What’s Fresh At Enoteca?

1. September Wine & Beer Club in this Friday!
2. Two Stone Brewing Beer Tastings - October 9th
3. Remember the Orphans
4. Upcoming Tasting Events
5. About the Authors
6. What is Wine & Beer Club?
7. What is Wine Tasting Like?

September Wine & Beer Club is in!

The wine and beer for this month’s club has arrived and will be in your bin on Friday, September 5th! If you’re not a Club Member yet, learn about the Wine & Beer Club?

Wine & Beer Club is rolling out this Friday, and tasting is from 4-7 Friday. We will be tasting Saturday from 12-7 as well, which is a great time to taste wine to beat the rush. The cost is $10 per flight (3 oz. each of 3 wines), $5 per glass (5 oz. of one wine), and $10 for the Anniversary Club Red, glass pour only.

The lineup for Club and Tasting:

Vintage Club

André Brunel Domaine de L’Enclos Cotes Du Rhone Rouge 2004
(Rhône Valley, France)
André Brunel, the renowned producer in Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Les Cailloux, vinifies for us this fantastic Côtes du Rhône. The L’Enclos Rouge is produced from fruit grown on the rocky slopes on the Eastern bank of the Rhône River, near the famous towns of Lirac and Tavel. This southern Rhône red has lots of sweet cherry fruit and is very lush on the palate. A dollop of Syrah adds texture and hints of black pepper spices.

80% Grenache, 20% Syrah

RiverAerie Pinot Gris 2006
(Evergreen Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Washington)
Vanilla bean, peach skins, honeysuckle and lemon zest aromas; crisp on the palate, with a slightly tart lemon zest flavor, fleshy in the mid-palate with a lingering mineral quality.

Ron Brunell, wine maker and more for Bunnell Family Cellars, is a class act. He shared this wine with us some months ago and we’ve finally found a spot for it in our Wine Club. It’s from the Wahluke slope Evergreen Vineyard site, which is home to some excellent cool-weather white wines. Ron’s relationship with the Milbrandt family makes this wine possible.

100% Pinot Gris

Reserve Club

Charles Smith ‘Chateau Smith’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
(Columbia Valley, Washington)


Charles Smith, former band manager to Sammy Haggar, is one of a kind. His tripped-out hairdo nearly matches his tripped-out wine making style. Chateau Smith is one of those rare wines that demands to be “Clubbed.” We’re not talking about baby seals, we’re talking “Wine Club Selection.” The fact is we planned on a different wine in this spot for September, but when the local supplier said they had just enough bottles to fill our Reserve Red spot, and we had partaken of this chewey mouthful of ostentatious goodness, we bought it all to share with our Reserve Red friends. Beware the screwcap, it makes this wine far too easy to get into.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Pacific Rim Wallula Vineyard Riesling 2007
(Columbia Valley, Washington)
15,000 years ago, the Missoula Floods ripped across the Pacific Northwest. Colossal walls of water carved the landscape with ten times the strength of all the world’s rivers. Volcanoes erupted with lava and ash. The soils of the Columbia Valley were born. Pacific Rim Rieslings draw complexity from layers of soil born of earth, air, fire and water. And the vineyards selected for very limited production Single Vineyard wines represent the absolute best of the best of Columbia Valley soils.

With the Riesling grapes from Wallula Vineyard, they’ve crafted a beautifully structured and crisp wine with bright acidity and perfect balance. The resulting wine shows some apricot and pineapple. It is very fresh and lively, tasting dry. The wine has great acidity with some apple fruit and nutmeg notes (probably from the lees contact fraction).

This is a great wine for clean, local, fresh food like grilled seafood or spring salads.

100% Riesling

Premier Club

J. Bookwalter Merlot 2005
(Columbia Valley, Washington)
Continuing their long tradition of Merlot’s aged exclusively in small French oak barrels and blended with small amounts of Malbec and Petit Verdot, Bookwalter’s 2005 Merlot displays the signature chocolate, espresso, bright cherry and clove aromatics that define their wines. The wine enters the palate with sweet plum and cherry flavors and transitions seamlessly into a mid-palate that is broad and viscous. The wine finishes with hints of vanilla and allspice followed by ripe, sweet tannins that linger for nearly one full minute.

91 Points Wine Enthusiast

John Bookwalter, the junior, visited Enoteca and showed off his wines. Wow. Give me another glass. The guy is a nut who has taken his literary last name far to seriously. He’s made wines such as Protagonist, Chapter Two, Foreshadow, Preface, etc. He seems to relish making “Library” wines. Premier Red wine club members will note that their bottle of “Bookwalter” is in their Bin where it belongs on the bookshelf.

90% Merlot, 7% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot

K Vintners Viognier 2007
(Columbia Valley, Washington)
Pears and orange blossom in the nose. This fantastic voignier is pure balance and mineral. It’s another winner, so winner winner chicken dinner.

Charles Smith, former band manager to Sammy Haggar, is one of a kind. His tripped-out hairdo nearly matches his tripped-out wine making style. This is a Viognier that sings.

100% Viognier

Anniversary Club Red

Fidelitas Boushey Vineyard Red Blend 2005
(Yakima Valley, Washington)
Fidelitas is honored to collaborate with grower Dick Boushey to make a blended red wine from grapes twenty-five years in existence from Boushey’s Yakima Valley vineyard. Exceptional complexity of rich dark fruit, spice notes and a tremendous finish highlight this first ever wine for Fidelitas from Boushey Vineyard. Dick Boushey has been awarded “Grower of the year 2007” by Wine & Spirits magazine.

Fidelitas wine maker Charlie Hoppes is a rare vintage. When we met him at a recent trade tasting, he immediately took Judah and held him and played with him while we tasted the wine. All Charlie could talk about is family and home. He’s a genuine, down to earth guy who makes killer wine. Give this powerful blend a gander.

90 Points Wine Advocate

53% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc

Beer Club

Beer Club members receive 2 bottles and 2 cans of beer this month! Beer Club selections are not open for the tasting event, but a few bottles are available for purchase.

Avery Ale to the Chief 2008 (Boulder Colorado)
No matter who you’re voting for this season, raise a glass and toast!
Here’s the Declaration:

We the Brewers of Avery Brewing Company, in order to form a more perfect ale, require a new leadership that can liberate us from our quagmires in foreign lands; embrace environmentally sound energy alternatives to imported oil; heal our ailing health care system; free us from tyrannical debt and resurrect the collapsing dollar. We hereby pledge to provide him or her with an ample amount of our Presidential Pale Ale to support in the struggle for the aforementioned goals! Hail to the New Chief!

Not an “Imperial” pale ale, this is a democracy. It’s Presidential! Take the all-American pale ale, a bipartisan blend of malt and hops, increase to both Avery Brewing standards, and then, of course, dry hop the result with that most quintessential of American hops, Cascades, and you get this… Ale to the Chief. A brew worthy of the Oval Office! Brewed with Rocky Mountain water, malted barley, hops and yeast.

