Wine Time Fridays Podcast

In today’s episode, we put a bow on Washington Wine Month as we taste through four wines with Shae Frichette, co owner and winemaker of Frichette Winery, who is about making amazing memories. We have guests for many reasons, but the individual and uniques stories top that list and Shae shares one of the best stories we've heard. And we raise a glass to Shelley's Mom and Brother, Hilda an...

In today’s episode, we're in week three of Washington Wine Month! This week, we're uncorking a true gem in the world of winemaking – the exquisite creations of Kiona Winery. From the sun-soaked Red Mountain vineyards to the expert hands crafting each bottle, we're diving into the rich history, innovative techniques and unforgettable flavors that have made Kiona a name synonymous wit...

In today’s episode, the 2nd of Washington Wine Month, Shelley and Phil sit down with Ashley Trout, Winemaker at Brook & Bull Cellars to learn all about her story while tasting through her beautiful wines.  And since International Prosecco Day is on Sunday, we start off with a LaMarca Prosecco, too! Let's get to it! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Wines featured this episode: NV LaM...

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil sit down with Red Mountain icon, Charlie Hoppes, the founder and winemaker at Fidélitas. Fidélitas is faithful to Bordeaux grape varietals, loyal to modern craft winemaking, and true to Red Mountain. This episode kicks off the second Washington Wine Month. 3 out of our 4 episodes this month are featuring wines from Red Mountain, a tiny little AVA with a big voi...

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil sit down and have very fun and informative chat (through Zoom) with 7Cellars co-founder and CEO, Jeff Sperbeck, tasting through the five wines they currently produce while hearing the full story of how he, John Elway and Rob Mondavi, Jr., set out to craft exceptional California wine. You'll hear about how they had to pivot through Covid, their heart for ph...

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil go down under and taste two Shiraz's in honor of Shiraz Day coming up on Thursday. They throw in a sparkling Rosé straight from Tuscany and bring some cheeses into the mix for Wine & Cheese Day on Tuesday. This is a packed episode. Grab some cheese and a Shiraz and let's do this! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Wines featured this episode:...

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil take a little breather from having a guest and taste through four wines from Grocery Outlet to find out if the the quality to price ratio on these wines are worth the trip. Shelley is tasting these blind but you don't have to! Grab one or all of them (for under 30 bucks!) and see what YOU think! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #ItsTraditionNow Wines...

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil sit down with the wine buyer at our long time sponsor, The Culinary Stone, Ethan Lillis. Ethan's wine journey has been a dead sprint from square zero to his current position. However, in this episode, Ethan drops a bombshell that nearly knocks Shelley and Phil off their stool! Phil throws in a dad joke that Ethan ranks 8 out of 10 AND we have a big announc...

In today’s episode, we get to the ROOT of branding, branding irons and what that has to do with a particular hat, while tasting through four wines from Hat Ranch Winery to wrap up Idaho Wine Month. And we start with a wine that you probably have never tried, a dry Moscato! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #FruityFreshAndFun #Snowmageddon #DoubleTapped #EasterEgg  Wines featured this episode:...

In today’s episode, which is week four of Idaho Wine Month, Shelley and Phil sit down in person with Lindsay Creek Vineyards winemaker, Art McIntosh and taste through five of their wines. If you're looking for wines with an outstanding Quality to Price Ratio, these wines are for you! And toward the end we REALLY start learning about what is involved in the winemaking process. Sit back and enj...

In today’s episode, which is week three of Idaho Wine Month, Shelley and Phil sit down, via Zoom, and talk with Janet and CJ Northrup, winemakers at Famici Wine Company, while tasting through three of their award winning wines. The conversation involves Idaho Wine Month, the quality of Idaho Wines, vineyard dogs and has a surprise wine from Italy in honor of Lambrusco Day next Wednesday. Oh, did w...

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil taste through two wines from another Idaho Winery, Cinder, in honor of Idaho Wine Month which is June.  Cinder Winery is a small, family-owned winery located in Garden City, Idaho that produces a variety of wines, including Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Tempranillo. Cinder Winery is committed to sustainable winemaking practices which we love!...

