Episode 329 – WAugust Unleashed: Washington Wine Wonders with Lisa
Episode 329 – WAugust Unleashed: Washington Wine Wonders with Lisa
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2025 Gård Franc Blanc ($21 at area stores)
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2025 Readers Chenin Blanc ($15 at Pilgrim’s Market)
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Lucius Chillable Mourvédre ($23 at Pilgrim’s Market)
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2021 Upchurch Vineyards Counter Part Red Wine ($46 at Pilgrim’s Market)
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2021 Dunham Cellars Syrah ($40 at area stores)
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2022 Va Piano Cabernet Sauvignon ($56 at Pilgrim’s Market)
A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Eternal Wine, J. Bookwalter and Liberty Lake Wine Cellars!
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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J. Bookwalter: Celebrating their 40th year of producing award-winning wines crafted from the finest Columbia Valley vineyards, J. Bookwalter wines bring excellence and quality to every glass. Visit https://www.bookwalterwines.com for more information or simply call or 509-627-5000.
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!
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 Pilgrim’s Market Wine Word of the Week – Rain Shadow
The geological effect where a high mountain range (the Cascades) blocks rain-bearing weather systems. It leaves Eastern Washington desert-dry (getting just 6–8 inches of rain a year), making precise drip irrigation essential.
Pilgrim’s Market: Check out Pilgrim’s Market for an expansive selection of fine wines with wine club prices EVERY day, weekly complimentary tastings and just up the street from CDA Gourmet! Visit pilgrimsmarket.com or call 208-676-9730!
Mentions: Next Level Consulting, Judy Tebow, Kevin Olsonberg, Vine & Olive, Matías Kúsulas, Ed Holmes, Rotary on the Rocks, Russell Mann, Nickie Zepedas, King Estate, Daou, Crickets, Northstar, Andrew Latta, Latta Wines, Kind Stranger, Metropolitan Grill, André Mack, Chris Upchurch, DeLille Cellars, Charlie Hoppes, Fidélitas Wines, Long Shadows Vintners, Leonetti Cellars, Woodward Canyon, Quilceda Creek, Figgins Wine, Riedel Stemware, Hospice of North Idaho, Andrea Robinson, M.S., La Condesa, Joanne Dunham, Mike Dunham, Eric Dunham, John Marzden, Steve White, Justin Wiley, Alexandria Nicole Cellars, Seasons of Coeur d’Alene, Angelos Ristorante, CDA Gourmet, Naked Wines, Gary Vaynerchuk, Clearwater Canyon, Koenig, Cinder, Rivaura, Flame & Cork, Jared Burns, Revelry Vintners, Teodora Bernadette Baba, Sam Lange, Kari and Joe Miller, Tecolote Vineyards, Alan Holtzeimer, Silver Bell Winery, Brett Moury and Sara Lane.
Check out Episode 254, Wine is Like Music with Keven Olsonberg!
Some wines we’ve enjoyed this week: Negru de Drăgășani, Santa Virdina Vinho Verde, LeEcole No 41 Cabernet Sauvignon, a J. Bookwalter Double Plot Chardonnay and a Duckhorn Chardonnay.
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