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Wine Time Fridays Podcast

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Shelley Webb and Phil Anderson, who have been drinking wine together for over 15 years, discuss their week over a glass of wine, giving their feedback, food pairing options and opinions.

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069 - Covid Sucks

August 13, 2021 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.06 MB

This is a different week to be sure as Phil is stuck in the hospital with Covid. No Shelley, no wine and no bell. A special thanks to our sponosors: The Social Web, The Greatest Song You Never Heard podcast, Elsom Cellars, The Culinary Stone, Studio 107, Coeur D’alene Fresh, Candle in the Woods and Cave B Estate Winery. And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music (as well as The Social Web sponsorship music!) which is ANYt...

068 - Fairhall Downs Sauvignon Blanc vs Domain Thomas Sancerre Blanc

August 06, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

On this weeks episode, Shelley and Phil travel to far reaching parts of the world, New Zealand and France, and taste through two Sauvignon Blancs:  The 2020 Fairhall Downs Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand and the 2018 Domain Thomas Sancerre Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc is one of the go-to white wines at home, especially in the Summer. We would like to be among the first to say, #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Wines tasted this episode:  2020 Fairhall Downs Sauvignon Blanc  2018 Domain Th...

067 - A Conversation With Jody Elsom of Elsom Cellars

July 30, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

On this weeks episode, Shelley and Phil sit down with Elsom Cellars owner, Jody Elsom and taste through 6, count ‘em, SIX wines from the urban winery! Jody Elsom is a pioneer in the Seattle urban winery movement and has been producing brilliant Washington wines, in the city, since 2006. You aren’t likely to find these on your grocers shelves but we urge you to listen to this episode, then visit their website (or, if you live in Seattle, visit their tasting room!) and pick up some of their wi...

067 - A Conversation With Jody Elsom of Elsom Cellars

July 30, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

On this weeks episode, Shelley and Phil sit down with Elsom Cellars owner, Jody Elsom and taste through 6, count ‘em, SIX wines from the urban winery! Jody Elsom is a pioneer in the Seattle urban winery movement and has been producing brilliant Washington wines, in the city, since 2006. You aren’t likely to find these on your grocers shelves but we urge you to listen to this episode, then visit their website (or, if you live in Seattle, visit their tasting room!) and pick up some of their wi...

066 - Wine is Like Music Jazz Tasting with Phil Mershon

July 23, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

“There’s a multi-sensory experience going on whenever you’re tasting something; whenever you’re doing music...and can you bring these things together?” -Phil Mershon In this episode, at long last, Shelley and Phil WILL bring these things, wine and music, together through the talents and instruments of Phil Mershon. Listen how jazz saxophone player, Phil Mershon, turns the tastes, notes and nuances of a Chateau St Jean Chardonnay, La Crema Pinot Noir and an Alamos Malbec into musical notes, ...

065 - Ramping Up to Shiraz Day 2021 With a Müller-Thurgau & a Little Mollydooker Shake

July 16, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

In this episode, Shelley and Phil ramp up to #ShirazDay, which is next Thursday, with ANOTHER unique white wine, a Müller-Thurgau, and then visit one of their favorites, a Shiraz from Mollydooker. Both of these wines are available, so grab one or both, pour a glass (or two) and sip through these with them! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! Wines tasted this episode: 2019 Compton Family Wines Müller-Thurgau ($20 from The Culinary Stone) 2017 Molly Dooker The Boxer Shiraz ($28 from Fred Meyer) F...

064 - Three Unique Whites to Get You Through The Summer

July 09, 2021 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

In this episode, Shelley & Phil taste through three delicious white wines that are not only great for Summer sipping but are also off the beaten path of typical white wines that people drink. They start off with an Albariño, move to a White Rioja (mostly Chardonnay) and finish up with a sensational  Picpoul De Pinet. All are available in one way shape or form. Here we go! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing  Wines tasted this episode: 2020 Elsom Cellars Albariño  ($28 from Elsom Cellars...

063 - Talking Wines That Go With Barbecue with Mark Cooke & Debbie Draeger

July 02, 2021 17:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

In this episode, Shelley and Phil sit down with Mark Cooke and Debbie Draeger, to talk and taste through four wines that will go with your barbecues this Summer. Mark is the wine buyer for Fred Meyer in Coeur d’Alene and a LOT of wine is purchased for this podcast at Fred Meyer! Whether you’re grilling veggies, fish, chicken or beef, you will find a wine in this episode that will fit your food/wine pairing like a glove! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! Wines tasted this episode:  2019 Banshee R...

062 - A Conversation with Certified Sommelier, Trevor Treller, of The Culinary Stone

June 25, 2021 20:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

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 e...

061 - Red, White & Rosé with the Mann’s - Wines to Celebrate the 4th With

June 18, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

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...

060 - Prosecco, Rosé, Lambrusco, Oh My!

June 11, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

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 Pro...

