Post Register - Late start but strong finish for Idaho wine grapes

Idaho’s grape growing season was delayed because of the wet, cool spring, but warm temperatures that lasted through much of October helped fruit continue to ripen, said Idaho Wine Commission Executive Director Moya Shatz-Dolsby.

Idaho Farm Bureau Federation - Late start but strong finish for Idaho wine grapes

Idaho’s wine grape growing season got off to a late start this year because of a cool, wet spring, but warm summer temperatures that lasted into late fall resulted in a strong finish.

“It’s been a very good year,” said Caldwell winemaker Martin Fujishin, owner of Fujishin Family Cellars. “I’m pleased with how things came in and yields were definitely up.”

Lonely Planet - Connect with Boise, Idaho in one perfect day

White water rafting in the summer and skiing in the winter, Idaho could be a great adventure destination for our Best in Travel list. And if adventure is what brings you to Boise, we won’t fault you.

The Seattle Times - The 20 best Northwest wines of 2022 

Cinder Wines 2021 dry viognier, Snake River Valley, $28: Ste. Michelle alum Melanie Krause annually produces an array of gems in Idaho, and her viognier serves as a benchmark for its tropical nose, fleshy midpalate and lemony-ginger finish.