Episode 306 – Traveling with Taste: A Conversation with VinGardeValise CEO, Brooke Kochman
For today’s episode, you may want to watch on YouTube because it will be very visual as we walk through the amazing products of VinGardeValise with CEO, Brooke Kochman. Shelley and Phil have been HUGE fans of these products for many, many years since seeing their products pitched on Shark Tank about three years ago. We even featured this product on episode 211 in May of 2024. But wait, there’s more!
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VinGardeValise family of products we own: VinGlass Wine Glass Personal Carrier Case, Petite Burgundy 8-Bottle Wine Suitcase, VinBottle Max Personal Carrying Case (use WineTimeFridays20 promo code for 20% off!) and a Fly With Wine 12-Bottle Suitcase.
Cinder Winery: Crafting world-class wines in Idaho’s Snake River Valley from award-winning Viognier to bold Tempranillo and Syrah, Cinder wines showcase the region’s unique volcanic soils and ideal climate. Visit cinderwines.com for more information! Cinder: Savor the taste of Idaho’s finest!
Eternal Wine: Are you a Rhone Ranger or just really love Syrah? Then you need to check out Eternal Wine! Their focus is on single vineyard Rhone valley wines in Washington State. Also check out their Drink Washington State brand of approachable wines! Visit https://eternalwine.com for more information or simply call 509-240-6258. Eternal Wine: Drink Wine, Be Happy.
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The CDA Gourmet Wine Phrase of the Week – Carmin
It is the linguistic root of the grape Carménère. The name was chosen because of the brilliant, fiery crimson color the vine’s leaves turn in the autumn, just before the harvest.
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 products 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
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