289 - Trick or Treat... or Three Reds! The Halloween Hallow-WINE Special

It's Halloween! And today we're opening three ghoulish, but spooktacular, wines in the SPIRIT of this haunting day. Two of these are pretty easy to find and the other is easy if you're shopping at Pilgrim's Market. Don't be afraid! These wines are more treats than tricks! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #PetiteBoo

Wines this episode: 

• 2022 The Velvet Devil Merlot from Charles Smith Wines ($11 at Fred Meyer)  😋
• 2021 Time Waits for No One Monastrell ($17 at Pilgrim's Market)🥰
• 2021 Michael David Winery Freakshow Zinfandel ($17 at Fred Meyer)🤩

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: CDA Gourmet and Pilgrim's Market!

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 Please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/829879939629602 for all the information on the CDA Gourmet 3rd Annual Holiday Kickoff, November 15 from 11-3!

Pilgrim's Market: Check out Pilgrim's Market for an expansive selection of fine wines with wine club prices EVERY day, weekly complimentary tastings and just up the street from CDA Gourmet! Visit pilgrimsmarket.com or call 208-676-9730!

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 Eternal Wine and Drink Washington State Wine Word of the Week - Rancio

Rancio refers to a specific, unique flavor—often nutty, savory, or oxidative—that can develop incertain wines, particularly fortified wines like Sherry or Madeira as they age and are exposed to a controlled amount of oxygen.

Eternal Wine: Are you a Rhone Ranger or just really love Syrah? Then you need to check out Eternal Wine! Their focus is on single vineyard Rhone valley wines in Washington State. Also check out their Drink Washington State brand of approachable wines! Visit https://eternalwine.com for more information or simply call 509-240-6258. Eternal Wine: Drink Wine, Be Happy.

*Check out The (Almost) Tragic Story of Carménère by Eternal Wine by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucKOK6oRKVs Mentions: Charles Smith, Monica Teligades, Mollydooker Wines, Lisa Kennedy, MacKenzie River Pizza, Thomas Clare, Cutco.

Some wines we've enjoyed this week: William Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Bookwalter 5th Edition, Mer Soleil Chardonnay, Rivaura Reserve Syrah, Cinder Chardonnay, Al Passo Toscana and a Macario Montoya Mourvédre.

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