283 - Sip Into Grenache Day

In todays episode, we're thrown a curve ball! We THOUGHT we were going to feature a Grenache from Elsom Cellars and instead it's a Mourvèdre! Yep, a bonus wine we hadn't planned on doing! But, we ARE featuring a Grenache Blanc and Grenache Noir in honor of Grenache day tomorrow! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #ChickenUpdate

Wines this episode:

• 2024 Two Vintner's Grenache Blanc ($28 at Pilgrim's Market)🥰
• 2019 Elsom Cellars Mourvèdre ($55 at the winery)🤩
• 2021 Dave Harvey Upriver Grenache ($24 Market/$15 Angel at Naked Wines)🤩

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

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 are open Wednesday through Saturday! When you stop by, say 'hi' to Cooper! Visit https://rivaura.com for more information or simply call, 208 667-1019!

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

Liberty Lake Wine Cellars: Looking for amazing wine? Taste Liberty Lake Wine Cellars' big, bold reds from Red Mountain, along with their delightful Tahija whites and Rosés. Join their Wine Club for exclusive benefits including their Thursday Wine Club night. Get all the details at https://www.libertylakewinecellars.com/ or call 509-255-9205. Liberty Lake Wine Cellars: Celebrating 20 years of making exceptional Washington wine!

The CDA Gourmet Wine Word of the Week - Toasting Toasting refers to the process of charring or toasting the interior of a wine barrel with a controlled flame, imparting flavors of vanilla, caramel, and toasted nuts to the wine aged within. *Save the date for the CDA Gourmet Holiday Kickoff! 11/15/2025 11-3

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

Mentions: Damon Huard, Jeanine Huard, Drew Bledsoe, Danny Accomondo, Chris Upchurch, Witches Broom Tour, Chris and Heidi Cochran, Erin Cell, Joel Comm, 

Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Drink Washington State Carménère, Jorge Aleman Unoaked Chardonnay, Rivaura Rosé, Summit Vine Diamant Red Blend, Cuvée Vaucluse Cuvee Rouge, Jean-Max Roger Cuvée Marnes et Caillottes Sancerre, J. Bookwalter Readers Chardonnay, Chateau Ste Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot, Do Epic Sh*t Sauvignon Blanc, Joseph Drouhin Chablis, Morgan Highland Chardonnay and a Scoria Rosé.

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Phenomenal  💥

Practically Perfect  🤩

Pretty Damn Good!  🥰

Pleasant 😋

Problematic  🤐

Pleagth (Pitiful and Pathetic)  🤮

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