Episode 343 – Veuillez-Vous Beaujolais?

In this weeks episode we give a nod to Beaujolais Nouveau, which will be released in 6 days, by opening a Cru Beaujolais, which is NOTHING like a Beaujolais Nouveau! We’re also featuring a Zinfandel, in honor of the upcoming Zinfandel Day, as we move in to the holiday season where both of these wines shine. We also give a birthday shout-out to Shelley’s son because it’s his birthday today! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #SoilMate

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Wines this episode:

• 2021 Vieux Bourg (Famille Piron) Morgon “Cinq Terres” ($35 at Fred Meyer)
• 2023 F. Stephen Millier Black Label Old Vine Zinfandel ($26 Market; $15 Angel at Naked Wines)

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The Bottle Joy Wine Words of the Week – Cru: A French term meaning “growth,” designating a specifically classified high-quality vineyard or wine-producing site. In Beaujolais, there are 10 top-tier named regions called “Crus” (like Morgon), producing structured, serious wines as opposed to light, basic Beaujolais Nouveau.

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Mentions: Sara Lane, Stevenot Winery, David Bruce Winery, Chris Cochran, Massican, Dan Petroski, Gallo, David Hoffman, Total Wine & More.

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Some Wines we enjoyed this week: Tekstura Chardonnay, Pauletts Polish Hill River Riesling, Cinder Syrah, StoneCap Chardonnay, Louis Père Et Fils Chablis and a Lavender Oak Red Blend.

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