Idaho Press – ‘Savor’ Idaho’s wine, cider industries

Raise a glass to Idaho’s wine industry. Together, our state’s cideries and wineries — and bars, restaurants, tasting rooms and related events — cups runneth over. In 2022 alone, the industry brought in $314 million — that’s a 50% increase over five years, according to a recent economic impact study conducted on behalf of the Idaho Wine Commission. In addition, 890,000 Idaho tourists incorporated a winery or tasting room trip into their itinerary and spent more than $173 million on local business and the wine and cider industry combined added more than 3,000 jobs.

Family Vacationist – Wine country getaways: our quick guide to U.S. wine regions

Overwhelmed by the hundreds of U.S. wine country options? Here’s an overview to help you narrow your search. 

Spoken Wines –

Idaho’s Best Kept Secret – Hells Canyon Winery

Visit the Wild West and meet Hells Canyon Winery, one of the oldest in the Pacific Northwest of North America making wines that rival the best in the West. Yes, in Idaho!! A perfect terroir produces an intense, powerful, complex Cabernet Sauvignon, while over 40 year-old vines are the secret to a crisp, vibrant old world style Chardonnay. Meet a culinary chef turned winemaker after he and his wife traveled to France in the 70s, came back and planted, now, one of the oldest vineyards in Idaho.

Spoken Wines – From Ellis Island to Idaho Vines: A Family’s Journey of Perseverance and Passion

From Ellis Island to the foothills of Idaho, the story of Rolling Hills Vineyard is a multigenerational journey that started three generations ago in the Old World and came to fruition in Idaho. It is of a family working together as one to pursue their dream. When they saw this old vineyard on this beautiful property in the foothills north of Boise, Idaho that needed rehabilitation they all – were all in! Mark and Lori Pasculli purchased a neglected Cabernet Franc vineyard in the Eagle Foothills in 2016. Two vintages later their estate Cab Franc earned a Double Platinum and 96 points from Great Northwest Wine in 2021.

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.

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.

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. 

Prime Women – 13 Women-Led Wineries and Tasting Rooms to Visit

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.