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Decanter – Over the line: The complexities of US cross-state-border AVAs
In a place as vast as California, AVAs can create distinctions in wines. Consumers can understand the differences between Napa and Sta. Rita Hills, for example. But when it comes to cross-state-border AVAs – a somewhat common occurrence in the Pacific Northwest – what is the impact on both regional marketing and labelling laws?
Tasting Table – US Wine Festivals You Won’t Want To Miss
Wine drinkers fit into two categories: those who casually enjoy the beverage and those who become fully immersed in everything about it. If you fit into the latter group, attending a wine festival is one of the best ways to join other enthusiastic oenophiles. These events unite vintners, producers, sommeliers, and everyday wine lovers, often in beautiful settings where the wine flows. Grape-growing regions are prime spots for these wine-fueled occasions and they extend across the country to satisfy avid fans.
Read More: https://www.tastingtable.com/1551389/best-wine-festivals-united-states/
Idaho Business Review – Visiting for vino: Idaho’s wine industry is drawing in tourists as the spring season begins
A sip of Sangiovese on a warm spring day, along with good company and picturesque surroundings is a sign of the warmer, inviting season ahead.
And Idaho’s wineries are ready for it.
Warmer weather draws more people out, and tasting rooms and wineries in Idaho’s six different growing regions are preparing for the influx of vino enthusiasts the changing seasons brings.
ADVISOR – Wine Industry Champion Moya Dolsby: Bringing Idaho Wines and Cider into the Light
For Moya Dolsby, executive director of the Idaho Wine Commission (IWC) since 2008, the challenge of promoting Idaho wines was an opportunity she could not resist. Having worked for the Washington Wine Commission for four years as its local and national events manager, she knew the challenge of marketing a relatively unknown wine region.
Great Northwest Wine – Judging panel for the 15th Annual Idaho Wine and Cider Competition includes Liz Thach, Master of WineGreat Northwest Wine
The 15th annual Idaho Wine and Cider Competition will be staged Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Koenig Vineyards — in the heart of the Snake River Valley — by Great Northwest Wine as a collaborative effort with the Idaho Wine Commission.
Boise State Public Radio – Idaho Matters – Have questions about cider? You’ll want to ask Idaho’s first pommelier.
Everyone knows if you’re looking for advice on wine, you’ll want to ask a sommelier, but if you’re wondering about cider, that’s a job for a pommelier.
Now, if you’re not familiar with this term, you’re not alone. There are only 97 certified pommeliers in the United States, and now, thanks to Molly Leadbetter, Idaho is home to one of them.
Idaho Business Review – Idaho now has one
Becoming certified as a pommelier by the American Cider Association (ACA) requires the recipient to go through an examination process that shows the person has “an expert level of knowledge and proficiency in cider production, history and sensory evaluation,” a release read. “The designation represents a deep understanding of the complexities of cider and its cultural significance, making it a coveted recognition within the beverage industry.”
Unveiling Idaho’s Hidden Gem: Exploring Wine Country Beyond Napa and Willamette Valley
When conjuring images of wine country, the mind may wander to California’s Napa Valley region, or Oregon’s Willamette Valley. But wine-lovers looking for a way to taste domestic varietals may be bypassing one of the country’s hidden gems: Idaho.
Boise State Public Radio – Idaho Wine Commission hosting ‘Winter Wine Weekends’
As Idaho’s wine industry continues to grow, the Gem State is being recognized for more than just its potatoes.
The state has more than 1,300 acres of vineyards and over 70 wineries. With that in mind, the Idaho Wine Commission is once again hosting Winter Wine Weekends to give people a chance to taste some of the area’s best varieties.
Northwest Wine Report – Top 60 Northwest Wines of 2023
Below are Northwest Wine Report’s Top 60 Northwest Wines of 2023! These wines were selected from over 1,100 wines reviewed this past year from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia.
Magic Valley Times – GRAPE ESCAPE: Idaho is ‘new gem of the wine industry’
With more than 75 wineries, plus eight cideries, Idaho is building a burgeoning industry that’s creating quite a name for itself. The state’s climate and latitude are ideal for growing grapes, and talented winemakers continue to put down roots, joining the likes of Holesinsky Winery and Vineyard in Buhl and Y Knot Winery in Glenns Ferry.
CDA/Post Falls Press – Advertorial — Idaho Wine: An emerging region making its mark
Idaho may not be the first state that springs to mind for vino fans. But with modern winemaking dating back to the 19th century long before powerhouses like Washington and Oregon, Idaho is rapidly emerging from its neighbors’ shadows as a rising western region to watch. Though prohibition nearly eradicated the state’s early industry, it wasn’t long before pioneering producers reopened their doors and vineyards in the 1970s, paving the way for a reinvigorated proliferation of wineries over the last 20 years.
Men’s Journal – The 10 Wildest Ways to Experience Boise, from Brewery-Hopping to Snowboarding, Biking, and Rafting
Idaho’s enticing capital offers the best of both worlds—a stylish urban setting and an unbeatable backyard for savvy adventure seekers.
Idaho Business Review – Why growers are optimistic about crops despite lower grape yields
Despite smaller harvest yields this year, optimism is growing among Idaho’s vineyards. Growers are stating that crops came in before the frost and that overall quality is “outstanding,” though down quantity is down from last year’s harvest.
Great Northwest Wines – Boise Suburb Garden City Blossoms As Setting For Northwest Wine
GARDEN CITY, Idaho — Take a look at a map of the Snake River Valley in Idaho and you’ll see five cities creeping closer together, a reflection of the fastest-growing state in the country five years straight from 2017 to 2021.
The Joy of Beer: Stovepipes and Cider Cup Updates
Learn about Cider and the Northwest Cider Cup winner
First annual Idaho Cider Fest: A day of unique flavors and fun in downtown Boise
Learn about what you can expect at the first annual Idaho Cider Fest!