Wine Time Fridays Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this weeks episode, Shelley and Phil open up a white blend from Lebanon and a South African Pinotage while introducing their newest sponsor, Pilgrim's Market!l This is a prime example of how important it is to expand your palette by trying new wines. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing 

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Wines this episode:

• 2023 ixsir Altitudes Blanc ($22 at Pilgrim's Market) 🤩
• 2020 False Bay Bush Vine Pinotage ($15 at Pilgrim's Market) 💥

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Eternal Wine, Pilgrim's Market and Rivaura!

Pilgrim's Market: Check out Pilgrim's Market for an expansive selection of fine wines with wine club prices EVERY day and weekly complimentary tastings. Visit pilgrimsmarket.com or call 208-676-9730!

Eternal Wine: Are you a Rhone Ranger or just really love Syrah? Then you need to check out Eternal Wine! Their focus is on single vineyard Rhone valley wines in Washington State. Also check out their Drink Washington State brand of approachable wines! Visit https://eternalwine.com for more information or simply call 509-240-6258. Eternal Wine: Drink Wine, Be Happy.

Rivaura: There’s a new wine in town. Rivaura! Producing some of the best wines Idaho has to offer, Rivaura now has a tasting room in Coeur d’Alene! Visit https://rivaura.com for more information or simply call, 208 667-1019!

And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music, which is ANYthing but average. Please visit https://todhornby.com to see what Tod is up to!

The Social Web Wine Word of the Week: Foot Trodden or Treading

Treading and trodding are essentially synonymous terms in the context of winemaking.

Treading and Trodding both refer to the traditional process of crushing grapes by foot in a lagar or fermentation vessel to release juice and flavors.

The Social Web: The Social Web is helping small businesses untangle the web of social media marketing. For more information, please visit https://thesocialweb.news  

Mentions: Lori Saler, Lisa Hatch Tussing, Vehrs Distributing, Lindsay LaFaille, Chris Cochran, Russell Mann, Edward Holmes, New Leaf Nursery, Blazen Divaz, Curt Knox, Cassandra Knox, Jesse Balsimo, Truvino, Nicole Barnett, Sara Lane, Lucie the Punk, Kevin Olsonberg, Odom.

Some Wines we enjoyed this week: Pend d'Oreille Winery Pinot Gris, Maryhill Viognier, Readers Chardonnay, Château German Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux and Rocky Pond Stratastone.

Please find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets), Instagram (@WineTimeFridays) on our YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@winetimefridays and on Threads, which is @winetimefridays. You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino. His profile name is Phil Anderson and will probably “Follow” you back! 

Wine Time Fridays Rating System: 

Phenomenal  💥

Practically Perfect  🤩

Pretty Damn Good!  🥰

Pleasant 😋

Problematic  🤐

Pleagth (Pitiful and Pathetic)  🤮

© 2024 Wine Time Fridays - All Rights Reserved

In this weeks episode, Shelley and Phil taste through two Orange wines, in honor of Sunday's Orange Wine Day, that they picked up at Pilgrim's Market. And there is some exciting news on this episode that involves Pilgrim's Market! you'll have to listen to find out! But pick up that Orange Wine first!#HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #NuttyNotes

Wines this episode:

• 2023 Côté Mas Orange ($17 at Pilgrim's Market)
• 2021 Gérard Bertrand Orange Gold ($28 at Pilgrim's Market)

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: CDA Gourmet, Terraza Waterfront Grill and J. Bookwalter Wines!

And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music, which is ANYthing but average. Please visit https://todhornby.com to see what Tod is up to!

The Social Web Wine Word of the Week: Texture

In the world of wine, texture refers to the sensory experience of a wine's feel and sensation in the mouth. It encompasses various tactile perceptions, beyond just flavor and aroma.

