Episode Details

This spooktacular episode turns into a freakshow right off the bat and continues throughout! We honor Halloween Eve by tasting through two Michael David Freakshow wines and these wines will help you find your way in the dark because of their glow in the dark labels! Head on over to Fred Meyer and pick up either (both?) of these wines and have yourself a Halloween worth remembering! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing 

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Wines this episode:

• 2024 Michael David Freakshow Zinfandel ($17 at Fred Meyer)
• 2022 Michael David Freakshow Petite Petit ($17 at Fred Meyer)

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Bells Up Winery and J. Bookwalter!

Bells Up Winery: Recovering attorney turned winemaker Dave Specter composes micro-boutique wines with the intensity of a French horn fanfare. Experience your own Bells Up moment with a private, never-double-booked tasting by calling 503-537-1328.

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. 

The Bottle Joy Wine Words of the Week - Teinturier A French term for red wine grapes whose pulp and juice are naturally dark red or pink, rather than clear/white.

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Mentions: GaryVee Wine Club, Seasons of Coeur d'Alene, Witches of Kootenai County, Elijah from Ciccarelli's Pizza, Pilgrim's Market, Dunham Cellars, Chef Brian Kinkaid, David Hoffman, Tom Lutz, repour winesaver, Sara Lane, 

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Some Wines we enjoyed this week: J. Bookwalter Double Plot Chardonnay, Claire Laroche Chablis, Derek Rohlffs Mourvèdre, Vieilles Vignes Chablis and a Liberty Lake Malbec.

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