Growth and wine collide: Homeowners, winery industry clash as development comes to Eagle foothills
Once winter eases its grip, he tries to spend every minute possible enjoying his expansive wrap-around deck or working in his vineyard trimming vines with his two trusty golden retrievers at his side. His property is nestled in the Eagle foothills, largely surrounded by other small farms or single-family homes with expansive acreage. Pasculli’s home and multiple varieties of wine grape vines have a commanding view of the rolling hills off in the distance.
GEAR PATROL – The Best Canned Wines to Get Buzzed on the Go
You’ve probably seen a burgeoning beverage category populating the portable drinks section of your local grocery store or wine shop in the last few years, and you’re wondering if it’s any good. Just like the newer, better versions of boxed wine, canned wine has been coming into its own, and both winemakers and retailers are taking note.
Wine Business – Hot Brands 2021: Family Finds Success in Lewis & Clark Valley
Nestled along the Clearwater River in southeastern Idaho lies a property that the Hewett family has called home since the 1950s, but their history in the area is much longer.
Great Northwest Wines – Idaho lawmakers consider allowing 17-year-olds to serve alcohol
BOISE, Idaho — Lawmakers in Idaho, the fastest-growing state in the country for the past five years, are reviewing legislation that would make theirs only the second state to permit a 17-year-old to serve alcohol.
Wine Enthusiast – Six Dark Sky Parks for Wine Travel Beneath the Stars
Stars, planets and the Milky Way have enthralled humans since we first gazed into the night sky. Unfortunately, in modern times, 80% of North American residents have lost their view of the cosmos to artificial light pollution.
Wine Country – TOP 7 U.S. WINE REGIONS TO VISIT IN 2022
After the wild ride that the past two years has been, we’re all itching to travel more in 2022. While that long-awaited trip to the Rhône Valley or Tuscany sounds incredibly dreamy right about now, due to the unpredictability that comes with travel these days, we realize a European vacation may not be in the cards right now. The good news is, you can still enjoy an amazing wine-fueled getaway this year… maybe just closer to home.
ShermansTravel: ShermansTravel’s Top Budget Destinations of 2022
Experience the thriving local beverage scene with a wine flight for $20 at Telaya Wine Co., cider tasting at Meriwether Cider for $12, or beer sampling at Barbarian Brewing for $18 to $22. Complimentary activities also abound: Walk the largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest, Freak Art Gallery; hike along the foothills surrounding the city; or stroll the 25-mile long Boise River Greenbelt.
ShermansTravel: 9 Reasons to Visit Under-the-Radar Boise
Like many cities around the U.S., Boise has a burgeoning craft brewing scene. Beer lovers should visit Barbarian Brewing’s Downtown Tap Room or Garden City Brewery to enjoy a selection of up to 24 brews. The sours — including the Sour Gummy Guys, which is made with Sour Patch Kids — are the true standouts. Meanwhile, Meriwether Cider serves up outstanding craft ciders. Don’t miss the barrel-aged Cider Old Fashioned or the dry ginger root cider.
FORBES – Holiday Gift Guide 2021: Best Off The Radar Wines To Give
You can give the wine lover in your life one of the usual suspects, or you can be creative and gift them with an off the radar wine that’ll knock their socks off. Here’s a roundup of some off the radar wines that will impress the wine aficianados in your life:
The Seattle Times – 36 celebratory wines
THANKS TO VACCINES, this year’s holiday season should see safer celebrations and festive family gatherings, which should result in more Northwest wine being shared as 2021 gets put to bed.
The Seattle Times – Top 20 Northwest wines of 2021
CLIMATE CHANGE HAS worked in favor of Josh Lawrence, who finds it rather delicious to revisit the time a vineyard expert told him the Royal Slope of Washington’s Columbia Basin was too cold to produce award-winning wine.
The Seattle Times – The Northwest’s 20 best wines for under $20
Most of the wines ranked below are available in grocery stores and warehouses, but contacting the winery can pay off in the form of a case discount or help with finding a retail location. Prices listed below are full retail. However, you often will find them for less.
MagicValley.Com – Hotter summer means stronger wine flavors
“We prepared for this. We knew that the year was going to be like this so we pruned differently,” said James Holesinky, who owns Holesinky Vineyard and Winery in Buhl with his wife, Caitlin.
Decanter – Idaho wine: travel guide and eight top bottles worth seeking out
Katie Kelly Bell explores five off-the-beaten-track US wine states and provides a travel guide to help you explore the freewheeling spirit of American winemaking in these less-famous wine regions, starting with Idaho. And Stacy Slinkard picks out a selection of Idaho wines to try.
Fordor’s – Forget California! 14 U.S. States That Also Make Surprisingly Good Wine
In the American wine-making world, it’s no secret that California gets all the glory and attention. Yet, unbeknownst to many, there is a plethora of other up-and-coming wine regions where travelers can tour, taste, and traverse vineyards with fewer crowds at a lower cost. Whether it’s Colorado proving it’s not just for craft beer or Tennessee showing it’s home to more than whiskey, these 14 states— including Utah, Georgia, New Jersey, and Texas—are hidden gem wine spots to have on your radar.
FORBES – Hard Ciders Will Rock Your Holiday Meals, And Here Are Some Ciders That Rock
Forget wine or beer when it comes to pairing a beverage with your Thanksgiving or holiday meal. A better bet is hard cider. Here’s a roundup of some great hard cideries and their ciders to grace your holiday table and to gift your friends.
Eater: Eater’s Guide to Idaho’s Snake River Valley
From Basque chorizo to huckleberry ice cream, wine trails to mountaintop picnics, here’s everything you need to know about wining and dining in Idaho’s Snake River Valley
Idaho 6 News – “A high-quality harvest with an average crop size,” 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards finishing up grape harvest
As they finish up this year’s grape harvest, Sprott reflects on the challenges of Idaho’s excessively hot summer.
Idaho Press – Idaho wineries and cideries open for the 2021 harvest season
Fall wine harvest goes hand in hand with the season as winemakers are bustling to harvest their grapes before the colder temperatures arrive.
Here are some opportunities to explore Idaho wine country before it’s too late.