The Social Web: The Social Web is helping small businesses untangle the web of social media marketing. For more information, please visit https://thesocialweb.news  

Mentions: Sarena Mayer and Stephen Mayer, Grocery Outlet (CDA), Katie Webb Brundige, Jenn and Rich Perry, Brad Binko, Kevin Pogue, Heidi and Chris Cochran, Jerry Eisterhold, TerraVox, Shana and Gavin Miller, Upper Bench, Dylan Roche, Roche Wines, Karen MacNeil, Eternal Wine, The Cuvée App, Studio 107, The Brew Cru, Patricia Green Cellars, Molly Dooker, Duckhorn, Ferrari Carano, Rocky Pond and Kevin Olsonberg.

Come on over to the Come Over October website by visiting https://www.comeoveroctober.com

Sip, Track, Earn: Join us on Cuvée to take photos of beverages and earn rewards! If you use our code Og3vM you’ll earn extra points when you sign-up! https://testflight.apple.com/join/Zrb3C3sf

Some Wines we enjoyed this week: Covington Cab Franc, Barnett Sauvignon Blanc, Rivaura River Ranch Red, Miriam Alexandra Chenin Blanc, Rick Boyer Unoaked Chardnonnay, David Marchesi Chardonnay, Sequoia Grove Malbec and Acacia Chardonnay.

Please find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets), Instagram (@WineTimeFridays) on our YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@winetimefridays and on Threads, which is @winetimefridays. You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino. His profile name is Phil Anderson and will probably “Follow” you back! 

Wine Time Fridays Rating System: 

Phenomenal  💥

Practically Perfect  🤩

Pretty Damn Good!  🥰

Pleasant 😋

Problematic  🤐

Pleagth (Pitiful and Pathetic)  🤮

© 2024 Wine Time Fridays - All Rights Reserved

In todays episode, we kick off the second Washington Wine Month in style as we're sipping on three incredible wines from the Evergreen State! Tune in as we explore the best of Washington wine country and get ready to raise a glass for National Drink White Wine Day this Sunday! 

Wines this episode:

• 2022 Browne Family Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 🥰
• 2021 Seven Falls Cellars Rapids Red 🥰
• 2020 Gooseridge G3 Proprietary Red Blend 🥰

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: CDA Gourmet, Rivaura and The Greatest Song You Never Heard podcast

CDA Gourmet: Are you looking to elevate your kitchen? You need to check out CDA Gourmet! Located in Midtown Coeur d’Alene, CDA Gourmet offers a diverse mix of flavor enhancing product as well as the tools to make it all happen. Make every meal a special event. Visit https://www.cdagourmet.com for more information or  call 208-551-2364. CDA Gourmet: Your kitchen elevated.

Rivaura: There’s a new wine in town. Rivaura! Producing some of the best wines Idaho has to offer, Rivaura now has a tasting room in Coeur d’Alene! Visit https://rivaura.com for more information or simply call, 208 667-1019!

The Greatest Song You Never Heard Podcast. We’ve all heard the main stream hits but there are so many other songs out there that deserve a listen. The Greatest Song You Never Heard serves up these songs note by note, beat by beat. Please visit https://www.thegreatestsongyouneverheard.com or listen where ever you get your podcasts.

And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music, which is ANYthing but average. Please visit https://todhornby.com to see what Tod is up to!

The Social Web Wine Words of the Week - The Missoula Floods

The Missoula Floods, also known as the Missoula Mud Slides, were a series of massive floods that occurred in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States during the last ice age, caused by the repeated failure of ice dams holding back Lake Missoula, a massive glacial lake in present-day Montana. 

The Social Web: The Social Web is helping small businesses untangle the web of social media marketing. For more information, please visit https://thesocialweb.news  

Mentions: Cork Pops, Mark Cooke, Sharalynn Richardson, Finger Lakes Wine Alliance, Gary Vaynerchuk, Kevin Pogue of Whitman College, Frichette, Little Lucie-Loo, Arbor Crest, Rich and Jenn Perry, 3D Kitchens by Design, New Jack City, Wagner Family of Wine and the Cochrans. 

