Fun Events And News From Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer

• Now On Tap: Sierra Nevada Charlie Fred & Ken’s Imperial Helles Lager Bock
      1/2 Gallon Growler Fill: $19.99, Pint: $7.00
      Keg Poll: Which beer would you rather see on tap next?
• Shipping Services Now Available
• Is Wine & Beer of the Month excellent?
• How can I taste a variety of wine for a low cost?

McCrea Winery Tasting this weekend
with Doug McCrea

This Friday from 4-7 Enoteca will be hosting McCrea Cellars sharing some fantastic wine! 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 5 wines) for $10 per flight, and follow up with a glass.


McCrea Ciel de Cheval Roussanne 2007
(Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, Red Mountain, Washington)
90 pts., Wine Enthusiast “Rich, ripe and round, this lush take on Roussanne is loaded with cantaloupe, sweet pineapple and Meyer lemon fruit flavors. The fruit is brought forward by a small amount of residual sugar, which seems like an enhancement in this instance. The finish has just a hint of honey cough drop – sweet and slightly minty.” $26

85% Roussanne, 15% Marsanne

McCrea Sirocco Blanc 2008
(Boushey Lower County Line Road Vineyard, Yakima Valley, Washington)
95 points Editors’ Choice, Wine Enthusiast: “Among McCrea’s Rhône-inspired white wines, this is the most complete and complex. It’s rich and dense, with honeycomb, lychee, lemon rind, pineapple and lots of stone – lovely and lingering. It seems to gain strength as it rolls through a sensational finish.” $28

40% Grenache Blanc, 30% Marsanne, 20% Roussanne, 10% Picpoul

McCrea Grenache 2008
(Yakima Valley, Washington)

Generally medium-bodied with a transparent complexity, the whites are some of the finest ever and the reds will posses a rare “beauty,” delicacy, and elegant style. They should age gracefully. $30

81% Grenache, 7% Syrah, 5% Counoise, 5% Cinsault, 2% Mourvèdre

McCrea Syrah 2007
(Yakima Valley, Washington)
Since we began the Syrah trend in Washington it has exploded in popularity – from about ten acres in 1997 to over 4000 today! It seems nearly every winery is producing a Syrah or using it in blends of all sorts. This version is derived from ripe fruit but handled very carefully, developing intense berry and black cherry flavors without over extraction or heavy tannins. It has licorice, cedar and mushrooms on the nose and finishes with black pepper and good acidity. Our goal is to achieve a balance between New World intensity and Old World elegance. It will cellar well – ten years or more. $28

Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, Red Mountain, Elephant Mountain, Boushey Grande Côte Vineyard

100% Syrah

McCrea Sirocco Rouge 2007
(Yakima Valley, Washington)
Specific vineyard sources: Ciel du Cheval, Red Mountain (Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah). Elephant Mtn. Vyd., Yakima Valley (Counoise, Cinsault)

This wine is a beautiful pairing with lamb, veal, hearty soups, medium-weight pasta preparations, upland game and fowl. The predominant Grenache brings peppery, spicy red fruits; the Mourvèdre adds smokiness and structure; the Syrah, Counoise and Cinsault spice it up with berries, licorice, violets and chocolate. $30

46% Grenache, 31% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, 4% Counoise, 4% Cinsault

Remember the Orphan Shelf – 20% Off Yummy Wine & Beer

What is the Orphan Shelf? It’s our fun way of closing out wine & beer to make way for the new stuff. It’s located right at the checkout counter, and we offer a 20% discount on these products to our Wine & Beer of the Month Club Members.

Why are products orphaned? Well, basically they are forgotten. Selling great one week and yesterdays news the next. Forgotten greats that need a home. Junebe the label isn’t show stopping or it’s from an area people are not familiar with so it just sits quietly, patently waiting to be adopted. Open your heat and mind these are really great wines!

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?

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!

McCrea Cellars Wine Tasting with wine maker Susan Neel
Friday, July 30th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, July 31st – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Meet the wine maker on Friday evening, and taste some of the top notch Rhone style wines from Washington State. These are delicious!

$10 per person, drop-in.


August Wine of the Month Club Wine Tasting
Friday, August 6th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, August 7th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Come visit on Wine Club weekend to pick up your selections for this month, and stay for a flight to try all the selections! We have two flights available: A Red Wine flight of 3 oz. each of Vintage, Reserve, and Premier Red wine selections, and a White Wine flight of 3 oz. each of Vintage, Reserve, and Premier White wine selections. You can also have a big 5 oz. glass of the Anniversary Red wine selection! You don’t have to be a member to taste with us, but you might want to join after you see what you’ve been missing.


Novelty Hill Wine Tasting with Andrea Slichter
Wednesday, August 11th – 7 pm [$5 flight, classroom]

Mike Januik is a legend in Washington wine making, from Chateau Ste. Michelle to Januik Winery and his 2nd label at Novelty Hill. Come on out on a Wednesday to chat with Andrea from the winery and taste a handful of their great wines at “everyday drinker” prices! Maybe you’ll find your new favorite.

This is a 1/2 price event, and you must buy tickets in advance to attend.

We’ll be holding one limited seating tasting at 7 pm. $5 per person, buy your tickets early!


Staff Picks Wine Tasting
Friday, August 13th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, August 14th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Come try a few wines that Enoteca staff have been enjoying this summer. We’ll have an unoaked Chardonnay and a few fine reds to sample.


Frugal & Friendly Wine Tasting
Friday, August 20th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, August 21th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Stop in to taste a handful of wines that won’t bust the budget. They’re frugal and friendly! Nothing under $15 per bottle, let’s do 3 reds and 3 whites! We’ll keep ‘em uncomplicated too, just something nice to drink.


Pacific Rim ‘Riesling Rules’ Wine Tasting with Chris Flanders
Wednesday, August 25th – 7 pm [$5 flight, classroom]

First released by Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon Vineyard in 1992, Pacific Rim Dry Riesling quickly gained a loyal following among Riesling lovers. Known for its fresh and bright characteristics, the wine was a welcome alternative to over-oaked, one-dimensional white wines. As the American palate evolved in recent years toward wines with greater complexity and crisper acidity, the popularity of Pacific Rim Dry Riesling grew.

Demand and enthusiasm for Pacific Rim Dry Riesling continued to gain momentum — and the excitement around the wine inspired a radical idea… the creation a winery exclusively dedicated to Riesling. In August of 2006, a small band of Bonny Doon expats moved to the Northwest from California with a common desire to craft the best Riesling in America… thus, Pacific Rim became its own winery.

At Pacific Rim, we are passionate about Riesling (in fact, nearly 90% of Pacific Rim’s production is comprised of Riesling wines); we are passionate about crafting world-class Riesling; and we are passionate about extolling the wondrous virtues of Riesling. If you’re not presently a Riesling zealot, we’re certain that you, too, will soon discover the marvels of our favorite variety…Riesling.

This is a 1/2 price event, and you must buy tickets in advance to attend.

We’ll be holding one limited seating tasting at 7 pm. $5 per person, buy your tickets 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!


Thank you for your support of our local family business.

Salute’

Russell and Sarah

Enoteca – Fine Wine and Beer
208-457-9885
Email us here

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: http://www.corkjoy.com/contact-us/

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Wine & Beer of the Month are fun!

Fun Events And News From Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer

• Now On Tap: Oskar Blues Ten Fidy Imp. Stout (almost gone!)
      1/2 Gallon Growler Fill: $15.99, Pint: $6.00
      Keg Poll: Which beer would you rather see on tap next?
• Shipping Services Now Available
• Is Wine & Beer of the Month excellent?
• How can I taste a variety of wine for a low cost?

Australian Picks Wine Tasting this weekend

This Friday from 4-7 Enoteca will be sharing some delicious Aussie wines! 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 5 wines, + 1 oz. of dessert) for $10 per flight, and follow up with a glass.


Rolling Chardonnay 2006
(Central Ranges, New South Wales)
Aromas of white peach, citrus and melon aromas overlay yeasty, creamy notes typical of cool-climate Chardonnay. The crisp citrus backbone supports ripe melon flavours in the mouth. The textured, soft mouth-feel and hint of oak add weight and length to the palate. Match with classic fish & chips and home-made tartare sauce or try with a Thai chicken salad. $10

100% Chardonnay

de Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate Grown Pinot Noir 2006
(Yarra Valley, Australia)
In the glass this wine is a full ruby red, with a bouquet of elegant Pinot Noir fruit with integrated oak. On the palate look for a full bodied wine with intense ripe plum flavours, texture and softness. This pairs well with roast rabbit or grilled tuna. $38

100% Pinot Noir

Yalumba Y Series Cabernet Sauvignon
(South Australia)

Yalumba Y Series Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich and vibrant wine providing excellent varietal flavour and generous fruit. Medium to deep purple red in colour, it shows a combination of aromas ranging from cedar and eucalyptus, through to plums with hints of black cherry and black olive, all with a touch of leafiness. An attractively concentrated yet medium-bodied wine, the taste is robust and mouth-filling with subdued oak and a persistent cinnamon & spice finish. $11

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

de Bortoli DB Shiraz Cabernet 2007
(Riverina, New South Wales, Australia)
Visually this shows off vibrant purple with deep crimson hues. The bouquet announces lifted blackberry and spice aromas. On the palate look for fresh flavours of dark fruits and berry finessed with some toasty vanillin oak characters. Soft rounded tannins, great length and texture. Enjoy with duck and rabbit dishes. $9

Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon

Evans Nine Stones Shiraz 2005
(Barossa, Australia)
This wine is Barossa at its best–deep, bluish purple in color with a huge nose of blackberries, coffee and oak. Even though it’s thick and rich, in true Barossa tradition, the wine has flavors and smells that are clean, Very ripe at the front with a firm, tannic middle and then a long, fruit-centered finish. $15

100% Shiraz

de Bortoli Black Noble 375ml (Dessert Wine)
(Riverina, New South Wales, Australia)
de Bortoli Black Noble De Bortoli Wines has an extensive collection of aged wine stocks maturing in barrel. The winemakers draw from these barrels to blend our premium fortified wines including the unique Black Noble. These wines are attractively presented in gift cylinder or gift box.

