Boise Coop Wine Shop

Co-op Culinary Class: Perfect Wine Pairings!

• May 24, 2010
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If you’ve never taken a Boise Co-op Culinary Class before, now’s the time. Take a break from gardening and softball and join us for a Wednesday night of great food, fabulous wine and a ridiculoualy good time. Mystified by how to pair wines with different foods? This is the class for you. And even if you’re not, this one promises to be a lot of fun. Let Leslie Young from the Boise Co-op Wine Shop and Sylvie Ryan, the Co-op’s Culinary Educator, walk you through some great food and wine matches. You’ll feast on delicious appetizers, cheeses and other fare while tasting and learning to choose the perfect complementary wines!

Wednesday, May 26th, 6:30 pm at the Pottery Gourmet Kitchen downtown.
Cost is $40 for Boise Co-op members, $50 for non-members.
Register at the Co-op Customer Service Desk, or by calling 472-4500.

Kacher Sale & Tasting

• May 17, 2010
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It’s one of our most anticipated events of the year; the arrival from France of the Robert Kacher Selections container. Reds, whites and rosés from one of our top importers—great wines, great low prices for your spring and summer enjoyment. We buy in big to keep you in wine all season, but to kick things off it’s a big sale and a free tasting—try before you buy.

Saturday May 22 & Sunday May 23

Take 15% off 6 or more bottles of

All Robert Kacher Wines — Mix & Match

Free tasting both days from Noon to 5 pm

Closed for the Weekend

• April 30, 2010
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Due to a licensing technicality both the Boise Co-op and the Wine Shop will be unable to sell wine this weekend. The Wine Shop will be closed both days, but we hope to be up and running again on Monday. Sorry for any inconvenience.

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!