Episode 309 – The Mansion Creek Journey with Denny Russell
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
Rivaura: There’s a new wine in town. Rivaura! Producing some of the best wines Idaho has to offer, Rivaura now has a tasting room in Coeur d’Alene! They are open Wednesday through Saturday! When you stop by, say ‘hi’ to Cooper! Visit https://rivaura.com for more information or simply call, 208 667-1019!
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 Liberty Lake Wine Cellars Wine Word of the Week – Solera
A process of aging and blending wine where younger wines are systematically mixed into older vintages to create a consistent, complex final product.
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars: Looking for amazing wine? Taste Liberty Lake Wine Cellars’ big, bold reds from Red Mountain, along with their delightful Tahija whites and Rosés. Join their Wine Club for exclusive benefits including their Thursday Wine Club night. Get all the details at https://www.libertylakewinecellars.com/ or call 509-255-9205. Liberty Lake Wine Cellars: Celebrating 20 years of making exceptional Washington wine!
We’d love to see you at the Seasons Wine Dinner on Monday, March 23 featuring Liberty Lake Wine Cellars! https://www.facebook.com/events/2823802577823104/permalink/2823802597823102
Mentions: Seattle Seahawks, Ali Mayfield, Luke Marquis, Mollydooker.
Some wines we’ve enjoyed this week: Cuvaison The Window Chardonnay, Aldiano Chardonnay, 2011 Bodegas Escudero Arvum Roija and a La Riojana Torrontés.
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