In today’s episode, the gang is back for our 4th annual Champagne and Fries Day episode in honor of tomorrows Champagne and Fries Day! Shelley and Phil sit with Sarah and Mark Lathrop as well as Joy and Curt Grady, tasting through 4 sparklers and three different styles of French Fries in honor of one of the great wine/food pairings ever! A HUGE thank you to Daniel Bentley and Season’s of Coeur d’Alene! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #FriesDay #BlahBlahBlah #PourDecisions
Note: In this episode, we battle the background noise of a bustling restaurant but with the help of AI audio enhancer, it didn’t turn out too bad. Still some issues from time to time.
Wines featured this episode:
– Season’s: Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace Brut ($41 here at Season’s)
– Joy and Curt Grady: Deutz Brut Classic
– Sarah and Mark: La Gelsomina Etna DOC Rosato Metodo Classico Brut
– Shelley and Phil: NV Chanoine Freres Brut ($49 at Total Wine)
A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Rivaura, Pilgrim’s Market and CDA Gourmet!
Rivaura: There’s a new wine in town. Rivaura! Producing some of the best wines Idaho has to offer, @rivaurawinery 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!
Pilgrim’s Market: Check out @PilgrimsMarket 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!
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 products 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 J. Bookwalter Wine Word of the Week – Mousse
The “Mousse” is the French term for the froth or foam on top of a glass of sparkling wine, but it also describes the texture of the bubbles on your tongue. A high-quality Champagne often has a “creamy mousse,” which acts as a beautiful pillow for those salty, crunchy fries.
J. Bookwalter: Celebrating their 40th year of producing award-winning wines crafted from the finest Columbia Valley vineyards, @j.bookwalterwines2194 bring excellence and quality to every glass. Visit https://www.bookwalterwines.com for more information or simply call or 509-627-5000.
Mentions: Anna Maria Kambourakis, Kleopatra Bright, Sam Lange, Lola Wine Lounge, Silver Oak, Total Wine & More, David Hoffman, Luke Marquis, Maison Noir Wines, Jesse Balsimo, Sara Lane, Russell Mann, Edward Holmes and Amanda Robinson.
Some wines we’ve enjoyed this week: Eternal Wines Rocket Man Red, Signé Mâcon Villages Chardonnay, Cuvaison The Window Chardonnay, Molly Dooker Blue Eyed Boy, Free Gamay and Bertani Valpolicella Ripasso.
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