288 - Champagne Day Starts Now! A Birthday Toast to Shelley with Three Palms Merlot

In todays episode we honor World Champagne Day, which is today, with a Champagne and Shelley's birthday, which is tomorrow, with her all-time favorite Merlot, from Duckhorn! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #SighOfRelease #Birthdaying 

Wines this episode: 

• NV Waris Hubert Armorial Cousin de Barbonne Blanc de Noirs ($45 at Pilgrim’s Market) 😋
• 2018 Duckhorn Vineyards Three Palms Vineyard Merlot ($180 at the winery) 💥

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J. Bookwalter: Celebrating their 40th year of producing award-winning wines crafted from the finest Columbia Valley vineyards, J. Bookwalter wines bring excellence and quality to every glass. Visit https://www.bookwalterwines.com for more information or simply call or 509-627-5000.

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The Naked Wine Wine Word of the Week - Autolysis The chemical process that occurs when dead yeast cells (known as lees) break down after secondary fermentation. 

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Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Elsom Cellars Cabernet Franc, Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot, Rumpus Chardonnay, Everett Ridge Chardonnay, Tablas Creek Lignée de Tablas.

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