Episode 281 – The Perfect Play: Wine, Football & Passing Time with Damon Huard…and Friends!

Wines this episode:

• 2023 Passing Time Chardonnay ($50 at the winery)💥
• 2022 Passing Time Columbia Valley Red (CV) ($59 at the winery)💥
• 2022 Passing Time Cabernet Sauvignon (HHH) ($110 at the winery)💥
• 2022 Passing Time Cabernet Sauvignon (WWV) ($110 at the winery)💥
• 2022 Passing Time Cabernet Sauvignon (RM) ($110 at the winery)💥

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: CDA Gourmet, Pilgrim’s Market and J. Bookwalter Wines!

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 Pilgrim’s Market: Check out Pilgrim’s Market for an expansive selection of fine wines with wine club prices EVERY day, weekly complimentary tastings and just up the street from CDA Gourmet! Visit pilgrimsmarket.com or call 208-676-9730!

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.

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 – Press 

After fermentation, the winemaker uses a press to gently squeeze the grape skins and seeds to extract the remaining juice, known as press wine, which can add depth and complexity to the final blend.

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: Jeb Dunnuck, Jenn Nance, Dan Marino, Andrew Will Winery, Col Solare Winery, Pepper Bridge Winery, Kevin and Krista Hughes, Doug Donnelly, Verginie Boone, Demond Williams, Andy Mason, Sadie Drury, DeLille Cellars, Drew Bledsoe, Luke Huard, Sam Huard, Holly Huard, Jenn Cohen, Brooke Huard, Dick Boushey, Chris Peterson, Avennia, Erica Orr, Erica Orr Wines, Chris Upchurch, Owen Bargreen, repour, Northstar, Ryan Kahlil, Brock Huard, Dennis Basket, Jim Barrett, Jeanine Lum, 3rd Bottle.

Some wines we’ve enjoyed this week: Prisionero Torrontés, Wente Chardonnay, Rocky Pond Malbec, Roche Vig Amber and a J. Bookwalter Readers Sauvignon Blanc.

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