Episode 256 – Savoring the Flavors of Washington: A Magical Wine Journey with Cinda Allen

Wines this episode:

• NV Treveri Cellars Blanc de Blanc Brut ($16 at the winery) 🥰
• 2023 Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Gris ($23 at the winery) 🥰
• 2021 Walla Walla Vintners Merlot ($35 at the winery) 🤩
• 2021 Brook and Bull Malbec ($45 at the winery) 🤩
• 2020 Saviah Cellars The Jack Syrah ($18 at the winery) 🤩

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Pilgrim’s Market, Eternal Wine and CDA Gourmet!

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

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 and just up the street from CDA Gourmet! Visit pilgrimsmarket.com or call 208-676-9730!

CDA Gourmet: Are you looking to elevate your kitchen? You need to check out CDA Gourmet! Located in Midtown Coeur d’Alene, just down the street from Pilgrim’s Market, 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

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 Rivaura Wine Words of the Week – Cover Crops

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 Spring 2025! Visit https://rivaura.com for more information or simply call, 208 667-1019!

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 and just up the street from CDA Gourmet! Visit pilgrimsmarket.com or call 208-676-9730!

Mentions: Kevin Olsonberg, Jess Balsimo, Tirriddis, Jürgen Grieb, F.W. Langguth Winery, Mike Januik, Jimmy D’s Cafe, Naomi Boutz, Krista French, Andrea Robinson, M.S., The Business Zone, Joe Campbell, Adam Campbell, Victoria Peterson, Lisa Hatch-Tussing, North Idaho Sparklers, Ashley Trout, Rolling Hills Vineyards, Luke Marquis, Mollydooker, Richard Funk, Jared Funk, Andrew Gerow, Jeff Peda, Page Comrie, Victor Palencia, Susan Brown-Aaron, Dineen Vineyards and Gruet Winery.

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

Some wines we’ve enjoyed this week: Dashe Zinfandel, Gait Chardonnay, Ashes & Diamonds Cabernet Sauvignon, L’Ecole No 41 Chenin Blanc, Lucien Lardy Fleurie ‘Les Roches’, Château Maubert Bordeaux Rosé, Rivaura Syrah and Domaine Chēne Père et Fils Bourgogne Pinot Noir.

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