Boise Coop Wine Shop

Monday Tasting: Mostly German

• July 21, 2010
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Doug Krenik, Master Sommelier will be pouring wines from his exclusive portfolio. Doug is the Midwest Regional Manager for Loosen Bros., USA. Over the past twenty years, he has been associated with almost every aspect of the wine business; importing his own wines, working for local distributors in both sales and education, and directing the wine program of the prestigious Flagstaff House Restaurant in Boulder, Colorado. He completed the rigorous Master Sommelier Diploma Exam in February 2006. Doug is also a Certified Wine Educator (CWE) through the Society of Wine Educators.

2008 Villa Wolf Pinot Gris, $11.99
The Villa Wolf label is used for a value-priced line of varietal wines that combine J.L. Wolf estate-grown fruit with grapes from contracted growers. These are exceptionally affordable, classic Pfalz wines from traditional varieties. Pinot Gris has a very long tradition in the Pfalz region. In fact, it was here that the variety was first identified. Villa Wolf Pinot Gris is made in a full-bodied, dry style with refreshing, unoaked fruit and a crackling texture.
2008 Dr Loosen Riesling, “Dr. L,” QBA, $11.99
Dr. L comes exclusively from traditional vineyards with steep slopes and slate soil. This introductory, non-estate wine embodies the elegant and racy style of classic Mosel Riesling. By working closely with growers on long-term contract, brothers Ernst and Thomas Loosen are able to assure excellent quality in every vintage. Ranked #62 on the Wine Spectator Top 100 for 2009.
2008 Dr. Loosen Riesling Kabinett Estate, “Blue Slate,” $19.50
Kabinett is the lightest and most delicate style of Riesling in Germany. It is produced from the earliest picking in the best vineyard sites. This estate grown Dr. Loosen Riesling Kabinett embodies the racy, mineral-driven style of steep, blue slate vineyards in the famous middle Mosel villages of Bernkastel, Graach and Wehlen. Dr. Loosen Rieslings from these villages are some of the most elegant white wines in the world, with fine density and subtle power. Clean, crisp, distinctive Riesling Kabinett from Ernst Loosen, one of Germany’s most celebrated winemakers. An elegant aperitif wine, this is also an excellent partner for seafood, spicy Asian cuisine and lighter dishes that emphasize fresh ingredients.
2008 Dr. Loosen Riesling Spätlese Ürziger Würzgarten, $28.50
Blazing red and insanely steep, the Ürziger Würzgarten (ERTS-ih-ger VERTS-gar-ten) vineyard fills the picturesque amphitheater formed by this dramatic bend in the river. Although it’s directly adjacent to the vineyards of Erden, it produces a completely different kind of wine, with exotic, spicy aromas and a mesmerizing earthiness. No other vineyard on the Mosel produces wines so bursting with tropical fruit flavors. The estate’s oldest vines are found here.
2008 J. Christopher Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $28.50
A collabrotive effort between Oregonian, Jay Somers and the German Ernst Loosen, J. Christopher Wines is a small winery located in the Northern Willamette Valley. Their wines are hand crafted in small lots and are sourced from some of the best vineyards in Oregon. They specialize in Pinot Noir from the Dundee Hills made in the traditional style of Burgundy. This wine, from the exciting 2008 vintage, presents bright, focused aromas of earth, raspberry and toast, following through with dark fruit and smoky black cherries on the palate, with a sweet, lingering finish. Supported by outstanding structure, the wine leave an overall impression of focus, purity and elegance.

Join Doug this Monday, July 26 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for a free taste of this special quintet of wines.

It’s a One Month Only Sale

• July 19, 2010
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Summer Sipper 6-pack Sale

Save on Selected Summer Wines all Month Long

15% Off

When you buy 6 or more

Mix & Match

New Wines on Sale Every Week

And get a free Boise Co-op Wine Shop Tote with purchase

It’s like Christmas in July

2008 Best Buy Chablis

• July 7, 2010
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2008 is another great vintage for Chablis. As pure and crystalline as the 2007 vintage was, these wines show the same excellent acidity with a bit more punch up front making them show a bit more forward than ’07. Prices are down about 10% from last year.

2008 Christian Moreau Chablis, $21
Moreau has become a serious contender the past few years as he has reduced the quantity of wine he produces and is concentrating on making strict selections to produce richer wines. A beauty.

2008 William Fevre Chablis Champs Royaux, $22
Considered by most to be in the top three Chablis producers year after year, Fevre is a benchmark Chablis producer who’s wines age beautifully. This is his entry level wine but when I was served a glass of the 2007 recently I would have guessed 1er cru. A Chablis “must have” producer.

2008 Brocard Chablis Domaine St. Claire, $21
This producer has impressed me for the last three vintages with super pure, clean and sparklingly crisp Chablis at every level. Last year Burghound called him a contender for the big three and I agree. This entry level wine was a smash in a blind tasting for its elegant purity. So bright it is shiny!

Harlan Offering

• June 30, 2010
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Owner Bill Harlan and his winemaking team of Bob Levy and oenologist Michel Roland have been producing outstanding wines in the Napa Valley for decades. We have limited quantities of the following wines. Prices listed are regular retail, and we are offering a 15% discount on any 3 or more of the wines below. (Limited to stock on hand.)




2004 Harlan Estate Red $589
98 WA, 97 WS

2003 Bond Melbury $229
92 WA, 90 WS

2003 Bond St Eden $279
95 WA, 91 WS

2004 Bond St Eden $279
97 WA, 93 WS

2004 Bond Vecina $279
96+ WA

Special Dunham Offer from the Cellar

• June 29, 2010
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One vineyard, seven amazing wines.

At a recent Walla Walla tasting, I was thoroughly blown away by the 2006 Dunham Lewis Vineyard Syrah. This didn’t come as a major surprise, since I have been a fan of the Dunham wines for some time, but this was the first time in a while that I’d had a chance to try one of their Lewis Vineyard wines, and it was the star of the tasting for me. I liked it so much, I went back to the store to see what Dunham Lewis Vineyard wines we had in stock, and here’s what I found:



2004 and 2005 Dunham Lewis Vineyard Merlot
2004 and 2006 Dunham Lewis Vineyard Cabernet
2003, 2004, and 2006 Dunham Lewis Vineyard Syrah

Now, I’ve only had the opportunity to try a few of these. However, given what I have seen from those I’ve tried, and what I’ve seen from Dunham in general, I can only assume they are all equally outstanding.

So here’s what we’re doing: quantities on all of these are limited, so it will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. And there will be a 15% discount on any combination of 6 or more. Regular retail on all of these is $70, bringing them to $59.50 after discount! If you can find any of these bottles at a better price, BUY AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!

Don’t miss out!
Leil