A very individual looking, fairly pale caramel coloured wine. A big woody nose. A surprisingly rich and unctuous texture in view of the appearance, with freshly brewed tea, Kahlua, liquorice, coffee, caramel and wood. Unlike anything else! Can be reminiscent of Madeira and some tawny ports, or even Hungarian Tokai. Has a dry crispness, even though it’s definitely a dessert wine by sugar specs. 375ml $36

100% Sémillon

Remember the Orphan Shelf – 20% Off Yummy Wine & Beer

What is the Orphan Shelf? It’s our fun way of closing out wine & beer to make way for the new stuff. It’s located right at the checkout counter, and we offer a 20% discount on these products to our Wine & Beer of the Month Club Members.

Why are products orphaned? Well, basically they are forgotten. Selling great one week and yesterdays news the next. Forgotten greats that need a home. Junebe the label isn’t show stopping or it’s from an area people are not familiar with so it just sits quietly, patently waiting to be adopted. Open your heat and mind these are really great wines!

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?

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!

Abeja Wine Tasting with wine maker John Abbott
Wednesday, July 21st – 7 pm [$10 flight, classroom]

Abeja is famous Washington wine, it’s delicious and reported to be one of the few big reds that will actually lay down successfully. Come meet the wine maker, taste through four of their ultra-premium wines, and have a great time! We’re planning on pouring Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, and Chardonnay!

This is a 1/2 price event, and you must buy tickets in advance to attend.

We’ll be holding one limited seating tasting at 7 pm. $10 per person, buy your tickets early!


Australian Picks Wine Tasting
Friday, July 23rd – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, July 24th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

It’s Aussie wine time! Come by to taste some new selections from down under. Great values to be found!

$10 per person, drop-in.


McCrea Cellars Wine Tasting with wine maker Doug McCrea
Friday, July 30th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, July 31st – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Meet the wine maker on Friday evening, and taste some of the top notch Rhone style wines from Washington State. These are delicious!

$10 per person, drop-in.


August Wine of the Month Club Wine Tasting
Friday, August 6th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, August 7th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Come visit on Wine Club weekend to pick up your selections for this month, and stay for a flight to try all the selections! We have two flights available: A Red Wine flight of 3 oz. each of Vintage, Reserve, and Premier Red wine selections, and a White Wine flight of 3 oz. each of Vintage, Reserve, and Premier White wine selections. You can also have a big 5 oz. glass of the Anniversary Red wine selection! You don’t have to be a member to taste with us, but you might want to join after you see what you’ve been missing.

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 and Beer
208-457-9885
Email us here

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: http://www.corkjoy.com/contact-us/

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Italian for Wine Library – Check it out

Wine & Beer of the Month are fun!

Fun Events And News From Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer

• Now On Tap: Oskar Blues Ten Fidy Imp. Stout
      1/2 Gallon Growler Fill: $15.99, Pint: $6.00
      Keg Poll: Which beer would you rather see on tap next?
• Shipping Services Now Available
• Is Wine & Beer of the Month excellent?
• How can I taste a variety of wine for a low cost?

Italian SALE Wine Tasting this weekend

This Friday from 4-7 Enoteca will be sharing some Italian wines that are on sale! 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 5 wines) for $10 per flight, and follow up with a glass.


Organic Vintners Mont Albano Pinot Grigio
(Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy)
Mont’Albano, an organic winery for over ten years, is enthusiastically headed by winemaker Mauro Bridot, a great supporter of the organic wine movement. The operation is located in the Friuli-Grave DOC in Italy’s northeast, not far from Venice, where it straddles the northern part of the Adriatic sea and stretches around to Slovenia.

This pleasant Pinot Grigio is something of a stylistic chameleon, managing to be at once crisply refreshing and rich on the palate. Its richness takes the form of pretty tropical fruit aromas and flavors including pineapple and banana, while its zip comes from a hint of citrus squirt and stony minerality. Supporting notes of quince, baking spice, caramel and flowers complete the experience, making this a remarkably versatile white wine.

100% Pinot Grigio

Was $20, Sale: $15

Luigi Righetti Campolieti Valpolicella Ripasso
(Valpolicella, Italy)
Located in Valgatara, right in the heart of Valpolicella Classico, the Luigi Righetti estate is truly family run. Since 1909, when Angelo Righetti first earned a reputation as an outstanding winemaker, the family has focused on producing quality wines of distinction. Righetti’s wines exhibit an exceptional balance between fruit, wood aging, acidity and alcohol. The result is a wine with good aging potential, but also drinks well today.

A field blend of 60% Corvina, 30% Rondinella and 10% Molinara, the wines are fermented in stainless steel and then transferred to casks. It is within these casks that the magic of a good Valpolicella happens. The casks contain the leftover pomace (leftover grape skins and seeds) from the production of the Amarone. Allowing this contact adds immense complexity to the wines (some refer to Ripasso wines as baby Amarone).

Dark ruby in color, it smells of black cherry and a little raisin (hints of Amarone). Medium bodied and flavorful, chocolate, raspberry and plum show well with just enough oak. This absolutely has everything a good Valpolicella should have and more!!

Was $18, Sale: $12

Perazzeta Rita Sangiovese Riserva
(Montecucco, Italy)

In Europe this wine is known as Licurgo, but in America it is named after the winemakers wife!

This wine spent 24 months in barriques, 6-12 months in the bottle before release. The color can be described as very intense ruby red tending to garnet, and the bouquet is round vinous and distinctively elegant.

On the palate this wine is full, dry and warm, with occasional hints of wood, very elegant, and is the perfect accompaniment to red meats, roasts, game and mature cheeses.

In a blind wine tasting done by a commission of a leading Italian wine magazine in November 2003, Licurgo was selected as one of the 10 best Tuscan wines and was listed with names such as Ornellaia and Paleo. 100 cases were produced.

100% Sangiovese

Was: $34, Sale: $20

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

Try this 300 case production wine, a Merlot produced in Tuscany. Some of my favorite wines on the planet are SuperTuscans rooted in a backbone of Merlot, and this is a great example of that style for an affordable price. The Alicante is a red skinned and red fruit grape that squeezes out red juice. It adds a measure of body and richness to this wine.

Was $34, Sale: $20

Meroi Verduzzo Friulano 2003 500ml (Dessert Wine)
(Fruili, Italy)
Slightly sweet, weighing in at 12 grams / liter of sugar, this beautiful tawny colored dessert wine expresses notes of hazelnut and citrus. It’s made from the Verduzzo grape, and it comes across much like a sweet madeira dessert wine or a light tawny port. It’s not overly heavy, and makes a good fun sipper with a little chilling.

100% Verduzzo

Was $50, Sale: $20

Remember the Orphan Shelf – 20% Off Yummy Wine & Beer

What is the Orphan Shelf? It’s our fun way of closing out wine & beer to make way for the new stuff. It’s located right at the checkout counter, and we offer a 20% discount on these products to our Wine & Beer of the Month Club Members.

Why are products orphaned? Well, basically they are forgotten. Selling great one week and yesterdays news the next. Forgotten greats that need a home. Junebe the label isn’t show stopping or it’s from an area people are not familiar with so it just sits quietly, patently waiting to be adopted. Open your heat and mind these are really great wines!

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?

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!

Italian SALE Wine Tasting
Friday, July 16th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, July 17th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Come try a selection of fantastic Italian wines, all on sale!

$10 per person, drop-in.


Abeja Wine Tasting with wine maker John Abbott
Wednesday, July 21st – 7 pm [$10 flight, classroom]

Abeja is famous Washington wine, it’s delicious and reported to be one of the few big reds that will actually lay down successfully. Come meet the wine maker, taste through four of their ultra-premium wines, and have a great time! We’re planning on pouring Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, and Chardonnay!

This is a 1/2 price event, and you must buy tickets in advance to attend.

We’ll be holding one limited seating tasting at 7 pm. $10 per person, buy your tickets early!


