Episode 169 – Value Wines: Are They Worth The Trip?

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil take a little breather from having a guest and taste through four wines from Grocery Outlet to find out if the the quality to price ratio on these wines are worth the trip. Shelley is tasting these blind but you don’t have to! Grab one or all of them (for under 30 bucks!) and see what YOU think! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #ItsTraditionNow 

Wine Time Fridays Rating System: 

Phenomenal ???? Practically Perfect ???? Pretty Damn Good! ???? Pleasant ???? Problematic ????

Pleagth (Pitiful/Pathetic) ????

Wines this episode:   

• 2021 La Playa Dry Rosé ($5 at Grocery Outlet)  ????
• 2021 Roblar Chardonnay ($7 at Grocery Outlet)  ????
• 2020 Ēquoia Pinot Noir ($6 at Grocery Outlet) ????
• 2014 Clos d’Argentine Malbec ($7 at Grocery Outlet) ????

For more information on the 2021 La Playa Dry Rosé, please visit https://www.laplayawines.cl/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/LA-PLAYA-ESTATE-RO-22-ing.pdf

For more information on the wines of Roblar Winery, please visit https://wines.roblarwinery.com/Wines

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: 3D Kitchens by Design, CDA Gourmet and Bottle Joy!

Bottle Joy: Looking for a premier libation establishment in Coeur D’alene to enjoy premier wine and beer? Look no further than Bottle Joy. Located at 1208 East Sherman in Coeur D’alene, Bottle Joy is a new libation establishment for folks to peruse and enjoy. Visit https://bottlejoycda.com or call 208 930 1922. Bottle Joy: The Inland Northwest’s Premier Bottle Shop & Tap House.

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The 7Cellars Wine Word of the Week – Dusty

In the wine world, the word “dusty” can have a few different meanings and can be used in a positive or negative way. It can refer to a wine that has been aged for a long time and has developed a complex flavor profile. It can also refer to a wine that has been stored improperly and has lost some of its freshness. When used to describe a wine that has been aged, the word “dusty” Some people enjoy the complex flavors that develop in aged wines, while others find them to be too earthy or musty.

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Wines we enjoyed this week: 19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon, Montoya Chardonnay, Veer Soigné Rosé, Matt Parish Reserve Chardonnay, Anun Echar Raices Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Clos du Bois Chardonnay, Raymond Reserve Selection Merlot, J. Bookwalter Protagonist and a Fidélitas Optu White.

Mentions: Mark Cooke, CDA Fresh, The Rotary on the Rocks Brewery and Root Beer Olympics, Sarah Silverman, Coeur d’Alene FRESH, The Culinary Stone, Studio 107, Charlie Hoppes, Jeff Sperbeck, Ashley Trout, Brook & Bull, Shae Frichette, Frichette Winery, Kiona Winery, The Business Zone, Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre, Joy and Curt Grady.

For more information on The Brewery Olympics, please visit the Facebook Event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1876654689374933

To sign up for the Brook & Bull Wine Pairing Dinner at The Culinary Stone, please visit https://culinarystone.com/bbwine-pairing-dinner

For information and tickets to Footloose at the Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre, please visit https://cstidaho.com/all-shows-events

For more information on The Business Zone grand opening on August 10, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/581827187460319/?ref=newsfeed

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