307 - Taste Washington Wine Month Kickoff with David Hoffman

In today's episode, we kick off the annual March Drink Washington State Wine month with our good friend, David Hoffman, with Total Wine in Spokane Valley. Today we're featuring five wines that are a great representation of Washington wine as David educates us on each one!

Wines featured this episode: 

• 2024 Mark Ryan Viognier ($45 at Total Wine & More) 
• 2020 Browne Family Vineyards Premier Collection Merlot ($50 at the winery)
• 2018 K Vintners The Hidden Syrah (About $75 if you can find it) 
• 2023 Dossier Flagship Cabernet Sauvignon ($110 at the winery)
• 2022 Matthews Cabernet Sauvignon ($50 at Total Wine & More)

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Liberty Lake Wine Cellars, J. Bookwalter and Eternal Wine!

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The Cinder Wine Word of the Week - Viscosity 

Viscosity refers to the weight or "thickness" of a wine on the palate.

Cinder Winery: Crafting world-class wines in Idaho's Snake River Valley from award-winning Viognier to bold Tempranillo and Syrah, Cinder wines showcase the region's unique volcanic soils and ideal climate. Visit cinderwines.com for more information! Cinder: Savor the taste of Idaho's finest! 

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Some wines we've enjoyed this week: J. Bookwalter Double Plot Chardonnay AND Conflict, Substance Chardonnay, Rinaldini Lambrusco Secco, Louis M. Martini Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and Canoe Ridge The Expedition Rosé.

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