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Episode 314 – A Tale of Two Sauvignons Blancs and a Viognier Finale!
Episode 314 – A Tale of Two Sauvignons Blancs and a Viognier Finale!

  It’s a 2-fer today as we knock off two wine days in one episode. Today is Viognier Day and next Friday is Sauvignon Blanc Day so we’re having both today and throwing in a little Old World vs New World, too! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing   Wines featured this episode 2023 Comte de la Chevalière

Episode 313 – A Malbec Day Double-Header
Episode 313 – A Malbec Day Double-Header

  It’s a Malbec Day Double-Header today! We’re celebrating International Malbec Day by stepping into the batter’s box with two New World heavyweights. From the high-altitude power of Mendoza’s Clos d’Argentine to a Washington standout from the “Sherlock of Wine,” Dave Harvey, we’re exploring how this French “immigrant” grape found its Field of Dreams in

Episode 305 – Tempranillo Two Ways: Idaho’s High Desert vs Rioja’s Timeless Tradition
Episode 305 – Tempranillo Two Ways: Idaho’s High Desert vs Rioja’s Timeless Tradition

  In today’s episode, we do an Old World vs New World Tempranillo episode! We’re traveling from the volcanic, high-desert soils of Idaho’s Snake River Valley to the ancient, 100-year-old vines of Rioja, Spain and explore the word ‘Vidau’ along the way. Grab a glass and join us for a journey through time and terroir!

Episode 301 – Top Shelf Terroir: The Battle of the Bordeaux Blends
Episode 301 – Top Shelf Terroir: The Battle of the Bordeaux Blends

  In todays episode, we’ve got another Old World vs New World episode where both of these are Bordeaux Styled red blends and come from Shelley and Phil’s top shelf in their cellar. Italy vs Washington. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing   Wines featured this episode: 2016 Bullichella Montecristo ($95 from Wine Library; $135 now) 2022 DeLille