236 - Popping Corks and Celebrating Shelley!

In this weeks episode, we celebrate Champagne Day and Shelley's birthday! NOT in that order. We even bring the conversation of Santa's visit to CDA Gourmet in a couple of weeks, too. Yes, it's that time again with the holidays looming. Halloween next Thursday, Thanksgiving and then Christmas! Egads! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing

Wines this episode:

• NV Nicolas Feuillatte Reserve Brut ($50 at Pilgrim's Market) 🤩

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The CDA Gourmet Wine Word of the Week: Bung

A bung is a cylindrical or tapered plug used to seal the bunghole (opening) of a wine barrel or cask, typically made of wood, plastic, or cork. 

CDA Gourmet: Are you looking to elevate your kitchen? You need to check out CDA Gourmet! Located in Midtown Coeur d’Alene, CDA Gourmet offers a diverse mix of flavor enhancing product as well as the tools to make it all happen. And Santa is visiting on Saturday, November 16! Come grab your pictures with Santa! Visit https://www.cdagourmet.com for more information or  call 208-551-2364. CDA Gourmet: Your kitchen elevated.

Mentions: Andrea Robinson, M.S., Come Over October, Sam Lange, Matt Sparkman, Brenda Sparkman, GaryVee Wine Club, 

Come on over to the Come Over October website by visiting https://www.comeoveroctober.com

Some Wines we enjoyed this week: Bound Cabernet Sauvignon, Fresh Vine Cabernet Sauvignon, Anciano Reserve Tempranillo, Charles Krug Generations red blend, Amavi Cabernet Sauvignon and Sella & Mosca Riserva Cannonau di Sardegna.

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Phenomenal  💥

Practically Perfect  🤩

Pretty Damn Good!  🥰

Pleasant 😋

Problematic  🤐

Pleagth (Pitiful and Pathetic)  🤮

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