Episode 263 – From Canvas to Vines to Glass with Clare Carver of Big Table Farm

Wines this episode:

• 2023 big table farm Wild Bee Chardonnay ($34 at the winery)💥
• 2023 big table farm laughing pig rosé ($36 at the winery)💥
• 2023 big table farm Willamette Valley Pinot Noir ($50 at the winery)💥
• 2022 big table farm The Rocks Funk Estate Syrah ($72 at the winery)🤩

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Rivaura, J. Bookwalter Wines and 3D Cabinets by Design!

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

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.

3D Cabinets by Design: If you’re ready for a complete kitchen upgrade, 3D Cabinets by Design is THE place for you. Visit 3dcabinetsbydesign.com for more information or visit their new location at 3895 Schreiber Way in Coeur d’Alene! 3D Cabinets by Design: Dream, Design, Deliver

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The CDA Gourmet Wine Word of the Week – Regenerative Practices

Regenerative practices in winemaking refer to farming and production methods that prioritize soil health, biodiversity and ecosystem balance.

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: Brian Marcy, Helen Turley, Saviah Cellars, Jared Funk and Richard Funk.

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: Rivaura Merlot, Tolaini Al Passo Toscana, Akiyoshi Chardonnay, The Great Oregon Wine Company Chardonnay, Oé Le Méditerranée and Anura Chardonnay.

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