8.75% ABV, 22 oz. Bottle

Laughing Dog Dogzilla Black IPA (Ponderay, Idaho)
DogZilla is brewed with dark black malt, and it is dry hopped with Cascade and Simcoe hops. The result is a deceiving black color, and pure pine/citrus hop bliss dominates the taste. This twist on a normal IPA has a mild balancing sweetness, but don’t expect a heavy beer because of the color. The hops in this are sticky and resinous, and they don’t back down.

Unknown% ABV, 22 oz. Bottle

Oskar Blues Gordon (Lyons, Colorado)
Beer in a can? At Enoteca? In the Beer Club? How can this be? Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.

Here’s what the brewery folks say:

Gordon is a hybrid version of strong ale, somewhere between an Imperial Red and a Double IPA. It is made with six different malts and three types of hops, then dry-hopped with a mutha lode of Amarillo hops.

It features a gooey, resiny aroma and a luscious mouthfeel. Gordon is brewed with dash of chocolate malt in it, to round out its load of hops and balance the beer. The result is an assertive yet exceptionally smooth version of strong beer.

We brew Gordon in tribute to the late Gordon Knight. In addition to opening some of Colorado’s first microbreweries, Knight was a Vietnam vet, grade-A citizen, and huge promoter of craft beer. He lost his life in 2002 while fighting a wild fire outside of Lyons, Colorado.

8.7% ABV, 85 IBU’s, 12 oz. Can

Oskar Blues Gordon (Lyons, Colorado)
Another beer in a can? What’s this world coming to? 10.5% Imperial Stout, that’s what.

Here’s what the brewery folks say:

Ten FIDY Imperial Stout, Oskar Blues’ winter seasonal beer, is immensely viscous and loaded with neck-deep flavors of chocolate, malt, coffee, cocoa and oats.

It’s the beer equivalent of decadently rich milkshake made with malted-milk balls and Heaven’s best chocolate ice cream. Ten FIDY is about 10% ABV and is made with enormous amounts of two-row malts, chocolate malts, roasted barley, flaked oats and hops. Its huge-but-comforting flavors hide a whopping 98 IBUs that are deftly tucked underneath the beer’s mountains of malty goodness.

Ten FIDY is the ultimate Rocky Mountain winter warmer, and further proof of the creative muscle of our beloved brewing staff.

10.5% ABV, 98 IBU’s, 12 oz. Can

October Double Beer Tasting
Stone Brewing Co. with Jeff Porter

Stone Beer Tasting Thursday, October 9th First Tasting at 4 p.m. Second Tasting at 7 p.m. Only $10 per person

Stone Brewing Company, the great minds behind Arrogant Bastard, Double Bastard, Oaked Double Bastard, Vertical Epic, Stone Imperial Russian Stout, and many more brews, will be at Enoteca on October 9th for a beer tasting. Jeff Porter from Stone Brewing will be here to take us through a great line up. We’re going to do two tasting events to give more people an opportunity to taste. There will be a 4 pm and 7 pm tasting event, reserve your Stone pint glass today! Attendance will be limited to 32 or so people per event, please specify which one you’d like to attend when ordering. 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

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

Friday, September 12th - 4-7 pm
Coeur d’ Alene Cellars Wine Tasting with wine maker Warren Schutz! Meet the wine maker and try a great line up of locally produced wine. You can even get a bottle signed by Warren. We will taste these wines on Saturday, September 13th as well, from 12-7.

Friday, September 19th - 4-7 pm
Vin du Lac Wine Tasting! Joan Corsi from Vin du Lac will be at Enoteca to share the unique and interesting wines from Chelan. How about a dry, tart Riesling? Or a sweet Sauvignon Blanc? These folks know how to mix it up! We will taste these wines on Saturday, September 20th as well, from 12-7.

Thursday, October 2nd - 7 pm
Special Thursday Wine Tasting - Raymond from California! Bob Cooper from Raymond Vineyards will be on hand to share his interesting lineup of wines. Maybe we can taste the 93 Point Cabernet, or 96 point Sauvignon Blanc?

Friday, October 3rd - 4-7 pm
Taste of Club! October 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, October 4th as well, from 12-7.

Thursday, October 9th at 4 pm
Stone Brewing Company Beer Tasting. Jeff Porter from the brewery will be on hand to show off a great line up of Stone beers. $10 per person, reserve your pint glass early!

Thursday, October 9th at 7 pm
Stone Brewing Company Beer Tasting. Jeff Porter from the brewery will be on hand to show off a great line up of Stone beers. $10 per person, reserve your pint glass early!

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!

About the Authors

Isaac is starting 1st grade at Sorensen Elementary in Coeur d’ Alene. Judah has been given some new hand-made clothes by a precious Beer Club member. Sarah is working on a furniture solution to the over-stuffed Wine & Beer Club Bin’s problem, and Russell is maintaining the store! We have been working hard to bring you some great tasting events, so keep an eye on the newsletter to see what’s coming up!

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


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

What’s Fresh At Enoteca?

1. Antinori Italian Wine Tasting This Weekend
2. Two Stone Brewing Beer Tastings - October 9th
3. Around the World in 30 Days - August Wine Tastings
4. Upcoming Tasting Events
5. What is Wine & Beer Club?

Antinori Italian Wine Tasting This Weekend

This Friday from 4-7 Enoteca will be hosting Kevin Olsonberg of Odom as he shares a delicious selection of wine from Italy. 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 5 wines) for $10 per flight, and follow up with a glass. We will be tasting Saturday from 12-7 as well, which is a great time to beat the rush.



Antinori Campogrande Orvieto 2006 (Orvieto Claissico, Italy)
Brilliant, yellow-green in colour; on the nose, intensely fruity and elegant, in the mouth full and harmonious and soft.
40% Procanico, 40% Grechetto, 15% Verdello, 5% Drupeggio & Malvasia
[Member: $9.89 / Retail: $10.99]

Tormaresca Neprica Red Blend 2007 (Puglia, Italy)

Neprica is:
Ne = 40% Negroamaro, Pri = 30% Primativo, Ca = 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.
This wine is intense ruby red. Red fruit aromas, black-cherry with light spicy notes of licorice. It’s a juicy, beefy wine with a lot to offer.
[Member: $10.79 / Retail: $11.99]

Antinori Villa Toscana Rosso 2004
(Tuscany, Italy)
Intense ruby red colour, aromas of red berry fruit and oak. Complex and stylish with well-balanced, silky tannins and rich in extract.
60% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 5% Syrah
[Member: $20.69 / Retail: $22.99]

Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico 2005
(Chianti Classico, Italy)
Intense red fruit aromas, especially redcurrants and raspberries, are amplified by light hints of vanilla and coffee sensations. This full-bodied wine is pleasantly lingering with soft, sweet tannins. It should be drunk while still young for full expression of the fruit.
90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot and Syrah
[Member: $24.29 / Retail: $26.99]

Antinori Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Riserva 2000
(Chianti Classico, Italy)
Traditional in its complexity, roundness, and elegance, yet modern in its intense fruitiness, accessibility and soft tannins. Deep dark cherry color, with concentrated cherry,chocolate and vanilla flavours.
This is a unique opportunity to try a great wine at a reduced price. Typically this wine retails around $50, but right now we have a few bottles available at this price!
100% Sangiovese
[Member: $31.49 / Retail: $34.99]

Pricing disclaimer.

