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What’s New at Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer

1. $15 and Under Wine Tasting – Taste All 6 Wines for $6
       Find Some “Daily Drinkers” that please your palate!
       Come taste with us for only $6 / flight (lots of wine!)
2. Now On Tap: Laughing Dog Hop Dog Fresh Hop 2009
       1/2 Gallon Growler Fill: $10.99, Pint: $3.99
3. Russell Said Beer, Sarah Said Wine
       This Weekend’s Wine Tasting, Thanksgiving Food & Wine Pairing, Beer Tastings
4. Drink to Help Your Fellow Man: Charity & Wine
5. Upcoming Tasting Events
   • Economy Wine Tasting – $15 and under treats, 6 wines, $6
         Friday, November 13th, 4-7 pm, Saturday the 14th, 12-7
   • Freestyle Beer Tasting
         Wednesday, November 18th, 4-7 pm, drop-in
   • Thanksgiving Food and Wine Pairing Class with Sarah @ Enoteca
         Thursday, November 19th, 7 pm, classroom, tickets required.
   • Saviah Cellars Wine Tasting with Wine Maker Richard Funk
         Friday, November 20th, 4-7 pm, Saturday the 21st, 12-7
   • Black Friday Wine & Beer Sale
         Friday, November 27th, 11 am – 2pm (Early Birds!)
         Look For Thanksgiving Day Email For Special Offers
   • Gruet Sparkling Wine Tasting and Class
         Thursday, December 3rd, 7 pm, with Chef Mueller of Bistro on Spruce
         Details to Follow, Mark Your Calendars!
   • Wine Club Tasting
         Friday, December 4th, 4-7 pm, Saturday the 5th, 12-7
   • Club Member Appreciation Party
         Sunday, December 6th – 4-7 pm
   • Laughing Dog Beer Tasting
         Thursday, December 10th, 5 & 7 pm, $10, tickets required.
   • Gilbert Cellars Wine Tasting with Anders Zwartjes
         Friday, December 11th, 4-7 pm, Saturday the 12th, 12-7
   • K-Vintners Wine Tasting (currently tentative)
         Wednesday, December 16th, 7 pm, with Darin Roberson
         Details to Follow, Mark Your Calendars!
   • Terra Blanca Wine Tasting with Ed Scapelhorn
         Friday, December 18th, 4-7 pm, Saturday the 19th, 12-7
6. Can you recommend wine and/or beer to me once a month?
7. How is wine tasting at Enoteca different?

Russell Said Beer, Sarah Said Wine

Sarah: I hope everyone is ready for the snow. Ha, yes I said snow! I was just informed it might be headed this way soon. Stop crying it will be OK. Do you know why? Because we are pouring wines that will be $15 and under, this line up will impress the connoisseur and the accountant! We will have locals such as Timberock along with a mixed bag of Italian and South American wine as well. I especially love the spanish Castillo Almansa, it has been my favorite for years at home and in the shop. I have faithful buyers that pick it up weekly and it’s a steal at 11.99.

The Andre Brunel is a great choice for representing France. The name of this one is “Cuvée Sabrine” and it’s a Grenache/Syrah blend that earned 91 points and a Smart Buy from the Wine Spectator. I have a hard time appreciating French wine I must admit. I wish I could say “oh yes, had them all and love them!” but I can’t. Andre Brunel Sabine however, is just what I like. Some nice dark raspberry and fig notes with delicate spice and no harsh acid or tannin. Not a wimp either this wine is lovely with holiday food!

Come by and try the whole line up, a great chance to score some good wine for the upcoming holidays.

Russell: Since we don’t have a brewery scheduled for November, we thought it would be fun to have a Freestyle Beer Tasting with Holiday Beers! Next Wednesday, the 18th, show up anytime between 4 and 7, buy a beer here and share it. I will be doing so, and when a few people do so it becomes a great time, and we all get to try something new. Sound like fun?

Sarah: Has everyone signed up for the special wine and food tasting at Enoteca on Thursday November 19th? If not, seats are limited so don’t wait. It will be a fun pairing of Thanksgiving appetizers such as Turkey and Gouda paninis with cranberry relish and whipped sweet potatoes with brandy sauce. I’ll also serve some other holiday staples with dessert to follow and each food will be harmoniously paired with the perfect wine. Come join me and start the season with good food, great wine and holiday cheer!

Russell: Right now we have Laughing Dog Hop Dog Fresh Hop on tap, and December 10th Fred Colby and crew are returning to Enoteca for a fantastic beer tasting event. There will be a 5pm and 7pm tasting. So far, the 5 pm is filling up faster, who knows why, but get your tickets early! By the way, the fastest way to know what’s new and on tap is by following our Twitter feed and joining the Enoteca FaceBook group, just so you know.

Drink to Help Your Fellow Man

Sarah: With the year being tougher than shoe leather for everyone Enoteca has come up with a way to help out families this year for Thanksgiving. Russell and I have chosen a handful of wines and some beer, buy these selected beverages and 15% of the total will be donated to feed the needy in Post Falls. We want to help local organizations who tirelessly build Holiday baskets as they can and deliver them to struggling families.

Buy some wine and in turn you are helping fill goody baskets for families in need. Pretty sweet deal!

$15 and Under Wine Tasting This Weekend

This Friday from 4-7 Enoteca will be sharing a selection of value wines, delicious and tasty selections that work for everyday enjoyment! We’ll be tasting these wines Saturday from 12-7 as well, which is a great time to beat the rush!