Some Wines we enjoyed this week: The Big Pink Rosé, Rocky Pond Stratastone Rosé, Sea Sun Chardonnay, The Vice Cabernet Sauvignon, Instigator Chardonnay, F.J. Serra Chardonnay, Liberty Lake Tempranillo, Elsom Cellars Corks on the Loose Winemakers Select and Rivaura Merlot.

Please find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets), Instagram (@WineTimeFridays) on our YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@winetimefridays and on Threads, which is @winetimefridays. You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino. His profile name is Phil Anderson and will probably “Follow” you back! 

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil are reminded of how much MORE Sommelier’s know about wine than the rest of us! Sam Lange, the Sommelier at Beverly’s Restaurant at The Coeur d’Alene Resort, is our guest, this week and he nails a blind taste of a surprise wine we brought for him. He also brings three incredible Zinfandel’s in honor of International Zinfandel Day, describes how they needed to pivot during a recent wine dinner and lobs up a perfect opportunity for us to mention the upcoming Apple Cup episode. Oh, and we added one more level to our Wine Time Fridays rating system!

#HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #AmberFauxPas

Wines this episode: -
 - 2019 Chappellet Grower Collection Pinot Noir, Apple Lane Vineyard 🥰

- 2019 Eberle Paso Robles Zinfandel 😋

- 2014 Koenig Vineyards Zinfandel 🤩

- 2017 Papale Primitivo di Manduria 😋

To find out more about the Cuvée Collective Chappellet Wine NFT, please visit https://www.cuveecollective.com/marketplace/wine/chappellet

Thanks to our sponsors:   3D Kitchens by Design and Studio 107!

3D Kitchens by Design Is your kitchen in need of a facelift? A complete overhaul? Visualize your dream kitchen and let 3D Kitchens by Design do the rest! 3D Kitchens by Design: Dream, Design, Deliver. To make your dream kitchen a reality, please visit https://www.3dkitchensbydesign.info or call 208-818-8742

Studio 107. At Studio 107, in the heart of downtown Coeur D’alene, Idaho, we believe that small towns deserve great wines, too!  Come join us in our wine bar and gallery for an afternoon or evening escape. For more information, please visit https://studio107cda.com

And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music!

The Social Web Wine Word of the Week - Astringent

Describes a rough, harsh, puckery feel in the mouth, usually from tannin or high acidity, that red wines (and a few whites) have. When the harshness stands out, the wine is astringent.

Mentions: Robert Craig, Massican, Goosecross, Hoopes, Conn Creek, Mira, Schug, Silver Oak, Cougar Gold, Drew Bledsoe, Damon Huard, Doubleback Winery, Passing Time Winery, Gary Vaynerchuck, Mark Cooke, Coeur D’alene Cellars, Huston Winery, Nicole Barnett, Dave Adlard, Candle in the Woods, Jim Barrett, Sterling Vineyards, Bledsoe Family Winery, Northstar, Holland America Cruise Lines, 

Episode 058 with Sam Lange, Episode 079 with Dave Adlard and Episode 008 with our Chardonnay’s in a can

Wines we enjoyed this week:  Massican Gemina, Antonluca Rosso di Montalcino, Marimar Estate Don Miguel Vineyard Earthquake Block Pino Noir, Brittan Estate Pinot Noir and a First & Local Chardonnay.

Please find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino.  

