258 - Victor Palencia: The Way of Life With Wine

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil sit down (virtually) with Palencia Wine Company founder and winemaker, Victor Palencia, tasting through 7 of their wines while hearing his amazing story, which is like no other. Grab a glass and have a listen! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing 

Wines this episode:

• 2024 Palencia Sparkling Albariño
• 2024 Palencia Sparkling Counoise 
• 2024 Palencia Albariño ($28 at the winery)
• 2024 Palencia Estate Rosélia ($28 at the winery)
• 2022 El Viñador Carménère ($40 at the winery)
• 2022 El Viñador Cabernet Sauvignon ($45 at the winery)
• 2022 Palencia Casa Amarilla Barrell Taste 

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The CDA Gourmet Wine Word of the Week - Barrel Taste 

Barrel Taste refers to the practice of sampling wine directly from an aging barrel using a wine thief, allowingwinemakers and enthusiasts to assess the wine's development and the impact of the oak before bottling.

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Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Readers Merlot, Anura Chardonnay, The Great Oregon Wine Company Chardonnay, Starrs Reach Chardonnay, J. Bookwalter Foreshadow Cabernet Sauvignon and Eternal Wine Passion Cabernet Sauvignon.

Mentions: Lisa Tussing, Pilgrim's Market, Sara Lane, Martino Trost, Kontos Cellars, Eternal Wine, Drink Washington State, Brad Binko, Edgar Martinez, Chris Cochran, Big Table Farm, Rick Bakas and Paige Comrie.

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

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