325 - The Cava Celebration

In today's episode, we honor Cava as International Cava Day is this Sunday! Cava is a very easy drinking sparkler from Spain and both of these are made in the traditional Champagne method. Grab a Cava and taste along with us! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #Extravescent This is your last chance to support Shelly's Kickstarter campaign for her planner! To support her project, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shelleywebb/her-best-year-2027-weekly-planner-for-women-in-midlifeWines this episode:NV Segura Viudas Método Tradicional Cava ($15 at Fred Meyer)NV Miquel Pons Reserva Guarda Superior Cava ($20 at Pilgrim's Market)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 Words of the Week - Disgorgement The final step in the método tradicionalprocess, where the frozen plug of spent yeast sediment (lees) is ejected from the neck of the bottle after the aging period, just before the final dosage, cork, and cage are added. 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: Sarah Johnson, Molly Dooker, Luke Marquis, Sarah Marquis. Please visit the Wine Time Friends page of Philsosophy to get your WTF swag!Some wines we've enjoyed this week: 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