Episode 269 – Award-Winning Wines: A Conversation with Holesinsky’s Caitlin Holesinsky

Wines this episode:

• 2024 Holesinsky Vineyard Grüner Veltliner ($16 at the winery) 💥
• 2024 Holesinsky Vineyard JH Chardonnay ($38 at the winery) 💥
• 2022 Holesinsky Vineyard Ghost Stallion Merlot ($38 at the winery) 🤩
• 2021 Holesinsky Vineyard Purple Sasquatch ($45 at the winery) 🤩

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The Seasons of Coeur d’Alene Wine Word of the Week – Viticulture

Viticulture refers to the cultivation of grapes, especially for winemaking. It encompasses the techniques and practices used in the vineyard to grow high-quality grapes.

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Some wines we enjoyed this week: Waterbrook Chardonnay, F. Stephen Miller Zinfandel, Chevalierde la Crée Knights Templar Cuvée Premier Cru, Antinori Pèppoli Chianti Classico and Dave Harvey Walla Walla Merlot.

Mentions: Precision Bottle Decorators, Molly Dooker, Luke Marquis, Pnkys and Rivaura.

Please click HERE to listen to our episode with Luke Marquis of Molly Dooker.

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