Episode 259 – Wines to Usher in Spring

Wines this episode:

• 2023 Saverio Grillo Sicilia D.O.C. ($25 at Wine Library)
• 2023 Dipinti Trevenezie Sauvignon ($36 at Season’s)
• 2023 Vin Gris of Pinot Noir ($40 at Pilgrim’s Market)

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Rivaura, Seasons of Coeur d’Alene and Eternal Wine!

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!

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

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

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 Word of the Week – Effervescent

Effervescent refers to a wine that has a lively, fizzy quality, typically characterized by a gentle to moderate bubbling or sparkling. 

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

Mentions: Social Media Marketing World, Garyvee Wine Club, Gary Vaynerchuck, Brandon Warnke, Brenda & Matt Sparkman, Sara Lane, Jenn Hermann.

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: Haselgrove Grenache Rosé, Dave Harvey Merlot AND a Dave Harvey GSMmm, Kestrel Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Bookwalter Conflict as well as a Double Plot and a Walla Walla Vintners Merlot. 

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