277 - Syrah in the West, Riesling in the East

Today, Shelley and Phil continue with a Washington wine for the 2nd Washington Wine Month but also add a Riesling from the Finger Lakes region because it's ALSO Finger Lakes Wine Month! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #YayForShayRoséAllDay 

Wines this episode:

• 2021 Nova Cadamatre Reserve Riesling ($35 Market/$18 Angels at Naked Wines) 🤩
• 2020 Powers Syrah ($18.50 at Pilgrim's Market) 😋

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The CDA Gourmet Wine Words of the Week - Pyrazines Pyrazines are organic compounds that can impart herbaceous, green, or vegetal aromas and flavors to wine, often associated with certain grape varieties and winemaking styles.

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Mentions: The Good Witches of Jawbone Flats, Daphne Howe, Nova Cadamatre, Washington State Wine Awards, Brad Binko, Abeja, Arbor Crest, Justin, Roblar, Grocery Outlet, Frichette, Bill Powers, Chris Cochran, Cooper Hewett, Erica Orr, Season's of Coeur d'Alene, DeLille Cellars, Greg Lill and Chris Upchurch.

Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Derek Rohlffs Grenache, Erath Pinot Noir, Kontos Cabernet Sauvignon, Rivaura River Ranch Red, Saviah Malbec, J. Bookwalter Antagonist and Domaine Dozon Chinon.

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