Boise Coop Wine Shop

Nouveau Beaujolais

• November 17, 2009
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It’s the first wine from 2009, grapes hanging on the vine just a few weeks before it’s bottled. Think of it as a celebration of the new harvest. We are talking Nouveau Beaujolais, of course, and this year that third Thursday release date comes on November 19. We’ll have three different bottlings this year including offerings from two old favorites and top producers, George Dubouef and Joseph Drouhin. Having just tasted through them, I can honestly say they are among the best Nouveaus made in recent memory. Here’s the line-up:

Georges Duboeuf Beuajolais Nouveau, $9.99

From the acknowledge King of Beaujolais, this years version has been reported to be a bit richer and more concentrated than in years past. Less of the bubble gum and banana aromas and flavors, and more of the ripe berry and cherry fruit, with a surprising backbone of food-friendly acidity. Best of all, they brought the price down.

Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais Nouveau, $13.99

This Burgundy house always offers a distinctively delicious take on the style. Usually it’s a little less Nouveau light, and a little more on the “real” wine side. Always has an appreciative following, and always makes a good match for the Thanksgiving Day meal.

Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais Nouveau, $18.99

From a family Domaine that has been making wine since 1512, this one is new to us. Created from a selection of 21 different cuvees, its femented with natural yeasts, then bottled unfined and unfiltered. If you’re getting the idea that this is a different sort of a Nouveau, you’re right. Come in and taste that difference.

Nouveau Beaujolais est arrivé

• November 18, 2008
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Okay, it’s not much more than grape juice with a little kick—wine that was hanging on the vine a few months before. No, it is not the best that Beaujolais has to offer, but yes, it’s a lot of fun. Think of it as a celebration of the harvest. We are talking Nouveau Beaujolais, of course, and this year that third Thursday release date comes on November 20. We’ll have three different bottlings this time around: Dubouef, Drouhin and Mommessin. That third offering is new to us, and it comes in a light weight, recyclable plastic bottle that saves on shipping and leaves a smaller carbon footprint. Stop by and pick up a bottle for your holiday celebration, but hurry, they are going fast.

Looking for Something Special?

• November 11, 2008
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 CELLAR RARITIES

Very limited vintage wines for special occasions (or special people). These wines are perfect for celebrating milestone anniversaries, birthdays or other memorable moments.

Madeira and Port

1948 Blandy’s Madeira Bual, $295

1968 Blandy’s Madeira Bual, $149

1968 Quint do Noval Colheita Tawny Porto, $160

1969 Gossart Gordon Madeira Bual, $169

1976 Blandy’s Madeira Terrantez, $179

1977 Blandy’s Madeira Bual, $105

1985 Dows Porto, $79

Barolo Riserva

1978 Borgogno Barola Riserva, $139

1982 Borgogno Barolo Riserva, $119

1989 Borgogno Barolo Riserva, $135

1990 Borgogno Barolo Riserva, $125

Rare Vintage Champagne

Alain Robert 1986 Magnum, $305

Alain Robert 1988 Magnum ,$298

Bollinger Brut R.D. 1990 Magnum, $400