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In today's episode, we offer up another Old World vs New World episode and we're focusing on GSM! We picked up both of these wines at Pilgrim's Market and they are both VERY easy on the pocket book! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing 

Wines featured this episode: 

• 2023 Domaine de la Solitude Côtes-du-Rhône ($18 at Pilgrim’s Market)🥰
• 2022 Isenhower I-series GSM ($21 at Pilgrim’s Market)🥰

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The CDA Gourmet Wine Word of the Week - Garrigue

Garrigue is a French term used to describe the classic, savory and herbal aromatic notes—such as thyme, lavender, and rosemary—found in wines.

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Mentions: Danielle Frank 

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Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Eternal Wine Zen Syrah, Waterbrook Chardonnay, Short Hills Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon, X Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Joseph Phelps Vineyards Pinot Noir, F. Stephen Millier Black Label Zinfandel and Cinder Tempranillo. 

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Phenomenal  💥

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Pretty Damn Good!  🥰

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