Australian Picks Wine Tasting
Friday, July 23rd – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, July 24th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

It’s Aussie wine time! Come by to taste some new selections from down under. Great values to be found!

$10 per person, drop-in.


McCrea Cellars Wine Tasting with wine maker Doug McCrea
Friday, July 30th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, July 31st – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Meet the wine maker on Friday evening, and taste some of the top notch Rhone style wines from Washington State. These are delicious!

$10 per person, drop-in.


August Wine of the Month Club Wine Tasting
Friday, August 6th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, August 7th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Come visit on Wine Club weekend to pick up your selections for this month, and stay for a flight to try all the selections! We have two flights available: A Red Wine flight of 3 oz. each of Vintage, Reserve, and Premier Red wine selections, and a White Wine flight of 3 oz. each of Vintage, Reserve, and Premier White wine selections. You can also have a big 5 oz. glass of the Anniversary Red wine selection! You don’t have to be a member to taste with us, but you might want to join after you see what you’ve been missing.

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 and Beer
208-457-9885
Email us here

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: http://www.corkjoy.com/contact-us/

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Italian for Wine Library – Check it out

Wine & Beer of the Month are fun!

Fun Events And News From Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer

• Now On Tap: Oskar Blues Ten Fidy Imp. Stout
      1/2 Gallon Growler Fill: $15.99, Pint: $6.00
      Keg Poll: Which beer would you rather see on tap next?
• Shipping Services Now Available
• Is Wine & Beer of the Month excellent?
• How can I taste a variety of wine for a low cost?

Buty & Beast Wine Tasting this weekend
with wine makers Caleb Foster and Nina Buty Foster

This Friday from 4-7 Enoteca will be hosting Caleb Foster and Nina Buty Foster pouring everything we can get from their uber-high quality Walla Walla winery. We’ll be tasting these wines Saturday from 12-7 as well, which is a great time to beat the rush!

Come Early to Taste The Beast! A limited amount of the latest Beast offering (counterpoint to Buty of course) will be available for the early comers.

We want to give you the opportunity to “try before you buy” so we offer a flight of wine for a low cost. Taste a flight (2 oz. each of 4 wines) for $10 per flight, and follow up with a glass.


Buty Semillion / Sauv Blanc / Muscadelle
(Columbia Valley, Washington)
Sémillon dominates our classic white blend sourced from the old vines of Rosebud Ranches Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope. The sand, silt-loam filled soils and cooler temperatures of Spring Creek Vineyard in the Yakima Valley nurture our sauvignon bringing bright acidity to the blend. Muscadelle from Lonesome Spring River Ranch is responsible for the florals in this verve-filled wine. A portion of the wine is lees aged in mature oak and the balance ages in stainless steel. Thirty barrels produced. $27

Buty Conner Lee Chardonnay
(Columbia Valley, Washington)
Grown in silt-sand soil from 1989 plantings, our estate grown Chardonnay is native yeast fermented, lees stirred with partial malolactic fermentation. It is aged in perfectly matched mature French cooperage, with only 5% new. Texturally our chardonnay is creamy and smooth with lovely acidity and richness. Twenty-five barrels produced. $33

Buty Columbia Rediviva Cabernet / Syrah
(Phinny Hill Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington)
Columbia Rediviva is our deluxe blend of cabernet sauvignon and syrah, dominated by cabernet sauvignon. Our Phinny Hill Vineyard estate grown property is home to these vines, which grow on a warm site in ancient Columbia River soils. It is the uphill neighbor of Champoux Vineyard. Aged in 65% new oak with both American and French barrels, our cuvée grows as our blocks mature. This is a muscular wine counterbalanced with violets and sweet fruit. Thirty-five barrels produced. $50

Buty Rediviva of the Stones Cabernet / Syrah
(Walla Walla Valley, Washington)
This blend of syrah and cabernet sauvignon is grown in the ancestral riverbed of the Walla Walla River. Dominated by syrah, the exact blend with cabernet sauvignon reflects the vintage balance. It is aged entirely in French cooperage with about 30% new oak. Rediviva of the Stones is delicate, sensuous, and of the earth with lovely floral notes. Our cuvée grows as our organic Rockgarden Estate matures. $50

Remember the Orphan Shelf – 20% Off Yummy Wine & Beer

What is the Orphan Shelf? It’s our fun way of closing out wine & beer to make way for the new stuff. It’s located right at the checkout counter, and we offer a 20% discount on these products to our Wine & Beer of the Month Club Members.

Why are products orphaned? Well, basically they are forgotten. Selling great one week and yesterdays news the next. Forgotten greats that need a home. Junebe the label isn’t show stopping or it’s from an area people are not familiar with so it just sits quietly, patently waiting to be adopted. Open your heat and mind these are really great wines!

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?

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!

Oskar Blues Canned Beer Tasting with Burc McFarlen
Thursday, July 8th – 5 & 7 pm [$10 flight, classroom]

Nice Cans! Oskar Blues has been featured recently in Beer of the Month Club with some of their fantastic micro-canned beers. Come to this tasting to try the whole line-up, and bring your growler to fill up on Ten-Fidy, their 10.5% ABV Imperial Stout which we will be tapping for this event!

Due to the extreme popularity of these events, and to avoid any confusion, we have to be very strict on ticket sales. A seat is only yours if it’s paid for in advance, and there are no refunds for cancellation. We are strictly limiting the seats for each tasting, so adding tickets to your order is only on a first-come-first served basis.

We’ll be holding two identical tastings, one at 5 pm and one at 7 pm. $10 per person, buy your tickets early!


Buty Wine Tasting
Friday, July 9th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, July 10th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Come meet Caleb Foster and Nina Buty Foster and try some of their great wine! Buty is pronounced “beauty” and the wines are truly a Buty! Don’t forget the Beast, which will be available only for the first people who arrive.

$10 per person, drop-in.


Italian Picks Wine Tasting
Friday, July 16th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, July 17th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Come try a selection of fantastic Italian wines!

$10 per person, drop-in.


Abeja Wine Tasting with wine maker John Abbott
Wednesday, July 21st – 7 pm [$10 flight, classroom]

Abeja is famous Washington wine, it’s delicious and reported to be one of the few big reds that will actually lay down successfully. Come meet the wine maker, taste through four of their ultra-premium wines, and have a great time! We’re planning on pouring Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, and Chardonnay!

This is a 1/2 price event, and you must buy tickets in advance to attend.

We’ll be holding one limited seating tasting at 7 pm. $10 per person, buy your tickets early!


Australian Picks Wine Tasting
Friday, July 23rd – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, July 24th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

It’s Aussie wine time! Come by to taste some new selections from down under. Great values to be found!

$10 per person, drop-in.


McCrea Cellars Wine Tasting with wine maker Doug McCrea
Friday, July 30th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, July 31st – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Meet the wine maker on Friday evening, and taste some of the top notch Rhone style wines from Washington State. These are delicious!

$10 per person, drop-in.


August Wine of the Month Club Wine Tasting
Friday, August 6th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, August 7th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Come visit on Wine Club weekend to pick up your selections for this month, and stay for a flight to try all the selections! We have two flights available: A Red Wine flight of 3 oz. each of Vintage, Reserve, and Premier Red wine selections, and a White Wine flight of 3 oz. each of Vintage, Reserve, and Premier White wine selections. You can also have a big 5 oz. glass of the Anniversary Red wine selection! You don’t have to be a member to taste with us, but you might want to join after you see what you’ve been missing.

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 and Beer
208-457-9885
Email us here

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: http://www.corkjoy.com/contact-us/

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Wine & Beer of the Month are fun!

Fun Events And News From Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer

• Now On Tap: Oskar Blues Ten Fidy Imp. Stout
      1/2 Gallon Growler Fill: $15.99, Pint: $6.00
      Keg Poll: Which beer would you rather see on tap next?
• Shipping Services Now Available
• Is Wine & Beer of the Month excellent?
• How can I taste a variety of wine for a low cost?

June Wine & Beer Club is in!

The wine and beer for this month’s Club has arrived and will be in your Bin on Friday! 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 – red or white).


The lineup for Club and Tasting:

Vintage Club

Deen de Bortoli Vat 1 Petite Sirah 2007
(South Eastern Australia)

The inspiration for the Vat Series came from the early days when Deen de Bortoli would personally chalk numbers on vats to mark them out. Vat is the term adopted by early Australian winemakers for the large vessels used to hold the maturing wine before it was ready for bottling.

This wine benefits from 12 months maturation in oak barriques and displays dark fruit characters and smooth firm tannins. It is a great alternative variety to serve with traditional meat dishes or hearty casseroles.

100% Petite Sirah

Justin Monmousseau Cheverny 2009
(Cheverny, France)

Situated between the Loire and the Sologne area, the castle of Cheverny shares its name with the appellation zone which surrounds it. Hergé, the author of the comic strip “Tintin”, used it as the setting to the colorful character of “Captain Haddock.” This cuvée comes from the Estate Maison located on a clayey-siliceous soil, slightly gravelly.

