In today's episode, we come to you from The Business Zone in Hayden and are so grateful to welcome David Hoffman from Total Wine & More in Spokane Valley to talk about some wines that would pair perfectly for the upcoming holidays! We're less than a week away from Thanksgiving and the mayhem that follows. Brace yourself! It's the holidays! But after this episode, you won't feel stressed over which wine to serve! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #SighOfRelease #SpecialSurprise #EasterEgg Wines featured this episode: Vigneti Cenci Franciacor Brut Rosé ($40 at Total Wine) Brockmeyer Family Vineyards Albariño ($21 at Total Wine) 2021 Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel ($55 at Total Wine) 2023 Dossier Wine Collective Flagship Syrah ($79 at Total Wine) 2020 Browne Premier Collection Petit Verdot ($50 at Total Wine) A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Seasons of Coeur d'Alene and J. Bookwalter! Seasons of Coeur d'Alene: Experience the best of Coeur d'Alene's culinary scene at Seasons, where farm-to-table cuisine meets elegant ambiance. Don't miss their Wine Down Wednesday where all bottled wines are 50% off! Visit https://www.seasonsofcda.com/ for more information or call 208-664-8008 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. Visit https://www.bookwalterwines.com for more information or simply call or 509-627-5000. And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music. Please visit https://todhornby.com to see what Tod is up to! The Rivaura Wine Word of the Week - Tannins Tannins are natural compounds in grape skins, seeds, and stems (and oak barrels) that create a dry, fuzzy, or puckering sensation on your gums and the back of your tongue. They provide a red wine's structure and are why bold wines pair so well with the fat and protein in rich food. Rivaura: There’s a new wine in town. Rivaura! Producing some of the best wines Idaho has to offer, Rivaura now has a tasting room in Coeur d’Alene! They are open Wednesday through Saturday! When you stop by, say 'hi' to Cooper! Visit https://rivaura.com for more information or simply call, 208 667-1019! Mentions: Please visit this episode on our website for a complete list of mentions. Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Telaya Chardonnay, Cinder Rosé of Cinsault, Rombauer Chardonnay. Please find us on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays ), Twitter (@VintageTweets), Instagram (@WineTimeFridays) on our YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@winetimefridays and on Threads, which is @winetimefridays. You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino. His profile name is Phil Anderson and will probably “Follow” you back! © 2025 Wine Time Fridays - All Rights Reserve
