All posts by Phil Anderson

Episode 238 – Oh Canada! You’re Making Awesome Wine!
Episode 238 – Oh Canada! You’re Making Awesome Wine!

  In this weeks episode, Shelley and Phil navigate their way through colds while they revisit their August trip to Canada by tasting through three wines they picked up at three tasting room stops. In the spirit of “the show must go on” Phil nearly loses his voice! We made it to the end of

Episode 237 – Old World vs New World Merlot for International Merlot Day
Episode 237 – Old World vs New World Merlot for International Merlot Day

  In this weeks episode we dive into another Old World vs New World comparison. This time it’s all about Merlot since International Merlot Day is on Thursday, November 7. Our Old World is a right bank Bordeaux which is 85% Merlot and our New World is from an Idaho winery Shelley and Phil just

Our Boise Trip: Empowered by Friendship, Shelley’s Birthday and, of Course, Wine
Our Boise Trip: Empowered by Friendship, Shelley’s Birthday and, of Course, Wine

By Phil Anderson For months we’ve had this trip planned to Boise, Idaho for the 2024 Boise Polka Dot Powerhouse Celebration! Not only has Shelley been involved with the Blazen Divaz for many years, which we speak of often on our podcast, but she’s also been a part of the Polka Dot Powerhouse Organization, or

Episode 236 – Popping Corks and Celebrating Shelley
Episode 236 – Popping Corks and Celebrating Shelley

  In this weeks episode, we celebrate Champagne Day and Shelley’s birthday! NOT in that order. We even bring the conversation of Santa’s visit to CDA Gourmet in a couple of weeks, too. Yes, it’s that time again with the holidays looming. Halloween next Thursday, Thanksgiving and then Christmas! Egads! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Wines this