309 - The Mansion Creek Journey with Denny Russell

In today's episode we virtually sit down with the vintner at Mansion Creek Cellars, Denny Russell. What a treat! Mansion Creek is a boutique winery located in the Fremont District in the Seattle area and they are making amazing wine! We HIGHLY recommend you give them a visit pronto! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #ChingChing

Wines featured this episode: 

• NV Mansion Creek Cellars Try Line Red Blend ($58 at the winery or online) 🤩
• 2021 Mansion Creek Cellars Reserve Tempranillo ($72 at the winery or online) 🤩

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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 Liberty Lake Wine Cellars Wine Word of the Week - Solera A process of aging and blending wine where younger wines are systematically mixed into older vintages to create a consistent, complex final product.

Liberty Lake Wine Cellars: Looking for amazing wine? Taste Liberty Lake Wine Cellars' big, bold reds from Red Mountain, along with their delightful Tahija whites and Rosés. Join their Wine Club for exclusive benefits including their Thursday Wine Club night. Get all the details at https://www.libertylakewinecellars.com/ or call 509-255-9205. Liberty Lake Wine Cellars: Celebrating 20 years of making exceptional Washington wine! 

We'd love to see you at the Seasons Wine Dinner on Monday, March 23 featuring Liberty Lake Wine Cellars! https://www.facebook.com/events/2823802577823104/permalink/2823802597823102

Mentions: Seattle Seahawks, Ali Mayfield, Luke Marquis, Mollydooker.

Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Cuvaison The Window Chardonnay, Aldiano Chardonnay, 2011 Bodegas Escudero Arvum Roija and a La Riojana Torrontés.

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