In today's episode, we offer another in our Old World vs New World series. Today, we're talking, Merlot! We're featuring a Right Bank Bordeaux and a Washington Merlot. And both Shelley and Phil are tasting these blind! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Wines this episode: 2018 Chateau Ste Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot ($45) 🥰2021 Château Cormeil-Figeac St Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux ($45) 🥰A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: CDA Gourmet, Cinder and Liberty Lake Wine Cell...

It's Halloween! And today we're opening three ghoulish, but spooktacular, wines in the SPIRIT of this haunting day. Two of these are pretty easy to find and the other is easy if you're shopping at Pilgrim's Market. Don't be afraid! These wines are more treats than tricks! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #PetiteBoo Wines this episode: 2022 The Velvet Devil Merlot from Charles Smith Wines ($11 at Fred Meyer) 😋2021 Time Waits for No One Monastrell ($17 at Pilgrim's Market)🥰202...

In todays episode we honor World Champagne Day, which is today, with a Champagne and Shelley's birthday, which is tomorrow, with her all-time favorite Merlot, from Duckhorn! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #SighOfRelease #Birthdaying Wines this episode: NV Waris Hubert Armorial Cousin de Barbonne Blanc de Noirs ($45 at Pilgrim’s Market) 😋2018 Duckhorn Vineyards Three Palms Vineyard Merlot ($180 at the winery) 💥A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: J. Bookwalter and CDA Gourmet! J....

In todays episode we get to virtually sit down with an amazing, one-of-a-kind guest, Keri Scaggs! Keri is into great relationships, Kentucky Bourbon, Kentucky Wildcats basketball, music and of course wine! We talk about them all! In fact, we get to hear her sing to us, too! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #EasterEgg Wines this episode: 2024 Paix Sur Terre Sandtone Vermentino ($45 at the winery)🤩2024 Paix Sur Terre Days Between($45 at the winery)💥2023 Paix Sur Terre Greatest Story Ever...

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil honor 100 years of Pinotage by tasting through two incredibly affordable wines from South Africa! If you haven't tasted this creation from Pinot Noir and Cinsault you're missing out. International Pinotage Day is tomorrow so what are you waiting for? #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Wines this episode: 2022 Frank Pinotage ($15 at Pilgrim's Market)😋2021 Franschhoek Cellar Pinotage ($15 at Pilgrim's Market)🥰A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: CDA Gourmet and...

In todays episode, we dabble in some canned wines as well as feature an Orange Wine in honor of Orange Wine Day which is coming up on Monday. If you haven't had an Orange Wine, Pilgrim's Market has three of them to try, including the one we're featuring today! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Wines this episode: Frico Lambrusco - in a can ($3.19 at Pilgrim's Market)🥰NV Stoller Swing Pinot Gris - in a can ($5.29 at Pilgrims Market)🤮NV House Wine Chardonnay - in a can ($5.99 at Pilgrim's ...

In todays episode, we're featuring two value wines, one from Grocery Outlet and one from Pilgrim's. Two VASTLY different opinions. We're honoring Torrontés Day with an amazing Torrontés from Pilgrim's and we'll leave it at that.😉 #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Wines this episode: 2023 Riojana Torrontés Riojano ($10 at Pilgrim's Market)🤩2020 Smith & Elliott Cabernet Sauvignon ($7 at Grocery Outlet)🤮A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: CDA Gourmet! CDA Gourmet: Are you looking to el...

In todays episode, we're thrown a curve ball! We THOUGHT we were going to feature a Grenache from Elsom Cellars and instead it's a Mourvèdre! Yep, a bonus wine we hadn't planned on doing! But, we ARE featuring a Grenache Blanc and Grenache Noir in honor of Grenache day tomorrow! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #ChickenUpdate Wines this episode: 2024 Two Vintner's Grenache Blanc ($28 at Pilgrim's Market)🥰2019 Elsom Cellars Mourvèdre ($55 at the winery)🤩2021 Dave Harvey Upriver Grenache ...

Sometimes...ok, MANY times during our lives as wine drinkers, we have the challenge of keeping our wine safe and cool, whether it's during transporting the wine or keeping it from cooking during camping trips, tailgate parties or a plethora of other occasions! Today, we found the solution as we have Jeanine Lum with 3rd Bottle Wine Bags. No more drinking warm or cooked wines! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #JeffDrivingApproved Products this episode: The Weekender - 6pk Ice Pack ...

Today, we have another "From Games to Grapes" episode and we are so blessed that it's with Former Husky and NFL QB, Damon Huard, with Passing Time Winery. In this episode we pass the time talking Husky football, great wines and kick off the football season in style! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #EasterEgg DeLille Cellars wines featured this episode: 2023 Passing Time Chardonnay ($50 at the winery)2022 Passing Time Columbia Valley Red (CV) ($59 at the winery)2022 Passing Time Caberne...

