314 - A Tale of Two Sauvignons Blancs and a Viognier Finale!

It’s a 2-fer today as we knock off two wine days in one episode. Today is Viognier Day and next Friday is Sauvignon Blanc Day so we're having both today and throwing in a little Old World vs New World, too! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing

Wines featured this episode:

• 2023 Comte de la Chevalière Sancerre ($36 at Pilgrim's Market)
• 2023 Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc ($32 at area retail stores)
• 2025 Cinder Dry Viognier ($29 at the winery)

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Liberty Lake Wine Cellars and Cinder!

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The CDA Gourmet Wine Word of the Week - Stone Fruit

In the wine world, "Stone Fruit" refers to a specific category of aromatics and flavors derived from fruits that have a large, hard seed (or "stone") in the center.

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 products as well as the tools to make it all happen. And there’s exciting news! CDA Gourmet will be celebrating their 3-year anniversary on Saturday, June 13. Visit https://www.cdagourmet.com for more information. CDA Gourmet: Your kitchen elevated

Mentions: Sara Lane, Pilgrim's Market, De Leon Foods, Seasons of Coeur d'Alene, Dave Specter, Bells Up Winery, Jennifer Brummett, Kim Voelz, K Voelz Wines, Brad Ford, Illahe Vineyards, Cinda Allen, Idaho Wine Merchants.

Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Liberty Lake Wine Cellars Petite Verdot, 3rd Generation Chardonnay, Readers Merlot and Silver Spur Chardonnay.

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