October Double Beer Tasting
Stone Brewing Co. with Jeff Porter

Stone Beer Tasting Thursday, October 9th First Tasting at 4 p.m. Second Tasting at 7 p.m. Only $10 per person

Stone Brewing Company, the great minds behind Arrogant Bastard, Double Bastard, Oaked Double Bastard, Vertical Epic, Stone Imperial Russian Stout, and many more brews, will be at Enoteca on October 9th for a beer tasting. Jeff Porter from Stone Brewing will be here to take us through a great line up. We’re going to do two tasting events to give more people an opportunity to taste. There will be a 4 pm and 7 pm tasting event, reserve your Stone pint glass today! Attendance will be limited to 32 or so people per event, please specify which one you’d like to attend when ordering. 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

Around the World in 30 Days - August Wine Tastings

August has a great line up of wine tastings coming!

Friday, August 1st and Saturday August 2nd, we will be tasting the August Wine Club wines, which include selections from the Northwest, South America, France, California, and Italy.

Friday, August 8th and Saturday August 9th, we will be hosting an expert on French wine, Lee Anderson of Chloe Imports, as he shares a selection of great French wines focusing on the stellar 2005 vintage.

Friday, August 15th and Saturday August 16th, it’s off to the Spanish speaking world of South America as we try some Argentinian and Chilean wines with Debbie Keller.

Friday, August 22nd and Saturday August 23rd, we’ll continue the Spanish speaking theme, but this time with wines from Spain. Casa Ventura Imports brings some excellent flavors to the table and Laura Stiff from Casa Ventura will be here to share them.

Friday, August 29th and Saturday August 30th, Kevin Olsonberg from Odom will be on hand to share selections from the awesome Antinori portfolio, as we will be featuring Italian wines!

Don’t miss this whirlwind tour of wines of the world, save your Fridays or Saturdays in August for Wine Tasting!

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, August 29th - 4-7 pm
Antinori Italian Wine Tasting! Antinori is a great portfolio of Italian wine, and Kevin Olsonberg from Odom will be on hand to share information about them. We will taste these wines on Saturday, August 30th as well, from 12-7.

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

Friday, September 12th - 4-7 pm
Coeur d’ Alene Cellars Wine Tasting with wine maker Warren Schutz! Meet the wine maker and try a great line up of locally produced wine. You can even get a bottle signed by Warren. We will taste these wines on Saturday, September 13th as well, from 12-7.

Friday, September 19th - 4-7 pm
Vin du Lac Wine Tasting! Joan Corsi from Vin du Lac will be at Enoteca to share the unique and interesting wines from Chelan. How about a dry, tart Riesling? Or a sweet Sauvignon Blanc? These folks know how to mix it up! We will taste these wines on Saturday, September 20th as well, from 12-7.

Friday, September 26th - 4-7 pm
X Winery Wine Tasting! Debbie Keller will be at Enoteca to share wines from the creative forces at X Winery. We will taste these wines on Saturday, September 27th as well, from 12-7.

Thursday, October 2nd - 7 pm
Special Thursday Wine Tasting - Raymond from California! Bob Cooper from Raymond Vineyards will be on hand to share his interesting lineup of wines. Maybe we can taste the 93 Point Cabernet, or 96 point Sauvignon Blanc?

Friday, October 3rd - 4-7 pm
Taste of Club! October 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, October 4th as well, from 12-7.

Thursday, October 9th at 4 pm
Stone Brewing Company Beer Tasting. Jeff Porter from the brewery will be on hand to show off a great line up of Stone beers. $10 per person, reserve your pint glass early!

Thursday, October 9th at 7 pm
Stone Brewing Company Beer Tasting. Jeff Porter from the brewery will be on hand to show off a great line up of Stone beers. $10 per person, reserve your pint glass early!

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!

Salute’

Russell and Sarah

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

Enoteca is open:
Tuesday-Saturday: 11-7


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

What’s Fresh At Enoteca?

1. Casa Ventura Spanish Wine Tasting This Weekend
2. Around the World in 30 Days - August Wine Tastings
3. Brews Recently Spotted at Enoteca (DFH 120 Minute IPA!)
4. A Whole Pile of Orphans
5. Upcoming Tasting Events
6. What is Wine & Beer Club?

Casa Ventura Spanish Wine Tasting This Weekend

This Friday from 4-7 Enoteca will be hosting Laura Stiff of Casa Ventura Imports as she shares a delicious selection of wine from Spain. 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 5 wines) for $10 per flight, and follow up with a glass. We will be tasting Saturday from 12-7 as well, which is a great time to beat the rush.



Castelo de Medina Verdejo 2007 (D.O. Rueda, Spain)
Castelo de Medina is an amazing wine with a very good structure and terroir in both nose and mouth. Castelo de Medina is fresh, lively and very aromatic, filled with fruits like pears, mangos, pineapple, lemon and mineral notes typical of the Verdejo grapes. It is really fresh and it has a nice structured body, balanced with crisp and nice acidity and also some citric hints. This is a great wine for all kinds of appetizers, seafood or chicken, paella and tapas. Verdejo was used in the past for “solera” wines, very aged and over oxidized, but nowadays, the young Verdejos are fruity and easy, fresh and crisp with good body. One of the best value Verdejos you’ll find!
100% Verdejo
[Member: $12.59 / Retail: $13.99]

Casa de Illana Joven 2006 (D.O. Rivera del Júcar, Spain)

Casa de Illana Joven has very intense aromas, absolutely fruit forward, with wonderful, explosive ripe strawberries, raspberries and black cherries. In the mouth, it is a burst of fruit and freshness, very pleasant and with a long lasting, nice finish. This is a perfect wine for your barbecue events. It goes great with meats, but also with cream sauces, seafood pastas and PIZZA! It is a very versatile wine, a great pairing for any tapas dish!
85% Tempranillo, 15% Syrah
[Member: $16.19 / Retail: $17.99]

Mercedes Eguren Tempranillo-Syrah (Vino de La Tierra de Castilla, La Mancha, Spain)
An absolute wonder! This 50/50 blend of Tempranillo and Syrah is a true delight. This wine boasts intense aromas of deep ripe fruits, floral touches and hints of cinnamon and coffee. In the mouth it is potent and well structured with a great balance of fruit and oak. This wine is aromatic and fruity to the mid palate before a finish marked by its aging in first-class wood.
50% Shyraz, 50% Tempranillo
[Member: $13.49 / Retail: $14.99]

Finca La Estacada Tempranillo 2006 (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla, Spain)
Finca La Estacada 6 months uses an excellent selection of Tempranillo grapes for this amazing value wine. Its deep red and purple color indicates strength and youth. The aromas of this wine are very intense and fruit forward, with blackberries, black currants and some minerals and balsamic notes showing a strong terroir. In the mouth, it is powerful, fleshy and yet refreshing with firm, round tannins and an excellent acidity. Perfect for all kinds of meats, pasta, rice dishes and “tapas”. 88 Points Wine Advocate
100% Tempranillo
[Member: $12.59 / Retail: $13.99]

Bodegas Tabula Damana Crianza 2004 (D.O. Ribera del Duero, Spain)
Damana Crianza is a wine to fall in love with. The quality of it and the value that it represents will make you go crazy for it. Darker than its little brother Damana 5 and more concentrated in aromas, it shows dark ripe fruits like blackberries and plum skin and also lilacs, chocolate mouse and the minerals of its land. A wonderful wine that you won’t forget that shows the real Ribera del Duero, with its fruit and its minerals and its power.
[Member: $29.69 / Retail: $32.99]

Pricing disclaimer.