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil open THREE wines to taste through! An easy to find Merlot, in honor of International Merlot Day on Monday, a 100 point Rioja, in honor of International Tempranillo day next Wednesday and another recent #NFT Cuvée Collective #WineNFT drop, this one from Mira Winery! It IS a wine threesome, if you will, and it IS Friday! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #EasterEgg

Wines this episode: -

- 2019 Ménage à Trois Lavish Merlot ($12 at Fred Meyer, Coeur d’Alene) 😋

- 2016 Marqués de Murrieta Reserva Rioja ($46 at Coeur d’Alene FRESH) 🤩

- 2017 Mira Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon ($75 at the winery) 💥

To find out more about the Cuvée Collective Mira Winery NFT collection, head to https://www.cuveecollective.com/marketplace/wine/mira-winery

Thanks to our sponsors:   Eternal Wine, CDA Fresh and The Greatest Song You’ve Never Heard Podcast

Eternal Wine.  Are you a Rhone Ranger or just really love Syrah? Then you need to check out Eternal Wine! Their focus is on single vineyard Rhone valley wines in Washington State. Also check out their Drink Washington State brand of approachable wines! Eternal Wine: Drink Wine, Be Happy.

Coeur D’alene FRESH: Located in downtown Coeur d’Alene, FRESH wine bar is a place to meet friends, relax and just be Coeur d'Alene. Consider FRESH wine bar for your next event. S

The Greatest Song You Never Heard Podcast. We’ve all heard the main stream hits but there are so many other songs out there that deserve a listen. The Greatest Song You Never Heard serves up these songs note by note, beat by beat. 

And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music, which is ANYthing but average.  Please visit https://todhornby.com or contact him at 

veryaveragemusic@gmail.com 

The Cuvée Collective Wine Word of the Week - Canopy

In viticulture, the canopy of a grapevine includes the parts of the vine visible aboveground - the trunk, cordon, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruit. The canopy plays a key role in light energy capture via photosynthesis, water use as regulated by transpiration, and microclimate of ripening grapes.

Mentions: Massican, SOUPort the end of Homelessness, Ed Thralls, Longshadows Winery, Drew Bledsoe, Damon Huard, Passing Time, Doubleback, Bledsoe Family Wine, Bottle Joy, Elsom Cellars and The Keeper.

Wines we enjoyed this week:  Shannon Faye Resurrection Red, Barnard Griffin Rob’s Red Blend, Sheridan Vineyard Crossfork Creek Merlot, Michael David Winery Freakshow Chardonnay & Petite Petit, Z. Alexander Brown Uncaged Chardonnay and 19 Crimes Martha’s Chard

Please find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets) and Instagram (@WineTimeFridays). You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino. His profile name is Phil Anderson and will probably “Follow” you back! Check out all of our current sponsors by visiting our Wine Time Fridays Resource Page by visiting https://winetimefridays.com/wine-time-fridays-resources/

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil open and taste through an easy to get Chalk Hill Chardonnay and another NFT Wine, this time a Cabernet Sauvignon from Conn Creek in Napa Valley! Wait until you hear what THIS NFT brings you! The leaves are turning and we are knee deep into Fall! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #EasterEgg

Wines tasted this episode:  

•  2021 Chalk Hill Sonoma Coast Chardonnay ($16 at Fred Meyer) 😋
• 2018 Conn Creek Cabernet Sauvignon ($120 at the winery) 💥 

To find out more about the Cuvée Collective Conn Creek Winery NFT collection head to https://www.cuveecollective.com/marketplace/wine/conn-creek-winery

Thanks to our sponsors:  3D Kitchens by Design and The Culinary Stone!

3D Kitchens by Design Is your kitchen in need of a facelift? A complete overhaul? Visualize your dream kitchen and let 3D Kitchens by Design do the rest! 3D Kitchens by Design: Dream, Design, Deliver. To make your dream kitchen a reality, please visit https://www.3dkitchensbydesign.info or call 208-818-8742

The Culinary Stone. Looking for that special bottle of wine or a wine club that really over delivers?  Considered a foodies paradise, The Culinary Stone is a gourmet heaven that was dreamt up for, and by, those with a serious passion for the culinary arts and gathering of community. For more information about The Culinary Stone, please visit https://culinarystone.com or call them at 208-277-4116.

