Episode 294 – Parenting and the Fine Art of Decanting Your Kids with Author Danielle Frank

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!

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The CDA Gourmet Wine Word of the Week– Decant

To decant is the act of carefully pouring wine from its bottle into another vessel (a decanter) in order to allow the wine to breathe and to separate the clear wine from any undesirable sediment.

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 products 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.

Danielle, Shelley and Phil talked about the Swirling Carafe Wine Decanter that CDA Gourmet carries. You can visit https://cdagourmet.com/products/swirling-carafe?_pos=3&_sid=d72338652&_ss=r  to check it out. The Swirling Wine Decanter releases your wine’s best aromas with a simple swirl and is a must-have for every wine lover.

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Mentions: Salvation Army Red Kettle, Bacardi, Moët Hennessy, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, Moët & Chandon, $100,000 Pyramid, Wayne Brady, Joel Kim Booster, North Idaho Sparklers, Carrie Ann Inaba, Krug,  Woodinville Bourbon.

Some wines we’ve enjoyed this week: Saviah Malbec, Cambria Chardonnay, Decoy Chardonnay, Muscardini Cabernet Sauvignon, Misfits and Mavens Pinot Noir and a Patrice Grasset Sauvignon Blanc.

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