In this episode, Shelley and Phil sit down with, Trevor Treller, the Certified Sommelier of The Culinary Stone, located in Coeur D’alene, Idaho. You’ve heard us talk often about The Culinary Stone as a gourmet heaven for those with a passion for the culinary arts and gathering of community. As Shelley says, “If you like to cook, if you like to eat, The Culinary Stone is the place to be.” Trevor has been in the wine world for many years and he brings his passion and education to us in this episod...
Jun 25, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 62
In this episode, Shelley and Phil sit down with Sarah and Russell Mann who are, among other things, wine aficionados, entrepreneurs and very good friends. The four of them taste through three wines that will go very well with the upcoming 4th of July celebration as well as talk about two other projects the Mann’s are a part of, Bombastic Brewing and the TREPStory podcast. If you can find these wines, grab them, or something similar, and taste along with them. As is the case with all episodes Rus...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 61
In this episode, Shelley and Phil taste through THREE, count ‘em, three wines! Since tomorrow is National Rosé Day, they’re tasting a Rosé from Gary Vaynerchuck and Jon Troutman’s Empathy Wine project. Today marks the start of Prosecco week so they’ve got one of those in this episode as well as a chilled Lambrusco in honor of todays Lambrusco Day. So many wine days! Thank goodness there is enough wine to go around! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! Wines tasted this episode: Tenuta Sant’Anna Prosecco ...
Jun 11, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 60
In this episode, Shelley and Phil open a sparkler from South Australia in honor of National Bubbly Day, which is tomorrow, as well as ‘practice’ for National Rosé Day, which is June 12, by tasting a Rivaura Estate Vineyards Rosé. The sun is out, we’re getting ready for Summer and both of these wines are perfect for this time of year! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! Wines tasted this episode: NV Manor Estates Sparkling Brut ($30 from Wine Library) 2020 Rivaura Estate Vineyards Rosé ($19 from the Riva...
Jun 04, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 59
In this episode, Shelley and Phil sit down with Sam Lange, the Sommelier at Beverly’s Restaurant in the Coeur d’Alene Resort, for a jam-packed hour of learning, pouring and tasting! Sam picked out three Washington wines with unique stories for this one. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! Wines tasted this episode: 2019 Grosgrain Vineyards Skin-Contact Sémillon 2019 Devison Vintners Boushey Vineyards Yakima Valley Rosé 2017 Gilbert Cellars Horse Heaven Hills Left Bank For more information on Beverly’s a...
May 29, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 58
In this episode, Shelley and Phil revisit the Judgement of Paris, which was held on May 24, 1976, in the year of the Bicentennial celebration of America’s independence. What happened on that day was not supposed to happen. The French wines, that wines from the upstart Napa Valley were going against, were supposed to put America in its place when it comes to great wine. The Napa Valley wines held their own, especially Chateau Montelena and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, who won the white wine and red ...
May 21, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 57
In this episode, Shelley and Phil sit down with episode 006 guests, Lindsay and Brian, for a Wine Time Fridays reunion, almost exactly a year after they appeared on this podcast as the first guests ever. Not only is episode 006 the most listened to Wine Time Fridays episode EVER, we upped the stakes by adding Chelsea and Andrew, the Roaming Travelers! The only thing that could make this episode more unique is having wine from someplace not known for wine. Check that box, too! Two wines from Lomi...
May 14, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 56
In this episode, Shelley and Phil sit down with the owners and founders of Clearwater Canyon Cellars, Coco and Karl Umiker, who are the winemaker and vineyard manager, respectively. Or should we say Coco is the Dr. of Wine and Karl is the soil scientist/vine whisperer. However you title them, there is no debating they do it all at Clearwater Canyon. This power couple is blazing trails in Lewiston, Idaho, including the creation of the Lewis-Clark Valley AVA. Apologies in advance, this episode is ...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 55
In this episode, Shelley and Phil taste through three “Bays” of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. All are readily available and are from the same region of New Zealand (Marlborough) but that’s where the similarities end as they all have different price points and vastly different taste profiles. In honor of the upcoming International Sauvignon Blanc Day (#SauvBlancDay) on May 7, we are ending April with one of the easiest Summer sipping wines. Won’t you join us! #ThinkTheSummerThinkTheSunDeck #HappyF...
Apr 30, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Happy International Cava Day! In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil will taste a Cava to honor the day, celebrate the start of a new fiscal year for the Wine Time Fridays podcast, as well as, taste through two wines they purchased from a discount store to see if they hold any value. You never know what gem you can find at a discount store. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! Wines tasted this episode: 2018 Tangley Oaks Chardonnay ($5.99 from Grocery Outlet) NV Segura Viudas Brut Cava ($10.99 from Fred Me...
