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Idaho Press - Snake River Valley Wine Region Turns 15

Idaho’s first official wine region celebrated its 15th anniversary last month. The Idaho Wine Commission announced in a press release that the Snake River Valley American Viticultural Area was designated on April 9, 2007, thanks to a group of Idaho wineries, vineyard owners, ag officials, and academics. The Snake River Valley AVA has grown from 15 wineries in 2007 to more than 40 today and has its own sub-region, the Eagle Foothills AVA.

2020 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year: Clearwater Canyon Cellars

In a sense, each bottle that winemakers produce represents a series of experiments. Their knowledge of chemistry is on trial. There’s an expression of artistry as well as an ability to take what the vine provides and the grower nurtures.

Ice in their vines: Holesinsky Winery pulls off tricky ice wine harvest

“This wine is very, very, very, very, very, very special,” Holesinsky Winery owner and winemaker James Holesinksy said, carefully releasing the yellow-orange ice wine into his glass.

Buhl wine making a name for itself on the regional stage

The Holesinsky Winery in Buhl won two double golds at this year’s SavorNW awards, the biggest competition for Oregon, Washington and Idaho wineries. Double gold is the highest honor a wine can receive at the competition, short of receiving both double gold and best in class. Looking at the past winners on the SavorNW website, it appears that the Holesinsky Winery is the first in Idaho to win two double golds in one year.

Idaho to allow bonded wine warehouses

Idaho on July 1 to align with Washington, Oregon in allowing third-party warehousing.

Idaho Press - Snake River Valley Wine Region Turns 15

Month: March 2020

2020 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year: Clearwater Canyon Cellars

Ice in their vines: Holesinsky Winery pulls off tricky ice wine harvest

Buhl wine making a name for itself on the regional stage

Idaho to allow bonded wine warehouses

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Month: March 2020

2020 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year: Clearwater Canyon Cellars

Ice in their vines: Holesinsky Winery pulls off tricky ice wine harvest

Buhl wine making a name for itself on the regional stage

Idaho to allow bonded wine warehouses

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Idaho Press - Snake River Valley Wine Region Turns 15