Greetings!
I Invite you to join me on Sunday June 27th for a Chardonnay tasting. This will be a tasting of Chardonnay’s
from around the world. We will also brown bag it, if you think you don’t like chardonnay this may be the tasting for
you, it’s sure to open your eyes to the different styles of Chardonnay from around the world. Price is 40.00 per person,
the time is 12:30 pm, seating is limited so please reserve your space early. These are fun and informative events, I look
forward to seeing you there.
Have you tried the Tacoma Wine Merchants wine club? This
a great way to try new wines from different regions. Each month you will receive two selections from a winery/region/ or grape
varietal with information regarding the selections. There are two levels, the 30.00 dollar and 60.00 dollar level. To
sign up is easy, stop by or give me a call with your info and you’re on your way to a new wine adventure each month.
You may cancel at any time with a month’s notice.
Check out the Enoteca on facebook
and twitter to find out daily specials, soups and new and exciting cheeses. Look up Enoteca Wine Bar to find out the latest
and greatest!
Here are some
great wine selections for the month of June.
Al Verdi Pinot Grigio 2009 Italy
9.00
Light
and fresh with bright fruity flavors this is a quaffer. Perfect for those warm summer days(when they do get here) and for
group gatherings as this is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Great price.
Yellow Hawk Muscat Canelli 2008 Washington
10.00
Yellow Hawk makes great wine and it
is always priced fairly, the Muscat canelli is a dry Muscat with notes of orange peel and apricot, dry on the finish, this
is an interesting white that will match well with almost any summer salad. The sad part, yellow hawk is going out of business,
so when it’s gone, it’s gone for good. A victim of the current economy, it is sad to see a winery that makes such
good wine not make it through these trying times.
Shoenheitz Pinot Blanc ValSt. Gregoire 2007 France 15.00
My new summer white! Recently I was fortunate enough to taste the whole
line of wines on current release from the husband and wife Shoenheitz winery. She grows the grapes, he makes the wine and
it’s a great team. Everything they make is nicely balanced. The pinot blanc is aromatic with scents of fresh cut flowers,
dry with some spice, good weight, fresh and clean. This is a great summer quaffer.
Shoenheitz
Muscat 2007 France
19.00
Another great wine that was in the
line up I recently tasted. The Muscat smells of fresh roses, bracing acidity make the wine crisp, the finish has length
with a fruity, grapey finish. This is unique wine that has great complexity. Great with any grilled vegetables and fish dish.
Lovely wine.
Allandra Red Portugal
8.00
Light fresh red that is perfect when the weather heats up(it will eventually
I’m sure). Strawberry fruits with hints of cherry fill the mouth, light to medium bodied it goes down very easily without
a lot of edges. Has lots of flavor but still light on it’s feet.
Moda Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2008 Italy
10.00
Hearty Italian table red with deep dark fruit flavors. Dry and earthy but with enough fruit to carry the edge in the
wine. This is your classic rustic Italian table red that will match well with almost anything off the grill.
WB
Bridgeman Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Washingtion 10.00
I just tasted this great little cabernet, it’s a great bargain, however this won’t be in until early next
week. I’m putting it in the newsletter but be apprised the won’t we be here until the end of next week. 2007 is
a great vintage in Washington and the sign of a great vintage is that all the “entry level” wines are of high
quality. The Bridgeman is a great example. Full of cherry fruit, good tannin, nice finish, the key word is balance. Good everyday
wine for ten bucks. It will be here next week!
Bramiosa Chianti Classico 2006 Italy
15.00
Rustic chianti, deep cherry flavors with a hint of Tuscan dust in the background. Good tannin give the wine structure.
This opens up really nicely with a bit of air. Chianti is a great summer red as it is medium bodied and not overpowering in
the warmer weather. They tend to go with a variety of foods as well.
Revenant Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 California
20.00
Everything you want in a cabernet
sauvignon delivered at a great price. Big ripe fruit flavors, soft and supple tannins, good length on the finish. Great bottle
of steak wine at a price that doesn’t break the bank.
Gorman Bully 2007 Washington
42.00
Chris Gorman is making a name for himself with the press. Every year he gets very solid scores, and
each year his wines seem to get better and better. The 2007 is a big and balanced vintage, the Bully is a blend of 80% Cabernet
and 15% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. This classic Bordeaux style blend has big fruit with supple tannin and a big bold finish.
This will get better as it opens up and will get even better if you let it sit in the cellar for a few years. Great Father’s
Day gift.
Beaux Frere Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2008 Oregon 53.00
Small amounts of the 2008 vintage are available. This is going to be a great vintage for Oregon pinot and I’ll
get a small allocation of this wine. Less than 20 six packs will make it’s way to Washington and will all the hype around
the vintage, this will go quickly. Order early to ensure delivery. This is a great father’s day gift for the wine collector.
Saturday Tasting Schedule
5th
Shoenheitz Whites
12th Allandra
Red and White Portugal
19t Washington
Reds
26th Italian Summer Reds
To Health, Happiness and Living Well, Cheers!
Bill and Lauren
253-779-8258
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