219 - Idaho Wine Month, Week 4: A Red, White & Blue Jubilee!

In todays episode, we have set out to put a bow on Idaho Wine Month 2024 by tasting a very patriotic lineup of red, white and blue wines in honor of the upcoming 4th of July holiday here in the states. During this episode we'll be talking about the do's and do NOT's of visiting tasting rooms as well as some off the beaten path wines to try this summer. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Wines this episode:2020 Colter’s Creek Koos-Koos-Kia Red ($38 at Coeur d’Alene FRESH) 🥰2021 Colter’s Creek Riesling ($25 at Coeur d’Alene FRESH) 😋NV Borrasca Blue Demi-Sec ($18 at Total Wine)🤐 A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: J. Bookwalter Wines, Coeur D’alene Fresh and Terraza Waterfront Grill!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.Coeur D’alene FRESH: Experience the warmth of winter at Coeur d'Alene FRESH, your exclusive private venue wine bar!   Located in downtown Coeur d’Alene, FRESH wine bar is a place to meet friends, relax and just be Coeur d'Alene. Reach out to Marla at 208-676-8933 via call or text.Terraza Waterfront Grill: Terraza Waterfront Grill is serving up global-inspired dishes in a vibrant atmosphere. With a focus on fresh ingredients and unmatched culinary excellence, Terraza offers something for every taste. Come experience exceptional food, cozy ambiance and top-notch service at this stunning waterfront grill. Visit https://terrazacda.com/ for more information or call 208-758-0111.And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music, which is ANYthing but average. Please visit https://todhornby.com to see what Tod is up to!The Social Web Wine Word of the Week - Demi-SecDemi-Sec is a French term used to describe a type of wine that is off-dry to sweet. It is typically used to classify sparkling wines, with a dosage of 33-50 grams of sugar per liter. This range allows for a hint of sweetness without being overly sweet.The Social Web: The Social Web is helping small businesses untangle the web of social media marketing. For more information, please visit https://thesocialweb.news  Mentions: Marla Lopez, Blazen Divaz, John Kobylt, Jim Barrett, CDA Gourmet, Wine Text TV and Sampl.Some Wines we enjoyed this week: Coeur d’Alene Cellars Scarlet Lake, Chevalier du Grand Robert Dry Rosé, Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro, K Vintners The Boy Syrah, Sawtooth Chardonnay, Elsom Cellars Isabella, Rocky Pond Estate Syrah and Justin Reserve Malbec. To see some of the wines to look for and try this Summer, please visit our website.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! © 2024 Wine Time Fridays - All Rights Reserved