And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music, which is ANYthing but average.  Please visit https://todhornby.com or contact him at 

veryaveragemusic@gmail.com 

The Social Web Wine Word of the Week - Carboys

Carboys are glass jugs, much like water cooler bottles, that brewers use for making beer, wine, hard cider & mead.  A glass carboy does not allow oxygen to pass through and change the beverage inside.

The Social Web is helping small businesses untangle the web of social media marketing. For more information, please visit https://thesocialweb.news

Mentions: Kootenai County Witches,  Culinary Stone 9th Anniversary and Holiday Kickoff Party and  Andrew Allison.

A Night of Spine Tingling Music, Bottle Joy Witches Be Crazy , Apple Palooza  and The Keeper

Wines we enjoyed this week:  Alexandria Nicole A Squared Chardonnay, Elsom Cellars Isabella and a Porta Vita Rosso

Please find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino. His profile name is Phil Anderson and will probably “Follow” you back! Check out all of our current sponsors by visiting our Wine Time Fridays Resource Page by visiting https://winetimefridays.com/wine-time-fridays-resources/

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil taste through a Rosé from the newest Cuvée Collective Winery Wine NFT, Hoopes Family Vineyards as well as another Idaho wine, a Harvest Moon Red from Williamson Vineyard. And of course, Shelley’s birthday month is in full swing! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing 

Wines tasted this episode:  

• 2021 Hoopes Family Vineyards Rosé ($38 at the winery) 🤩
• 2019 Williamson Vineyard Harvest Moon Red ($32 at Fred Meyer) 😋

Thanks to our sponsors:  CDA Fresh and Elsom Cellars!

Elsom Cellars: Good times are meant to be shared and so are great grapes and great wines! Since 2006, Elsom Cellars has been producing brilliant Washington wines. For more information about Elsom Wines, please visit http://www.elsomcellars.com or call them at 425-298-3082.

Coeur D’alene FRESH: Located in downtown Coeur d’Alene, FRESH wine bar is a place to meet friends, relax and just be Coeur d'Alene. Stop by for a fun time every Wednesday around 5:30 for WINO Wednesday. Consider FRESH wine bar for your next event. Stop by or visit https://www.freshwinebar.com

And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music, which is ANYthing but average.  Please visit https://todhornby.com or contact him at 

veryaveragemusic@gmail.com 

The Cuvée Collective Wine Word of the Week - Harvest

The harvesting of wine grapes is one of the most crucial steps in the process of wine-making. The time of harvest is determined primarily by the ripeness of the grape as measured by sugar, acid and tannin levels with winemakers basing their decision to pick based on the style of wine they wish to produce.

For more information on Cuvée Collective, future NFT drops and how they’re bringing the worlds of wine and NFT's together in Web3, please visit https://www.cuveecollective.com

Mentions: Marla Lopez, Sonoma County Harvest Fair, Virginia Wine Festival, Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta, Catch the Crush, Nicole Barnett.

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A Night of Spine Tingling Music

Wines For The Holidays

Bottle Joy Witches Be Crazy

Apple Palooza

The Keeper

Wines we enjoyed this week:  Prototype Chardonnay, Reef Ridge Sauvignon Blanc, Elsom Cellars Syrah and Ramey Pinot Noir.

Please find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets) and Instagram (@WineTimeFridays). You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino. His profile name is Phil Anderson and will probably “Follow” you back! Check out all of our current sponsors by visiting our Wine Time Fridays Resource Page by visiting https://winetimefridays.com/wine-time-fridays-resources/

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil taste a couple of spooktacular wines in the SPIRIT (see what we did there?) of Halloween, which is right around the corner. They taste a Witching Hour Chardonnay as well as a Vampire Pinot Noir and rate them both with the Wine Time Fridays rating system which they unveil on this episode! There are also two other exciting announcements in this episode as well! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing 

Wine Time Fridays Rating System: Phenomenal 💥, Practically Perfect 🤩 , Pleasant 😋, Problematic 🤐, Pleagth (Pitiful and Pathetic)  🤮

Wines tasted this episode:  

• NV Witching Hour Chardonnay ($10 at Total Wine) 🤐
• 2020 Vampire Pinot Noir ($18 at Bottle Joy) 🤩

Thanks to our sponsors: Elsom Cellars and Bottle Joy  

Elsom Cellars: Good times are meant to be shared and so are great grapes and great wines! Since 2006, Elsom Cellars has been producing brilliant Washington wines. For more information about Elsom Wines, please visit http://www.elsomcellars.com or call them at 425-298-3082.

