249 - Riesling or Syrah? Wine Not both!

In today's episode, Shelley and Phil honor the upcoming International Riesling and Syrah days, although, we may have jumped the gun on the Syrah day. Lucky we love Syrah! And we have another Snow Watch 2025 update! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #Smipping

Wines this episode:

• 2022 Rocky Pond Chevalle Vineyard Riesling ($32 at the winery)
• 2017 Eternal Wine Zen Syrah ($59 at the winery)

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The CDA Gourmet Wine Words of the Week - Structured

Structure is the overall "feel" of the wine in the mouth, including its weight, tannins (especially important for the Syrah), and acidity.

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Mentions: Nic Beach, Liz Keyser, Luke Marquis, Molly Dooker, J. Bookwalter, Rivaura, Terraza Waterfront Grill, Season's of Coeur d'Alene, 

Products used in this episode: The One Wine Glass, Boomerang Two-Step Corkscrew Wine Opener with Built-In Foil Cutter and Bottle Opener

Some Wines we enjoyed this week: Kestrel Vintners Super Yakima, Lady in White and Old Vine Chardonnay, Ferrari Carano Chardonnay, Drink Washington State Pinot Noir and Còté Mas Syrah-Grenache. 

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