251 - Sweet Wines for Your Sweetheart & Company

In today's episode, Shelley and Phil take sweetness to a new level tasting through an Ice Wine, Fortified Syrah, a Port Style wine and a true Port. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing 

Wines this episode:

• 2016 Kestrel Ice Wine ($40 at the winery)
• 2019 Eternal Bliss Fortified Syrah ($54 at the winery)
• 2001 Daniel Gehrs Fireside Port (N/A)
• 10 Year Old Tawny Port from Fonseca Porto (N/A)

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Kestrel Vintners, Naked Wines and Seasons of Coeur d'Alene!

Kestrel Vintners: Since 1999, Kestrel Vintners has crafted exceptional wines, blending old-world tradition with modern technique. Experience the unique terroir of their 126-acre estate vineyard. Kestrel Vintners: making great wines accessible to all, every day. Visit kestrelwines.com for more information.

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Seasons of Coeur d'Alene: Experience the best of Coeur d'Alene's culinary scene at Seasons, where farm-to-table cuisine meets elegant ambiance. Don't miss their Wine Down Wednesday where all bottled wines are 50% off! Visit https://www.seasonsofcda.com/ for more information or call 208-664-8008

And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music. Please visit https://todhornby.com to see what Tod is up to!

The CDA Gourmet Wine Words of the Week - Vinamor

This word combines "vino" (wine) and "amor" (love), emphasizing the passion and love for wine itself. It's a beautiful choice if you want to highlight the joy and enthusiasm that comes with exploring and savoring great wines.

CDA Gourmet: Are you looking to elevate your kitchen? You need to check out CDA Gourmet! Located in Midtown Coeur d’Alene, just down the street from Pilgrim's Market, CDA Gourmet offers a diverse mix of flavor enhancing product as well as the tools to make it all happen. Visit https://www.cdagourmet.com for more information or  call 208-551-2364. CDA Gourmet: Your kitchen elevated

Mentions: Trevor Treller, John and Ken without Ken, KFI AM-640, Tony's On The Lake, Rick Bakas, Silver Oak, 

For a list of our guests and what they do for Valentines day, please visit our website.

Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association Winefest on April 5, 2025.

Products used in this episode: The One Wine Glass, Boomerang Two-Step Corkscrew Wine Opener with Built-In Foil Cutter & Bottle Opener and RePour.

Some Wines we enjoyed this week: The Butterfly Effect Reserve Shiraz and Chardonnay, Remoissenet Père & Fils Bourgogne, J. Bookwalter Suspense and a whole slew of wines we tried at the Hospice event. 

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