Episode 191 – Pourfection in a Bottle: Rocky Pond Winemaker Liz Keyser’s Revelations 

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil sit down and have a great conversation with Rocky Pond winemaker, Liz Keyser, while tasting through four of their amazing wines! In this episode we learn about the new Rocky Reach AVA, which is located along the Columbia River Gorge and was officially recognized this past July, as well as Liz’s story and how Rocky Pond came to be! Liz has worked in winemaking all over the world and she brings to this episode a wealth of knowledge! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #EasterEgg

Wines featured this episode:

• 2022 Rocky Pond Stratastone White ($45 at the winery)????
• 2021 Rocky Pond Stratastone Red ($48 at the winery) ????
• 2021 Rocky Pond 11 Dams Red Wine ($48 at the winery) ????
• 2021 Rocky Pond Estate Cabernet ($45 at the winery) ????

For more information on all of the Rocky Pond wines, please visit https://rockypondwinery.com 

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The 7Cellars Wine Word of the Week – Diurnal Shift

The diurnal shift is the difference between the daytime highs and the nighttime lows.

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Mentions:  Hall Winery, Steve Roebuck, John Ware, Michelle and David Dufenhorst, Quilceda Creek Winery, Danielle Dufenhorst Deboe.

Wines we enjoyed this week: Antinori Castello della Sala Bramito Chardonnay, Clos d’ Argentine Reserve Malbec, Fool Hardy Sauvignon Blanc, Heinrich 2 of a Kind, Saviah Chardonnay, Welland Old Hands Shiraz, and Brook & Bull Cabernet Franc.

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