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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!
The Joy of Beer: It’s the Most Festival Time of the Year
Learn about Flipside Fest and other Treasure Valley events happening
Weekend things to do: 10,000 partyers in Meridian, a ruff day in Boise, Cider Fest
Learn what is happening in Boise the weekend of October 8
The Lewiston Tribune – New Idaho wine website launches
The website includes an interactive map and a dedicated page for each wine region with details about the region, the region’s most popular wine varietals and a list of wineries in the region.
Times-News – Idaho Wine Commission Launches New Website
The Idaho Wine Commission, which promotes the state’s $210 million wine industry, has launched a new website at www.idahowines.org that includes an interactive map of Idaho’ six distinct wine regions.