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There’s never been a better time to be drinking Idaho wine, and the Gem State spends the entire month of June toasting a young industry that’s viewed by the wine trade as one of the country’s most fascinating.
There’s never been a better time to be drinking Idaho wine, and the Gem State spends the entire month of June toasting a young industry that’s viewed by the wine trade as one of the country’s most fascinating.
Well, there’s much more to the Gem State, including a burgeoning wine scene focused just outside of Boise but stretching as far as Twin Falls. In and around Nampa, near the Oregon border, there’s a budding community of winemakers sourcing fruit from sprawling growing areas like the Snake River AVA. It’s a fun time for consumers, as Idaho vintners are still figuring out what works best — which grapes match the climate, which styles match the terroir, and which blends best reflect the unique landscape.
With changes to farmers markets, weddings and other outdoor spring and summer events, wineries are relying on individual sales and wine club memberships to get by.
GARDEN CITY — Idaho’s $200 million wine industry is struggling during COVID-19, and local wineries are finding innovative ways to keep sales going.
With changes to farmers markets, weddings and other outdoor spring and summer events, wineries are relying on individual sales and wine club memberships to get by during the outbreak.
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