The robe of white Cheverny is of a brilliant pale gold with soft green tints. The complex and surprising bouquet gets close to lychees, flowers of acacia and ripe lemons with a light touch of black currant and licorice due to the Sauvignon Blanc grape.

In mouth, this very elegant wine concentrates its richness. Fresh, alive and fruity, it is fleshy with a nice and long final. Delicious and fresh as an aperitif, it is perfect to drink with fish and seafood. Try it with asparagus!

70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Chardonnay

Reserve Club

Timberrock Malbec 2007
(Phinney Hill Vineyard, Washington)

From local wine maker Kevin Rogers, Post Falls wine making super-star!

The wine is a dark star garnet color that opens with aromas of raspberry jam and caramelized sugar. On the palette it shows bright acid framing currants and blackberries with a hint of cedar. A weighty mouthfeel ushers in a lingering, generous finish. 60 cases produced. Winery is sold out.

Robert Hall Viognier 2007
(Paso Robles, California)
Featuring honeysuckle, orange blossom and sweet spice aromas, this Viognier shows flavors of apricot and white peach with a burst of tropical mango with a hint of tangerine. On the palate the wine is medium-bodied and refreshingly dry with balancing crisp acidity. Enjoy chilled by itself or with fresh fruits, cheeses and with spicy dishes.

100% Viognier

Premier Club

de Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate Grown Shiraz Viognier 2006
(Yarra Valley, NSW, Australia)

De Bortoli Wines was established in 1928, four years after the founder, Vittorio De Bortoli and his wife Giuseppina migrated to Australia from Northern Italy.

Yarra Valley Estate Grown wines are sourced from their vineyards at Dixon’s Creek. The mature, low yielding vines deliver exceptional quality fruit to the winery which is preserved during winemaking with gentle, low intervention techniques to produce wine with varietal detail and purity.

Take a look at how the Viognier cofermentation brings out the color, it’s a vibrant purple! On the nose, the Viognier brings out the rich, lifted perfumed white pepper Shiraz fruit and adds subliminal complex floral Viognier hints. On the palate it expresses full fruit palate with berries, pepper and subtle appearance of oak. The small addition of Viognier has contributed complexity, whilst maintaining tightness and detail. Serve with roast rack of lamb or mature hard cheeses.

94 James Halliday, 90 Wine Enthusiast, 92 Tanzer

95% Shiraz, 5% Viognier

Domaine Serene Rockblock Del Rio Viognier 2007
(Del Rio Vineyard, Rogue Valley, Oregon)

The Rockblock label started in 1999 with a sole focus: vineyard designated Oregon Syrah & Viognier. They have focused on the warmer areas of Oregon in the south and east where these classic “Rhone-varietals”can achieve maximum expression of character and ripeness.

The name Rockblock was chosen to reinforce the concept that the most profound expressions of Syrah and Viognier are grown in areas where the soils are nutrient poor and often “rocky”. All of the vineyards we work with have these intense and distinctive characteristics.

Vibrant aromas of white flowers, fresh apricot, honeydew melon and pear liquer. The mouth-filling palate is full and supple, showing minerality, hints of pear, kiwi, key lime, and white peach with an incredibly persistent finish.

Sourced entirely from Del Rio Vineyard in the Rogue Valley appellation of southern Oregon, just north of Medford, overlooking the Rogue River. Soils are rocky clay loam, very well drained and planted 1088 vines per acre.

100% Viognier

Anniversary Club Red

Beringer Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
(Napa valley, California)

For the 2005 blend, a third of the fruit comes from the St. Helena Home Vineyard right next to the winery in St. Helena. Approximately 25 percent of the blend comes from Beringer’s renowned Bancroft Ranch on Howell Mountain and another 13 percent comes from Marston Vineyard on Spring Mountain. Small amounts of Cabernet from Quarry Vineyard in Rutherford, Rancho Del Oso Vineyard on Howell Mountain and Chabot Vineyard in St. Helena round out the blend, adding layers of fruit flavors.

Tasting notes from wine maker Laurie Hook:

This wine is immensely fun to make since we are really striving to make a wine that is appealing now, but also showcases Napa Valley Cabernet. The plump soft tannins and gorgeous fruit make this a very accessible, balanced and elegant wine.

As has become tradition with Beringer Cabernets, Ed and Laurie kept each lot separate through fermentation and aging to retain the individual expressions of the vineyards, giving them a broader array of aromatic, flavor and structural components to consider at blending time. After fermentation all of the lots were aged in approximately 80% new French Never oak barrels for 24 months. The winemakers tasted the lots regularly to monitor their development and get an idea of which wines would fit together best in the final blend. The addition of Cabernet Franc (7%) from Steinhauer Ranch and just a touch of Malbec (1%) completed the wine, which opens on the nose with succulent ripe black berries and hints of allspice and cedar. Dark, fruit flavors fill the mouth and transition into a structured and long finish with sweet vanilla and complemented by hints of Thai coffee and sarsaparilla.

92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec

Beer Club

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

Deschutes Black Butte 21 XXI
(Bend, Oregon)

The first thing you need to know about this beer is this:
Best After Date: 10/17/10

Yes, best *after* mid-October. This beer has been maturing for about a year just waiting to come visit you in Beer Club. Right now it’s completely delicious, but the Deschutes brewers feel that it will mature another few months, and perhaps long than that!

It was just announced that this years rendition, Black Butte XXII, will NOT be shipped, so Beer Club members have an even rarer bottle in that sense.

This masterpiece is a tribute to Black Butte Porter, the revolutionary Deschutes Brewery beer that has excited beer enthusiasts since 1988. This special Reserve Series release is a colossal version of Black Butte Porter. Our brewers enhanced Black Butte XXI by adding some Theo’s Chocolate cocoa nibs from Seattle, dry-hopping it with 100 pounds of Bellatazza’s locally roasted coffee, and then aging a portion of it in Stranahan’s Colorado whiskey barrels. These regional partners provided quality artisan ingredients that give this commemorative beer a truly handcrafted complexity.

Pair with: Flank Steak and Chimichurri Sauce, Crème Brulée, Cherries Jubilee, Strong Bleu Cheeses

11% ABV, 55 IBUs, 22 oz. bottle, Best After Date: 10/17/10

Grand Teton Tail Waggin White Wit Beer
(Victor, Idaho)

Listen to the brewery wax poetic about this beer:

Tail Waggin’ Double White Ale is brewed in the Belgian tradition, using malted barley, wheat malt, candi sugar and a unique touch—unmalted rye. Noble-type hops are used for balanced bitterness, with spices added in the whirlpool. We followed the Belgian tradition of using bitter orange peel and coriander, then added a bit of lemongrass to make our wit something special. Finally, we fermented the beer with a Belgian witbier yeast that adds its own complexity with spicy phenols and fruity esters.

Our wit pours a very hazy golden straw color, with a thin white head that clings to the glass. The aroma is very complex, showcasing notes of lemon, coriander, bubblegum and banana. The first sip tickles the tongue with a black pepper spiciness, which subsides into more mellow flavors of tart citrus fruits. A very effervescent mouthfeel leads to a crisp finish, making this the perfect beer for a warm afternoon.

This is an amazingly versatile beer with food, any time of day. Its orange notes pair nicely with eggs benedict and cheese omelettes, and its quenching acidity cuts right through the fattiness of bacon or spicy sausage. Try it as an aperitif, or with tangy or peppery cheeses. Nothing is better with salads, especially vinaigrettes, and it truly shines with seafood, particularly when served with lemon. White ale’s citrus and spice notes complement Mexican, Thai, and Indian dishes, which often include lime, cilantro, cumin, ginger or tamarind in their preparations. Don’t forget dessert–key lime or lemon meringue pie, citrus sorbets and tarts, orange chiffon cake.

Beginning with this ale, Grand Teton’s Cellar Reserve beers will be released in beautiful 750 ml bottles with pry-off crowns. We switched from our signature 1 liter flip-top bottles because the crown provides the best-quality seal available, protecting the beer from oxygen and maintaining its carbonation level. In addition, the new bottles are much lighter than our previous bottles, providing significant energy savings in their manufacture and transportation. Without the wire and ceramic stopper, our new bottles are easier to recycle. Finally, the new bottle is less expensive, and we’ve passed every bit of our cost savings on to the consumer.

7.2% ABV, 20 IBUs, 750ml Bottle

Remember the Orphan Shelf – 20% Off Yummy Wine & Beer

What is the Orphan Shelf? It’s our fun way of closing out wine & beer to make way for the new stuff. It’s located right at the checkout counter, and we offer a 20% discount on these products to our Wine & Beer of the Month Club Members.

Why are products orphaned? Well, basically they are forgotten. Selling great one week and yesterdays news the next. Forgotten greats that need a home. Junebe the label isn’t show stopping or it’s from an area people are not familiar with so it just sits quietly, patently waiting to be adopted. Open your heat and mind these are really great wines!

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?

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!

