262 - Viognier Vibes: From the Hills of Tuscany to Eternal Sunshine

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil celebrate International Viognier Day, which happens to be TODAY, with two vastly different Viognier's! Are you a fan of Viognier? Now is your try to give this versatile white wine a try! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #Vaginier #EasterEgg

Wines this episode:

• 2022 Eternal Sunshine Viognier ($39 at the winery) 😋
• 2022 Tenimenti D'alessandro Igt Viognier ($30 at Wine Library) 🥰

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The Rivaura Wine Word of the Week - Loess

Loess is a type of sedimentary deposit that's composed of fine, wind-blown particles, typically silt-sized or smaller. It's often formed from the accumulation of dust and sediment that's been transported by wind over long distances.

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Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Lady in Red, Jonata Todos, J. Bookwalter Readers Red Blend, Clos du Bois Pinot Grigio and a F. Stephen Millier Angel's Reserve Pinot Noir.

Mentions: Wine Library, Gary Vaynerchuk, Brad Binko, Rick Bakas, Big Table Farm, Clare Carver, Bells Up Winery, Hyland Estates, Compris Vineyards, André Mack, 

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

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