This week, we’re as close to home as it gets! We are tasting through three wines from our friends at Coeur d’Alene Cellars and sharing wines that will work perfect for the holidays! Coeur d’Alene Cellars has been around since 2002 an have been making premium wines since then. Wines tasted this episode: 2018 Coeur d’Alene Cellars Viognier ($19.99 at Fred Meyer) 2018 Coeur d’Alene Cellars Chardonnay ($19.99 at Fred Meyer) 2016 Coeur d’Alene Cellars Malbec ($24.99 at Fred Meyer) For more informatio...
Nov 28, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 32
So many wine days and so few episodes to honor them! On this episode of Wine Time Fridays, Shelley and Phil taste through one of their very favorite wine varietals, Carmenere! One is from Chile and one is from right here in their own state of Idaho, from Clearwater Canyon Cellars! If you haven’t had the chance to taste the “lost 6th Bordeaux variety” then you are truly missing out. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! Wines tasted episode: 1 - 2014 Hara De Pirque Carmenere Reserva https://www.wine.com/pr...
Nov 20, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Is it possible it’s already here? It seems only yesterday that Shelley and Phil were recording episodes from their deck during the warm Summer days. Now, a Winter storm watch is in effect and Beaujolais Nouveau Day is nearly upon us! Next Thursday IS Beaujolais Nouveau Day, although there was no Nouveau to be found so Shelley and Phil taste through a Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages and a Chateau de Poncie Le Pre Roi Fleurie which is a Cru Beaujolais. #ItsWineTime! Bring on Thanksgiving! Wines ta...
Nov 13, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this episode, Shelley and Phil honor two different wine days! International Merlot Day is tomorrow while International Tempranillo Day is next Thursday. In this episode they taste through a Washington Merlot (with indirect ties to Quilceda Creek) and a Spanish Tempranillo. Happy Friday! It’s Wine Time! Wines tasted: 1 - 2017 Crossfork Creek Merlot $19.99 at Total Wine & More (Spokane Valley) 2 - 2018 San Gregorio El Vergal Tempranillo $10.99 at Total Wine & More (Spokane Valley) A spe...
Nov 06, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Tomorrow is not only Halloween but it’s also International Carignan Day! And since we’ve missed the last few national/international wine days we didn’t want to let THIS one slip through our fingers. On this episode, Shelley and Phil taste a widely available Cline Ancient Vines Carignan. Remember, you can always check our Wine Time Fridays Facebook page on Wednesday of each week to see which wines we’ll be tasting through on Friday…in case you might want to join us! #ItsWineTime! For more informa...
Oct 30, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 28
This week Shelley and Phil stay in Washington with wines of Isenhower Cellars out of Walla Walla, Washington. These are fantastic wines with amazing structure, depth and deliciousness! And all of these wines are 100% of the varietal, albeit, some have been blended with grapes from different vineyards. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime 2019 I-Series Viognier 2018 I-Series Malbec 2017 Photobomb Cabernet Sauvignon For more information on the wines of Isenhower Cellars, please visit http://www.isenhowercel...
Oct 23, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Recorded from the Cave Room (thus the echo) at Cave B Estate Winery in Quincy, Washington, Shelley and Phil have a conversation with Carrie Arredondo (Marketing and Events Manager, as well as the daughter of the founders of Cave B Estate Winery), Freddy Arredondo (Winemaker) and Jayney Evenson (Wine Club and Quincy Tasting Room Manager). Carrie shares the Cave B story from scratch which will open some eyes…or ears in this case. There was so much great information that we had to break this up int...
Oct 17, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Guests, guests and more guests! Recorded from the Cave Room (thus the echo) at Cave B Estate Winery in Quincy, Washington, Shelley and Phil have a conversation with Carrie Arredondo (Marketing and Events Manager, as well as the daughter of the founders of Cave B Estate Winery), Freddy Arredondo (Winemaker) and Jayney Evenson (Wine Club and Quincy Tasting Room Manager). There was so much great information that we had to break this up into two parts. This episode is Part 1 and the Cave B wines tas...
Oct 10, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode of Wine Time Fridays, Shelley and Phil taste through three wines that were featured during the North Idaho Enological Society September Virtual Tasting Event. The 2017 Borne of Fire Chardonnay, 2016 Knotty Vines Red Blend and 2017 Skull & Chain Cabernet Sauvignon. All of the wines were purchased at The Cork & Tap, located at Riverstone CDA. Thank you to our sponsors: The Culinary Stone. Looking for that special bottle of wine or a wine club that really over delivers, visi...
