223 - Sip into Summer: Albariño Day Celebration

Get ready to sip into the sunshine with us as we celebrate the upcoming Albariño Day and Week! In this episode, we're shining the spotlight on two stunning Washington Albariños from the Yakima Valley, both from the fabulous 2022 vintage and both from long time friends of our podcast. Join us as we dive into the crisp, citrusy world of this Spanish superstar grape, perfectly suited for warm summer days and nights. So grab a glass, get cozy and let's raise a toast to Albariño - the perfect companion for your Wine Time Fridays! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing

Wines this episode:

• 2022 Elsom Cellars Albariño ($28) 🤩
• 2022 Eternal Wine Lust Albariño ($34) 🤩

Visit https://www.elsomcellars.com for information on everything going on at Elsom Cellars.

Visit https://eternalwine.com for information on everything going on at Eternal Wine and Drink Washington State.

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The CDA Gourmet Wine Word of the Week - Acidic

When describing wine, "acidic" refers to the sharp, lively sensation that is felt on the palate, particularly on the tongue and the sides of the mouth.

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Mentions: Cork Pops, CDA Gourmet, Brad Binko, Hayden Days Parade, Blazen Divaz, Heidi and Chris Cochran, Fly With Wine, Eternal Wine, Rich and Jenn Perry, 3D Kitchens by Design.

Some Wines we enjoyed this week: Fattoria le Pupille Poggio Valente, Rocky Pond Stratastone Red, Bravium Chardonnay, Kontos Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Talbott Kali Hart Chardonnay, Frank Family Chardonnay, Gifford Hirlinger Stateline Red and a Martin Ray Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.

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