246 - WTF Season Six Starts Right Now

Today we start season six of our Wine Time Fridays podcast with an Old World vs New World episode as we open two Malbecs and review the holidays, including details of Phil's sobering saboring malfunction. There WAS a saboring success, however, but you'll have to listen to find out! #HappyNewYear! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #EasterEgg

Wines this episode:

• 2020 Liberty Lake Cellars Malbec - ($35 but not available) 🥰
• 2022 Clos La Coutale Malbec/Côt ($22 at Pilgrim's Market) 🥰

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The CDA Gourmet Wine Words of the Week - Savory

In the wine world, Savory refers to flavors and aromas that evoke umami taste sensations.

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Mentions: Kestrel Vintners, Liberty Lake Wine Cellars, Sarah and Mark Lathrop, Brenda and Matt Sparkman, Lisa Tussing, Sara Lane, Kevin Olsenberg and Coeur d'Alene Cellars.

Some Wines we enjoyed this week: Kestrel Vintners Merlot, Among the Giants Chardonnay, Waterbrook Chardonnay, Talbott Kali Hart Chardonnay, Chloe Chardonnay, J. Bookwalter Readers Red Blend, Browne Forest Project Chardonnay, and our NYE lineup: Pommery Royal Brut Champagne, Albert Bichot Bourgogne Chardonnay, Campo Viejo Cava Gran Brut Reserva, Martini Riserva Speciale Rubino Vermouth di Torino, Cooper C4 Red Blend, Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz and Castelmaure Corbières.

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