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 6 wines) for $6 per flight, and follow up with a glass.

Six different wines from all walks of life will be on hand to show off what you can do for about $15 or less in a decent bottle of wine! Come taste the selections and see if anything suits your fancy.

Enoteca Fun Tasting Events Calendar

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!

Economy Wine Tasting – $15 and under tasty treats
Friday, November 13th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Just because the economy is affecting everyones wallets doesn’t mean we have to settle for grocery store wine! We’re going to the mattresses for this one, to find and root out those tasty gems from the various parts of the world they’ve been hiding. We will taste these wines on Saturday, November 14th as well, from 12-7.


Freestyle Beer Tasting: Holiday Beers!
Wednesday, November 18th – 4-7 pm [drop-in, share]

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!

We’re going to suggest an emphasis on Holiday Beers, though there are no requirements, so you can buy and share anything that you like. It happens to be holiday time, it just so happens that lots of fantastic holiday beers are currently available, so let’s try some of them together and make friends. That sounds like a good evening.

What is Freestyle Beer Tasting? Learn more here!




Class: How to pair beverages with Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 19th – 7 pm [$20 food/flight, classroom]

Would you like to try something new with your holiday but are a little uneasy to buy a wine to only find out it’s a dud or at the very best didn’t go with the turkey and cranberries at all. This tasting will be a great way to answer your questions with out you having to spend money on scattered experimenting, I have run through a gamete of wines and have found a fabulous handful of them that will not only go well with the food but take the whole traditional Thanksgiving meal up a notch! I’ll serve the traditional thanksgiving fare in a delicious appetizer style. We’ll taste through six different wines and two beers that will open you up to new ideas for the holiday! So join me November 19th for the chance to explore what Thanksgiving is like Enoteca style!

See the full ad for this here!

$20 per person, tax included reserve your tickets early!


Saviah Cellars Wine Tasting with Richard Funk
Friday, November 20th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Saviah Cellars, the famous home of The Jack, and ultra premium offerings like Une Vallee. Truly top notch wine making from Washington, and meet the wine maker, Richard Funk! The man with the plan will be here to share his creations with you and answer questions. Go ahead, ask him to autograph your bottle, he won’t mind. We will taste these wines on Saturday, November 21st as well, from 12-7.


Black Friday Early Bird Specials
Friday, November 27th

Look for details in upcoming newsletters.


Top 5 Wine Tasting
Friday, November 27th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Come visit for this day-after-Thanksgiving recap on the year. Try 5 of the wines Sarah and I enjoyed the most from Wine Club during 2009, our Top 5 (at least, Top 5 that are around $30 per bottle). As an added bonus, we’re going to do a Black Friday deal on these tasty treats for this weekend only while supplies last. We will taste these wines on Saturday, November 28th as well, from 12-7.


Gruet Sparkling Wine Tasting with Hors d’œuvre and Class by Mueller
Thursday, December 3rd – 7 pm [$TBD, classroom]

Try the entire line of available wines from Gruet, the French winery in New Mexico! On hand will be Chris Mueller from Bistro on Spruce, serving Hors d’œuvre and teaching a “Champagne Class” which we hear he is renowned for. As soon as we know what this will cost we’ll publish that in the newsletter and start offering tickets to the event.


December Taste of Wine Club
Friday, December 4th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

December 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, November 5th as well, from 12-7.


Club Member Appreciation Christmas Party
Sunday, December 6th – 4-7 pm [no cost]

We appreciate Wine and Beer Club Members, and ’tis the season to show that appreciation. Club Members and their guests are invited to this party where we eat, drink, and be merry. Thank you Members.


Laughing Dog Beer Tasting with Brewer Fred Colby
Thursday, December 10th – 5 & 7 pm [$10 flight, classroom]

Meet head brewer Fred Colby and other brewers from Laughing Dog. Learn more about the best local brewery, and why these beers are winning awards and getting recognition nationally. We plan on having something special to taste, and fill up growlers! After tasting a bunch of beers, you get to take home a glass from the brewery. 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)


Gilbert Cellars Wine Tasting
Friday, December 11th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Gilbert Cellars is hand crafting fantastic wines in Washington State without a ton of fanfare, without a “crafty” label, and with passion, finesse, and style. This is a winery which turns me on first with it’s white wines, and then turns it up with reds. We’ll have Anders here to share knowledge of the winery, wine making, and answer questions! We will taste these wines on Saturday, December 12th as well, from 12-7.


K Vintners Wine Tasting
Wednesday, December 16th – 4-7 pm [$TBD, classroom]

Charles Smith has been deploying so many wines that we have a hard time keeping up with them! We could just forget them if they didn’t taste so darn good, but we’re stuck, they’re yummy. Oh darn. What to do? How about pour them at this limited seating classroom format wine tasting event so you can get a chance to try what’s hot and new! As soon as we know what this will cost we’ll publish that in the newsletter and start offering tickets to the event.


Terra Blanca Wine Tasting
Friday, December 18th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Ed Scapelhorn will be on hand to share knowledge of this fantastic Red Mountain winery, and a line up of great wine! We’ll be pouring some of the best values in Washington State and some Reserve wine for that special occasion. We will taste these wines on Saturday, December 19th 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

Holiday Hours: In addition, from December 1st through December 24th, we will be open 7 days a week!

Directions, hours, and more about Enoteca: www.corkjoy.com

We’re always looking for feedback! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to let us know. Did you like a certain wine or beer? We’re here to serve you so let us know how we can help: service@corkjoy.com

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