Bottle Joy: Looking for a premier libation establishment in Coeur D’alene to enjoy premier wine and beer? Look no further than Bottle Joy. Located at 1208 East Sherman in Coeur D’alene, Bottle Joy is a new libation establishment for folks to peruse and enjoy. Visit https://bottlejoycda.com or call 208 930 1922. Bottle Joy: The Inland Northwest’s Premier Bottle Shop & Tap House.

And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music, which is ANYthing but average.  Please visit https://todhornby.com or contact him at 

veryaveragemusic@gmail.com 

The Cuvée Collective Wine Word of the Week - Cellar Rats

People who work in wine cellars—low light, humid, and damp conditions. It is a term for junior winery workers, those who are most likely assigned the least favorite tasks and the dirty work—cleaning and steaming tanks, running hoses, etc.

For more information on Cuvée Collective, future NFT drops and how they’re bringing the worlds of wine and NFT's together in Web3, please visit https://www.cuveecollective.com

Mentions: The Red Books, Dottie Gaiter and John Brecher, Sandra Martini, Athol Orchards, New Leaf Nursery, Witches Be Crazy, Kootenai County Witches, Apple Palooza, Studio 107, Elsom Cellars & The Keeper Project, Coeur D’alene FRESH, Hoopes Family Vineyard, Joy and Curt Grady.

Wines we enjoyed this week:  Miles From Nowhere Sauvignon Blanc, DeLille D2, Martin Ray Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, IL Grappolo Sassocheto Brunello di Montalcino, Itä Wines Merlot, Josh Cellars Chardonnay and Walla Walla Vintners Sangiovese.

Please find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets) and Instagram (@WineTimeFridays). You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino. His profile name is Phil Anderson and will probably “Follow” you back! Check out all of our current sponsors by visiting our Wine Time Fridays Resource Page by visiting https://winetimefridays.com/wine-time-fridays-resources/

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil head down memory lane with a Throwback Friday (yes, it’s supposed to be Throwback Thursday, we know, but that’s not our brand!) with a flashback to last October when they visited Walla Walla. They taste through two balanced and intensely delicious wines, a Chardonnay from Abeja Winery and Anvil by Forgeron, a red blend.  #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing

Wines tasted this episode:  

• 2020 Abeja Winery Chardonnay ($45 at the winery)
• 2018 Anvil by Forgeron ($65 at the winery)

To find out more about the Cuvée Collective Goosecross Winery NFT collection head to https://www.cuveecollective.com/marketplace/wine/goosecross-cellars 

Thanks to our sponsors: Studio 107 and Eternal Wine

At Studio 107, in the heart of downtown Coeur D’alene, Idaho, we believe that small towns deserve great wines, too!  Come join us in our wine bar and gallery for an afternoon or evening escape. For more information, please visit https://studio107cda.com

Check out Eternal Wine! Their focus is on single vineyard Rhone valley wines in Washington State. Also check out their Drink Washington State brand of approachable wines! Visit https://eternalwine.com for more information or simply call 509-240-6258. Eternal Wine: Drink Wine, Be Happy.

And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music, which is ANYthing but average.  

The Cuvée Collective Wine Word of the Week - Balance

Balance is how well the wine can juggle acidity, alcohol, sugar, aromas, and flavors in a single taste. A well-balanced wine won’t have an unpleasant dominance of one characteristic above the rest.

