Today, Shelley and Phil sit down virtually with Caitlin Holesinsky with Holesinsky Vineyard + Winery as we celebrate the 2nd week of Idaho Wine Month while tasting through four of their wines! We talk about tall Natalie, little Natalie, navigating Friday the 13th, Beanie Babies and, of course, these amazing wines! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #DumpPhil #StableFable #IdahoShake

Please visit https://www.holesinsky.com for everything going on at Holesinsky Vineyard + Winery!

Wines this episode:

• 2024 Holesinsky Vineyard Gruner Veltliner ($16 at the winery) 💥
• 2024 Holesinsky Vineyard JH Chardonnay ($38 at the winery) 💥
• 2022 Holesinsky Vineyard Ghost Stallion Merlot ($38 at the winery) 🤩
• 2021 Holesinsky Vineyard Purple Sasquatch ($45 at the winery) 🤩

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Eternal Wine, Pilgrim's Market, and CDA Gourmet!

Eternal Wine: Are you a Rhone Ranger or just really love Syrah? Then you need to check out Eternal Wine! Their focus is on single vineyard Rhone valley wines in Washington State. Also check out their Drink Washington State brand of approachable wines! Visit https://eternalwine.com for more information or simply call 509-240-6258. Eternal Wine: Drink Wine, Be Happy.

Pilgrim's Market: Check out Pilgrim's Market for an expansive selection of fine wines with wine club prices EVERY day and weekly complimentary tastings and just up the street from CDA Gourmet! Visit pilgrimsmarket.com or call 208-676-9730!

CDA Gourmet: Are you looking to elevate your kitchen? You need to 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 product as well as the tools to make it all happen. Visit https://www.cdagourmet.com for more information or call 208-551-2364. CDA Gourmet: Your kitchen elevated

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 Seasons of Coeur d'Alene Wine Word of the Week - Viticulture Viticulture refers to the cultivation of grapes, especially for winemaking. It encompasses the techniques and practices used in the vineyard to grow high-quality grapes.

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

Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Waterbrook Chardonnay, F. Stephen Miller Zinfandel, Chevalierde la Crée Knights Templar Cuvée Premier Cru, Antinori Pèppoli Chianti Classico and Dave Harvey Walla Walla Merlot.

Mentions: Precision Bottle Decorators, Molly Dooker, Luke Marquis, Pnkys and Rivaura.

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Today, we're kicking off Idaho Wine Month with a red blend from a winery we visited in October 2024 as well as throwing in a great summer quaffing wine! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing

Wines this episode:

• 2024 itä winery carbonic zinfandel ($30 at Pilgrim's Market) 😋
• 2021 Scoria Vineyards Estate Blend ($38 at the winery) 🤩

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Rivaura, J. Bookwalter Wines and 3D Cabinets by Design!

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 will be open on Fridays and Saturday's until late Spring 2025! Visit https://rivaura.com for more information or simply call, 208 667-1019!

J. Bookwalter: Celebrating their 40th year of producing award-winning wines crafted from the finest Columbia Valley vineyards, J. Bookwalter wines bring excellence and quality to every glass. Visit https://www.bookwalterwines.com for more information or simply call or 509-627-5000.

3D Cabinets by Design: If you’re ready for a complete kitchen upgrade, 3D Cabinets by Design is THE place for you. Visit 3dcabinetsbydesign.com for more information or visit their new location at 3895 Schreiber Way in Coeur d'Alene! 3D Cabinets by Design: Dream, Design, Deliver

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 Liberty Lake Wine Cellars Wine Words of the Week - Neutral Wine Barrel

A Neutral Wine Barrel is an oak barrel that has been previously used multiple times, rendering it incapable of imparting significant oak flavors or aromas to the wine aged in it.

Liberty Lake Wine Cellars: Looking for amazing wine? Taste Liberty Lake Wine Cellars' big, bold reds from Red Mountain, along with their delightful Tahija whites and Rosés. Join their Wine Club for exclusive benefits including their Thursday Wine Club night. Get all the details at https://www.libertylakewinecellars.com/ or call 509-255-9205. Liberty Lake Wine Cellars: Celebrating 20 years of making exceptional Washington wine!

Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Martin Ray Chardonnay, Tahija Chardonnay, Pacific Vista Red Blend, Boisset Cellars American Vintage Red Wine, The Butterfly Effect Chardonnay and Liberty Lake Wine Cellars Malbec.

Mentions: Big Table Farm, Bells Up Winery, Hyland Estates, Compris Vineyard, Maison Noir Winery, André Hueston Mack, Gary Vaynerchuk, Pilgrim's Market, Cinder, The Veer Wine Project, Talaya Wine Comppany, Jeff Sperbeck, Naked Wines, Lane and Vince Hewett.

Idaho Wineries - No Longer Small Potatoes

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Join us this week for a wildly entertaining conversation with André Hueston Mack, winemaker and owner of Maison Noire Wines! André brings his signature blend of passion and humor to our podcast, sharing stories from his time as sommelier at The French Laundry and helping to open Per Se. As he says, "The greatest foil to pretension is humor" - and he lives that mantra with his Kick-Ass Garage Wines from Oregogne (yes, that's a French nod to Burgundy). Click the link below and give these wines a try! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing

Please visit https://maisonnoirwines.com/wine-shop/ to check out ALL of the Maison Noir wines!

Wines this episode:

• 2022 Maison Noir Wines "New Noir" Willamette Valley Orange Wine ($25 at the winery)
• 2023 Maison Noir Wines "Bastardo Jackson" Willamette Valley Trousseau Noir ($30 at the winery)
• 2022 Maison Noir Wines "Free Gamay" Willamette Valley Gamay Noir ($30 at the winery)
• 2022 Maison Noir Wines "Gamma Ray" Willamette Valley Red Wine ($30 at the winery)

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

Liberty Lake Wine Cellars: Looking for amazing wine? Taste Liberty Lake Wine Cellars' big, bold reds from Red Mountain, along with their delightful Tahija whites and Rosés. Join their Wine Club for exclusive benefits including their Thursday Wine Club night. Get all the details at https://www.libertylakewinecellars.com/ or call 509-255-9205. Liberty Lake Wine Cellars: Celebrating 20 years of making exceptional Washington wine!

CDA Gourmet: Are you looking to elevate your kitchen? You need to 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 product as well as the tools to make it all happen. Visit https://www.cdagourmet.com for more information or call 208-551-2364. CDA Gourmet: Your kitchen elevated

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 Pilgrim's Market Wine Words of the Week - Garage Wines Garage Wines are characterized by small-scale, artisanal production, often in a "garage" or small facility.

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!

Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys, Chevalier de la Crée Montagny Premier Cru, Geografico Le Mire Toscana Bianco, Simi Chardonnay, Domaine Bersan Les Ouches Chablis, Oyster Bay Chardonnay, Emmolo Merlot and Far Niente Chardonnay.

Mentions: Red Hook Tavern, Vaso Cellars

Please find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets), Instagram (@WineTimeFridays) on our YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@winetimefridays and on Threads, which is @winetimefridays. You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino. His profile name is Phil Anderson and will probably “Follow” you back!

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