July Wine of the Month Club Wine Tasting
Friday, July 2nd – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, July 3rd – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Come visit on Wine Club weekend to pick up your selections for this month, and stay for a flight to try all the selections! We have two flights available: A Red Wine flight of 3 oz. each of Vintage, Reserve, and Premier Red wine selections, and a White Wine flight of 3 oz. each of Vintage, Reserve, and Premier White wine selections. You can also have a big 5 oz. glass of the Anniversary Red wine selection! You don’t have to be a member to taste with us, but you might want to join after you see what you’ve been missing.

Oskar Blues Canned Beer Tasting with Burc McFarlen
Thursday, July 8th – 5 & 7 pm [$10 flight, classroom]

Nice Cans! Oskar Blues has been featured recently in Beer of the Month Club with some of their fantastic micro-canned beers. Come to this tasting to try the whole line-up, and bring your growler to fill up on Ten-Fidy, their 10.5% ABV Imperial Stout which we will be tapping for this event!

Due to the extreme popularity of these events, and to avoid any confusion, we have to be very strict on ticket sales. A seat is only yours if it’s paid for in advance, and there are no refunds for cancellation. We are strictly limiting the seats for each tasting, so adding tickets to your order is only on a first-come-first served basis.

We’ll be holding two identical tastings, one at 5 pm and one at 7 pm. $10 per person, buy your tickets early!


Buty Wine Tasting
Friday, July 9th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, July 10th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Come meet Caleb Foster and Nina Buty Foster and try some of their great wine! Buty is pronounced “beauty” and the wines are truly a Buty!

$10 per person, drop-in.


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 and Beer
208-457-9885
Email us here

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: http://www.corkjoy.com/contact-us/

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Italian for Wine Library – Check it out

Wine & Beer of the Month are fun!

Fun Events And News From Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer

• Now On Tap: Beer Valley Leafer Madness Imperial Pale Ale
      1/2 Gallon Growler Fill: $15.99, Pint: $5.00
      Keg Poll: Which beer would you rather see on tap next?
• Shipping Services Now Available
• Is Wine & Beer of the Month excellent?
• How can I taste a variety of wine for a low cost?

Syzygy Wine Tasting this weekend

This Friday from 4-7 Enoteca will be pouring a line up from Syzygy winery of Walla Walla. 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 5 wines) for $10 per flight, and follow up with a glass.


Pronounced “szz-eh-jee”; the moment of perfect alignment between three celestial bodies, such as that occurring during a total solar eclipse. When the Earth, Moon, and Sun align, it’s Syzygy.

When the Earth, Vine and Wine align, it’s Syzygy!

Syzygy Red Blend 2006
(Walla Walla Valley, Washington)
Syzygy’s purple-colored 2006 Red Wine is a blend of 56% Syrah, 20% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11% Malbec aged for 18 months in 35% new French oak. It exhibits an enticing nose of sandal wood, spice box, incense, game, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. Medium to full-bodied, dense, and layered with succulent blue and black fruit, this already complex effort will continue to evolve for another 1-2 years and provide prime drinking from 2011 to 2016.

90 Points – Wine Advocate

Syzygy Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
(Columbia Valley, Washington)
Like our beautiful 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2006 vintage was produced from Sagemoor (34 year old vines), Conner Lee (19 year old vines) and Klipsun’s spectacular Red Mountain vineyard. This year, we include the addition of fruit from the gorgeous Wallula Vineyard, located in the Horse Heaven Hills appellation. The diversity of terroir across each of these vineyards enabled us to craft a wine of fabulous depth. Approachable now, but will develop wonderfully for years to come. Best held to 2010 and later.

90 Points – Wine Spectator

Syzygy Syrah 2006
(Walla Walla Valley, Washington)
Supple, seductive and explosive with its beautiful plum, huckleberry, cream and white pepper flavors that glide easily over a bed of polished tannins, lingering on the expressive finish. Drink now through 2013.

93 Points – Wine Spectator

Remember the Orphan Shelf – 20% Off Yummy Wine & Beer

What is the Orphan Shelf? It’s our fun way of closing out wine & beer to make way for the new stuff. It’s located right at the checkout counter, and we offer a 20% discount on these products to our Wine & Beer of the Month Club Members.

Why are products orphaned? Well, basically they are forgotten. Selling great one week and yesterdays news the next. Forgotten greats that need a home. Maybe the label isn’t show stopping or it’s from an area people are not familiar with so it just sits quietly, patently waiting to be adopted. Open your heat and mind these are really great wines!

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?

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!

Beer and Cookie Pairing Class and Tasting with Rob Wallace
Thursday, June 24th – 7 pm [$15 flight, classroom]

Beer and Cookies? Pairing them together? Does one type of beer go better with a certain type of cookie? Let’s find out together! With much research and investigation, we’ve put together 7 different pairings with diverse types of cookies and a range of beer styles.

This will be a fun and enlightening event, don’t miss it!

$15 per person, includes beer and fresh baked cookies, [classroom format, tickets required]


Syzygy Wine Tasting
Friday, June 25th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, June 26th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Pronounced “szz-eh-jee”; the moment of perfect alignment between three celestial bodies, such as that occurring during a total solar eclipse.

“I have witnessed several total solar eclipses and have always been awestruck by this spectacular sight and experience. I am thrilled to have found this fun and unique name for my winery.

The name not only reflects my personal, lifelong interest in space & astronomy, but the concept of alignment is fundamental in our approach to winemaking – different varietals and diverse vineyards blended together in perfect alignment.”

Zach Brettler, Owner and Winemaker

$10 per person, drop-in.


July Wine of the Month Club Wine Tasting
Friday, July 2nd – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, July 3rd – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Come visit on Wine Club weekend to pick up your selections for this month, and stay for a flight to try all the selections! We have two flights available: A Red Wine flight of 3 oz. each of Vintage, Reserve, and Premier Red wine selections, and a White Wine flight of 3 oz. each of Vintage, Reserve, and Premier White wine selections. You can also have a big 5 oz. glass of the Anniversary Red wine selection! You don’t have to be a member to taste with us, but you might want to join after you see what you’ve been missing.

Oskar Blues Canned Beer Tasting with Burc McFarlen
Thursday, July 8th – 5 & 7 pm [$10 flight, classroom]

Nice Cans! Oskar Blues has been featured recently in Beer of the Month Club with some of their fantastic micro-canned beers. Come to this tasting to try the whole line-up, and bring your growler to fill up on Ten-Fidy, their 10.5% ABV Imperial Stout which we will be tapping for this event!

Due to the extreme popularity of these events, and to avoid any confusion, we have to be very strict on ticket sales. A seat is only yours if it’s paid for in advance, and there are no refunds for cancellation. We are strictly limiting the seats for each tasting, so adding tickets to your order is only on a first-come-first served basis.

We’ll be holding two identical tastings, one at 5 pm and one at 7 pm. $10 per person, buy your tickets early!


Buty Wine Tasting
Friday, July 9th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, July 10th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Come meet Caleb Foster and Nina Buty Foster and try some of their great wine! Buty is pronounced “beauty” and the wines are truly a Buty!

$10 per person, drop-in.


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 and Beer
208-457-9885
Email us here

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: http://www.corkjoy.com/contact-us/

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Wine & Beer of the Month are fun!

Fun Events And News From Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer

• Now On Tap: Beer Valley Leafer Madness Imperial Pale Ale
      1/2 Gallon Growler Fill: $15.99, Pint: $5.00
      Keg Poll: Which beer would you rather see on tap next?
• Shipping Services Now Available
• Is Wine & Beer of the Month excellent?
• How can I taste a variety of wine for a low cost?

Blind Blend Wine Tasting this weekend

This Friday from 4-7 Enoteca will be having a fun wine game! Can you tell what’s in that blend? Maybe some Cabernet? Maybe some Syrah? Give it a shot, see how you do! 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 5 wines) for $10 per flight, and follow up with a glass.

Remember the Orphan Shelf – 20% Off Yummy Wine & Beer

What is the Orphan Shelf? It’s our fun way of closing out wine & beer to make way for the new stuff. It’s located right at the checkout counter, and we offer a 20% discount on these products to our Wine & Beer of the Month Club Members.

Why are products orphaned? Well, basically they are forgotten. Selling great one week and yesterdays news the next. Forgotten greats that need a home. Maybe the label isn’t show stopping or it’s from an area people are not familiar with so it just sits quietly, patently waiting to be adopted. Open your heat and mind these are really great wines!

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?

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!

Blind Blend Wine Tasting
Friday, June 18th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, June 19th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Can you guess what grapes were used in a particular blend? How about guessing where in the world it comes from? Have fun with this wine tasting and wine game!

$10 per person, drop-in.


Beer and Cookie Pairing Class and Tasting with Rob Wallace
Thursday, June 24th – 7 pm [$15 flight, classroom]

Beer and Cookies? Pairing them together? Does one type of beer go better with a certain type of cookie? Let’s find out together! With much research and investigation, we’ve put together 7 different pairings with diverse types of cookies and a range of beer styles.

This will be a fun and enlightening event, don’t miss it!

$15 per person, includes beer and fresh baked cookies, [classroom format, tickets required]


Syzygy Wine Tasting
Friday, June 25th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, June 26th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Pronounced “szz-eh-jee”; the moment of perfect alignment between three celestial bodies, such as that occurring during a total solar eclipse.

