Episode 242 – Holiday Party Etiquette
Episode 242 – Holiday Party Etiquette
Wines this episode:
- 2023 Clean Slate Riesling ($12 at Pilgrim’s Market)
- 2019 Saint-Felix Corbiéres ($11 at Pilgrim’s Market)
A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: J. Bookwalter Wines, Pilgrim’s Market and Rivaura!
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.
Pilgrim’s Market: Check out Pilgrim’s Market for an expansive selection of fine wines with wine club prices EVERY day and weekly complimentary tastings. Visit pilgrimsmarket.com or call 208-676-9730!
Rivaura: 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! They will be open on Fridays and Saturday’s until December 20! Visit https://rivaura.com for more information or simply call, 208 667-1019!
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 CDA Gourmet Wine Word of the Week – Sabering
Sabering is a ceremonial technique of opening a champagne bottle with a saber, a long, curved sword. This traditional method is also known as “sabrage” or “champagne sabering.”
CDA Gourmet: Are you looking to elevate your kitchen? You need to check out CDA Gourmet! Located in Midtown Coeur d’Alene, CDA Gourmet offers a diverse mix of flavor enhancing product as well as the tools to make it all happen. Visit https://www.cdagourmet.com for more information or call 208-551-2364. CDA Gourmet: Your kitchen elevated.
Mentions: Salvation Army, Season’s of Coeur d’Alene, Blazen Divaz, Sophie’s Stitches, Tony Moll, Three Fat Guys Wines, Jessica Hallberg, Alicia Skidmore, Wine Library, Kestrel, Dawn Simmons, Christian Youth Theater North Idaho, Karen MacNeil, Sheri Scott, Becky Criswell and Diana Moncur.
Some Wines we enjoyed this week: Decoy Chardonnay, Duckhorn Chardonnay, J. Bookwalter Readers Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine J. Laurens Méthode Traditionnelle Cremant de Limoux Brut, Big Table Farm The Wild Bee Chardonnay, Veer Garnacha, J. Bookwalter Double Plot Chardonnay, Eternal Wines Summer Skin Contact Rosé and Drink Washington State Escape to Columbia Valley Red Blend.
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