In today's episode, it's Black Friday! There are some surprises in this episode that really caught us off guard, too! A White Port, Tawny Port, a Port STYLE wine and the first taste of the 2025 vintage!

#HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing

Wines featured this episode:

• Dow's Fine White Porto ($16 at Fred Meyer)
• Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Old Tawny Porto ($32 at Fred Meyer)
• 2002 Leonesse Cellars Limited Bottling Cinsault Port (N/A)
• 2025 Georges Dubeuf Beaujolais Nouveau ($21 at Fred Meyer)

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The Seasons of Coeur d'Alene Wine Word of the Week - Fortified Fortified wine is wine to which a neutral, high-proof grape spirit has been added, usually during or after fermentation. This process increases the alcohol content and, in the case of Port, leaves the wine sweet by stopping the yeast from consuming all the sugar.

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 Mentions: CDA Gourmet, J. Bookwalter, Liberty Lake Wine Cellars, Cinder, Rivaura, Daniel Bentley, Danielle Frank, David Hoffman,

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Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Canoe Ridge Merlot, L'Orangeraie Syrah, Kestrel Vintners Super Yakima, Rocky Pond 11 Dams, and Koenig Vineyards Chardonnay.

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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!

#HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #SighOfRelease #SpecialSurprise #EasterEgg

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)

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Seasons of Coeur d'Alene and J. Bookwalter!

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

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.

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 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.

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 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!

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.

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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In today's episode, we battle and navigate through the background noise challenges that come with recording in a wine bar as we talk with Chris Upchurch at Studio 107 in Riverstone. Chris talks with us about his career as a winemaker, his first 100 point score at Upchurch Vineyard and the larger than life fun that IS the wine world! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing

*Please forgive the audio quality.

Wines featured this episode:

• 2024 Upchurch Vineyard Chenin Blanc ($38 at the winery)
• 2021 Upchurch Vineyard LTL Cabernet Sauvignon ($38 at the winery)
• 2022 Upchurch Vineyard Candy Mountain Merlot ($52 at the winery)
• 2021 Upchurch Vineyard UV Counterpart Estate Merlot ($60 at the winery)
• 2021 Upchurch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($90 at the winery)

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

CDA Gourmet: Are you looking to elevate your kitchen? You need to check out CDA Gourmet! Tomorrow, November 15 for their CDA Gourmet 3rd Annual Holiday Kickoff, November 15 from 11-3! Please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/829879939629602 for all the information. Visit https://www.cdagourmet.com for more information or call 208-551-2364. CDA Gourmet: Your kitchen elevated

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!

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 Social Web Wine Word of the Week - Sustainable

A method of grape growing that is ecologically sound, economically viable and socially supportive.

The Social Web is helping small businesses untangle the web of social media marketing. For more information, please visit https://thesocialweb.news

Mentions: DeLille Cellars, Greg Lill, Charlie Hoppes, Fidélitas, Shae Frichette, Frichette Winery, Edward Holmes, Massican, Dan Petroski and David Hoffman.

Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Cinder Chardonnay, J. Bookwalter 5th Edition, Les Granges Des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape, David Duband Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits, Saviah Malbec and a Villa Antinori Tuscana.

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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