263 - From Canvas to Vines to Glass with Clare Carver of Big Table Farm

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil sit virtually with Clare Carver with Big Table Farm to kick off Oregon Wine Month 2025! And what a kick off it is as Clare is truly a kick in the pants! Fine wine isn't the only thing they accomplish at Big Table Farm as we also go deep on their sustainable farming, so pour a glass of a delicious Oregon wine and learn along with us! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing 

Please visit http://www.bigtablefarm.com for information on everything going on at the winery!

Wines this episode:

• 2023 big table farm Wild Bee Chardonnay ($34 at the winery)💥
• 2023 big table farm laughing pig rosé ($36 at the winery)💥
• 2023 big table farm Willamette Valley Pinot Noir ($50 at the winery)🤩
• 2022 big table farm The Rocks Funk Estate Syrah ($72 at the winery)🤩

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Rivaura, J. Bookwalter Wines and 3D Cabinets by Design! Rivaura: There’s a new wine in town. Rivaura! Producing some of the best wines Idaho has to offer, Rivaura now has a tasting room in Coeur d’Alene! They will be open on Fridays and Saturday's until late Spring 2025! Visit https://rivaura.com for more information or simply call, 208 667-1019!

J. Bookwalter: Celebrating their 40th year of producing award-winning wines crafted from the finest Columbia Valley vineyards, J. Bookwalter wines bring excellence and quality to every glass. Visit https://www.bookwalterwines.com for more information or simply call or 509-627-5000.

3D Cabinets by Design: If you’re ready for a complete kitchen upgrade, 3D Cabinets by Design is THE place for you. Visit 3dcabinetsbydesign.com for more information or visit their new location at 3895 Schreiber Way in Coeur d'Alene! 3D Cabinets by Design: Dream, Design, Deliver

And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music. Please visit https://todhornby.com to see what Tod is up to!

The CDA Gourmet Wine Word of the Week - Regenerative Practices Regenerative practices in winemaking refer to farming and production methods that prioritize soil health, biodiversity and ecosystem balance.

Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Rivaura Merlot, Tolaini Al Passo Toscana, Akiyoshi Chardonnay, The Great Oregon Wine Company Chardonnay, Oé Le Méditerranée and Anura Chardonnay.

Mentions: Brian Marcy, Helen Turley, Saviah Cellars, Jared Funk and Richard Funk.

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