142 - A JOYful Conversation with Joy and Curt Grady from Bottle Joy!

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil hang with two of the coolest people in Coeur D’alene, Joy and Curt Grady who also own Bottle Joy. We find out some important information regarding O-Holes, BJ’s, being tight isn’t always a bad thing and all of these are NOT what you’re thinking! And Phil makes a blunder which he acknowledges right away. Be sure to listen at the 60-minute mark for an AMAZING announcement that came out of the blue as well as watch out for a Wine Time Fridays first! From The Chequer Inn, it’s time to say, #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #BulldogJoy

Wines this episode:

• 2019 Rancho Victoria Castello di Amorosa Barbera  🤩
• 2021 Va Piano Rosé 💥
• 2020 Mark Ryan Long Haul Red Wine 💥
• 2020 Upchurch LTL Cabernet Sauvignon 🤩

For more information on the Va Piano Rosé, please visit https://vapianovineyards.orderport.net/product-details/0500/2021-Rose

For more information on the Mark Ryan Long Haul Red Wine, please visit https://shop.markryanwinery.com/product/2020-LONG-HAUL

For more information on the Upchurch LTL Cabernet Sauvignon, please visit https://upchurchvineyard.com/products/2020-ltl-cabernet-sauvignon

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors:  Naked Wines and The Culinary Stone!

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And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music, which is ANYthing but average.  Please visit https://todhornby.com or contact him at 

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The Greatest Song You Never Heard Podcast Wine Word of the Week - Tight

A wine that is "tightly knit," or "tight," is one that's inexpressive or closed. The term usually refers to a young wine, and it can be applied to a wine's aromas, flavors or structure. Being tight isn't always a bad thing.

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Mentions: Estefé Wines, Walla Walla Vintners, Chris Cochran, Jordan Roorda, Laureen Betts, Gary Vaynerchuck, Long Shadows, Andrew Will, The Walls Vineyards, Double Back Wine, Bledsoe Family Wines, Lisa Tussing, Kevin Olsonberg, Jared Gentile, Jake Weigand, Abeja, Kelsey, Gifford Hirlinger Winery.

Wines we enjoyed this week:  Abeja Beekeeper’s Blend, La Playa Carménère, Long Shadows Pirouette (’14), Videos Escudero Vidau (’08), Massican Idlewild, Ramey Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Château Promis Entre-deux-Mers and a Drink Washington State Riesling.