321 - A Cinder Surprise & Koenig Standards

In today's episode, we continue to honor Idaho Wine Month 2026 by featuring wines from one of our favorites, Koenig Vineyards, and throwing in a bonus Cinder Verdejo because today is Verdejo Day! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Sign up for Shelley's 2027 planner by clicking HERE! Wines this episode:2024 Cinder Verdejo ($28 at the winery) 🤩2022 Koenig Vineyards Chardonnay ($19 at Fred Meyer) 🥰2020 Koenig Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon ($23 at Fred Meyer) 🤩A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Bells Up Winery and Liberty Lake Wine Cellars!Bells Up Winery: Recovering attorney turned winemaker Dave Specter composes micro-boutique wines with the intensity of a French horn fanfare. Experience your own Bells Up moment with a private, never-double-booked tasting by calling 503-537-1328.Liberty Lake Wine Cellars: Looking for amazing wine? Taste Liberty Lake Wine Cellars' big, bold reds from Red Mountain, along with their delightful Tahija whites and Rosés. Join their Wine Club for exclusive benefits including their Thursday Wine Club night. Get all the details at https://www.libertylakewinecellars.com/ or call 509-255-9205. Liberty Lake Wine Cellars: Celebrating 20 years of making exceptional Washington wine!The Seasons of Coeur d'Alene Wine Word of the Week - Vibrancy The "aliveness" or energetic feel of a wine on the tongue, driven entirely by high, clean natural acidity. It’s what keeps a wine from tasting heavy, flat, or "flabby." Visit HERE for all the information for the big weekend at Seasons!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: Melanie Krause, Sparkléve, Polka Dot Powerhouse, Jocelyn Babcock, Her Best Years Press, Gem73, Kelly Pickler, North Idaho Sparklers, Telaya Wine Company, Teodora Bernadeta Baba, Teinnovadora, Please visit the The USA 250th Tribute Collection page on the Philsosophy webiste and order your 250th Birthday Wine Bell and/or 250th Anniversary Patriotic Pour shirts!Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Zaca Mesa Inceptive Red Blend, Cuvaison The Window Chardonnay, Casa Santos Lima Rosé, Dave Harvey Merlot and Readers Merlot.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! Wine Time Fridays Rating System: Phenomenal  💥Practically Perfect  🤩Pretty Damn Good!  🥰Pleasant 😋Problematic  🤐Pleagth (Pitiful and Pathetic)  🤮© 2026 Wine Time Fridays - All Rights Reserve