Apr 23, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 53
#HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime and, since tomorrow is #WorldMalbecDay, Shelley and Phil are tasting through two different Malbecs, one from Washington State and one from Argentina! One is a 2016 Malbec from Kontos Cellars and the other is a 2019 Viñalba Malbec. Two different countries, two different price points but one great noble grape! Grab one or both of these and have a taste with Shelley and Phil, or pick up your OWN favorite and compare and then share. However you choose, we encourage you to ...
Apr 16, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Rumor has it, Summer is around the corner and, in an effort to properly prepare for this most AWESOME season, we have put together four easy drinking wines, two whites and two reds, all UNDER 15 bucks a bottle! If you can find ANY of these, absolutely pick them up and taste them WITH Shelley and Phil! You won’t be sorry! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! Wines tasted this episode: 2019 Arca Nova Vinho Verde - Portugal 2019 Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc - North Coast California 2018 Saint-Esprit Cotes-du-R...
Apr 09, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Today, we hit a milestone! Episode number 50! And Shelley and Phil visit one of their very favorite Washington State Winery’s, Ryan Patrick! And the two that they are tasting through is their Naked Chardonnay and Rock Island Cabernet Sauvignon. A day after April fools day and a day before the semi-finals of #MarchMadness, where Gonzaga is playing for only their second time ever, it is April 2 and Spring is really around the corner! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! Wines tasted this episode: 2019 Ryan...
Apr 02, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 50
More. Vey. Dra. Or is it… More. Ved? Ugh! Mourvèdre might be difficult to pronounce but it’s very easy to drink. And you know that profound feeling of realizing that everyone, including strangers that you pass in the street, has a life that is as complex as your own, which they are constantly living despite ones personal lack of awareness of it? THAT description comes up one of our featured producers this week, literally and figuratively. Sonder Wines! And along with a Cline Ancient Vines Mourvè...
Mar 26, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Today, we are visiting wines from a California winery that produces many quality wines at reasonable prices, Fetzer. Fetzer is part of a global movement of brands using business as a force for good to build a more inclusive, sustainable economy that benefits everyone, which really excites us! And their wines are easy to drink! Today we’re tasting through a Fetzer Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, both found for UNDER 8 bucks! Let’s get into it! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! learn more about b cor...
Mar 19, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Tomorrow is #RieslingDay and in this episode, Shelley and Phil are tasting two different Rieslings, one all the way from Germany and one from Washington State. Whether you are a fan of sweet Riesling or dry Riesling, it is one of the most identifiable grape varietals. One is off-dry and the other dry. Grab one or both and taste through them with Shelley and Phil. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! Wines tasted this episode: 2019 Weinhaus Romerhof Riesling ($16 at The Culinary Stone) 2018 Eroica Rieslin...
Mar 12, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Open That Bottle Night was a hit once again! This year we had the Cochran's, Mann's and Perry’s over and each brought a phenomenal bottle of wine that came with touching back stories. These stories ranged from a wedding proposal (that wasn’t even mentioned until the very end of the podcast!), the start of an Idaho journey AND first significant wine purchase, a bottle representing the year a child was born and a girls weekend in an up and coming wine region in California. We’re not tasting any of...
Mar 05, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 46
In this episode, Shelley and Phil taste through two wines from Josh Cellars. Josh wines are easy to find and easy on the pocket book. We’re tasting their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in this episode as we look forward to Open That Bottle Night tomorrow. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! Wines tasted this episode: 2019 Josh Cellars Chardonnay ($10, Fred Meyer) 2019 Josh Cellars Central Coast Pinot Noir ($15, Fred Meyer) For more information on Josh Cellars please visit https://www.joshcellars.com A specia...
Feb 26, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 45
After a week of love, Shelley and Phil dive into a great Summer drinking wine, Viognier! Who cares if it’s only mid-February, where a snow plow even makes an appearance! We start with a Cristom Vineyards Estate Viognier and follow it up with a Domaine de Montfaucom 100% Viognier. Same grape, different taste profile, but both delicious! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! Wines tasted this episode: 2018 Cristom Eola-Amity Hills Viognier Estate - Willamette Valley (($19, Fred Meyer) 2018 Domaine de Montfa...
Feb 19, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 44
In this episode it’s all about LOVE, starting with the news that Phil proposed to Shelley a couple of days ago and she said, ‘YES’! Then there’s the chocolate, the Syrah from Gordon Estate and the Cabernet Sauvignon from Amavi Cellars all to coordinate with #WineLoversDay on Sunday, Valentines Day, #InternationalSyrahDay on Tuesday and the ever popular, #NationalDrinkWineDay on Thursday! Wines tasted this episode: 2014 Gordon Estate Syrah ($22, Pilgrims Market) 2017 Amavi Cellars Cabernet Sauvig...