059 - Manor Estates Sparkling Wine and Rivaura Rosé

June 04, 2021 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

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 t...

058 - A Conversation with Beverly’s Sommelier, Sam Lange, Over Three Washington Wines

May 29, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MB

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 Be...

057 - Honoring the 45th Anniversary of the Judgement of Paris

May 21, 2021 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

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 ...

056 - In Joshua Tree Tasting Wines from Lomita with the LaFaille’s & the Evans

May 14, 2021 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

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 ...

Episode 055 - A Conversation with Clearwater Canyon’s Coco & Karl Umiker

May 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

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...

054 - The Three ‘Bays’ of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

April 30, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

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 #Ha...

053 - Celebrating International Cava Day 2021 and the First Episode of a New Fiscal Year

April 23, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

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 fro...

052 - Celebrating World Malbec Day 2021 With a 2019 Viñalba Malbec & a 2016 Kontos Cellars Malbec

April 16, 2021 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

#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...

051 - Summer Wines 2021: Two Whites & Two Reds for Under 15 Bucks a Bottle

April 09, 2021 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

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 C...

050 - Ryan Patrick 2019 Naked Chardonnay & 2016 Rock Island Cabernet Sauvignon

April 02, 2021 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

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: 201...

049 - Cline Ancient Vines Mourvèdre & Sonder Mourvèdre

March 26, 2021 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

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 Mo...

049 - Fetzer 2019 Chardonnay & 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon

March 19, 2021 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

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...

048 - Fetzer 2019 Chardonnay & 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon

March 19, 2021 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

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...

047 - 2018 Eroica Riesling & 2019 Weinhaus Romerhof Riesling Kabinett

March 12, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

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...

046 - A Wine Time Fridays Review of Open That Bottle Night 2021

March 05, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

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 an...

045 - 2019 Josh Cellars Chardonnay & Josh Cellars Pinot Noir

February 26, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

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...

044 - 2018 Cristom Vineyards Estate Viognier & 2018 Domaine de Montfaucom Viognier

February 19, 2021 22:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

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...

043 - Valentines Week Starts With a ‘YES’!

February 12, 2021 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

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 Caberne...

042 - The Best Little Schoolhouse in Walla Walla, L’Ecole No. 41

February 05, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

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 (...

041 - A New Grape: Furmint!

January 30, 2021 01:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

#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 i...

039 - Shiraz vs Syrah - Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz & Jones of Washington Syrah

January 22, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

(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 ...

040 - Waterbrook Winery Chardonnay & Cabernet Sauvignon

January 16, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

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) 20...

038 - Chateau Ste Michelle Columbia Valley Merlot & Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Merlot

January 09, 2021 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

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 Chatea...

037 - Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson Sips Schramsberg, J. Lohr & Hertelendy in The One Wine Glasses with Shelley & Phil

January 02, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

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...

Episode 37 - Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson Sips Schramsberg, J. Lohr & Hertelendy in The One Wine Glasses with Shelley & Phil

January 02, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

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...

036 - It’s a Very merry Christmas with a 2017 Poet’s Leap and 2014 Feather from the Long Shadows Vintners Collection

December 25, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

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 t...

Episode 36 - It’s a Very merry Christmas with a 2017 Poet’s Leap and 2014 Feather from the Long Shadows Vintners Collection

December 25, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

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 t...

035 - Another Beaujolais Episode? Yep! 2019 Chateau de Pizay Beaujolais Blanc & 2020 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau

December 18, 2020 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

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 ta...

034 - Beef Wellington Wine Pairings - 2018 Fleur de California Pinot Noir & 2015 Chateau Haut-Surget Lalande-de-Pomerol

December 12, 2020 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

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 ...

Episode 33 - 2018 Messanges Rouge Chinon & 2017 Andrew Will Cabernet Franc

December 05, 2020 02:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MB

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 inf...

033 - 2018 Messanges Rouge Chinon & 2017 Andrew Will Cabernet Franc

December 05, 2020 02:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MB

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 inf...

032 - Wines for the Holidays 2020 - Coeur d’Alene Cellars

November 28, 2020 02:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

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...

031 - 2014 Hara De Pirque Carmenere Reserva & 2017 Clearwater Canyon Cellars Carmenere

November 20, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

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.win...

030 - 2018 Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages & 2016 Chateau de Poncie Le Pre Roi Fleurie Cru Beaujolais

November 13, 2020 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

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! Win...

030 - 2018 Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages & 2016 Chateau de Poncie Le Pre Roi Fleurie Cru Beaujolais

November 13, 2020 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

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! Win...

029 - 2017 Crossfork Creek Merlot & 2018 San Gregorio Tempranillo

November 06, 2020 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

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 sp...

028 - 2018 Cline Ancient Vines Carignan

October 30, 2020 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

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 in...

028 - 2018 Cline Ancient Vines Carignan

October 30, 2020 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

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 in...

027 - Wines of Isenhower Cellars

October 23, 2020 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

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.isen...

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