“I have witnessed several total solar eclipses and have always been awestruck by this spectacular sight and experience. I am thrilled to have found this fun and unique name for my winery.

The name not only reflects my personal, lifelong interest in space & astronomy, but the concept of alignment is fundamental in our approach to winemaking – different varietals and diverse vineyards blended together in perfect alignment.”

Zach Brettler, Owner and Winemaker

$10 per person, drop-in.


Oskar Blues Canned Beer Tasting with Burc McFarlen
Thursday, July 8th – 5 & 7 pm [$10 flight, classroom]

Nice Cans! Oskar Blues has been featured recently in Beer of the Month Club with some of their fantastic micro-canned beers. Come to this tasting to try the whole line-up, and bring your growler to fill up on Ten-Fidy, their 10.5% ABV Imperial Stout which we will be tapping for this event!

Due to the extreme popularity of these events, and to avoid any confusion, we have to be very strict on ticket sales. A seat is only yours if it’s paid for in advance, and there are no refunds for cancellation. We are strictly limiting the seats for each tasting, so adding tickets to your order is only on a first-come-first served basis.

We’ll be holding two identical tastings, one at 5 pm and one at 7 pm. $10 per person, buy your tickets 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!


Thank you for your support of our local family business.

Salute’

Russell and Sarah

Enoteca – Fine Wine and Beer
208-457-9885
Email us here

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: http://www.corkjoy.com/contact-us/

]]> http://www.corkjoy.com/2010/06/16/enoteca-can-you-guess-whats-in-this-blend-beer-tastings-oskar-blues-and-beer-cookie-pairing-leafer-madness-on-tap/feed/ 0 http://www.corkjoy.com/2010/06/09/enoteca-taste-five-star-wines-meet-the-wine-maker-sake-class-beer-class-coming/ http://www.corkjoy.com/2010/06/09/enoteca-taste-five-star-wines-meet-the-wine-maker-sake-class-beer-class-coming/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:09:17 +0000 Enoteca - Fine Wine & Beer http://www.corkjoy.com/2010/06/09/enoteca-taste-five-star-wines-meet-the-wine-maker-sake-class-beer-class-coming/ Drink Global. Buy Local.

We drink what we can and sell the rest

Wine & Beer of the Month are fun!

Fun Events And News From Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer

• Now On Tap: Ninkasi Tricerahops DIPA
      1/2 Gallon Growler Fill: $13.99, Pint: $4.00
• Shipping Services Now Available
• New Poll: Which beer would you rather see on tap next?
• Can I give Wine & Beer of the Month as a gift?
• Why do I keep hearing about Enoteca’s wine tasting and beer tasting events?

Five Star Cellars Wine Tasting this weekend
with wine maker Matt Huse

This Friday from 4-7 Enoteca will be hosting wine maker Matt Huse and pouring a selection of fantastic Walla Walla wines he makes from Five Star Cellars. 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 5 wines) for $10 per flight, and follow up with a glass.


Here’s the lineup, with approx. pricing (Member / Retail):

• Five Star Sangiovese ($27/$30)
• Five Star Quinque Astrum Super Tuscan ($27/$30)
• Five Star Merlot ($29/$32)
• Five Star Cabernet Sauvignon ($30/$33)
• Five Star Syrah ($27/$30)

Meet owner and wine maker from Five Star, Matt Huse!

Matt Huse was born and raised in the Walla Walla Valley. He graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1996. Matt attended Walla Walla Community College completing the Carpentry Program. After graduating in 1998, he began working for a local contractor.

During the three years of construction, Matt had the opportunity to work on a few wineries in the Valley. As he was working on the wineries, observing the production of wine, Matt decided that he didn’t want to “pound nails” for the rest of his life. With David already making a small amount of wine, Matt made the decision to enroll at the Walla Walla Community College once again. He entered the Enology and Viticulture Program in the Winter of 2001 with the first participating class. The 2002 vintage was his first as a winemaker. After graduating in 2003, he began his life dream and dedication to produce a “Five Star” quality wine.

Five Star Cellars strives to produce quality red wines. The name itself depicts excellence and class. We hope that you enjoy our wines as much as we do.

Try 5 of the 5 Star Wines for $10 per person, drop-in format.

Remember the Orphan Shelf – 20% Off Yummy Wine & Beer

What is the Orphan Shelf? It’s our fun way of closing out wine & beer to make way for the new stuff. It’s located right at the checkout counter, and we offer a 20% discount on these products to our Wine & Beer of the Month Club Members.

Why are products orphaned? Well, basically they are forgotten. Selling great one week and yesterdays news the next. Forgotten greats that need a home. Maybe the label isn’t show stopping or it’s from an area people are not familiar with so it just sits quietly, patently waiting to be adopted. Open your heat and mind these are really great wines!

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?

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!

Five Star Cellars Wine Tasting
Friday, June 11th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, June 12th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Meet owner and wine maker from Five Star, Matt Huse!

Matt Huse was born and raised in the Walla Walla Valley. He graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1996. Matt attended Walla Walla Community College completing the Carpentry Program. After graduating in 1998, he began working for a local contractor.

During the three years of construction, Matt had the opportunity to work on a few wineries in the Valley. As he was working on the wineries, observing the production of wine, Matt decided that he didn’t want to “pound nails” for the rest of his life. With David already making a small amount of wine, Matt made the decision to enroll at the Walla Walla Community College once again. He entered the Enology and Viticulture Program in the Winter of 2001 with the first participating class. The 2002 vintage was his first as a winemaker. After graduating in 2003, he began his life dream and dedication to produce a “Five Star” quality wine.

Five Star Cellars strives to produce quality red wines. The name itself depicts excellence and class. We hope that you enjoy our wines as much as we do.

Try 5 of the 5 Star Wines for $10 per person, drop-in format.


Kamakaze: Sake and Sushi Pairing Class and Tasting
Thursday, June 17th – 7 pm [$25 flight, classroom]

Sake it to me! We will be opening a handful of authentic gourmet sake’s, visiting various styles and learning about the terminology and technology behind sake. With each sake we will be pairing Asian cuisine, including various sushi rolls, and other typical Asian accoutrements.

The sushi will be catered by a local sushi chef, and will include information on what is going into the rolls. The sakes are paired specifically with the types of rolls to enhance the experience of both.

Demystify the sake experience, come join us next Thursday for fun and education!

In order to have ingredients, the drop-dead date for having your tickets reserved is Tuesday. That date is a final commitment on tickets, they must be paid up or paid by CC on file to attend.

$25 per person, [classroom format, tickets required]


Blind Blend Wine Tasting
Friday, June 18th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, June 19th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Can you guess what grapes were used in a particular blend? How about guessing where in the world it comes from? Have fun with this wine tasting and wine game!

$10 per person, drop-in.


Beer and Cookie Pairing Class and Tasting with Rob Wallace
Thursday, June 24th – 7 pm [$15 flight, classroom]

Beer and Cookies? Pairing them together? Does one type of beer go better with a certain type of cookie? Let’s find out together! With much research and investigation, we’ve put together 7 different pairings with diverse types of cookies and a range of beer styles.

This will be a fun and enlightening event, don’t miss it!

$15 per person, includes beer and fresh baked cookies, [classroom format, tickets required]


Syzygy Wine Tasting
Friday, June 25th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, June 26th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Pronounced “szz-eh-jee”; the moment of perfect alignment between three celestial bodies, such as that occurring during a total solar eclipse.

“I have witnessed several total solar eclipses and have always been awestruck by this spectacular sight and experience. I am thrilled to have found this fun and unique name for my winery.

The name not only reflects my personal, lifelong interest in space & astronomy, but the concept of alignment is fundamental in our approach to winemaking – different varietals and diverse vineyards blended together in perfect alignment.”

Zach Brettler, Owner and Winemaker

$10 per person, drop-in.


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 and Beer
208-457-9885
Email us here

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: http://www.corkjoy.com/contact-us/

]]> http://www.corkjoy.com/2010/06/09/enoteca-taste-five-star-wines-meet-the-wine-maker-sake-class-beer-class-coming/feed/ 0 http://www.corkjoy.com/2010/06/02/enoteca-june-wine-beer-of-the-month-club-is-here-taste-with-us-frisat/ http://www.corkjoy.com/2010/06/02/enoteca-june-wine-beer-of-the-month-club-is-here-taste-with-us-frisat/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:58:54 +0000 Enoteca - Fine Wine & Beer http://www.corkjoy.com/2010/06/02/enoteca-june-wine-beer-of-the-month-club-is-here-taste-with-us-frisat/ Drink Global. Buy Local.

We drink what we can and sell the rest

Wine & Beer of the Month are fun!

Fun Events And News From Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer

• Now On Tap: Ninkasi Tricerahops Double IPA
      1/2 Gallon Growler Fill: $13.99, Pint: $4.00
• Shipping Services Now Available
• New Poll: Which beer would you rather see on tap next?
• Can I give Wine & Beer of the Month as a gift?
• Why do I keep hearing about Enoteca’s wine tasting and beer tasting events?