Feb 12, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 43
In this episode Phil fights through a head cold as we travel back to Washington State and visit the best little schoolhouse in Walla Walla, L’Ecole No 41! L’Ecole No 41 has been a mainstay of Walla Walla since the beginning and they continue to produce excellent wines at very reasonable prices. Pour a glass, sit back and relax. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! Wines tasted this episode: 2019 L’Ecole No 41 Columbia Valley Chardonnay ($19.49, Fred Meyer) 2018 L’Ecole No 41 Frenchtown Red Blend ($19.49,...
Feb 05, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 42
#HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! On this episode we’re learning about a new grape, Furmint! A grape typically from Hungary, and often times a dessert wine, this is a first time experience for Shelley and Phil. We had to special order both of these wines so the liklihood of you tasting through these wines with us is not likely, unless you play it back. If you can find this grape, go for it. It could be dry, sweet or somewhere in between. #FermintDay is Monday, February 1st so find a bottle, give it a ...
Jan 30, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 41
(Yes, we know we’re out of order!) After a week of no power and having to record in a cheesy motel, Shelley and Phil are back in the Wine Time Fridays studio with this weeks episode comparing Shiraz and Syrah’s. The Shiraz is a Penfolds Koonunga Hill and the Syrah is from Jones of Washington, and both are easy to find in the Pacific Northwest. Grab a bottle, pour a glass, pull up a chair and relax with Shelley and Phil. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! Wines tasted this episode: 2017 Penfolds Koonung...
Jan 22, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 39
On this episode, Shelley and Phil find themselves holed up in a cheesy Motel in Coeur d’Alene because of area power outages after a huge windstorm on Wednesday. But that didn’t stop them from recording this episode! And this week they are traveling to Walla Walla, Washington and tasting through two wines from one of their favorite wineries, Waterbrook Winery. Happy, #HAPPYfriday! #ItsWineTime…Finally! Wines tasted this episode: 2018 Waterbrook Columbia Valley Chardonnay (Winco, $8.99) 2018 Water...
Jan 16, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 40
On this episode of Wine Time Fridays, Shelley and Phil taste two very common and very easy to get Merlot's. One is from a very well known Washington winery, Chateau Ste Michelle and the other is from a huge national brand, Kendall-Jackson, both Merlot’s. Hopefully you’ve got one or both of these wines so that you can try them along with Shelley and Phil and compare your opinion to theirs! Sit back, pour a glass and enjoy. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! Wines tasted this episode: 2017 Chateau Ste Mi...
Jan 09, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 38
It’s a new year AND a new season! In honor of turning the calendar, saying 'good riddance' to 2020 and ‘hello 2021, what took you so long?’, Shelley and Phil have the honor of tasting through three different wines with Master Sommelier, Andrea Robinson, maker of The One Wine stemware. This is the longest episode in the history of Wine Time Fridays because there is just so much great information! Learn about Andrea’s two spanking new wine courses, available scholarships and why you don’t need to ...
Jan 02, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 37
It’s Christmas Day 2020 and we thought we should go big on this episode so we’re tasting through two different wines from the Long Shadows Vintners Collection, their Poet’s Leap and Feather. So, sit next to the fire, turn up the volume and sip through either or both of these wines with us or whatever wine you have in your glass! Thank you for lending us your ear through our many episodes so far and we both wish you a VERY Merry Christmas! #HappyFriday! #MerryChristmas! #ItsWineTime! Wines tasted...
Dec 25, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 36
It was just 5 weeks ago when we had an episode on Beaujolais but here we are again! These two, however, couldn’t be more different. One is a Beaujolais Blanc which is 100% Chardonnay, and the other is a wine where the grapes were still on the vine just 4 months ago, the 2020 Beaujolais Nouveau. If you picked up these wines before this episode, because you’re watching our Facebook page, then you can taste through them with Shelley and Phil. If not, that’s the beauty of podcasts; listen and taste ...
Dec 18, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Shelley has the idea of making Beef Wellington for Christmas Day this year and so we set out to find one or two perfect wines to pair with it. With a little internet research and a recommendation from George at The Dinner Party we settled on 2018 Fleur de California Pinot Noir and a 2015 Chateau Haut-Surget Lalande-de-Pomerol Bordeaux. How were they? You’ll have to listen to find out. #HappyFriday #ItsWineTime Wines tasted this episode: 2018 Fleur de California Pinot Noir - $18.00 at The Dinner ...
Dec 12, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 34
This week, it’s all about Cabernet Franc! Why? Because it’s #NationalCabernetFrancDay! Finally a wine day that lands on a Friday! Join Shelley and Phil as they taste a Cabernet Franc from Chinon, France and a 100% Cabernet Franc from Andrew Will Winery. The fruit is from Yakima Valley but the winery is located on Vashon Island, a short ferry boat ride from where Phil grew up! #ItsWineTime Wines tasted this episode: 2018 Messanges Rouge Chinon 2017 Andrew Will Cabernet Franc For more information ...
Dec 05, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 33
