335 – Old World Rivalry & New World Sunshine: The Grenache Showdown

In this episode, we honor today’s International Grenache Day with THREE wines containing mostly Grenache (the first one is 100%) while also offering up another edition of our Old World vs New World series. Grenache is not only delicious but it’s also easy to drink. It’s usually the dominate grape in a GSM. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing 

Wines this episode:

• 2021 J.M. Duane Coakley Vineyard Grenache ($43 market price, $27 Angel price through Naked Wines)
• 2022 Vidal-Fleury Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge ($89 at Pilgrim’s Market)
• 2021 Château du Trignon Gigondas Rouge ($43 at Pilgrim’s Market)

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The Seasons of Coeur d’Alene Wine Word/s of the Week – Galets Roulés 

Large, smooth, rounded quartzite river stones left behind by prehistoric glaciers and ancient rivers across the Southern Rhône Valley.

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 

Register for the September Seasons wine dinner with J. Bookwalter on September 28 HERE

Mentions: John Kobylt, Rivaura, Rick Founds, J. Bookwalter, Rivaura.

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Some wines we’ve enjoyed this week: Seven Brothers Chardonnay, Presidential Chardonnay, Louis Martini M. Cabernet Sauvignon, Dave Harvey Upriver MGS and Va Piano The Ox.

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