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Episode 301 – Top Shelf Terroir: The Battle of the Bordeaux Blends

Episode 301 – Top Shelf Terroir: The Battle of the Bordeaux Blends Episode 301 – Top Shelf Terroir: The Battle of the Bordeaux Blends
 
In todays episode, we’ve got another Old World vs New World episode where both of these are Bordeaux Styled red blends and come from Shelley and Phil’s top shelf in their cellar. Italy vs Washington. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing
 
Wines featured this episode:
A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Naked Wines and Liberty Lake Wine Cellars!
 
Naked Wines: Straight from the winemaker right to your door, premium wine without the premium pricing is what Naked Wines is all about. Save big on wines from the world’s best winemakers!
 
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And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music. Please visit https://todhornby.com to see what Tod is up to!

The Seasons of Coeur d’Alene Wine Word of the Week – Secondary Aromas

These are the scents developed through fermentation, oak aging and time in the bottle. Think of things like vanilla, cedar, leather, tobacco and/or baking spices.

Seasons of Coeur d’Alene: Experience the best of Coeur d’Alene’s culinary scene at Seasons, where farm-to-table cuisine meets elegant ambiance. Don’t miss their Wine Down Wednesday where all bottled wines are 50% off! Visit https://www.seasonsofcda.com/ for more information or call 208-664-8008

Mentions: Brenda and Matt Sparkman, Joy and Curt Grady, Sarah and Mark Lathrop, Sara Lane, Pilgrim’s Market, Kevin Olsonberg, Chris Cochran, Mike Rowe, GaryVee Wine Club, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Wine Text, Cellar Text, Grocery Outlet, Eternal Wine and Drink Washington State, J. Bookwalter, Sidney Rice, Dossier Wines, Stan Tebow and Dave Harvey.

Some wines we’ve enjoyed this week: Eternal Wine Darkness Syrah, Scott Kelley Pinot Noir, Run Riot Chardonnay, Rivaura Cabernet Sauvignon and GSM, Matthews Claret, J. Bookwalter Readers Sauvignon Blanc, Maryhill Reserve Chardonnay, Cinder Valentina and Liberty Lake Wine Cellars Carménère.

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