Around the World in 30 Days - August Wine Tastings

August has a great line up of wine tastings coming!

Friday, August 1st and Saturday August 2nd, we will be tasting the August Wine Club wines, which include selections from the Northwest, South America, France, California, and Italy.

Friday, August 8th and Saturday August 9th, we will be hosting an expert on French wine, Lee Anderson of Chloe Imports, as he shares a selection of great French wines focusing on the stellar 2005 vintage.

Friday, August 15th and Saturday August 16th, it’s off to the Spanish speaking world of South America as we try some Argentinian and Chilean wines with Debbie Keller.

Friday, August 22nd and Saturday August 23rd, we’ll continue the Spanish speaking theme, but this time with wines from Spain. Casa Ventura Imports brings some excellent flavors to the table and Laura Stiff from Casa Ventura will be here to share them.

Friday, August 29th and Saturday August 30th, Kevin Olsonberg from Odom will be on hand to share selections from the awesome Antinori portfolio, as we will be featuring Italian wines!

Don’t miss this whirlwind tour of wines of the world, save your Fridays or Saturdays in August for Wine Tasting!

Brews That Have Recently Been Spotted at Enoteca

Enoteca currently sports 900+ unique wines and 300+ unique beers on the shelf. New wine and beer is arriving every week, and unless we’ve seen you in the last few hours, there’s probably something new that you may want to know about. Therefore, we want to introduce you to a few new brews. Russell has taken the time this week to taste each of these beers and offer a few recommendations.

Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA (Delaware)
120 minutes of continuously hopping the boil. 1 month of daily dry hopping. 20% ABV. Dare I say DFH has created the hoppiest beer of all time? This beer drinks suprisingly well for that level of intensity. They must have contributed an uber amount of barley malt to balance it out. This week, thanks to Beer Club Member Ethan Anyan, we opened a bottle. I definately gets better as the beer temperature approaches room temperature, but worth starting cold. The beer’s enticing aroma is noticable a room away when it’s simply poured into a glass.

De Dolle Dulle Teve (Belgium)
Dulle Teve means “Mad Bitch” but the U.S. Government doesn’t like that name, so the label now says “Tripel” instead. This is one delicious beer! A Belgian Tripel style, that simply rocks. You can drink it in “fresh” state for three years, and age it up to 10 years to see how it evolves. It’s reported to darken and lose some of its 30 IBU’s of bitterness with a decade. Serve in a Trappist glass or Tulip style.

De Dolle Stille Nacht (Belgium)
Stille Nacht is German for “Silent Night” and is the De Dolle Brewer’s Christmas beer. This one wins the award for “Most unique tasting beer that still tastes incredibly good.”

Achouffe La Chouffe (Belgium)
These crazy Gnomes! This Belgian blondie is a full flavored beer that is perfect for the summer and fall seasons. Try it when you’re feeling gnomish.

Remember the Orphans

Even more orphans have been piled on! The orphan shelf has a lot of great values for Club members. 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. Don’t let them continue in such crowded conditions.

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 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, August 15th - 4-7 pm
Debbie Keller will be here from IWM to share wine from the up and coming region of South America, including Argentina and Chile. We will taste these wines on Saturday, August 16th as well, from 12-7.

Friday, August 22nd - 4-7 pm
Casa Ventura Spanish Wine Tasting! Join Laura Stiff from Casa Ventura at Enoteca as she shares a great lineup from the value producing country of Spain. We will taste these wines on Saturday, August 23rd as well, from 12-7.

Friday, August 29th - 4-7 pm
Antinori Italian Wine Tasting! Antinori is a great portfolio of Italian wine, and Kevin Olsonberg from Odom will be on hand to share information about them. We will taste these wines on Saturday, August 30th as well, from 12-7.

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

Friday, September 19th - 4-7 pm
Vin du Lac Wine Tasting! Joan Corsi from Vin du Lac will be at Enoteca to share the unique and interesting wines from Chelan. How about a dry, tart Riesling? Or a sweet Sauvignon Blanc? These folks know how to mix it up! We will taste these wines on Saturday, September 20th as well, from 12-7.

Thursday, October 2nd - 7 pm
Special Thursday Wine Tasting - Raymond from California! Bob Cooper from Raymond Vineyards will be on hand to share his interesting lineup of wines. Maybe we can taste the 93 Point Cabernet, or 96 point Sauvignon Blanc?

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!

Salute’

Russell and Sarah

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

Enoteca is open:
Tuesday-Saturday: 11-7


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

What’s Fresh At Enoteca?

1. South American Wine Tasting This Weekend
2. Around the World in 30 Days - August Wine Tastings
3. Brews Recently Spotted at Enoteca
4. What’s Open To Taste At Enoteca This Week?
5. A Whole Pile of Orphans
6. Upcoming Tasting Events
7. What is Wine & Beer Club?

South American Wine Tasting This Weekend

This Friday from 4-7 Enoteca will be hosting Debbie Keller of IWM as she shares a delicious selection of wine from South America. 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 5 wines) for $10 per flight, and follow up with a glass. We will be tasting Saturday from 12-7 as well, which is a great time to beat the rush.



New Age White (San Rafael, Mendoza)
A vivacious and sensual wine, exhibiting aromas of fresh flowers and fruit, crisp, yet soft in the finish. The fruit is hand picked followed by crushing, cooling of crushed grapes, and pressing. Fermentation begins by inoculating with selected yeasts. Halfway through the fermentation process, the wine is centrifuged (spun) to halt fermentation, creating a slightly sweet, semi-sparkling wine.
50% Sauvignon Blanc 50% Malvasia
375ml [Member: $5.39 / Retail: $5.99]

Cono Sur Visión Merlot 2005 (Colchagua Valley, Chile)

This merlot comes from Colchagua Valley, one of Chile’s most privileged origins. It’s a dark red wine of great intensity. Its nose presents black cherry aromas, with notes of pepper, coffee and sweet oak hints. Cono Sur Visión Merlot has a full mouth, concentrated, with ripe tannins and good structure. A velvety and elegant wine.
85% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 2% Syrah, 1% Aspiran Bouchet
[Member: $14.39 / Retail: $15.99]

Cono Sur Carmenere 2007 (Colchagua Valley, Chile)
This wine’s deep, beautiful red-carmine color is typical of the variety it represents so well. This wine showcases a delicious, velvety quality and red fruit aromas that complement plum and blackberry notes. In the mouth there are also chocolate, spiced and smoky flavors. Smooth yet structured, balanced, long and undoubtedly flavorful.

