271 - Raising a Glass to Idaho Wine & Week 4 of Idaho Wine Month

Today, Shelley and Phil put a bow on Idaho Wine Month with wines from two different Idaho wineries. Two wines from Telaya, a winery they visited on their October trip to Boise and two from Huston Vineyards. 

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Wines this episode:

• 2024 Huston Vineyards Grüner Veltliner ($38 at the winery) 🤩
• 2024 Telaya Rosé ($28 at the winery) 🤩
• 2022 Telaya Turas ($42 at the winery) 💥
• 2021 Huston Vineyards Syrah ($38 at the winery) 💥

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The CDA Gourmet Wine Word of the Week - Oak Barrel

Parts of a Barrel:

• Staves: These are the individual wooden planks that form the body of the barrel. They are typically made from oak, but other woods like chestnut or acacia can be used. WWW on episode 204, 3/15/2024
• Head: The top and bottom circular pieces of the barrel that enclose the staves.
• Bilge: The curved section where the staves meet at the bottom of the barrel.
• Hoop: The metal bands that hold the staves together. There are typically two types:
  • Chime hoops: These encircle the top and bottom of the barrel, where the staves meet the head.
  • Bilge hoops: These encircle the barrel at its widest point, near the bilge.
• Croze: The groove cut into the ends of the staves where they fit together to form the barrel body.
• Truss hoops: These are temporary hoops used during the coopering process to hold the staves together while the permanent hoops are being attached.

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Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Maryhill Winemaker's Red, Ridge Vineyards Grenache Blanc, Saini Vineyards Zinfandel, Split Rail The Laser Fox Cinsault, Camille Benitah Chardonnay, Schroeter Chardonnay, David Marchesi Chardonnay, Morandé Pinot Noir, Château Rahoul Graves from Bordeaux and a Tolaini Al Passo Toscana.

Mentions: Sam Lange, Lola Wine Lounge, Polka Dot Powerhouse, North Idaho Sparklers, Amanda Robinson, Tonya and George Parker, Jocelyn Babcock, Split Rail Winery, Clearwater Canyon, Coiled, SCORIA, The Veer Wine Project, Sarah and Mark Lathrop, Lane Hewett, Cooper Hewett, Daniel Bentley, Joy and Curt Grady, Michael Hamilton, Billy Joel.

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