292 - The Holiday Wine Survival Kit with Total Wine's David Hoffman

In today's episode, we come to you from The Business Zone in Hayden and are so grateful to welcome David Hoffman from Total Wine & More in Spokane Valley to talk about some wines that would pair perfectly for the upcoming holidays! We're less than a week away from Thanksgiving and the mayhem that follows. Brace yourself! It's the holidays! But after this episode, you won't feel stressed over which wine to serve!

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Wines featured this episode:

• Vigneti Cenci Franciacor Brut Rosé ($40 at Total Wine)
• Brockmeyer Family Vineyards Alberiño ($21 at Total Wine)
• 2021 Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel ($55 at Total Wine)
• 2023 Dossier Wine Collective Flagship Syrah ($79 at Total Wine)
• 2020 Browne Premier Collection Petit Verdot ($50 at Total Wine)

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The Rivaura Wine Word of the Week - Tannins

Tannins are natural compounds in grape skins, seeds, and stems (and oak barrels) that create a dry, fuzzy, or puckering sensation on your gums and the back of your tongue. They provide a red wine's structure and are why bold wines pair so well with the fat and protein in rich food.

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Mentions: Please visit this episode on our website for a complete list of mentions.

Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Telaya Chardonnay, Cinder Rosé of Cinsault, Rombauer Chardonnay.

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