252 - Roses Are Red, Two Rosé's for Two

In today's episode, we honor Valentine's Day, the day of love, with some pink in the form of two Rosé's, one bubbly and one still. And since we LOVE Rosé's, we thought, "Wine Not"? #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #SighOfRelease #FridayFlowers

Wines this episode:

• NV Fantini Gran Cuvée Rosé ($26 through Wine Library) 🥰
• 2023 Long Shadows Julia's Dazzle Rosé ($18 at Fred Meyer) 🥰

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The Seasons of Coeur d'Alene Wine Words of the Week - Onion Skin 

A term describing the delicate, pale pink color of certain Rosé wines, reminiscent of the thin, papery skin of an onion.

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Mentions: Edward Holmes, Terraza Waterfront Grill, Gilles Nicault, Long Shadows, Northstar Winery, Justin Timberlake, Open That Bottle Night.

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

Some Wines we enjoyed this week: Kestrel Estate Syrah, Dave Harvey Malbec, Curious Beasts Cabernet Sauvignon and 19 Crimes Martha's Chard.

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