Episode 111 – This May be Our Cheesiest Episode Ever!

In this episode, Shelley and Phil talk about wine, cheese, donuts, sommeliers, the benefit of meal kit services, Idaho Wine (and Cider) Month and more! Grab some wine and cheese, if you please, and have a listen. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing and #Cheesing 

To read Shelley’s blog post comparing meal kit delivery services, please visit https://www.intentionalcaregiver.com/best-meal-kit-delivery-services-a-review/

Wines tasted this episode:

• NV Jaillance Vin Mousseux Renaissance Brut
• 2019 Thomas Labille Petit Chablis
• 2012 Château Bellegrave Pauillac ($55 from The Culinary Stone)

For more information on the Thomas Labille Petit Chablis, please visit https://www.wine.com/product/thomas-labille-petit-chablis-2019/719587

Murray’s Cheeses tasted:

• Fromager d Affinois https://www.murrayscheese.com/fromager-daffinois
• Robusto Gouda https://www.murrayscheese.com/gouda
• Rogue Creamery Smokey Blue https://www.murrayscheese.com/smokey-blue

Thanks to our sponsors: Studio 107 and 3D Kitchens by Design

Studio 107 At Studio 107, in the heart of downtown Coeur D’alene, Idaho, we believe that small towns deserve great wines, too!  Come join us in our wine bar and gallery for an afternoon or evening escape. For more information, please visit https://studio107cda.com

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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, which is ANYthing but average.  Please visit https://todhornby.com or contact him at 

veryaveragemusic@gmail.com

Mentions: Andrea Robinson, M.S., The One Wine Glass, Vivino, Castaway Cellars, Cinder Wines, Clearwater Canyon, Coeur D’alene Cellars, Cranberry Road Winery, Koenig Vineyards, Pend D’Orielle Winery, Rivaura Estate Vineyards, Split Rail Winery, Vine46, Tabitha Anderson, The Culinary Stone, Trevor Treller, Terroir Fine Wine, Tom Durbin, Coeur D’alene FRESH and Kathy Colton and the Reluctants.

The Eternal Wine Wine Word of the Week: Sommelier

A Sommelier is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, normally working in fine restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food pairing.

For more information on Eternal Wine, please visit https://eternalwine.com or simply call 509-240-6258. Eternal Wine: Drink Wine, Be Happy.

Wines we enjoyed this week:  Seccal Valpolicella Ripasso, Les Collines Chateauneuf-du-pape, Château Haut-Lalande Grand Vin Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, Elsom Cellars Horse Heaven Hills Malbec, Powers Syrah and Townshend Cellar Chardonnay.

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