Episode 225 – Washington Wines & More with the Perry’s: A 3D Toast to Wine, Design and Friendship

In todays episode, we have to work through some issues, mainly Phil forgetting to hit ‘record’ when we started the episode with our guests, Rich and Jenn Perry from 3D Kitchens by Design! But once we got started again, we DO have a party with them while tasting through 5 wines as we honor the 2nd week of the 2nd Washington Wine Month! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTIme! #Cheersing #HitRecordNextTime!

 Wines this episode:

• NV Mazarini Prosecco ($16 at Safeway) 🥰
• 2020 Chevalier de la Crée ($44 at Seasons of CDA) 🤩
• 2021 Bella Glos Pinot Noir (around $45) 🥰
• 2019 Narratif Cabernet Franc (around $45 and sold out) 🤩
• 2019 Bledsoe Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon ($63) 🤩

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Eternal Wine, Seasons of CDA and GSYNHP

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.

*Check out The (Almost) Tragic Story of Carménère by Eternal Wine by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucKOK6oRKVs

Seasons of Coeur d’Alene: Experience the best of Coeur d’Alene’s culinary scene at Seasons, where farm-to-table cuisine meets elegant ambiance. Savor seasonal menus crafted with locally sourced ingredients, enjoying exceptional service in a sophisticated setting perfect for any occasion. Visit https://www.seasonsofcda.com/ for more information or call 208-664-8008.

The Greatest Song You Never Heard Podcast just published episode 100 and you won’t want to miss it! Please visit  https://www.thegreatestsongyouneverheard.com or listen where ever you get your podcasts.

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 to see what Tod is up to!

The Rivaura Wine Words of the Week – White Night

In the wine industry, a White Night refers to an all-nighter, where winemakers and vineyard workers put in a long, overnight shift, often during critical periods like, Harvest, Crush and Bottling.

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! Visit https://rivaura.com for more information or simply call, 208 667-1019!

Mentions: Nu Jack City, Possibilities, Terraza Waterfront Grill, Studio 107, Desert Wind, Coeur d’Alene FRESH, Cork Pops, CDA Gourmet, Drew Bledsoe, Damon Huard, Passing Time Winery, Josh McDaniels, Pamela with Murray Cheeses, Long Shadows, Gilles Nicault, Blazen Divaz, Heidi and Chris Cochran, Kevin Pogue and Brad Binko.

Some Wines we enjoyed this week: Arbor Crest Chardonnay, Arbor Crest Rosé, Gilbert Cellars Left Bank, Rivaura River Ranch, Long Shadows Chester Kidder.

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