Today, Shelley and Phil put a bow on the 2nd Washington Wine Month in impressive fashion, featuring wines from DeLille Cellars! D2 from DeLille Cellars has been a house favorite of Shelley and Phil's for over 25 years but today, they're adding a few MORE favorites! Wines from DeLille are a must try! You'll thank us later! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #EasterEgg Wines this episode: 2023 Chaleur Blanc ($40 at the winery)💥2022 Marguerite Sauvignon Blanc ($75 at the winery)🤩2022 D2 ($50...

Today, Shelley and Phil dive into week four of the 2nd Washington Wine Month of 2025 with a name most people should know in Chateau Ste Michelle and a great value Syrah! Washington wines continue to shine! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Wines this episode: 2022 Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay ($23 at Pilgrim's Market)2023 The Originals Syrah ($6 at Trader Joe's)A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Liberty Lake Wine Cellars! Liberty Lake Wine Cellars: Looking for amazing wine? Taste Liberty ...

Today, Shelley and Phil virtually sit across from Erica Orr with Orr Wines. These wines are amazing! Find them! Buy them! We're ALL in on these wines. These wines were so good, Phil even drops an F-Bomb! <Gasp!> This episode sums up why we do this podcast. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #DumpPhil #EasterEgg Wines this episode: 2024 Orr Old Vine Chenin Blanc ($28 at the winery)💥2023 Orr Grenache ($30 at the winery)💥2023 Orr Pinot Noir ($36 at the winery)💥2023 Orr Salumeria ...

Today, Shelley and Phil continue with a Washington wine for the 2nd Washington Wine Month but also add a Riesling from the Finger Lakes region because it's ALSO Finger Lakes Wine Month! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #YayForShayRoséAllDay Wines this episode: 2021 Nova Cadamatre Reserve Riesling ($35 Market/$18 Angels at Naked Wines) 🤩2020 Powers Syrah ($18.50 at Pilgrim's Market) 😋A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Eternal Wine and Naked Wines! Eternal Wine: Are you a Rhone Ranger o...

Today, Shelley and Phil sit virtually with Maggie Hedges, winemaker at Domaine Magdalena in Red Mountain and taste through three of her amazing wines! She shares with us some very fun stories and some exciting things coming up in the future while we hear from BOTH of our dogs near the end! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Please visit https://dmag.wine/ for everything going on at the winery and to find out when these wines will be available online! Wines this episode: 2022 Domaine...

Today, Shelley and Phil pay homage to three wine days in one episode! Wine & Cheese Day and Shiraz Day is today and Cava Day is coming up on the last day of July. And we had high hopes of showing the interactive label of the 19 Crimes Shiraz but we were ROBBED as it didn't work! It should now be called, 20 Crimes, but that's ok! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #SighOfRelease Wines this episode NV Poema Brut Cava Sparkling Wine ($30, or $15 on Wednesdays, at Seasons of Coeur d'Alene...

Today, Shelley and Phil take a summer dive in to a new world Sangiovese, from our friends at Liberty Lake Wine Cellars, and an old world Sangiovese, a Chianti from Tuscany. Same vintage. Same grape. Completely different terroir. We made it through the week! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Wines this episode: 2021 Tahija Sangiovese ($35 from the Liberty Lake Wine Cellars) 🤩2021 Pèppoli Chianti Classico ($25 to $30) 🥰A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Liberty Lake Wine Cellars and CDA ...

Today, Shelley and Phil sit down with Long Shadows winemaker, Gilles Nicault, and taste through eight of their wines. If you want to learn about an amazing winery model, this is a must listen episode! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Visit https://longshadows.com to see, and order, the entire lineup of Long Shadows wines! Wines this episode: 2024 Long Shadows Poet's Leap ($20 at the winery) 🤩2022 Long Shadows Dance Chardonnay ($42 at Pilgrim's Market)💥2021 Long Shadows Saggi...

Today, we're honoring our nation's birthday with a little red, a little white and a little...ok, not blue (been there, done that!) but Rosé. This episode IS a sparkler, to be sure, in the spirit of sparklers and fireworks, the North Idaho Sparklers AND we're still in the middle of Sparkling Wine Week! #HappyFriday! #HappyFourthOfJuly! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #VeryBerryForward Wines this episode: NV Extra Terrestrial Bubbles ($30 at the tasting room; $9 a glass!) 🥰2023 Julia's Dazzle ($...

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. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #HustonThereIsNoProblem #BadMarketing 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 th...