In today's episode, we have author, Danielle Frank, who has just released her new book, "A Wine Lover's Guide to Parenting: The Fine Art of Wine and Whine Management." One requires a corkscrew, the other requires patience but both can stain your carpets, as she explains. This is a very entertaining episode! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing

"A Wine Lover's Guide to Parenting: The Fine Art of Wine and Whine Management" by Danielle Frank is now available on Amazon. Go right now (like now!) and grab your copy...or three... or more!

Wines featured this episode:

• 2023 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc ($39 at Pilgrim's Market)🤩
• 2024 Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé ($32 at Pilgrim's Market)💥
• 2022 Joseph Phelps Pinot Noir ($68 at Pilgrim's Market)🤩

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The CDA Gourmet Wine Word of the Week - Decant

To decant is the act of carefully pouring wine from its bottle into another vessel (a decanter) in order to allow the wine to breathe and to separate the clear wine from any undesirable sediment.

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Mentions: Salvation Army Red Kettle, Bacardi, Moët Hennessy, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, Moët & Chandon, $100,000 Pyramid, Wayne Brady, Joel Kim Booster, North Idaho Sparklers, Carrie Ann Inaba, Krug, Woodinville Bourbon.

Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Saviah Malbec, Cambria Chardonnay, Decoy Chardonnay, Muscardini Cabernet Sauvignon, Misfits and Mavens Pinot Noir and a Patrice Grasset Sauvignon Blanc.

Wine Time Fridays Rating System:

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