Episode 274 – Sangiovese: Classical Roots vs Modern Twists

Wines this episode:

• 2021 Tahija Sangiovese ($35 from Liberty Lake Wine Cellars) 🤩
• 2021 Pèppoli Chianti Classico ($25 to $30) 🥰

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Liberty Lake Wine Cellars and CDA Gourmet!

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!

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 – New World

New World Wines are produced outside traditional European wine regions, such as the United States, Australia, Chile and Argentina, often characterized by a fruit-forward style innovative winemaking techniques, and a focus on varietal expression.

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!

Mentions: Gilles Nicault, Long Shadows, The Fish Folks, Gary Vaynerchuk.

Some wines we’ve enjoyed this week: Rivaura Syrah, Claire Laroche Chablis, Akiyoshi Pinot Noir, Rox Chardonnay, Le Monde Friulano, Raeburn Chardonnay, Rosemary Manor Chardonnay, Bougetz Parched Chardonnay, Tenuta le Colonne Bolgheri Superiore and Laurent Chardigny Bourgogne Chardonnay.

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