Oct 03, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This weeks episode of Wine Time Fridays is all about the Dolcetto grape, a variety native to Piedmont, in Italy. A week ago Shelley and Phil were not too familiar with this grape but really enjoyed both offerings they taste through, a Pecchenino San Luigi Dogliani (from Italy) and one they found in their own backyard from Idiot’s Grace, a winery in Oregon although this fruit is from the Columbia Gorge in Washington. For more information on the Pecchenino San Luigi Dogliani, Dolcetto, please visi...
Sep 25, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Happy International Grenache Day! In this episode, Shelley and Phil are going to taste through two, count ‘em TWO, wines made from Grenache! One is from Skylark Wine Company, located in Sonoma, California. The other one is a Las Rocas Garnacha, from Spain. Grab a bottle of your favorite Grenache and toast to International Grenache Day! Visit Skylark Wine Company at https://skylarkwine.com A big thanks to our sponsors: Social Media Summit Coeur d’Alene. Visit https://www.smwcda.com for more infor...
Sep 18, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Wine Time Fridays is now legal to drink! In this episode, our 21st, we have guests for only the second time. Dear friends Heidi and Chris Cochran help Shelley and Phil taste through three wines from Rooted Family Wines (formally Elevage Wines) who are located in Paso Robles, California. They start out with the 2019 Engagement Rose’ (100% Grenache) move on to the 2019 California Girl, a blend of Viognier, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne and then round out the show with a gorgeous 2016 Lineage (100% ...
Sep 11, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This week Shelley and Phil are holding off the end of summer by tasting through a summer staple, Sauvignon Blanc. They will taste through two: Kim Crawford is an easy to get, delicious Sauvignon Blanc, from New Zealand and a St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc from Napa, a region more known for their Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Visit St. Supery at https://stsupery.com and Kim Crawford at https://www.kimcrawfordwines.com/us/ A big thanks to our sponsors: The Culinary Stone. Looking for that special...
Sep 05, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the noted six noble grapes and it’s the love child of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. And why are we talking about this? Cabernet Sauvignon Day is Thursday, September 3, and in this episode, Shelley and Phil will taste through three different Cabs, with much different price points. All are from California and all are in honor of Cabernet Sauvignon Day! Grab one (or more) and enjoy! It’s Wine Time! #1 2018 Chasing Lions Cabernet Sauvignon #2 2014 Maroon Reserve Ca...
Aug 29, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode Shelley and Phil are traveling to Uruguay, tasting three wines from Bodega Garzón. Here are the wines they are tasting through in this episode: The 2019 Albariño Reserve, the 2019 Pinot Noir Rosé Reserve and the 2018 Tannat Reserve. Tannat has been a trending grape in the past year and Bodega Garzón has led the charge with award winning Tannats but don’t be fooled by thinking that’s the best wine they make. The Pinot Noir Rosé Reserve and the Albariño Reserve are stellar as well....
Aug 21, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 18
We all remember the movie, Sideways, and it’s ode to the Pinot Noir grape. Tuesday, August 18, 2020, is Pinot Noir Day and in this episode, Shelley and Phil will taste through two Pinot Noirs. One is an Oregon Pinot Noir, a 2018 Barrel Select from Willamette Valley Vineyards and the other is a French Pinot Noir, a 2017 Louis Jadot Bourgogne from the famed Burgundy region of France. Pinot Noir is a fantastic wine, but a temperamental grape. Elegant and berry-like, its velvet flavor is the perfect...
Aug 14, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 17
We’re right in the middle of Rose’ Month and in this episode, Shelley and Phil taste through a domestic and a French Rose’: The 2018 Klinker Brick Bricks & Roses Rose’ from Lodi and the 2019 La Vieille Ferme Recolte Rose’. If you can’t find either of these, just pick up one of YOUR favorites and enjoy along with them! For more information on the wines we tasted in this episode please visit https://www.klinkerbrickwinery.com/assets/client/File/PDF%27s/2018%20Bricks%20&%20Roses%20Technical...
Aug 08, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Summer is in full swing, the heat is on, and this week we are ushering in the start of Albariño Days, August 1-5, with this classic Albariño from Spain as well as setting up for White Wine Day on August 4 with a Grüner Veltliner, because why wouldn’t we? A big thanks to our sponsors: Social Media Summit Coeur d’Alene. Visit https://www.smwcda.com for more information on the Pacific Northwests longest running social media conference and the Social Media Summit Inner Circle. Find out more about th...
Jul 31, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week we are going to talk a little bit about wine tasting etiquette and some tips to help get you through winery tasting rooms, bottle shops and wine tasting parties, while we sip through a 2018 Viña Cobos Felino Malbec. A big thanks to our sponsors: Social Media Summit Coeur d’Alene. Visit https://www.smwcda.com for more information on the Pacific Northwests longest running social media conference and the Social Media Summit Inner Circle. And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who w...
