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Wine Enthusiast - In Idaho’s Snake River Valley, a High-Altitude, Cold-Climate OasisWine Enthusiast

Skiers, fly-fishers and outdoor sports enthusiasts have long flocked to Idaho’srugged mountains and desert plateaus, but in recent years, the Gem State is burgeoning into a hotspot for enophiles. Officially becoming an AVA in 2007, the Snake River Valley is home to a plethora of grape varieties, from late-ripening reds to cold-loving whites.

Sawtooth Winery

Sawtooth Winery Estate sits atop 500+ acres of vineyards with picturesque views of the Owyhee Mountains and Boise Valley. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings while sitting on the deck sipping our award winning wines, picnicking is highly encouraged. Sawtooth Winery’s beautiful grounds play host to many yearly wine tastings, weddings and private events. Ask about how you can also save by becoming a Wine Club Member.

2014 Classic Fly Series Grenache Rosé, SRV

Best Rose – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2014 Riesling, SRV

Gold Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2014 Riesling, SRV

Bronze Medal – San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2016
2014 Grenache Rosé, SRV

Bronze Medal – San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2016
2013 Trout Trilogy Reserve Syrah, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Trout Trilogy Carménére, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Estate Chardonnay, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Pinot Gris, SRV

Gold Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2013 Classic Fly Series Gewurztraminer, SRV

Gold Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2013 Classic Fly Series Cinsault Rose, SRV

Best Rose – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2012 Trout Trilogy Petite Sirah, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2012 Classic Fly Series Chardonnay, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2012 Skyline Red, SRV

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2015
2012 Classic Fly Series Tempranillo, SRV

Double Gold – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2012 Classic Fly Series Tempranillo, SRV

Silver Medal – San Francisco Wine Competition 2015
2012 Classic Fly Series Cinsault Rose, SRV

Gold Medal/Best Rose – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2012 Classic Fly Series Cinsault Rose, SRV

Bronze Medal – San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2014
2012 Pinot Gris, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2012 Riesling, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2012 Riesling, SRV

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2014
2012 Riesling, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2012 Riesling, SRV

Bronze Medal – Riverside International Wine Competition 2014
2012 Riesling, SRV

Bronze Medal – Sunset International Wine Competition 2014
2012 Riesling, SRV

5 Great Bottles to Try – Washington Post 2014
2012 Classic Fly Series Gewurztraminer, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2012 Syrah, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2012 Syrah, SRV

Bronze Medal – Sunset International Wine Competition 2015
2012 Syrah, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2012 Syrah, SRV

Bronze Medal – Sunset International Wine Competition 2015
2012 Trout Trilogy Malbec, SRV

Gold/Best of Class – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2012 Trout Trilogy Malbec, SRV

Silver Medal – San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2016
2012 Trout Trilogy Malbec, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2011 Skyline Red Vineyard Select, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
201 Trout Trilogy Petite Sirah

Gold Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2011 Trout Trilogy Malbec, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2011 Classic Fly Series Chardonnay, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2011 Riesling

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2013
2011 Syrah

91 Points – Wine and Spirits 2013
2011 Syrah

Bronze Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2014
2011 Skyline Red

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2014
2008 Riesling

Bronze Medal – Northwest Wine Summit 2009
2008 Pinot Gris

Double Gold – Idaho Wine Competition
2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Gold Medal – Northwest Wine Summit 2008
2006 Chardonnay

Gold Medal – Idaho Wine Festival 2009
2006 Viognier

Silver Medal – Northwest Wine Summit
2005 Reserve Syrah

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2008
2005 Merlot

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Festival 2009
2005 Muscat Blanc

Overall Best Treasure Valley Wine – Idaho Statesman & KIVI-TV Wine Competition 2008
2005 Late Harvest Gewurstraminer

Best Treasure Valley Dessert Wine – Idaho Statesman & KIVI-TV Wine Competition 2008
2005 Syrah

Silver Medal – Northwest Wine Summit 2008
2005 Syrah

Bronze Medal – San Diego International Wine Competition 2008
2004 Merlot

Bronze Medal – Northwest Wine Summit 2008
2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Bronze Medal – San Diego International Wine Competition 2008

Ste. Chapelle Winery

From high atop “Winery Hill,” Ste. Chapelle overlooks the scenic views of the famous Snake River winding through the valley below. They are dedicated to showcasing the extraordinary quality and unique regional personality of their Idaho vineyards, consistently producing wines of exceptional complexity and nuance. Ask how you can save; become a wine club “Friend.” Their beautiful sunset will enhance your wedding or private event.

