Wine Time Fridays Podcast
Join Shelley Webb and Phil Anderson, wine enthusiasts with over 20 years of sharing a bottle, as they uncork the latest news and trends in the wine world. Each week, they'll pour a glass, dish out their thoughts and explore food pairing options with special guests - from winemakers to sommeliers and other industry insiders. Expect lively discussions, expert insights and plenty of opinions on what's good, what's not and what's worth sipping.
Wine Time Fridays Podcast
319 - Wrapping Up Oregon Wine Month with Illahe Winemaker, Brad Ford
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In this episode, we put a bow on Oregon Wine Month 2026 with guest Brad Ford, winemaker at Illahe Vineyards! Brad is producing amazing wines and most come with some very unique stories! Illahe is available wherever you get your wine and one of their Pinot Noirs is on the menu at Seasons by the glass!
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Wines this episode: https://www.illahevineyards.com/our-wines
- 2025 Illahe Vineyards Viognier ($25 at area retail stores and the winery)
- 2024 Illahe Vineyards Estate Grüner Veltliner ($24 at area retail stores and the winery)
- 2022 Illahe Vineyards Bon Sauvage Estate ($40 at area retail stores and the winery)
- 2022 Illahe Vineyards 1899 Estate Pinot Noir ($85 at area retail stores and the winery)
A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Seasons of Coeur d'Alene and Pilgrim's Market!
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
Pilgrim's Market: Check out Pilgrim's Market for an expansive selection of fine wines with wine club prices EVERY day, weekly complimentary tastings and just up the street from CDA Gourmet! Visit pilgrimsmarket.com or call 208-676-9730!
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 Elsom Cellars Wine Words of the Week - Basket Press
A traditional, vertical wine press made of a wooden slatted cylinder and a heavy metal plate. Elsom Cellars: Thoughtfully crafted Washington wines, rooted in time, place and shared experience—made and poured in their Woodinville Winery, shared at their Perrinville Village Social Club and enjoyed wherever you gather. For more information visit https://elsomcellars.com.
Mentions: Sharalynn Richardson, Melanie Krause, Cinder Wine.
Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Mark Ryan Winerey The Vincent Board Track Racer Chardonnay, Araldica Albera Barbera d'Asti, Casa Santos Lima Red Blend and J. Bookwalter Conflict.
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