303 - Foreshadowing Victory with a Charbonnet Chardonnay

In today's episode, Shelley and Phil honor the upcoming Super Bowl because the Seattle Seahawks are playing in it! They get to open a Charbonnet Chardonnay from a boutique winery, Mansion Creek Cellars, and a new J. Bookwalter wine, Foreshadow Merlot! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #Seahawks

Wines featured this episode:

• 2020 Mansion Creek Cellars Charbonnet Chardonnay ($29 at the winery)
• 2023 J. Bookwalter Foreshadow Merlot ($50 at the winery)

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: CDA Gourmet and Rivaura!

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 products 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

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!

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 Seasons of Coeur d'Alene Wine Word of the Week - Noble Varietals Historically, one of the six grape varieties - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling - considered to be the most "noble" due to their ability to produce high-quality wine across various regions. 

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 check out ALL of the upcoming events at Season's by clicking https://seasonsofcda.com/coeur-d-alene-seasons-of-coeur-d-alene-events

Mentions: Zach Charbonnet, Denny and Tina Russell, Ali Mayfield, Liberty Lake Wine Cellars, North Idaho Sparklers, Hospice of North Idaho Sapphirre Ball, Brian Fanzo, Victoria Mallett, Edward Holmes, Brad Binko, Eternal Wine, Erin Andrews, Mike Macdonald, Mark Lathrop, Liberty Lake Wine Cellars, Sarah Lathrop, Janine Neenie Douglass, Madison Violette, Brooke Kochman, VinGardeValise and David Hoffman.

Seasons Wine dinner with Rivaura, click HERE. 

Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Clos d'Argentine Reserve Malbec, Arkwright Vineyards Chardonnay, Rivaura Petit Verdot and Arvum Rioja.

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