Episode 251 – Sweet Wines for Your Sweetheart & Company

Wines this episode:

• 2016 Kestrel Ice Wine ($40 at the winery) 🥰
• 2019 Eternal Bliss Fortified Syrah ($54 at the winery) 🥰
• 2001 Daniel Gehrs Fireside Port (N/A) 💥
• 10 Year Old Tawny Port from Fonseca Porto (N/A) 🤩

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Kestrel Vintners, Naked Wines and Seasons of Coeur d’Alene!

Kestrel Vintners: Since 1999, Kestrel Vintners has crafted exceptional wines, blending old-world tradition with modern technique. Experience the unique terroir of their 126-acre estate vineyard. Kestrel Vintners: making great wines accessible to all, every day. Visit kestrelwines.com for more information.

Naked Wines: Straight from the winemaker right to your door, premium wine without the premium pricing is what Naked Wines is all about. Save big on wines from the world’s best winemakers! Visit https://us.nakedwines.com/winetimefridays to get $100 off your first 6 pack case. With Naked Wines, discovering new wines is truly risk-free!

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. Don’t miss their Wine Down Wednesday where all bottled wines are 50% off! Visit https://www.seasonsofcda.com/ for more information or call 208-664-8008

And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music. Please visit https://todhornby.com to see what Tod is up to!

The CDA Gourmet Wine Words of the Week – Vinamor

This word combines “vino” (wine) and “amor” (love), emphasizing the passion and love for wine itself. It’s a beautiful choice if you want to highlight the joy and enthusiasm that comes with exploring and savoring great wines.

Mentions: Trevor Treller, John and Ken without Ken, KFI AM-640, Tony’s On The Lake, Rick Bakas, Silver Oak.

Guests and what they do for Valentines day in order of appearance:

(4:45) Cassie – Barrique – Rosé Crémant with fresh ripe strawberries 

(5:20) Lisa Tussing – Vehrs – Oysters and Champagne 

(11:23) Joel Van Noy – Terraza Waterfront Grill – Sea Bass with a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Kuranui and/or Rack of lamb with a Powers Red Blend

(13:24) Cynthia – Fred Meyer – Lemon Chicken with a Waris Hubert Grand Cru Champagne 

(19:32) Kevin Olsonberg – Odom – Amavi Cellars Syrah with a Rack of Lamb

(20:47) Sharalynn Richardson – Hayden Beverage – Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto with Prime Rib Roast

(24:16) Cinda – Idaho Wine Merchant – ANYthing from Walla Walla Vintners with an array of food ranging from meats to seafood

(26:01) Dustin – Bogle (Check out Episode 209) – Juggernaut Russian River Pinot Noir with an array of foods the. A Juggernaut Cabernet Sauvignon with a steak

(38:52) Keith Boe – North Idaho Cuisine – Meishi oysters and a Grey Goose Martini

(42:11) Sara Lane – Pilgrim’s Market – Sam Smith Organic Chocolate Stout blended with a Lindemans Framboise 

Products used in this episode: The One Wine Glass, Boomerang Two-Step Corkscrew Wine Opener with Built-In Foil Cutter & Bottle Opener and RePour.

Some Wines we enjoyed this week: The Butterfly Effect Reserve Shiraz and Chardonnay, Remoissenet Père & Fils Bourgogne, J. Bookwalter Suspense and a whole slew of wines we tried at the Hospice event. 

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