This is a very meat-friendly wine: beef, lamb, pork and game. Its well-defined and spicy character is a good counterpart to ingredients that could be troublesome for other wines: tomatoes, eggplants, bell-peppers, onion and garlic. Vegetable soups, mushrooms and moussaka are also good alternatives and, if opting for cheeses, go for the yellow, medium-bodied type (gouda, cheddar, provolone).

85% Carmenere, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Syrah, 2% Aspiran Bouchet
[Member: $10.79 / Retail: $11.99]

Trapiche Oak Cask Malbec 2005 (Mendoza, Argentina)
Intense red color with violet hints. The wine shows sweet aromas of blackberry and plum with a touch of black pepper, an elegant touch of smoke and vanilla comes from the oak aging. There is a velevety texture, soft tannins and long finish. Pair with venison, roasts, red meat, lamb, Hard cheeses, grilled meats, beef.
100% Malbec
[Member: $11.69 / Retail: $12.99]

Bodega Noemia A Lisa (Rio Negro Valley, Patagonia, Argentina)
Nice raspberry fruit, with lush smoke and a lingering graphite edge to the finish. Fruit takes an encore on the finish. Perfect for red meat courses cooked any style.
90% Malbec, 10% Merlot
[Member: $22.49 / Retail: $24.99]

Pricing disclaimer.

Around the World in 30 Days - August Wine Tastings

August has a great line up of wine tastings coming!

The first weekend of the month we tasted the August Wine Club wines, which include selections from the Northwest, South America, France, California, and Italy. Notable hits include the Guenoc Victorian Claret, and Etude Napa Merlot 2002.

Last Friday we hosted an expert on French wine, Lee Anderson of Chloe Imports, and he shared a selection of great French wines focusing on the stellar 2005 vintage. Three Pinot Noir’s were very well recieved, especially including the Capitan Gagnerot, and the Premier Cru from Domaine du Prieure.

Coming up, Friday, August 15th and Saturday August 16th, it’s off to the Spanish speaking world of South America as we try some Argentinian and Chilean wines with Debbie Keller.

Friday, August 22nd and Saturday August 23rd, we’ll continue the Spanish speaking theme, but this time with wines from Spain. Casa Ventura Imports brings some excellent flavors to the table and Laura Stiff from Casa Ventura will be here to share them.

Friday, August 29th and Saturday August 30th, Kevin Olsonberg from Odom will be on hand to share selections from the awesome Antinori portfolio, as we will be featuring Italian wines!

Don’t miss this whirlwind tour of wines of the world, save your Fridays or Saturdays in August for Wine Tasting!

Brews That Have Recently Been Spotted at Enoteca

Enoteca currently sports 900+ unique wines and 300+ unique beers on the shelf. New wine and beer is arriving every week, and unless we’ve seen you in the last few hours, there’s probably something new that you may want to know about. Therefore, we want to introduce you to a few new brews.

Hair of the Dog Adam (Portland, Oregon)
It’s some sort of intense concotion of old ale / alt beer style, with a West Coast twist. When I opened up this little bottle I was suprised by how big and delicious this beer is. It’s so intense that it took me a few hours to sip the whole thing.
Here’s what the brewery has to say:

Adam is a recreation of a historic beerstyle. Originally made in Dortmunder, Germany, it was the first beer I produced when I opened Hair of the Dog. Rich in flavor, Adam is best served as a dessert beer. It is great with chocolate or cigars, or just a warm fire and good company. It has 10% alcohol by volume and 50 IBUs.

[Member: $5.39 / Retail: $5.99]

Hair of the Dog Doggie Claws (Portland, Oregon)
Here’s what the brewery says:

Doggie Claws Doggie Claws is a Barley Wine made in the West Coast style. Big malt and hops make this copper colored ale one of our most popular products. Produced in September and October and released in November, this Beer will improve for years to come. Alcohol: 11.5% by volume. IBU’s 70

[Member: $5.39 / Retail: $5.99]

Hair of the Dog Fred (Portland, Oregon)
This is one delicious and intense brew.
Here’s what the brewery says:

Fred was created to honor beer writer and historian Fred Eckhardt. Fred is a big inspiration for me and many other brewers. Fred’s work in all-grain brewing and beer styles helped me become a better brewer. Fred the beer is a deep golden color. It is made with aromatic and rye malts and includes 10 different hop varieties in an effort to incorporate the whole world into this beer. It has 10% alcohol by volume and 65 IBUs. We hope that Fred will inspire you to share your knowledge with others as Fred has with us.

[Member: $5.39 / Retail: $5.99]

What’s Open To Taste at Enoteca This Week?

Did you know that any time Enoteca is open, we have something open to taste? That’s right, 11-7 Tuesday-Saturday, you can come in, and as long as you are 21 or older, you can enjoy a complimentary taste of wine or beer. The selection changes all the time, but here’s what we’re planning on featuring this week.

Bonny Doon Le Cigar Blanc 2006 (Central Coast, California)
This is a very unique opportunity to taste a White Chateauneuf du Pape style of wine that is a little bit different. Usually Roussanne dominates a blend like this, however in 2006, most of the California Roussanne was botrytised, which is a fungus that renders sweet, so the winemakers leaned on the Grenache Blanc component. This wine is a study in pome fruit, Asian pear and quince, monst notably, with suggestions of honeydew, lime blossom, and lilac. The botrytised fruit adds a honeyed, apricot/peach note.

As a U.S. version of a White Chateauneuf du Pape, it also goes well with the recipe in this newsletter a while back, found here: Shrimp, Scallops, White Chateauneuf Du Pape
75.3% Grenache Blanc, 24.7% Roussanne

Remember the Orphans

Even more orphans have been piled on! The orphan shelf has a lot of great values for Club members. 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. Don’t let them continue in such crowded conditions.

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 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, August 15th - 4-7 pm
Debbie Keller will be here from IWM to share wine from the up and coming region of South America, including Argentina and Chile. We will taste these wines on Saturday, August 16th as well, from 12-7.

Friday, August 22nd - 4-7 pm
Casa Ventura Spanish Wine Tasting! Join Laura Stiff from Casa Ventura at Enoteca as she shares a great lineup from the value producing country of Spain. We will taste these wines on Saturday, August 23rd as well, from 12-7.

Friday, August 29th - 4-7 pm
Antinori Italian Wine Tasting! Antinori is a great portfolio of Italian wine, and Kevin Olsonberg from Odom will be on hand to share information about them. We will taste these wines on Saturday, August 30th as well, from 12-7.

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

Friday, September 19th - 4-7 pm
Vin du Lac Wine Tasting! Joan Corsi from Vin du Lac will be at Enoteca to share the unique and interesting wines from Chelan. How about a dry, tart Riesling? Or a sweet Sauvignon Blanc? These folks know how to mix it up! We will taste these wines on Saturday, September 20th as well, from 12-7.

Thursday, October 2nd - 7 pm
Special Thursday Wine Tasting - Raymond from California! Bob Cooper from Raymond Vineyards will be on hand to share his interesting lineup of wines. Maybe we can taste the 93 Point Cabernet, or 96 point Sauvignon Blanc?

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!

Salute’

Russell and Sarah

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

Enoteca is open:
Tuesday-Saturday: 11-7


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

What’s Fresh At Enoteca?

