Boise Coop Wine Shop

Last Minute Holiday Wine Picks

• December 22, 2009
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Wondering what to take to that party you’ve been invited to? Still looking for the perfect gift for the wine lover on your list? Hear that Christmas count-down clock ticking away? No worries. The Boise Co-op Wine Crew has you covered. Here’s a list of recommended wines to take to a party, to give as a gift, or ones we’d love to see under our own tree (yeah, they’d make great gifts for others, but just in case you want to treat yourself . . .)

Party Wines:

1996 Egly-Ouriet Brut Grand Cru, Magnum, $335.00
I’m thinking big, so everyone at the party will have to chip in. Made from old vine Pinot Noir from Ambonnay, this spent 10 years on the lees before disgorgement. Divit Cardoza
2007 Bogle Petite Sirah $9.99
Fantastic go-to wine when you’re not sure what to bring. Suitable for pairing with a wide variety of winter foods, or drinkable on it’s own. And with a broad base of appeal, it’s got something for everybody. Leil Cardoza
Gruet Brut Rosé, $14.99
This sparkler from New Mexico (with a French heritage) exhibits surprising finesse. It’s both festive and affordable. Bruce Curfman
2008 Vale Riesling, $12.99
What better wine to take to a party? Lots of lovely peach, pineapple and green apple fruit flavors, I love showing people how good Riesling is, and how good Idaho wines can be. David Kirkpatrick
Anselmi Prosecco, $12.99
This light bodied Italian sparkler shows white peaches and pears with bright acidity. A crowd pleaser perfect for a party. Bobby Rowett
2008 Berger Gruner Veltliner, $11.99 (1 liter)
A fun package with a great, easy drinking wine that everyone can enjoy. A bright palate of citrus and stone fruits with just a hint of minerality. How can you not love this wine! Kathy Warr

Gift to Give Wines:

2001 Burguet Gevry Chambertin, Mes Favorites, Magnum, $180.00
For the Pinot loveer on you list, I just tried the 2004 and it was fabulous. This 2001 should be even better. Divit Cardoza
1997 Pascal Doquet Blanc des Blancs, $55.00
I’m practicing what I preach with this suggestion, as this is the bottle I’ll be buying my girlfriend for Christmas. (Shhhhhhh!) 100% Grand Cru fruit, this Champagne is a superb value. Leil Cardoza
2006 Le Clos du Caillour Chateauneuf de Pape or 2006 Charvin Chateauneuf de Pape
Two of our favorite Southern Rhône producers from an excellent and earlier maturing vintage. Your choice: both Sale Priced at $39.95, Bruce Curfman
2008 Coiled Syrah, $27.00
The California meets Idaho connection (winemaker Leslie Preston lives in Napa but sources Snake River grapes), makes this wine unique. With its dark berry fruit and velvety texture her Syrah showcases just how good Idaho wine can be. David Kirkpatrick
1999 Pierre Peters Brut Grand Cru, $68.00
Pit fruit and nectarine flavors combine with accents of grilled nuts and honey. Plenty of deep flavor here, but there’s excellent clarity and cut too. Bobby Rowett
2007 El Corazon Carmenere, $30.00
Smoky, blackberry and black currant flavors expanding into a lush, yet dry and chewy back palate followed by notes of mocha, nutmeg and clove on the finish. Kathy Warr

Somebody please buy me:

2007 Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf de Pape, Quartz, Magnum, $165.00
The most beautiful version of this wine I have ever tasted. I’d love to have a big bottle sitting in my cellar. Divit Cardoza
2005 Delille Cellars Chaleur Estate Rouge, $66
Delille is one of my favorite American wineries. The hardest part about getting this bottle as a gift would be waiting until it’s ready to drink. One could drink it now, but I suspect it will be really hitting it’s peak in a few more years. Maybe buy me more than one so I can try it now AND later? Leil Cardoza
2000 Batasiolo Barolo Riserva, $45.00
Are you kidding me? A reserve Barolo from this highly rated vintage for under $50. And its drinkable now (or will keep for years to come). Bruce Curfman
2007 Fraser Cabernet Sauvignon, $28.50
From there first release, Idaho’s Fraser Vineyard has crafted some of the finest Cabernets in the Northwest. This is there best to date. Approachable now, but I can’t wait to see what a few years in the cellar do for this wine. David Kirkpatrick
Vilmart & Cie. Grand Cellier, $65.00
The charcterstic finesse of Chardonnay is immediately apparent on the nose here, with a seamless harmony between the fruit and the wood. This release is unusally bold on the palate, finishing with lot of aroma and persistent length. Bobby Rowett
2007 La Tour Penedesses, $18.99
I was wowed by this wine. This Rhône blend is rich and powerful. Lovely to drink now but could easily lay down for a few years also. Kathy Warr

Umpteenth Annual Wine & Cheese Sale

• November 29, 2009
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The sale runs all day. You’ll get 15% off 6 or more regularly priced bottles of wine, and in the Deli, save 25% off all their cheeses.

The Wine Tasting starts at 11 am and runs till 5 pm
The Cheese tasting in the Co-op starts at 11 am and runs till 3 pm

We’ll see you there!

Our New Drive Thru Window

• July 30, 2009
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BOISE – Boise Police say a 17-year old driver lost control of his car and drove through the front of the Boise Co-op Wine Shop on 8th Street in the North End around 10 p.m. Sunday, July 26.

Police say no one was seriously injured, despite all of the shattered glass and broken wine bottles.

We’d prefer you to park out front during business hours, and come in through the sliding door (it opens automatically for your convenience). We’ll be glad to carry your purchases to your car for you. But seriously folks, we are still open and it’s mostly business as usual at your Boise Co-op Wine Shop. Hope to see you soon.

Wine & Cheese Sale

• December 2, 2008
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Thanks to all our loyal customers who made this year’s event a big success. We sold a lot of wine (and cheese), you saved a lot of money and two local charities benefited from everyone’s generosity. The Co-op is still the best place in the valley to find most everything you need for your holiday celebration. Everything from great cookware and small appliances to exotic cheeses and winter brews. And of course the Wine Shop has Idaho’s biggest sellection. We’re here to help you find the perfect bottle.

Mongolian Dreams: A Wine Shop Art Exhibit

• November 15, 2007
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A Photographic Presntation by Ninjin Puntsag

Wine and art are natural companions. There are those who would assert that wine making itself is an art with the final product designed to appeal to the senses. To help promote the work of local artists as well as guest
artists from around the world, the Boise Co-op Wine Shop is sponsoring the first of our opening exhibitions on Saturday, November 24. For this premier show we are excited to have with us Ninjin Puntsag who will exhibit her Mongolian Dreams collection. Ninjin, a young photographer and artist originally from Mongolia, has been living in Paris for the past few years fine tuning her photographic skills. Her show will display a hauntingly beautiful collection of landscapes, people, and a series focusing on form, shadow and light.

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