2014 Panoramic Idaho Riesling Ice Wine, SRV

Gold Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2014 Panoramic Idaho Riesling Ice Wine, SRV

Bronze Medal – San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2016
2013 Chardonnay, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Panoramic Idaho Cabernet Sauvignon, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Panoramic Idaho Syrah, SRV

Gold/Best of Class – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Panoramic Idaho Syrah, SRV

Bronze Medal – San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2015
2013 Panoramic Idaho Malbec, SRV

Gold Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Panoramic Idaho Malbec, SRV

Silver Medal – San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2016
2013 Special Harvest Riesling

Gold – Best of Class Medal – Sunset International Wine Competition 2015
2013 Special Harvest Riesling

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2012 Special Harvest Riesling, SRV

Gold Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2012 Special Harvest Riesling, SRV

Silver Medal – San Francisco Chronicles Wine Competition 2014
2012 Merlot, SRV

85 Points – Wine Enthusiast 2015
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, SRV

85 Points – Wine Enthusiast 2015
2012 Gem State Red, SRV

86 Points – Wine Enthusiast 2015
2012 Gem State Red, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2012 Chardonnay, SRV

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2014
2012 Panoramic Idaho Series Grenache, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2011 Panoramic Idaho Series Petit Verdot, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2011 Panoramic Idaho Series Petit Verdot, SRV

Gold Medal – Wine Press Northwest 2013
2011 Panoramic Idaho Series Black 16 Chardonnay, SRV

Gold Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2011 Panoramic Idaho Series Black 16 Chardonnay, SRV

Bronze Medal – San Francisco Wine Competition 2015

Fujishin Family Cellars & Free Dog Wines

Located in the heart of Idaho wine country, featuring wines from the Snake River Valley and the Northwest. Come for the wine, stay for the conversation!

2014 Reserve Viognier

Silver Medal – Cascadia Wine Competition 2016
2014 Gewürztraminer, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Viognier, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Mourvédre, SRV

Silver Medal – Cascadia Wine Competition 2016
2013 Mourvédre, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Tempranillo, SRV

Silver Medal – Cascadia Wine Competition 2016
2013 Tempranillo, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Amatino Red Blend, SRV

Silver Medal – Cascadia Wine Competition 2016
2013 Amatino Red Blend, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Petit Verdot, SRV

Silver Medal – Cascadia Wine Competition 2016
2013 Petit Verdot, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Reserve Viognier, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2013 Chardonnay, SRV

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2015
2013 Chardonnay, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2013 Chardonnay, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2012 Amatino Red Blend, SRV

87 Points – Wine Enthusiast 2015
2012 Amatino Red Blend, SRV

Bronze Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2015
2012 Reserve Petite Sirah, SRV

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2015
2012 Petite Sirah, SRV

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2015
2012 Late Harvest Chardonnay, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2012 Viogneir, SRV

Bronze Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2015
2012 Viogneir, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2012 Tempranillo, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2012 Mourvédre, SRV

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2015
2012 Mourvédre, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Commission 2014
2012 Late Harvest Chardonnay, SRV

Bronze Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2014
2011 Syrah, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2011 Syrah, SRV

Bronze Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2014
2011 Late Harvest Chardonnay, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2011 Petite Sirah, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2011 Petite Sirah, SRV

Bronze Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2014
2011 Petite Sirah, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2011 Malbec/Syrah, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2011 Viognier, SRV

Silver Medal – Great NW Wines Competition 2013
2011 Viognier, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2011 Late Harvest Chardonnay

Excellent Rating – Great NW Wine 2013
2011 Late Harvest Chardonnay

Bronze Medal – Great NW Wines Competition 2013
2010 Gewurztraminer, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2010 Amatino Red Blend, SRV

Bronze Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2014
2010 Amatino Red Blend, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2010 Syrah, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2009 Merlot, SRV

Bronze Medal – Great NW Wines Competition 2013
2009 Syrah

Silver Medal – Great NW Wines Competition 2013
2009 Syrah

Excellent Rating – Great NW Wine 2013

Williamson Orchards & Vineyards

We rely on our long farming history and knowledge in designing vineyards to maximize our high desert terroir. Our expertise allows us to produce stunning wines from the highest quality grapes. Experience honest and knowledgeable service in our relaxing and farm-charm filled tasting room. Feed your appetite with locally produced meats, cheeses, chocolates and more. Peruse handcrafted goods and wares in our gift shop nook. Sit back and relax on our dog friendly patio and keep the kids entertained with fun games on our lawn.

2020 2019 Williamson Vineyard Albarino

DOUBLE GOLD – 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
2020 2018 Harvest Moon Red

DOUBLE GOLD – 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
2020 2019 Williamson Vineyard Albarino

BEST OF SHOW – 2020 Idaho Wine Competition
2021 2020 WILLIAMSON VINEYARD ALBARIÑO

GOLD – 2021 Idaho Wine Competition
2021 2020 WILLIAMSON VINEYARD ALBARIÑO

Double Platinum- Best of the Best – Great Northwest Wine
2021 2019 WILLIAMSON VINEYARD MALBEC

GOLD – 2021 Idaho Wine Competition
2021 2019 WILLIAMSON VINEYARD MALBEC

GOLD – Great Northwest Wine Platinum Awards