italian meat and cheese plate. This wine goes great with all food but also stands alone without being harsh and crazy tannic. Try it people, I can’t say enough about this wine!

Russell: It’s delicious, I’ll admit it. One thing you’ll notice if you’ve been to a wine tasting recently is we always have some sort of “bonus round.” Last weekend the bonus wine was an Italian wine unlike any of the Washington wines we were pouring, and it caught people by suprise. A few weeks back we had a bonus of a really high end Cabernet from Napa Valley called Amizetta Vigneto del Tacchino Selvatico Cabernet Sauvignon. You had to be there, it’s from the Vineyard of the Wild Turkey. Seriously. Anyway, I am looking forward to the bonus round this weekend, we usually only have one or two bottles available, so you have to show up early and often to try it! Well, last Saturday after wine tasting I walked home from Enoteca and picked up a hitch-hiker. His name is Skadoosh and the full story is on Facebook. You can add me as a friend and while you’re at it, join the Enoteca FB group, where we announce tastings and tasting notes. Man, I’m sure in the mood for a party, good thing too, it’s the season!

Sarah: I’m really glad Skadoosh adopted us! He fits in to this family perfectly. YAY, I’m so excited, Enoteca is throwing a Halloween party! I have been using every creative bone in my body to create two super awesome costumes for Russell and I. What are we going to be? Well, you’ll just have to show up to find out. Ok, I’ll give you one clue becuase I’m nice. Opposties attract. It’s on Saturday Halloween night. We will have some treats and good spirits of course! So come on by and celebrate with us!

Russell: Halloween starts it off, and this year we’ve made plans to celebrate. The day after Thanksgiving, black Friday as it’s known, we’ll be helping to kick off the holiday spirit with an early-bird special. Watch your email for details as the event gets closer. In the month of December we’ll be open 7 days a week to accomodate holiday shopping and party supplies, and we’ll be closed for Christmas day through the 28th.

Small Vineyards Italian Wine Tasting

Check out the wines we plan on pouring this Friday from 4-7 and Saturday from 12-7. A flight of 2 oz. of each wine is only $10, and you can follow up with a glass of your favorite. What makes Enoteca wine tasting unique?

Trevisiol Rosecco
(Veneto, Italy)
Sparkling rosé. A light, effervescent with fresh berries, acidity and gentle bubbles. Minerals shine through, making this wine serious while being delightful.

40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Prosecco

Marchetti Later Harvest Verdicchio
(Marche, Italy)
Expecting something sweet? This Later Harvest is an expression of the Verdicchio grape that has been left to hang just a little bit longer, and it’s not a sweetie at all. Look for full bodied, interesting, complex wine!

100% Verdicchio

Terre Del Grico Salice Salentino
(Puglia, Italy)

Terre del Grico’s Salice Salentino is predicated on the Negroamaro grape. The name, Negroamaro has latin and greek roots, and actually means “blackest of the blacks”. One peek at this dramatic fruit, with its darkly-hued skin to ward off the southern heat, and its equally inky flesh, and it’s not hard to imagine how this grape earned its reputation. This Salice Salentino is from master winemaker/owner, Massimiliano Apollonio whose family roots in Puglia can be traced back to the ancient Greeks. This is a wildly impressive wine. It nearly defies logic in its balance of powers, with both a sense of opulence and wonderful elegance. Its classic dense, raisiny fruits and scintillating old Mediterranean spice aromas make it a superb everyday Southern Italian experience. The average vine age for Terre del Grico is over thirty years old, with some as old as seventy.

80% Negroamaro , 10% Malvasia Nera di Lecce, 10% Malvasia Nera di Brindisi

Rigoloccio il Sorvegliante 2005
(Tuscany, Italy)
Il Sorvegliante is the result of a mixture of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Alicante grape. It displays the features of the soil in a fascinating way. The careful fermentation in barrels and the refinement in the bottle for over 18 months give it a special quality. This is a big, chewey, tannic wine that can age for some time, and deserves decanting if opening now.

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante

Podere Ciona Le Diacce Merlot 2004
(Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy)
Grown at high altitiude in Chianti Classico (approximately 1500 feet above sea level), this Merlot from Podere Ciona is remarkably clear in style and tension, with stinging, bright red fruits, subtle smoky notes, and a firm-bodied lushness that befits exceptional Merlot. From young vines, the fruits are very fresh, and goes perfectly with red and white meats.

95% Merlot, 5% Alicante Bouschet

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!

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!


Guess the Variety Wine Tasting
Friday, October 23rd – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Think you know wine? Even though we taste a lot of wine, we’re always blown away by how unique and interesting a wine maker can make each bottle. Come try a selection of wines blind, and try to guess what grape variety is being represented in the glass. You might find out that you really can taste it! We’ll give you a shot at guessing the region and price range too. Bring your friends, it will be fun.
We will taste these wines on Saturday, October 24th as well, from 12-7.


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)


Black Friday Early Bird Specials
Friday, November 27th

Look for details in upcoming newsletters.


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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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