In today's episode, we kick off the annual March Drink Washington State Wine month with our good friend, David Hoffman, with Total Wine in Spokane Valley. Today we're featuring five wines that are a great representation of Washington wine as David educates us on each one!

Wines featured this episode: 

• 2024 Mark Ryan Viognier ($45 at Total Wine & More) 
• 2020 Browne Family Vineyards Premier Collection Merlot ($50 at the winery)
• 2018 K Vintners The Hidden Syrah (About $75 if you can find it) 
• 2023 Dossier Flagship Cabernet Sauvignon ($110 at the winery)
• 2022 Matthews Cabernet Sauvignon ($50 at Total Wine & More)

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Liberty Lake Wine Cellars, J. Bookwalter and Eternal Wine!

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The Cinder Wine Word of the Week - Viscosity 

Viscosity refers to the weight or "thickness" of a wine on the palate.

Cinder Winery: Crafting world-class wines in Idaho's Snake River Valley from award-winning Viognier to bold Tempranillo and Syrah, Cinder wines showcase the region's unique volcanic soils and ideal climate. Visit cinderwines.com for more information! Cinder: Savor the taste of Idaho's finest! 

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Some wines we've enjoyed this week: J. Bookwalter Double Plot Chardonnay AND Conflict, Substance Chardonnay, Rinaldini Lambrusco Secco, Louis M. Martini Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and Canoe Ridge The Expedition Rosé.

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