Episode 311 – From the Vineyard to the Page with Author Daniel Grace
Episode 311 – From the Vineyard to the Page with Author Daniel Grace
Seasons of Coeur d’Alene: Experience the best of Coeur d’Alene’s culinary scene at Seasons, where farm-to-table cuisine meets elegant ambiance. Don’t miss their Wine Down Wednesday where all bottled wines are 50% off! Visit https://www.seasonsofcda.com/ for more information or call 208-664-8008
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.
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The CDA Gourmet Wine Word of the Week – Galestro
Galestro is a specific type of metamorphic, clay-based slaty schist soil found primarily in the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany. It’s a flaky, rock-like soil that breaks apart easily in your hands—almost like a dry biscuit.
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
Mentions: John Bookwalter, Gary Vaynerchuk.
Some wines we’ve enjoyed this week: Daryl Rex Groom Chardonnay, J. Bookwalter Protagonist Cabernet Sauvignon, Browne Bitner Estate Chardonnay, Signé Mâcon Villages Chardonnay and Beaulieu Vineyard Forged Vines Cabernet Sauvignon.
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