158 - Wine Clubs Part 6: Rivaura, Take Two!

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil visit an old new friend in this Viognier from Rivaura, just in time for International Viognier Day, which is today! Viognier is a fantastic Summer wine that goes with many thing and it's going with todays episode big time! Grab a bottle of your favorite, sit back and enjoy a glass or two with us! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #Vaginier 

Wines this episode:

• 2021 Rivaura Viognier ($30 at the Rivaura tasting room)

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Studio 107, Naked Wines and Rivaura!

Studio 107. At Studio 107, in the heart of downtown Coeur D’alene, Idaho, we believe that small towns deserve great wines, too!  Come join us in our wine bar and gallery for an afternoon or evening escape. For more information, please visit https://studio107cda.com

Naked Wines: Straight from the winemaker right to your door, premium wine without the premium pricing is what Naked Wines is all about. Save big on wines from the world’s best winemakers! Visit https://us.nakedwines.com/winetimefridays to get $100 off your first 12 pack case. With Naked Wines, discovering new wines is truly risk-free!

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! 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, which is ANYthing but average.  Please visit https://todhornby.com or contact him at [email protected] 

The Social Web Wine Word of the Week - Bottle Shock/Bottle Sickness

Bottle shock" is a term used in the wine industry to describe a temporary condition in which wine appears to have lost its flavor and aroma characteristics.

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Mentions: Christina and Chuck Ethridge, Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre, Jessica Hallberg, Virgin Wines, Gary Vaynerchuck, John Elway, Charles Woodson, John Kitna, Wayne Gretsky, Sage & Laurie (from the Spokane Delta Airlines ticket counter), Joy & Curt Grady and James Supp.

For more information on the Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre, please visit https://cstidaho.com

Check out our Old World vs New World Sauvignon Blanc episode with Tom and Studio 107 here. https://winetimefridays.com/episode-107-tom-durbin-of-studio-107-three-sauvignon-blancs-from-around-the-world/

Wines we enjoyed this week:  Anaba Chardonnay, Rivaura Rosé, Yering Chardonnay.

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