In today's episode, we put a bow on Season 6 and 2025 with some Boxing Day Bubbles while we recap our year. Happy New Year and #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing 

Wines featured this episode:

• NV Cantina Zaccagnini Brut Blanc de Blancs ($21 at various retailers)😋
• NV MUMM Sparkling Brut Rosé ($25 at various retailers)🤩

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The Seasons of Coeur d'Alene Wine Word of the Week - Charmat Method

Charmat Method a sparkling wine production process where the secondary fermentation—the stage that creates the bubbles—takes place in a large, pressurized stainless steel tank rather than inside individual bottles.

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Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Scott Kelley Tempranillo, McGrail Vineyards and Winery A Jó élet - "The Good Life", Small and Small Sauvignon Blanc, Karen Birmingham Zinfandel, Old Lodge Chardonnay, DAOU Chardonnay, DeLille Cellars Doyenne and Orr Wines Royal Slope Red Wine.

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