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil kick off Idaho Wine Month with a bang, tasting through two wines from the Veer Wine Project. Veer Wine Project is a small, family-owned winery located in Boise, Idaho and was founded in 2017 by Will Wetmore, a young winemaker with a passion for making delicious, affordable wines.  The winery's name, Veer, is a Hindi word that means "to dare." The...

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil are celebrating the last week of Oregon Wine Month by tasting two different wines from Argyle Winery. Argyle is a pioneer in the Oregon wine industry, and they've been making award-winning wines since 1987. They're known for their sparkling wines, but they also make excellent Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Riesling. In this episode we'll be tasting...

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil honor National Wine Day and National Chardonnay Day, which is Thursday, May 25! To celebrate, they're tasting an A to Z Wine Works Chardonnay. This wine is from Oregon, which is perfect because we're still in Oregon Wine Month, and it's made with grapes from over 30 vineyards. It's a classic, cool-climate Chardonnay, pairs exceptionally well...

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil taste an Oregon Pinot Gris from King Estate, in honor of Pinot Grigio Day next Wednesday, as well as talk about a slew of alternative white wines that will get you through the Summer. Take any of these alternative whites to a summer party and you will turn heads! On this second week of Oregon Wine Month, #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #Bunghole #HitTheB...

The day before International Danse Like a Divaz Day and the day after the Idaho Gives event, we have today’s episode where Shelley and Phil celebrate the Club FRESH Wine Club while tasting through a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc on International Sauvignon Blanc Day! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #EasterEgg  Wines this episode: 2021 Mohua Sauvignon Blanc ($29 at CDA FRESH) For more informati...

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil visit an old new friend in this Viognier from Rivaura, just in time for International Viognier Day, which is today! Viognier is a fantastic Summer wine that goes with many thing and it's going with todays episode big time! Grab a bottle of your favorite, sit back and enjoy a glass or two with us! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #Vaginier  Wines this...

In today’s episode, we continue our Wine Club series with Part 5, featuring The Culinary Stone wine club. The Culinary Stone has been a sponsor of our podcast longer than anyone and their wine club is worth looking into to be sure. Today we're tasting through wines from both their Standard and Premium wine club tiers. Grab one of these bottles and pour a glass with us. #HappyFriday! #ItsFrida...

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil dodge corks on the loose to taste through three wines, while sifting through Part 4 of our Wine Clubs series. We open with a Chardonnay from the Wine Text club, navigate through a Malbec from Elsom Cellars and finish with a Tannat. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Wines this episode: 2019 Myka Cellars Chardonnay ($28 at Wine Library; bought for $14.77) 🥰...

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil find themselves in Pahrump, Nevada! They have recorded from San Diego, Las Vegas and now Pahrump. In this episode, we get a chance to taste through a couple of wines from Temecula, California. Shelley’s son was married at a winery in Temecula and the wines from this area have steadily improved over the years. We certainly don’t expect you to taste through these...

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil sit down with L’Ecole No. 41 Winemaker, Marcus Rafanelli, and taste through four wines produced from the little schoolhouse winery. L’Ecole No. 41 was the third Walla Walla Valley Winery and the 20th in the state of Washington. They are celebrating 40 years of making delicious wines and we get to learn all about the story behind this notorious winery! #HappyFri...

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil uncork part 3 in our wine club series while we focus on making Pour Decisions at Bottle Joy. This is the RIGHT kind of pour decisions! We’ll be opening a French White wine and an Italian Red wine, both which available at Bottle Joy! The Pour Decisions wine club boasts a carefully curated selection of wines from around the world. Whether you're a seasoned w...

Happy St. Patricks Day! In todays episode, Shelley and Phil sit down with pop star and new winery owner, Brianna Shelko, tasting through her #Marbelous Marble Wines California Red Blend as well as a Vinho Verde from Portugal in honor of St. Patricks Day. We’ve made it to another Friday! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #MarbleWines #MarbleRed #ItsMarble #Winasour Wines this episode: 2021 Bla...

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil are raising a glass to International Riesling Day, which is this Monday, March 13, so grab a bottle of your favorite Riesling and get ready to sip, savor, and celebrate with us! This is also Part 2 of our Wine Club Series and we’re featuring wines from the Club 107 Wine Club at Studio 107. So sit back, pour yourself a glass, and let's dive into the wonderf...