June Wine & Beer Club is in!

The wine and beer for this month’s Club has arrived and will be in your Bin on Friday, June 7th! 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 – red or white).


The lineup for Club and Tasting:

Vintage Club

Raymond R Collection Lot No. 3 Field Blend 2007
(California)

This 2007 R Collection Field Blend is a balanced, structured, medium-to-full bodied wine with firm, juicy tannins and bright acidity. The nose exudes seductive red fruit aromas of ripe raspberries, cherries, boysenberries, and cooked plums. The palate reveals flavors of red currant and blackberry jam with earthy hints of tobacco leaves. The finish is surprisingly lengthy with a lovely texture and exceptional balance.

What is a “Field Blend”? This harkens back to the early days in California viticulture when vineyards had several different varietals planted together, and an entire vineyard would be harvested and vinified together, often producing remarkably unique wines from multiple different varietals.

This is a wonderful food wine that will pair beautifully with grilled or stewed red meats, light pasta dishes, or a batch of homemade macaroni and cheese.

Souverain Chardonnay 2008
(Alexander Valley, California)

This classic Alexander Valley Chardonnay offers vibrant aromas of fresh lemon, yellow apple and white peach. On the palate the wine has a nice viscosity and creamy texture with flavors of lemon, stone fruit, clove and a hint of minerality. The wine has vibrant acidity and a long, lingering finish. Not overly wooded.

100% Chardonnay

Reserve Club

Beresan “The Buzz” Blend
(Walla Walla Valley, Washington)

Matthew Erlandson strikes again! Matthew’s family is local to Post Falls, but he’s making wine in Walla Walla. This is a big red wine with robust fruit flavors of blackberry and pomegranate with hints of olive, cedar, and mineral components. Open a bottle and watch your favorite reality show.

Argyle Willamette Valley Chardonnay
(Wilamette Valley, Oregon)
The aroma is lovely pear with a hint of fresh pineapple fruit over vanilla spice. The flavor is bright and creamy textured citrus-pear fruit, with a continuing creamy, refreshing vanilla spiced finish. Nice quality Oregon Chardonnay!

100% Chardonnay

Premier Club

Stags’ Leap Merlot
(Napa Valley, California)

Merlot vines grow exceptionally in the Bale Loams of Stags’ Leap: alluvial soils with volcanic ash minerality. Underneath the top layer exists a deeper layer of sandy loam laced with gravel and cobbles, allowing the kind of quick and thorough drainage that leaves the vines a little thirsty, concentrating their flavors. Careful vineyard selection, followed by meticulous farming yields a Merlot with rich fruit flavors, full body, and firm structure.

de Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate Grown Sauvignon Blanc 2007
(Yarra Valley, NSW, Australia)

De Bortoli Wines was established in 1928, four years after the founder, Vittorio De Bortoli and his wife Giuseppina migrated to Australia from Northern Italy.

Yarra Valley Estate Grown wines are sourced from their vineyards at Dixon’s Creek. The mature, low yielding vines deliver exceptional quality fruit to the winery which is preserved during winemaking with gentle, low intervention techniques to produce wine with varietal detail and purity.

Visually it is a light straw color with vibrant green hues. On the nose, look for complex mineral and tart tropical fruit. Underlying flint and burnt match.

The palate is minerally and tight with nuanced varietal characters and a gentle phenolic grip. Displays smoothness, structure and texture, finishing with length and balance.

You might notice tart tropical fruit and mineral notes lead into savoury fruit flavours.

Try this with oysters on the half shell!

This wine sees some French Oak and some malolactic fermentation, leading to a more full bodied and complex wine than the stainless steel style.

94 Points James Halliday

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Anniversary Club Red

Rosemount Balmoral Syrah
(McLaren Vale, Australia)

Made from grapes grown in 50-100 year old vineyards, this McLaren Vale classic is matured for nearly two years in new American oak prior to bottling. The richly textured fruit and deep, velvety tannins weave beautifully into a long, harmonious finish. This wine will mature for 15 years with careful cellaring.

The color is black cherry with deep red, almost scarlet, hues. The nose shows complex aromas of dark fruits, black olives with integrated oak spice.

It shows a complex and multi-layered palate with dark fruit, black olive and rich cocoa flavours. A soft, textured and long tannin finish carries flavour and persistence right through the palate. Powerful flavours wrapped in a velvet glove!

Ideally suited to Beef, Duck & Game, Lamb

100% Syrah

Beer Club

Beer Club members receive 1 six pack containing 2 each of 3 different beers, plus 1 can, plus two other bottles of beer this month! Beer Club selections are not open for the tasting event, but a few bottles are available for purchase.

Samuel Adams Longshot
(USA)

As a prelude to the Samuel Adams beer tasting, here’s a six pack of the Long Shot beers, including 2 each of three different brews. They are an Old Ale, a Lemon Pepper Saison, and a Barleywine.

6 pack

Brouwerij De Musketiers Troubadour Blonde
(Belgium)

This is a Belgian Pale Ale that pours with a lively head, looks cloudy with a tint of red and amber. The aromas are fruity and floral, with a hint of spiciness. On the palate, look for a sweet breadiness, citrus fruit and multiple types of spices, like pepper, ginger and clove.

Gold Medal, 2010 World Beer Cup Serve in a Tulip shaped glass.

6.5% ABV, 12 oz. Bottle

Bavik Petrus Aged Pale
(Belgium)

This is a Flanders Oud Bruin style of beer, one of the “slightly sour” beer styles. It’s a barrel aged beer that pours a light yellow color with a white head. The aroma is very tart with vanilla and oak notes. The flavor is tart lemons with some oak. The beer is dry with medium mouthfeel and medium carbonation, look for sour and tart notes. Wine drinkers may enjoy it too!

7.3% ABV, 12 oz. Bottle

Oskar Blues Dales Pale Ale
(Lyon, Colorado)

America’s first hand-canned craft beer is a voluminously hopped mutha that delivers a hoppy nose, assertive-but-balanced flavors of pale malts and hops from start to finish. First canned in 2002, Dale’s Pale Ale is a hearty (6.5% and 65 IBUs), critically acclaimed trailblazer that has changed the way craft beer fiends perceive canned beer.

Serve in a

98 Points Rate Beer, 100 points for style

6.5% ABV, 65 IBUs, 12 oz. Can

Remember the Orphan Shelf – 20% Off Yummy Wine & Beer

What is the Orphan Shelf? It’s our fun way of closing out wine & beer to make way for the new stuff. It’s located right at the checkout counter, and we offer a 20% discount on these products to our Wine & Beer of the Month Club Members.

Why are products orphaned? Well, basically they are forgotten. Selling great one week and yesterdays news the next. Forgotten greats that need a home. Junebe the label isn’t show stopping or it’s from an area people are not familiar with so it just sits quietly, patently waiting to be adopted. Open your heat and mind these are really great wines!

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?

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!

June Wine of the Month Club Wine Tasting
Friday, June 4th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, June 5th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Come visit on Wine Club weekend to pick up your selections for this month, and stay for a flight to try all the selections! We have two flights available: A Red Wine flight of 3 oz. each of Vintage, Reserve, and Premier Red wine selections, and a White Wine flight of 3 oz. each of Vintage, Reserve, and Premier White wine selections. You can also have a big 5 oz. glass of the Anniversary Red wine selection! You don’t have to be a member to taste with us, but you might want to join after you see what you’ve been missing.

Samuel Adams Long Shot Beer Tasting with Troy Lobdell
Thursday, June 10th – 5 & 7 pm [$10 flight, classroom]

Troy Lobdell from Boston Beer Company will be on hand to share some beer with us. Have you heard of the Long Shot home brewers competition? Home brewers (thank you Jimmy Carter) submit their beers to Sam Adams all year long, and through a selection process that includes voting on your favorites at Enoteca, a six pack is put together of fantastic creations.

This tasting will be focused on the Long Shot competition. We’ll be tasting the new release Long Shot winners pack. We’ll also be tasting the competitors for next year’s Long Shot competition, and voting on our favorites. How cool is that? Perhaps your vote will sway the contents of an entire production line at the Boston Beer Company.

After tasting a bunch of beers, you get to take home a glass from the brewery. We’ll be holding two identical tastings, 5 & 7 pm are both sold out.


Five Star Cellars Wine Tasting
Friday, June 11th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, June 12th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Meet owner and wine maker from Five Star, Matt Huse!

Matt Huse was born and raised in the Walla Walla Valley. He graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1996. Matt attended Walla Walla Community College completing the Carpentry Program. After graduating in 1998, he began working for a local contractor.

During the three years of construction, Matt had the opportunity to work on a few wineries in the Valley. As he was working on the wineries, observing the production of wine, Matt decided that he didn’t want to “pound nails” for the rest of his life. With David already making a small amount of wine, Matt made the decision to enroll at the Walla Walla Community College once again. He entered the Enology and Viticulture Program in the Winter of 2001 with the first participating class. The 2002 vintage was his first as a winemaker. After graduating in 2003, he began his life dream and dedication to produce a “Five Star” quality wine.

