119 - Tasting a Spanish Albariño & an Idaho Malbec from Huston Vineyards

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil brave the heat and taste a Spanish Albariño in honor of #InternationalAlbariñoDay and then work through a delicious #Malbec from Idaho’s Huston Vineyard. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #IdahoWine

Wines tasted this episode:  

•  2020 Lagar Da Condesa Albariño Rías Baixas ($19 at Terroir Fine Wine)
•  2018 Huston Vineyards Malbec ($30 at Terroir Fine Wine)

For information on the Lagar Da Condesa Albariño Rías Baixas, please visit https://www.vivino.com/US/en/lagar-da-condesa-albarino-rias-baixas/w/1564535

For information on the Huston Vineyards Malbec, please visit https://hustonvineyards.com/wine-shop/malbec/

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The Cuvée Collective Wine Word of the Week -  Barnyard

Surprisingly, a “barnyard” aroma is considered a good thing – by many wine aficionados, at least. It encapsulates a few scents, including leather, hay, bacon, and – yes – manure. First of all, don’t panic. There’s no poop in the wine. The odor comes from Brettanomyces, a wild yeast that is sometimes found on grape skins or in oak barrels that can make its way into wine. Some people – particularly those who grew up on a farm or have positive associations with horse stables – actually enjoy this flavor note.

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Mentions: Pend d’Oreille Winery, Seis Soles, Adam O’Keefe, Andrew Evans, Gary Vaynerchuck, 

Wines we enjoyed this week:  Cave B Caveman Red, Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay, Massican Vino Bianco, Elsom Cellars Grenache and Fanti Brunello di Montalcino.

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