Episode 249 – Riesling or Syrah? Wine Not both!

Wines this episode:

• 2022 Rocky Pond Chevalle Vineyard Riesling ($32 at the winery) 🥰
• 2017 Eternal Wine Zen Syrah ($59 at the winery) 🤩

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Pilgrim’s Market and Elsom Cellars!

Pilgrim’s Market: Check out Pilgrim’s Market for an expansive selection of fine wines with wine club prices EVERY day and weekly complimentary tastings and just up the street from CDA Gourmet! Visit pilgrimsmarket.com or call 208-676-9730!

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Kestrel Vintners: Since 1999, Kestrel Vintners has crafted exceptional wines, blending old-world tradition with modern technique. Experience the unique terroir of their 126-acre estate vineyard. Kestrel Vintners: making great wines accessible to all, every day. Visit kestrelwines.com for more information.

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The CDA Gourmet Wine Words of the Week – Structured

Structure is the overall “feel” of the wine in the mouth, including its weight, tannins (especially important for the Syrah), and acidity.

CDA Gourmet: Are you looking to elevate your kitchen? You need to check out CDA Gourmet! Located in Midtown Coeur d’Alene, just down the street from Pilgrim’s Market, CDA Gourmet offers a diverse mix of flavor enhancing product as well as the tools to make it all happen. Visit https://www.cdagourmet.com for more information or  call 208-551-2364. CDA Gourmet: Your kitchen elevated

Mentions: Nic Beach, Liz Keyser, Luke Marquis, Molly Dooker, J. Bookwalter, Rivaura, Terraza Waterfront Grill, Season’s of Coeur d’Alene.

Products used in this episode: The One Wine Glass, VinGlass – Wine Glass Personal Carrier Case.

Some Wines we enjoyed this week: Kestrel Vintners Super Yakima, Lady in White and Old Vine Chardonnay, Ferrari Carano Chardonnay, Drink Washington State Pinot Noir and Còté Mas Syrah-Grenache. 

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