237 - Old World vs New World Merlot for International Merlot Day

In this weeks episode we dive into another Old World vs New World comparison. This time it's all about Merlot since International Merlot Day is on Thursday, November 7. Our Old World is a right bank Bordeaux which is 85% Merlot and our New World is from an Idaho winery Shelley and Phil just visited in Boise! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #RelevantRéduit 

Wines this episode:

• 2018 Michel Lynch Bordeaux ($16 at Pilgrim's) 🥰
• 2022 Coiled Merlot ($34 at the winery) 🤩

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The CDA Gourmet Wine Word of the Week: Réduit

Réduit (French for "reduced") refers to winemaking techniques minimizing oxygen exposure to preserve delicate aromas, flavors and colors. 

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Mentions: Seasons of Coeur d'Alene, Tirriddis, Pilgrim's Market, Cinder, Veer Wine Project, Split Rail, Telaya, Coiled SCORIA, The Grove Hotel, Brad Binko, Eternal Wine, Elsom Cellars, Alaska Airlines, Lindsay LaFaille, Three Fat Guys Wines, Dossier Wine Collection, Ramification, Kimset.

Some Wines we enjoyed this week: M. Chapoutier Marius Vermentino, Invivo X, SJP Sauvignon Blanc and Readers Cabernet Sauvignon. 

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