Five Star Cellars strives to produce quality red wines. The name itself depicts excellence and class. We hope that you enjoy our wines as much as we do.

Try 5 of the 5 Star Wines for $10 per person, drop-in format.


Kamakaze: Sake and Sushi Pairing Class and Tasting
Thursday, June 17th – 7 pm [$TBD flight, classroom]

Try a handful of high quality gourmet Sakes paired with specific sushi rolls. Includes education on both sake and sushi.

[classroom format, tickets required]


Blind Blend Wine Tasting
Friday, June 18th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, June 19th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Can you guess what grapes were used in a particular blend? How about guessing where in the world it comes from? Have fun with this wine tasting and wine game!

$10 per person, drop-in.


Beer and Cookie Pairing Class and Tasting with Rob Wallace
Thursday, June 24th – 7 pm [$15 flight, classroom]

Beer and Cookies? Pairing them together? Does one type of beer go better with a certain type of cookie? Let’s find out together! With much research and investigation, we’ve put together 7 different pairings with diverse types of cookies and a range of beer styles.

This will be a fun and enlightening event, don’t miss it!

$15 per person, includes beer and fresh baked cookies, [classroom format, tickets required]


Syzygy Wine Tasting
Friday, June 25th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, June 26th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Pronounced “szz-eh-jee”; the moment of perfect alignment between three celestial bodies, such as that occurring during a total solar eclipse.

“I have witnessed several total solar eclipses and have always been awestruck by this spectacular sight and experience. I am thrilled to have found this fun and unique name for my winery.

The name not only reflects my personal, lifelong interest in space & astronomy, but the concept of alignment is fundamental in our approach to winemaking – different varietals and diverse vineyards blended together in perfect alignment.”

Zach Brettler, Owner and Winemaker

$10 per person, drop-in.


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Thank you for your support of our local family business.

Salute’

Russell and Sarah

Enoteca – Fine Wine and Beer
208-457-9885
Email us here

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: http://www.corkjoy.com/contact-us/

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Fun Events And News From Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer

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• Why do I keep hearing about Enoteca’s wine tasting and beer tasting events?

K-Vintners Spring Release Wine Tasting
with someone from the winery

Tonight! Thursday, May 27th – 7 pm [$15 flight, classroom]

Only $15 Thursday May 27th at 7 pm at Enoteca, RSVP to join us: 208-457-9885 or reserve your tickets online.

Tonight, Thursday the 27th, we have an incredible special treat planned. K Vintners is the brainchild of Charles Smith, the eccentric genius of Washington State Syrah, and we’re going to taste 9 wines from the line up!

We’ll have someone from the winery on hand to pour, share stories, answer questions, and help make it a fun event. Depending on schedules it will either be wine maker Andrew Latta or the ebullient Janna Kline, both have the capacity to throw a great party.

How about the wine? Here’s the tasting list of 9 (seriously, NINE) wines, and scores listed are from previous vintages – these are just released and as yet unscored (note about that below):

Here’s the plan of what we’re sampling for only $5:

• Charles & Charles Syrah Rose ($10) [You can still be a bad a** and drink Rose!]
• K Vintners Viognier ($25) 91 pts
• Charles & Charles Syrah/Cabernet ($10)
• K Vintners Clifton Vineyard Syrah ($42)
• K Vintners Pheasant Vineyard Syrah ($42) 94 pts
• K Vintners Northridge Vineyard Syrah ($42)
• K Vintners The Boy Grenache/Syrah ($47) 94 pts
• K Vintners Milbrandt Vineyard Syrah ($30) 90 pts
• K Vintners Guido Sangiovese/Syrah ($47) 90 pts

Wow, 9 wines, $15, why not?

Taste them all for only $15 Thursday May 27th at 7 pm at Enoteca, RSVP to join us: 208-457-9885 or reserve your tickets online.

But is the wine any good? If you’re not already familiar with K Vintners and Charles Smith wines, listen to the accolades from the experts:

• Food & Wine Magazine 2009 American Wine Awards Winemaker of the Year
• Winemaker of the Year, Seattle Magazine, April 2010
• 90-100 point scores on several bottles from multiple ratings groups

From Wine Advocate October 31st 2009:

“When it comes to his wines, the otherwise wild and irrepressible Charles Smith is as serious as a heart attack. Charles Smith knows where to find the great grapes. In a region where blending is still the rule of thumb, he is the ultimate terroirist. His 2006 collection is as good or better than anything he has done to date, although a tasting of 2007 barrel samples indicate that the best is yet to come.”

Note: The 2007 Spring Release wines are what we’re tasting! Let’s see if the prediction holds! The cost for this luxury tasting is $15 per person, reserve your tickets online or call us at 208-457-9885!

Duckhorn Decoy Wine Tasting this weekend
with Scott Conant

This Friday from 12-7 Enoteca will be hosting Scott Conant and pouring a selection of Delicious California wines from the Duckhorn Decoy lineup. 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 $10 per flight, and follow up with a glass.


Here’s the lineup, with approx. pricing (Member / Retail):

• Duckhorn Decoy Napa Red Wine ($24/$27)
• Duckhorn Decoy Napa Cabernet Sauvignon ($24/$27)
• Duckhorn Decoy Napa Merlot ($24/$27)
• Duckhorn Decoy Napa Zinfandel ($21/$24)
• Duckhorn Decoy Anderson Valley Pinot Noir ($21/$24)
• Duckhorn Decoy Napa Sauvignon Blanc ($18/$20)

If you’ve tried Duckhorn wine in the past, you know these are incredible values for the wine making skills being represented. Those of you in the Anniversary Red ($50) Wine Club or who came to the Club Tasting may remember the Duckhorn Merlot from a while back, it’s incredible! The Decoy Red blend has been made for 20 years, this year Duckhorn expanded the value line into 5 additional single varietal bottlings.

Remember the Orphan Shelf – 20% Off Yummy Wine & Beer

What is the Orphan Shelf? It’s our fun way of closing out wine & beer to make way for the new stuff. It’s located right at the checkout counter, and we offer a 20% discount on these products to our Wine & Beer of the Month Club Members.

Why are products orphaned? Well, basically they are forgotten. Selling great one week and yesterdays news the next. Forgotten greats that need a home. Maybe the label isn’t show stopping or it’s from an area people are not familiar with so it just sits quietly, patently waiting to be adopted. Open your heat and mind these are really great wines!

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?

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!

K Vintners / Charles Smith Spring Wine Tasting
Thursday, May 27th – 7 pm [$15 flight, classroom]

K Vintners, the flagship winery of Charles Smith, has released the Spring batch, and we’re going to tear through them all in one luxurious night. We don’t have the line-up details hammered out yet, but as soon as we do we’ll publish the price. While we’re mentioning it, there is a microscopic amount of the desirable Motor City Kitty available right now.

Andrew Latta, the Assistant Winemaker will be here to share these wines, answer questions, and even autograph his work!

$15 per person, reserve your tickets early.


Duckhorn Decoy Wine Tasting with Scott Conant
Friday, May 28st 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, May 29nd 12-7 pm

Check out the huge value in these bottles! Duckhorn, the high end producer from Napa Valley, is putting amazing quality in very attractively priced bottles. Come taste the whole line-up this Friday or Saturday, and see what’s new in the land of Duckhorn!


June Wine of the Month Club Wine Tasting
Friday, June 4th – 4-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]
Saturday, June 5th – 12-7 pm [$10 flight, drop-in]

Come visit on Wine Club weekend to pick up your selections for this month, and stay for a flight to try all the selections! We have two flights available: A Red Wine flight of 3 oz. each of Vintage, Reserve, and Premier Red wine selections, and a White Wine flight of 3 oz. each of Vintage, Reserve, and Premier White wine selections. You can also have a big 5 oz. glass of the Anniversary Red wine selection! You don’t have to be a member to taste with us, but you might want to join after you see what you’ve been missing.

Samuel Adams Long Shot Beer Tasting with Troy Lobdell
Thursday, June 10th – 5 & 7 pm [$10 flight, classroom]

Troy Lobdell from Boston Beer Company will be on hand to share some beer with us. Have you heard of the Long Shot home brewers competition? Home brewers (thank you Jimmy Carter) submit their beers to Sam Adams all year long, and through a selection process that includes voting on your favorites at Enoteca, a six pack is put together of fantastic creations.

This tasting will be focused on the Long Shot competition. We’ll be tasting the new release Long Shot winners pack. We’ll also be tasting the competitors for next year’s Long Shot competition, and voting on our favorites. How cool is that? Perhaps your vote will sway the contents of an entire production line at the Boston Beer Company.

After tasting a bunch of beers, you get to take home a glass from the brewery. We’ll be holding two identical tastings, one at 5 pm and one at 7 pm . (7 pm is sold out) $10 per person, reserve your tickets 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!


Thank you for your support of our local family business.

Salute’

Russell and Sarah

Enoteca – Fine Wine and Beer
208-457-9885
Email us here

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: http://www.corkjoy.com/contact-us/

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