For more information on Cuvée Collective, future NFT drops and how they’re bringing the worlds of wine and NFT's together in Web3, please visit https://www.cuveecollective.com

Mentions: Northstar Winery, Kontos Cellars, Woodward Canyon, Rick Small, Doubleback Winery, Josh McDaniels, Passing Time, Bledsoe Family Wines, Drew Bledsoe, Damon Huard, Dorothy ‘Dottie’ Gaiter and John Brecher, Wayne Gretzky, Ryan Kalil, GaryVee Wine Club, Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center, Marla Lopez, Coeur d'Alene FRESH Wine Bar, Rotary on the Rocks, Souport the End of Homelessness, Cave B Estate Winery, Saviah Cellars, Arbor Crest and Orr Wines.

Wines we enjoyed this week:  Cave B Merlot, Saviah Cellars Syrah, La Story Cabernet Sauvignon, Arbor Crest Chardonnay and Orr Wines Merlot.

Please find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets) and Instagram (@WineTimeFridays). You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino. His profile name is Phil Anderson and will probably “Follow” you back! Check out all of our current sponsors by visiting our Wine Time Fridays Resource Page by visiting https://winetimefridays.com/wine-time-fridays-resources/

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil, after talking about it for weeks, finally pop the cork on an Orange Wine in honor of Orange Wine Day, which is this coming Thursday, October 6. They also taste through the 3rd Winery NFT from Cuvée Collective, a Goosecross Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley! Lots to talk about in this episode! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing

Wines tasted this episode:  

• 2019 Eternal Wine Evolution Skin Contact White Wine ($39 from winery) 
• 2017 Goosecross Summit Selection Game Farm Cabernet Sauvignon ($95 from winery)

To find out more about the Cuvée Collective Goosecross Winery NFT collection head to https://www.cuveecollective.com/marketplace/wine/goosecross-cellars 

Thanks to our sponsors: Cuvée Collective, Elsom Cellars and 3D Kitchens by Design  

Cuvée Collective: Cuvée Collective is the first members only wine NFT club. Your membership gives you access to exclusive benefits and experiences within the world of wine. Keep an eye out future Cuvée Collective NFT drops by signing up for their newsletter at www.cuveecollective.com and following them on on Twitter, Instagram and in Discord. 

Elsom Cellars Good times are meant to be shared and so are great grapes and great wines! Since 2006, Elsom Cellars has been producing brilliant Washington wines. For more information about Elsom Wines, please visit http://www.elsomcellars.com or call them at 425-298-3082.

3D Kitchens by Design Is your kitchen in need of a facelift? A complete overhaul? Visualize your dream kitchen and let 3D Kitchens by Design do the rest! 3D Kitchens by Design: Dream, Design, Deliver. To make your dream kitchen a reality, please visit https://www.3dkitchensbydesign.info or call 208-818-8742

And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music, which is ANYthing but average.  Please visit https://todhornby.com or contact him at 

veryaveragemusic@gmail.com 

The Eternal Wine Wine Word of the Week -  Orange Wine

It’s a type of white wine made by leaving the grape skins and seeds in contact with the juice, creating a deep orange-hued finished product. The deep color of orange wine comes from lignin in grapeseeds.

For more information on Eternal Wine, please visit https://eternalwine.com or simply call 509-240-6258. Eternal Wine: Drink Wine, Be Happy.

Mentions: Bill Nancarrow, Robert Craig Winery, Massican, Dan Petroski and Jody Beckham.

Wines we enjoyed this week:  The Archimage Reserve from Sleight of Hand, Escape to Walla Walla Red Blend, Pianirossi Solus Maremma Toscana, Au Contraire Chardonnay, Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay and Massican Annia.

Please find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets) and Instagram (@WineTimeFridays). You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino. His profile name is Phil Anderson and will probably “Follow” you back! Check out all of our current sponsors by visiting our Wine Time Fridays Resources Page