In todays episode, we've got another Old World vs New World episode where both of these are Bordeaux Styled red blends and come from Shelley and Phil's top shelf in their cellar. Italy vs Washington. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing

Wines featured this episode:

• 2016 Bullichella Montecristo ($95 from Wine Library; $135 now)
• 2022 DeLille Cellars Harrison Hill ($110 at the winery) 

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The Seasons of Coeur d'Alene Wine Word of the Week - Secondary Aromas
These are the scents developed through fermentation, oak aging and time in the bottle. Think of things like vanilla, cedar, leather, tobacco and/or baking spices.

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Mentions: Brenda and Matt Sparkman, Joy and Curt Grady, Sarah and Mark Lathrop, Sara Lane, Pilgrim's Market, Kevin Olsonberg, Chris Cochran, Mike Rowe, GaryVee Wine Club, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Wine Text, Cellar Text, Grocery Outlet, Eternal Wine and Drink Washington State, J. Bookwalter, Sidney Rice, Dossier Wines, Stan Tebow and Dave Harvey.

Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Eternal Wine Darkness Syrah, Scott Kelley Pinot Noir, Run Riot Chardonnay, Rivaura Cabernet Sauvignon and GSM, Matthews Claret, J. Bookwalter Readers Sauvignon Blanc, Maryhill Reserve Chardonnay, Cinder Valentina and Liberty Lake Wine Cellars Carménère.

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