240 - Celebrating Carménère and Cabernet Franc

In today's episode, Shelley and Phil taste through two of their favorite varietals, Carménère and Cabernet Franc. Both were purchased here in Coeur d'Alene, are priced right and are VERY good! International Carménère Day is this Sunday and Cabernet Franc Day is Wednesday, December 4. Grab one or both of these wines and taste throught with us. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing 

Wines this episode:

• 2021 Axel  Carménère ($21 at Pilgrim's Market) 💥 
• 2021 Walla Walla Vintners Cabernet Franc ($28 at Fred Meyer) 💥

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Rocky Pond Winery and Rivaura!

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The Pilgrim's Market Wine Word of the Week - Robust

Robust is a word used to characterize wines that exhibit bold, full-bodied and intense characteristics.

*Remember, complimentary wine tasting today at Pilgrim's!

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Mentions: CDA Gourmet, Dave Valencia, Cynthia at Fred Meyer, Long Shadows, Luke with Vicino Pizza Neapolitan Style Pizzeria, Green Pan, Gozney, Highland Day Spa, Mix It Up Home, Sammy with The Garment District, WOOPS!, Imagery, Kandy's Botique, Magpie, Best Life CDA, Migliore Olive Oil, Mana, Bear Cave, Seasons of Coeur d'Alene, Liberty Lake Cellars, Sarah and Mark Lathrop, John Kobylt, Terraza Waterfront Grill, Coeur d'Alene Resort, Festival of Trees, Jessica Hallberg, Candle in the Woods, Three Fat Guys Wine and Tony Moll.

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Some Wines we enjoyed this week: Seven Hills Merlot, Selección Lucendo El Linze Tinto Velasco Syrah, Waterbrook Chardonnay, Au Contraire Chardonnay, Martin Ray Pinot Noir and Fidélitas 4040 Red Blend.

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