251 - Sweet Wines for Your Sweetheart & Company

In today's episode, Shelley and Phil take sweetness to a new level tasting through an Ice Wine, Fortified Syrah, a Port Style wine and a true Port. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Wines this episode:2016 Kestrel Ice Wine ($40 at the winery)2019 Eternal Bliss Fortified Syrah ($54 at the winery)2001 Daniel Gehrs Fireside Port (N/A)10 Year Old Tawny Port from Fonseca Porto (N/A)A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Kestrel Vintners, Naked Wines and Seasons of Coeur d'Alene!Kestrel Vintners: Since 1999, Kestrel Vintners has crafted exceptional wines, blending old-world tradition with modern technique. Experience the unique terroir of their 126-acre estate vineyard. Kestrel Vintners: making great wines accessible to all, every day. Visit kestrelwines.com for more information.Naked Wines: Straight from the winemaker right to your door, premium wine without the premium pricing is what Naked Wines is all about. Save big on wines from the world’s best winemakers! Visit https://us.nakedwines.com/winetimefridays to get $100 off your first 6 pack case. With Naked Wines, discovering new wines is truly risk-free!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 208-664-8008And 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 CDA Gourmet Wine Words of the Week - VinamorThis word combines "vino" (wine) and "amor" (love), emphasizing the passion and love for wine itself. It's a beautiful choice if you want to highlight the joy and enthusiasm that comes with exploring and savoring great wines.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 elevatedMentions: Trevor Treller, John and Ken without Ken, KFI AM-640, Tony's On The Lake, Rick Bakas, Silver Oak, For a list of our guests and what they do for Valentines day, please visit our website.Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association Winefest on April 5, 2025.Products used in this episode: The One Wine Glass, Boomerang Two-Step Corkscrew Wine Opener with Built-In Foil Cutter & Bottle Opener and RePour.Some Wines we enjoyed this week: The Butterfly Effect Reserve Shiraz and Chardonnay, Remoissenet Père & Fils Bourgogne, J. Bookwalter Suspense and a whole slew of wines we tried at the Hospice event. 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! © 2025 Wine Time Fridays - All Rights Reserved