Jul 24, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In today’s episode, Shelley has a little payback for Phil for the first two episodes of this podcast, when he made her taste wines blind. Today she pulled out two wines from the PEND d’OREILLE Winery, a 2019 Albariño and a 2018 Cabernet Franc. If you have a chance to try wines from this winery you should, especially these two! A big thanks to our sponsors: Social Media Summit Coeur d’Alene. Visit https://www.smwcda.com for more information on the Pacific Northwests longest running social media c...
Jul 17, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This week we are tasting through two notorious Rieslings, both with Dr. Loosen guiding the way. A 2018 Dr. L Riesling and a 2016 Eroica Riesling. Pick up one or both and taste them with us! A big thanks to our sponsors: Social Media Summit Coeur d’Alene. Visit https://www.smwcda.com for more information on the Pacific Northwests longest running social media conference and the Social Media Summit Inner Circle. The Culinary Stone. Looking for that special bottle of wine or a wine club that really ...
Jul 10, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This week we are going to talk about wine clubs and what to look for while highlighting the GaryVee Wine club and why we are so excited about this club. We will taste the 2018 Commanderie De Peyrassol Cotes Du Provence Rose, that was in the June 2020 GaryVee Wine Club and then the 2016 Alexana Gran Coeur Red Blend which arrived in August of 2019. A big thanks to our sponsors: The Culinary Stone. Looking for that special bottle of wine or a wine club that really over delivers, visit https://culin...
Jul 03, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Rosé every day, especially in the summer! In this Wine Time Fridays episode, Shelley and Phil celebrate International Rosé Day, which happens to fall on the exact day this episode is published! They will be tasting through a 2017 Seven Hills Dry Rosé but they will mention plenty of other Rosé’s that they’ve loved and enjoyed over the years. A big thanks to our sponsors: Social Media Summit Coeur d’Alene. Visit https://www.smwcda.com for more information on the Pacific Northwests longest running ...
Jun 26, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episdode, Shelley and Phil explore Italy as they taste through two Italian wines, one white, which is probably a varietal you haven’t heard of, and one red. The white is a 2018 Terredora Di Paolo - Falanghina Irpinia 'Corte di Giso and the red is the 2016 Tenuta Sant’Antonio Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Monti Garbi. Wait until you hear all of the work and effort that goes into making the Valpolicella Ripasso! A big thanks to our sponsor, Social Media Summit Coeur d’Alene. Visit https:/...
Jun 19, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Let’s face it, there’s nothing like popping the cork of a bottle of wine. There is just a certain level of romance to that process of opening a bottle of wine with a cork and hearing that “POP” sound. Then screw caps made the scene as a stopper, used as a cost savings measure. Now even premium wines have started using screw caps from time to time. But, what about wines from a can? In this episode, Shelley and Phil do the unthinkable and taste through three different Chardonnays from a can: Origi...
Jun 12, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Shelley and Phil are back home from their trip to Yucca Valley, CA and it’s time to taste a spectacular Summer wine, a 2018 Sémillon from Amavi Cellars. A big thanks to our sponsor, Social Media Summit Coeur d’Alene. Visit https://www.smwcda.com for more information on the Pacific Northwests longest running social media conference and the Social Media Summit Inner Circle. And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our bumper music which is anything but average. Please c...
Jun 05, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This is a special episode as we’re coming to you from sunny and warm, Yucca Valley, California. Not only that, we have two special guests! Our first guests EVER! Lindsay Anderson (Phil’s daughter) and Brian LaFaille (Lindsay’s fiancé’) join us as we taste through two wines, with very special stories, that we bought at The Wine and Rock Shop in “downtown” Yucca Valley. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing A special thanks to Monica and Justin with the Wine and Rock Shop. Visit them at https://w...
May 29, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Comments: In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil talk about their week over a glass of 2017 El Burro Kickass Garnacha from Bodegas Ayles Winery in Spain. Mentions and Meta Data: Music provided by Tod Hornby at veryaveragemusic@gmail.com . Thank you to our sponsors: Please visit Social Media Summit Coeur d’Alene at https://www.smwcda.com and Social Media Summit Inner Circle at https://www.smwcda.com/sms-inner-circle/ Mentions in this episode include: GaryVee, Wine Library TV, Norrel Robertson, Bode...
May 22, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 5
As Chardonnay Day is May 21, 2020, Shelley and Phil taste through three, yes three, Chardonays, all from Monterey County, California. A J. Lohr, their house white, and two different Mer Soleil’s, one with some oak and the other un-oaked.
May 15, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, Shelley and Phil taste through two wines from the Piedmont region of Italy. Because it's Moscato day on May 9, they are pouring a Bartenura 2018 Moscato d ’ Asti. Then they move on to a 2018 Barbera d’Asti Pico Maccario Lavignone that came in their newest wine club pack from The Dinner Party.
May 08, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 3
