272 - Red, White and...Rosé?

Today, we're honoring our nation's birthday with a little red, a little white and a little...ok, not blue (been there, done that!) but Rosé. This episode IS a sparkler, to be sure, in the spirit of sparklers and fireworks, the North Idaho Sparklers AND we're still in the middle of Sparkling Wine Week! #HappyFriday! #HappyFourthOfJuly! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #VeryBerryForward 

Wines this episode:

• NV Extra Terrestrial Bubbles ($30 at the tasting room; $9 a glass!) 🥰
• 2023 Julia's Dazzle ($18 at Fred Meyer) 🥰
• 2018 Tobin James Zinfandel ($21 at Fred Meyer) 🥰

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Rivaura, Elsom Cellars and Seasons of Coeur d'Alene!

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! They will be open on Fridays and Saturday's until late Spring 2025! Visit https://rivaura.com for more information or simply call, 208 667-1019!

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 

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

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

The J. Bookwalter Wine Word of the Week - Perlage Perlage refers to the bubbles or bead in a sparkling wine. It's a term used to describe the size, persistence and quality of the bubbles, which can greatly impact the overall appearance and experience of the wine.

J. Bookwalter: Celebrating their 40th year of producing award-winning wines crafted from the finest Columbia Valley vineyards, J. Bookwalter wines bring excellence and quality to every glass. Visit https://www.bookwalterwines.com for more information or simply call or 509-627-5000.

Mentions: Cooper Hewett, Gilles Nicault, Chris Cochran, Gary Vaynerchuk.

Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Louis Jadot Mâcon Chardonnay, Rivaura Viognier, Lone Madrone Bailey Ranch Zinfandel, Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, DAOU Chardonnay, Koenig Vineyards Chardonnay, Mer Soleil Chardonnay, Rivaura Syrah and a Readers Rosé and Riesling.

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Wine Time Fridays Rating System: 

Phenomenal  💥

Practically Perfect  🤩

Pretty Damn Good!  🥰

Pleasant 😋

Problematic  🤐

Pleagth (Pitiful and Pathetic)  🤮

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