Winner Winner, Syrah Dinner!

In today's episode, In honor of the upcoming Syrah Day on Monday and dodging the bad luck of Friday the 13th, Shelley and Phil taste through a Rosé that contains some Syrah as well as a California Syrah from the GaryVee Wine Club. Congratulations to the Seahawks for winning Super Bowl 60! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing 

Wines featured this episode:

• 2024 Huston Vineyards Chicken Dinner Rosé ($20 at Pilgrim's Market)
• 2021 Cordant Winery Coastview Syrah ($60 at the winery)

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Pilgrim's Market, Seasons of CDA and J. Bookwalter!

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!

Seasons of Coeur d'Alene: Experience the best of Coeur d'Alene's culinary scene at Seasons, where farm-to-table cuisine meets elegant ambiance. Don't miss their Wine Down Wednesday where all bottled wines are 50% off! Visit https://www.seasonsofcda.com/ for more information or call 208-664-8008 And check out ALL of the upcoming events at Season's by clicking https://seasonsofcda.com/coeur-d-alene-seasons-of-coeur-d-alene-events

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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 Rivaura Wine Word of the Week - Garrigue A French term for the wild, resinous herbs (lavender, thyme, rosemary) that grow in limestone soils.

Rivaura: There’s a new wine in town. Rivaura! Producing some of the best wines Idaho has to offer, Rivaura now has a tasting room in Coeur d’Alene! They are open Wednesday through Saturday! When you stop by, say 'hi' to Cooper! Visit https://rivaura.com for more information or simply call, 208 667-1019!

For more information on an evening at Seasons of Coeur d'Alene with  great food paired with the amazing wines of Rivaura Estate Vineyards & Winery, click HERE.

Mentions: De Leon's Tex-Mex, Sara Lane, Ed Holmes, Wild Hills Wine, GaryVee Wine Club, Brooke Kochman, David Hoffman.

Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Liberty Lake Wine Cellars Tempranillo, Signé Mâcon Villages Chardonnay, Grochau Cellars Pinot Noir and a Rascal Pinot Noir.

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