1. French Pinot 2005 Wine Tasting This Weekend
2. Around the World in 30 Days - August Wine Tastings
3. Remember the Orphans
4. Upcoming Tasting Events
5. What is Wine & Beer Club?

French Pinot 2005 Wine Tasting This Weekend

This Friday from 4-7 Enoteca will be hosting Lee Anderson of Chloe Imports as he shares a delicious selection of wine from France, focusing on the incredible 2005 vintage and focusing on Burgundy. 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 5 wines) for $10 per flight, and follow up with a glass. We will be tasting Saturday from 12-7 as well, which is a great time to beat the rush.



Domaine du Prieuré Savigny lès Beaune Blanc 2005 (Savigny-Beaune, Burgundy, France)
Note the wild aromas hawthorn blossom & hazelnuts. On the palate look for exotic flavors of mango, pineapples & crisp apples.
[Member: $21.59 / Retail: $23.99]

Domaine du Prieuré Bourgogne Hautes Côtes du Beaune 2005 (Savigny-Beaune, Burgundy, France)

This wine sports a light purple color. Notice a very floral aromatic nose of cherry, raspberry, licorice & mint. It’s medium-bodied & juicy with intense red fruit flavors.
[Member: $16.19 / Retail: $17.99]

Capitain Ganerot Bourgogne 2005 (Burgundy, France)
Over 200 years of family tradition are represented in this wine. Aromas of sweet cherry & raspberry melange complement a full bouquet. On the palate, look for cherries, cinnamon & crushed red fruit. The structure features crisp acidity & fine tannins.
[Member: $24.29 / Retail: $26.99]

Domaine Du Prieuré Savigny lès Beaune 1er Cru Les Lavières 2005 (Savigny-Beaune, Burgundy, France)
This wine is dark ruby-colored. On the palate it is medium-bodied & lush, with a velvety-textured character. Look for notes of morello cherry, black currant, assorted berries & spices.
[Member: $32.39 / Retail: $35.99]

Domaine de Couron Merlot 2006 (Saint-Marcel d’ Ardeche, France)
This is 100% Merlot. A big wine, classic in style with rich berry & Indian spices.
[Member: $9.89 / Retail: $10.99]

Pricing disclaimer.

Around the World in 30 Days - August Wine Tastings

August has a great line up of wine tastings coming!

Friday, August 1st and Saturday August 2nd, we will be tasting the August Wine Club wines, which include selections from the Northwest, South America, France, California, and Italy.

Friday, August 8th and Saturday August 9th, we will be hosting an expert on French wine, Lee Anderson of Chloe Imports, as he shares a selection of great French wines focusing on the stellar 2005 vintage.

Friday, August 15th and Saturday August 16th, it’s off to the Spanish speaking world of South America as we try some Argentinian and Chilean wines with Debbie Keller.

Friday, August 22nd and Saturday August 23rd, we’ll continue the Spanish speaking theme, but this time with wines from Spain. Casa Ventura Imports brings some excellent flavors to the table and Laura Stiff from Casa Ventura will be here to share them.

Friday, August 29th and Saturday August 30th, Kevin Olsonberg from Odom will be on hand to share selections from the awesome Antinori portfolio, as we will be featuring Italian wines!

Don’t miss this whirlwind tour of wines of the world, save your Fridays or Saturdays in August for Wine Tasting!

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 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, August 1st - 4-7 pm
Taste of Club! August 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, August 2nd as well, from 12-7.

Friday, August 8th - 4-7 pm
French wine tasting! Lee Anderson will be here from Chloe Imports to share an exciting lineup of classic French wine. Why is 2005 being hailed as a great year for France? Come taste to find out! We will taste these wines on Saturday, August 9th as well, from 12-7.

Friday, August 15th - 4-7 pm
Debbie Keller will be here from IWM to share wine from the up and coming region of South America, including Argentina and Chile. We will taste these wines on Saturday, August 16th as well, from 12-7.

Friday, August 22nd - 4-7 pm
Casa Ventura Spanish Wine Tasting! Join Laura Stiff from Casa Ventura at Enoteca as she shares a great lineup from the value producing country of Spain. We will taste these wines on Saturday, August 23rd as well, from 12-7.

Friday, August 29th - 4-7 pm
Antinori Italian Wine Tasting! Antinori is a great portfolio of Italian wine, and Kevin Olsonberg from Odom will be on hand to share information about them. We will taste these wines on Saturday, August 30th as well, from 12-7.

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

Friday, September 19th - 4-7 pm
Vin du Lac Wine Tasting! Joan Corsi from Vin du Lac will be at Enoteca to share the unique and interesting wines from Chelan. How about a dry, tart Riesling? Or a sweet Sauvignon Blanc? These folks know how to mix it up! We will taste these wines on Saturday, September 20th as well, from 12-7.

Thursday, October 2nd - 7 pm
Special Thursday Wine Tasting - Raymond from California! Bob Cooper from Raymond Vineyards will be on hand to share his interesting lineup of wines. Maybe we can taste the 93 Point Cabernet, or 96 point Sauvignon Blanc?

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!

Salute’

Russell and Sarah

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

Enoteca is open:
Tuesday-Saturday: 11-7


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

What’s Fresh At Enoteca?

1. August Wine & Beer Club in this Friday!
2. Around the World in 30 Days - August Wine Tastings
3. Remember the Orphans
4. Upcoming Tasting Events
5. About the Authors
6. What is Wine & Beer Club?
7. What is Wine Tasting Like?

August Wine & Beer Club is in!

The wine and beer for this month’s club has arrived and will be in your bin on Friday, August 1st! If you’re not a Club Member yet, learn about the Wine & Beer Club?

Wine & Beer Club is rolling out this Friday, and tasting is from 4-7 Friday. We will be tasting Saturday from 12-7 as well, which is a great time to taste wine to beat the rush. The cost is $10 per flight (3 oz. each of 3 wines), $5 per glass (5 oz. of one wine), and $10 for the Anniversary Club Red, glass pour only.

The lineup for Club and Tasting:

Vintage Club

Guenoc North Coast Victorian Claret 2006 (North Coast, California)
This wine is a complex blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Petite Sirah. The 2006 Victorian Claret is dark garnet in color, with cherry, plum, and red raspberry aromas. Hints of vanilla and caramel add to the complexity of the nose, with a long smooth finish. Traditional fermentation in stainless steel tanks, then settled in oak uprights, before final aging for 8 months in French and American oak barrels. The wine pairs well with leg of lamb and lighter meat dishes.

80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Petite Sirah

Small Vineyards Falanghina 2007 (Irpinia, Campagnia, Italy)
Grown in the visually arresting mountains of Irpinia, Falanghina is both the name of the wine and the varietal. It has a decidedly floral aroma, with citrus blossoms and green grape rind on the nose. Unoaked and refreshing, it has a crisp finish that begs for another sip. Perfect as a delightful alternative to Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, this is a very rare wine not to be missed.

