273 - 30 Years of Winemaking Excellence: A Conversation with Gilles Nicault - Wine Time Fridays

Today, Shelley and Phil sit down with Long Shadows winemaker, Gilles Nicault, and taste through eight of their wines. If you want to learn about an amazing winery model, this is a must listen episode! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing

Visit https://longshadows.com to see, and order, the entire lineup of Long Shadows wines! And join their Key Club!

Wines this episode (Those wines with an asterisk are usually on the shelves at Pilgrim's Market):
2024 Long Shadows Poet's Leap ($20 at the winery) *🤩
2022 Long Shadows Dance #Chardonnay ($42 at Pilgrim's Market)💥
2021 Long Shadows Saggi ($70 at the winery)💥
2020 Long Shadows Pedestal ($75 at the winery) *💥
2020 Long Shadows Pirouette ($75 at the winery) *💥
2021 Long Shadows Feather ($85 at the winery) *💥
2020 Long Shadows Chester-Kidder ($70 at the winery) *🤩
2020 Long Shadows Sequel ($70 at the winery)🤩

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The Business Zone Wine Word of the Week - Mesoclimate
A smaller, localized climate within a larger region, mesoclimate plays a significant role in shaping the flavor and character of wines.

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Mentions: Rick Small, Sara Lane, North Idaho Sparklers, Giovanni Folonari, Allen Shoup, Philippe Melka, Randy Dunn, Rich Perry, Matt Bangs, Julia Parmann, John Duval and Matthew Wollen.

Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Ramey Chardonnay, Ryan Patrick Redhead Red, Rimbault Macon Villages, Elsom Cellars Logan and Julia's Dazzle!

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