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Idaho has received increasing recognition nationwide as it becomes a destination for wine enthusiasts like myself. The Idaho Wine Commission’s 2022 Wine Boot Camp was an exclusive, backstage pass to the concert of wine making. Getting behind the scenes, we stepped into the shoes of the local grape growers and winemakers over a fun-filled two-days of unique compositions from a variety of wine artists. We experienced the incredible orchestration required to transform an unassuming fruit to a fascinatingly complex beverage. We indulged not only in delicious wine, but in the information that poured from knowledgeable, passionate winery owners.

Pend d'Oreille Winery

Pend d’Oreille Winery was established in 1995 by Steve and Julie Meyer. In 2017, The Bopp and Presta families purchased the winery and continue to produce exceptional wines in the style and tradition originated by the Meyers. Jim Bopp has been the lead winemaker for Pend d’Oreille Winery for 11 years. Kylie Presta is the wine chemist and assists with winemaking and operations. The Pend d’Oreille Winery produces 14 varietals of carefully crafted wine. Our tasting room and gift shop at 301 Cedar Street is open daily from 11-8:00 pm for wine tastings, bottle purchases, lunch and dinner. We serve artisan pizzas, salads, soup, and delicious farmer’s boards to pair with favorite wines. The Pend d’Oreille winery offers live music every Friday and Saturday night and piano music on Sunday afternoons. Our walls are a gallery for local artists and we focus on community involvement through service.

We are proud to offer a refill program and reduce the amount of glass waste contributed to the landfill. Our refill program is growing as we refill over 350 1.5L bottles in the tasting room each month and we have satellite refill stations in Coeur d’Alene and surrounding areas. The Pend d’Oreille Winery also offers an extensive wine club and we welcome new members every day! No cost to join. Our menus and wine club information may be found at www.powine.com.

2022 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon

91 points – Beverage Tasting Institute
2022 2020 Cabernet Franc

90 Points – Beverage Tasting Institute
2014 Chardonnay, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Primitivo, Washington

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Bistro Rouge, Washington

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Reserve Syrah, Washington

Bronze Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2015
2013 Project Z, Washington

Great NW Wine Competition 2015
2013 Chardonnay, Idaho

Bronze Medal – Great NW Invitational Wine Competition 2014
2012 Cabernet Franc, Washington

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2015
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington

Gold Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2015
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2012 Bistro Rouge, Washington

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2015
2012 Bistro Rouge, Washington

Silver Medal – Great NW Invitational Wine Competition 2014
2012 Roussanne

Gold Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2013
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington

Gold Medal – Great NW Invitational Wine Competition 2014
2011 Meyer Reserve Chardonnay, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2011 Petit Verdot, Washington

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2011 Chardonnay

Gold Medal – The Dallas Morning News & Texsom Wine Competition 2013
2011 Chardonnay

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2013
2011 Chardonnay

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2011 Chardonnay

Bronze Medal – Tri-Cities Wine Festival 2013
2010 Merlot, Washington

Bronze Medal – Great NW Invitational Wine Competition 2014
2010 Bistro Rouge, Washington

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2009 Merlot

Silver Medal – Great NW Invitational Wine Competition 2013
2009 Cabernet Franc

Gold Medal – Tri-Cities Wine Festival 2013
2009 Cabernet Franc

Best in Varietal – Tri-Cities Wine Festival 2013
2008 Syrah, Washington

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2009 Merlot

Silver Medal – Tri-Cities Wine Festival 2013
2008 Merlot

Bronze Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2013
2008 L’Oeuvre

Bronze Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2013
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

Bronze Medal – The Dallas Morning News & Texsom Wine Competition 2013

Kerry Hill Winery

Named after the Kerry Hill sheep, that our owner lovingly raises, Kerry Hill Winery is an estate vineyard in the Snake River Valley AVA. We opened our Tasting Room December 2019. While the focus at Kerry Hill is producing beautiful, nuanced wines, our land is used for more than just growing grapes. We have designed our landscape to attract and nurture pollinators, owls, bats and raptors—providing them with native plants, flowers, and shelter. Respectful farming practices like these not only lead to better wine, but to a healthier ecosystem for the Snake River Valley and beyond. We are presently, Salmon-Safe Certified and on the way to become a certified LIVE (Low Input Viticulture and Encology) vineyard.

2021 Kerry Hill Winery 2018 Malbec, Snake River Valley $45.00

Best of class/gold medal – Idaho Wine Competition
2021 Kerry Hill Winery 2019 Great Grey Pinot Grigio Rosé, Snake River Valley $21.00

Silver Medal – Cascadia International Wine Competition
2021 Kerry Hill Winery 2018 Private Reserve Malbec, Snake River Valley $45.00

Bronze Medal – Cascadia International Wine Competition
2021 Kerry Hill Winery 2018 Domaine Red Blend, Snake River Valley $33.00

Bronze Medal – Cascadia International Wine Competition
2020 Kerry Hill Winery 2018 Monarch Tempranillo, Snake River Valley $32.00

Silver Medal – Great Northwest Invitational
2020 Kerry Hill Winery 2019 Wild Rose Malbec Rosé, Snake River Valley $23.00

Silver Medal – Great Northwest Invitational
2020 Kerry Hill Winery 2018 Pollinator Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $45

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition
2020 Kerry Hill Winery 2018 Monarch Tempranillo, Snake River Valley $32

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition
2020 Kerry Hill Winery 2018 Domaine House Red Blend, Snake River Valley $33

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition
2020 Kerry Hill Winery 2018 Estate Wild Rose Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé, Snake River Valley $21.00

Silver Medal – Cascadia International Wine Competition
2019 Kerry Hill Winery 2017 Domaine Red Blend, Snake River Valley $29.00

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition
2019 Kerry Hill Winery 2018 Bobwhite Chardonnay, Snake River Valley $21.00

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition
2019 Kerry Hill Winery 2018 Great Grey Pinot Grigio Rosé, Snake River Valley $20.00

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition
2019 Kerry Hill Winery 2018 Wild Rosé Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé, Snake River Valley $18.00

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition

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