100% Falanghina

Reserve Club

Bodegas Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Red Blend 2004 (Mendoza, Argentina)
Bodegas Nieto Senetiner was established in 1888 in the province of Mendoza, Argentina. This traditional winery, dedicated to the elaboration of high-end premium wines, is considered one of the top wineries in the country. Bodegas Nieto Senetiner has 1,000 acres of proprietary-owned vineyards in Mendoza, the country’s best winegrowing region. The winery has a state of the art bottling facility.

Bright purple with aromas of black currant, black cherry, plum, tar, clove and subtle tobacco. Medium-full with very good concentration and a rich mid-palate. This beautifully structured finish offers good persistence of fruit, lively acidity, nicely integrated oak and light herbal notes. Impressive now, this should drink well for five to seven years. Allow this wine time to open up, either by decanting or swirling in your glass. The fruit comes forward more with more oxygen.

34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Malbec, 33% Merlot

Cuvee Anne Laure Gewürztraminer 2006 (Alsace, France)
A meeting of the best of French winemaking and German varietals. This is a unique white wine from Alsace in northeastern France.

This wine is a rich yellow color. On the nose this wine is powerfully perfumed, fruity, sports lychee character with floral and spice aromas. The mouthfeel is full bodied, rounded, with a backbone of acidity and a finish that lingers.

Pair with fish, chicken, and cheese, as well as salads and light starters. The slight sweetness of the Gewürztraminer especially does justice to spicy Asian or even Mexican cuisine.

100% Gewürztraminer

Premier Club

Chateau Beauchene Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2005 (Rhone, France)
From a blend of very old-vine Grenache (between 40 to 93 years) 65%, Mourvedre 10% and Syrah 25% from vines of 30 years average age respectively. Aged in French oak barrels for 1 year.

Deep ruby color. On the nose, suave kirsch and dark berry aromas are complicated by garrigue and dried flowers, with a kick of cracked pepper adding energy. Silky and sweet, with deep red and dark berry flavors, gentle tannins and excellent finishing thrust. Excellent cellaring potential here but there’s also plenty of immediate appeal. Maturity in 5-10 years.

This wine is in perfect harmony with game, red meat and cheese. A wonderful wine for celebrations. Try with goat cheese salad or duck with red fruit sauce. The winery recommends serving between 64-72 degrees Fahrenheit.

92 Points Stephen Tanzer, 90 Points Wine Spectator

65% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 25% Syrah

Woodward Canyon Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2007
(Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyards, Walla Walla Valley, Washington)
This wine has a beautiful, light straw color and is brilliantly clear. The nose is beginning to show a touch of crisp gooseberry, maybe even a nuance of muscat. There are lively flavors of ripe white peach and spice; the fruit is in delightful balance with the acidity and the texture is layered and rich. The finish is generous and long; clearly this wine is our finest sauvignon blanc effort to date! Serve well chilled.

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Anniversary Club Red

Etude Napa Merlot 2002 (Napa Valley, California)
Tony Soter founded Etude Wines in 1982 and its name, “study,” describes his reverence for the ongoing learning process that is winegrowing. Early in his career, Soter realized that there were innumerable variables that guided a wine towards excellence. He learned to distinguish between winemaking techniques fundamental to quality, and those that imparted a winemaker’s signature. He sought to understand the voice of each individual vineyard, to maximize its expression in the glass. Today Tony remains the guiding hand behind Etude Wines, and eventually he will transition to a consulting role.

Ruby-red color with a nose of cassis, black raspberry, licorice and menthol, with a floral lift from the Cabernet Franc. Sweet, concentrated and densely packed, with berry and licorice flavors complicated by some exotic spices. A big, chewy wine with firm tannic structure and very good grip. It offers rich aromas of mocha-infused black cherries intermixed with coffee and herbal undertones. Sweet fruit, medium body, and a soft texture result in a complex Merlot. This wine has been aged to perfection, drink it now.

Bright, heady aromas of blackberries and cocoa lead to a concentrated and lush initial taste of ripe plums, bittersweet chocolate and anise. Supple, with superb balance and fine tannins, it displays layered complexity. The wine’s finish leaves a long, lasting impression of rich, ripe fruit backed by hints of smoky spice.

Etude is no longer making Napa Merlot, so this is a very rare vintage treat.

95 Points Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points Stephen Tanzer

84% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot

Beer Club

Beer Club members receive 3 bottles of beer this month! Beer Club selections are not open for the tasting event, but a few bottles are available for purchase.

Stone Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout 2008 (San Diego, California)
Here’s what Mitch Steele, head brewer at Stone says:

Our Anniversary Ale this year stems from 2 pilot beers that were brewed by members of Team Stone. The first was Jeremy Moynier’s incredibly delicious Oatmeal Stout, and the second was Jake Ratzke’s amazing homebrewed Imperial Stout that had authentic Oaxacan chocolate added to the boil. We loved both beers so much that we decided to combine the recipes to make this year’s Anniversary offering: Stone 12th Anniversary Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout. This beer pours deep black with a rich brown head of foam. The aroma is dominated by roast malt and cocoa. Upon tasting, the cocoa (we used unsweetened, unprocessed cacao sourced through our friends at Chuao Chocolatier) really comes through with a deep chocolate flavor and a long lasting bitter finish. The roasted grains used add coffee and licorice accents. It is a thick beer, but not sweet, with the addition of oatmeal in the mash providing a rich, silky mouthfeel that adds to the creamy texture.

Grains used: Pale Malt, Carmel Malts, Oats, Black Malt, Roasted Barley, Chocolate Malt and 100% Pure Cocoa
Hops used: Ahtanum, Summit, Willamette and Galena

9.2% ABV, 22 oz. Bottle

Deschutes 20th Anniversary Wit (Bend, Oregon)
This unique Belgian-style wheat beer was brewed with zested Curacao orange peel and just enough spices to keep your taste buds guessing.

With its slightly citrus taste and spices, the 20th Anniversary Wit pairs well with spicy Thai dishes like Pad Thai, garlicky Caesar salad, rosemary chicken or smoked cheeses such as Gouda.

5.5% ABV, 26 IBU’s, 22 oz. Bottle

Liefman’s Lucifer Belgian Golden Ale (Oudenaarde, Belgium)
This fiery blonde top fermented ale, strikes a balance between delicate bitterness, fruity aroma and a surprising mellowness. Strong Belgian Golden ale’s are typically named after the devil in some way or other, due to the fact that as a drinkable slightly sweet tasting beer with great flavor, the high alcohol content (8.5% ABV) sneaks up on you like a devil. Other brands that sport the naming convention include Duvel (Brabantian for Devil. Brabantian is a dialect of Dutch.) and PranQster (think about that one.)

This is a Belgian golden ale. On the nose it is lightly hoppy and yeastily spicy, with faint caramelly malt notes and a touch of citrusy and estery fruit. The head can taste extremely bitter, as is often the case with this style. Surprisingly fruity, but with a strong hoppy bitterness. There is a warming, malty, vanilla quality to it, which develops into an alcohol kick towards the end. Part of it’s flavor is imparted by secondary fermentation in the bottle.

Serve chilled in a Trappist glass, Tulip, or Tumbler

8.5% ABV, 750 ml Bottle

Around the World in 30 Days - August Wine Tastings

August has a great line up of wine tastings coming!

