Episode 268 – Idaho Wine Month Kickoff with SCORIA Vineyards & a Cheeky Zinfandel

Wines this episode:

• 2024 itä winery carbonic zinfandel ($30 at Pilgrim’s Market) 😋
• 2021 SCORIA Vineyards Estate Blend ($38 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

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 Liberty Lake Wine Cellars Wine Words of the Week – Neutral Wine Barrel

A Neutral Wine Barrel is an oak barrel that has been previously used multiple times, rendering it incapable of imparting significant oak flavors or aromas to the wine aged in it.

Liberty Lake Wine Cellars: Looking for amazing wine? Taste Liberty Lake Wine Cellars’ big, bold reds from Red Mountain, along with their delightful Tahija whites and Rosés. Join their Wine Club for exclusive benefits including their Thursday Wine Club night. Get all the details at https://www.libertylakewinecellars.com/ or call 509-255-9205. Liberty Lake Wine Cellars: Celebrating 20 years of making exceptional Washington wine!

Mentions: Big Table Farm, Bells Up Winery, Hyland Estates, Compris Vineyard, Maison Noir Winery, André Hueston Mack, Gary Vaynerchuk, Pilgrim’s Market, Cinder, The Veer Wine Project, Talaya Wine Comppany, Jeff Sperbeck, Naked Wines, Lane and Vince Hewett.

Some wines we’ve enjoyed this week: Martin Ray Chardonnay, Tahija Chardonnay, Pacific Vista Red Blend, Boisset Cellars American Vintage Red Wine, The Butterfly Effect Chardonnay and Liberty Lake Wine Cellars Malbec.

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