Episode 290 – Right Bank vs Left Coast: The UN-Sideways Merlot Episode

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

Cinder Winery: Crafting world-class wines in Idaho’s Snake River Valley from award-winning Viognier to bold Tempranillo and Syrah, Cinder wines showcase the region’s unique volcanic soils and ideal climate. Visit cinderwines.com for more information! Cinder: Savor the taste of Idaho’s finest! 

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 Please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/829879939629602 for all the information on the CDA Gourmet 3rd Annual Holiday Kickoff

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 Pilgrim’s Market Wine Word of the Week – Double-Blind Double-Blind typically means the tasters do not know the identity, vintage or origin of any wine being tasted, and the bottles are completely concealed.

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!

Mentions: Lindsay Anderson LaFaille, Chris Upchurch, Danielle Frank, David Hoffman, Total Wine, Greg Lill and Studio 107.

Check out Wine for the Confused, with John Cleese (about the 16 minute mark), for an interesting experiment between red wine and white wine tasted blind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHnz6KoYw_A&t=1094s

Some wines we’ve enjoyed this week: J. Lohr Chardonnay, Telaya Wine Company Chardonnay, J. Bookwalter Foreshadow Cabernet Sauvignon.

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