Friday, August 1st and Saturday August 2nd, we will be tasting the August Wine Club wines, which include selections from the Northwest, South America, France, California, and Italy.

Friday, August 8th and Saturday August 9th, we will be hosting an expert on French wine, Lee Anderson of Chloe Imports, as he shares a selection of great French wines focusing on the stellar 2005 vintage.

Friday, August 15th and Saturday August 16th, it’s off to the Spanish speaking world of South America as we try some Argentinian and Chilean wines with Debbie Keller.

Friday, August 22nd and Saturday August 23rd, we’ll continue the Spanish speaking theme, but this time with wines from Spain. Casa Ventura Imports brings some excellent flavors to the table and Laura Stiff from Casa Ventura will be here to share them.

Friday, August 29th and Saturday August 30th, Kevin Olsonberg from Odom will be on hand to share selections from the awesome Antinori portfolio, as we will be featuring Italian wines!

Don’t miss this whirlwind tour of wines of the world, save your Fridays or Saturdays in August for Wine Tasting!

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 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, August 1st - 4-7 pm
Taste of Club! August 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, August 2nd as well, from 12-7.

Friday, August 8th - 4-7 pm
French wine tasting! Lee Anderson will be here from Chloe Imports to share an exciting lineup of classic French wine. Why is 2005 being hailed as a great year for France? Come taste to find out! We will taste these wines on Saturday, August 9th as well, from 12-7.

Friday, August 15th - 4-7 pm
Debbie Keller will be here from IWM to share wine from the up and coming region of South America, including Argentina and Chile. We will taste these wines on Saturday, August 16th as well, from 12-7.

Friday, August 22nd - 4-7 pm
Casa Ventura Spanish Wine Tasting! Join Laura Stiff from Casa Ventura at Enoteca as she shares a great lineup from the value producing country of Spain. We will taste these wines on Saturday, August 23rd as well, from 12-7.

Friday, August 29th - 4-7 pm
Antinori Italian Wine Tasting! Antinori is a great portfolio of Italian wine, and Kevin Olsonberg from Odom will be on hand to share information about them. We will taste these wines on Saturday, August 30th as well, from 12-7.

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

Friday, September 19th - 4-7 pm
Vin du Lac Wine Tasting! Joan Corsi from Vin du Lac will be at Enoteca to share the unique and interesting wines from Chelan. How about a dry, tart Riesling? Or a sweet Sauvignon Blanc? These folks know how to mix it up! We will taste these wines on Saturday, September 20th as well, from 12-7.

Thursday, October 2nd - 7 pm
Special Thursday Wine Tasting - Raymond from California! Bob Cooper from Raymond Vineyards will be on hand to share his interesting lineup of wines. Maybe we can taste the 93 Point Cabernet, or 96 point Sauvignon Blanc?

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!

About the Authors

Judah has been keeping Sarah busy lately, at almost 7 months old! Below is a new picture, he is too cool for school. Russell has been busy with Enoteca, working hard to help everyone who wants wine and beer, which is a lot of people. Sarah’s been decorating at Enoteca, come check out her new window display. 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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What’s Fresh At Enoteca?

1. Noble Variety Wine Tasting This Weekend
2. July Beer Tasting This Thursday - Bear Republic
3. Upcoming Tasting Events
4. What is Wine & Beer Club?

Noble Variety Wine Tasting This Weekend

This Friday from 4-7 Enoteca will be hosting Scott Lewis of Eagle Marketing as he shares a delicious selection of wine from around the world to taste and enjoy. 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 5 wines) for $10 per flight, and follow up with a glass. We will be tasting Saturday from 12-7 as well, which is a great time to beat the rush.



Villa Maria Riesling 2005 (Marlborough, New Zealand)
Check out this unique wine! A German style Riesling from New Zealand, the place where we expect Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. A perfumed bouquet of ripe limes and floral notes characterize this refreshing, slightly off-dry styled wine.
[Member: $15.29 / Retail: $16.99]

Mossback Chardonnay 2005 (Russian River Valley, California)

Mossback is an old fashioned term for farmer. The Mossback wines are built around fruit grown by some of the best farmers in the Russian River Valley. This Chardonnay is cold fermented with no oak aging making a crisp, intense wine that accentuates the green apple and citrus aromas and flavors that a pure, unaltered Chardonnay can express.
[Member: $17.99 / Retail: $19.99]

Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir 2006 (Marlborough, New Zealand)
A perfumed bouquet of ripe cherries and raspberry fruits, hallmarks of Marlborough Pinot Noir. On the palate the wine displays ripe fruit with complex savoury and spice elements. Soft, silky, fine-grained tannins provide structure and definition, yet also allows for immediate consumption.

White game meats, lamb dishes, Port Salut and other soft cheeses.
[Member: $19.79 / Retail: $21.99]

Milbrandt Traditions Merlot 2005 (Wahluke Slope, Washington)

Merlot came to us from Bordeaux where it serves as a major component in the Medoc and the dominate grape in Pomerol. Over the past two decades Eastern Washington has carved out a serious reputation for Merlot. Washington’s large diurnal temperature swings (often 40 degrees or more), lack of rain (6-8 inches per year) and porous, low-vigor soils allow us to produce lusciously rich and distinctive Merlots.

This 2005 Traditions is a velvety, polished wine with astonishing length and intensity. The nose offers a wide array of aromatics including cherry, blackberry, vanilla and spice. The texture is ripe and lush with well-integrated tannins. A small addition of Cabernet Sauvignon and Barbera bring a complementary depth, structure and bouquet to the wine. 89 Points Wine Enthusiast
84% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Barbera
[Member: $19.79 / Retail: $21.99]

Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 (Napa Valley, California)
Ask yourself this question: Have you ever found yourself in a wine shop or restaurant perusing the wines and wondering how do I choose the best wine for the money? You may admire a label, recognize a name, or recall a great review in essence you’re making an “Educated Guess.” This is exactly what goes on in the vineyards and wineries around the world. Should we pick the grapes now or wait? How long should we barrel age our wine? Should we use French or American Oak, or both?

The label shows you actual winemaking formulas that are either induced or naturally occur during a specific winemaking process.

Tasting notes include, rich, ripe and focused with juicy blackberry and boysenberry fruit, all tied together with a creamy french vanilla middle and a lingering finish.


[Member: $17.99 / Retail: $19.99]

Pricing disclaimer.

July Beer Tasting - Bear Republic

Bear Republic Beer Tasting Thursday, July 24th Beginning at 7 p.m. Taste 5 beers Only $10 per person

The July Beer Tasting is going to be great! Enoteca is hosting DJ Thibault from Great Micros as he shares a lineup of Bear Republic beers. Bear Republic Brewing Company is located in Healdsburg, California and produces some hoppy beers, dark beers, and even an excellent pale ale! They are a brewery in the heart of wine country in Sonoma County! The tasting starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 24th. 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

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.

Thursday, July 24th at 7 pm
Bear Republic Beer Tasting. Taste five quality beers from the California brewery, Bear Republic, and go home with a free beer glass. $10 to taste, get your tickets early.

Friday, July 25th - 4-7 pm
Variety of Washington State Wine Tasting. Co