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The crop most associated with Idaho is, of course, the potato, but as the American wine industry seeks out new AVAs, the Gem State has proved to be a bit of a treasure. In particular, a number of women winemakers who came to the profession later in life have been leading the state’s viticultural revolution.

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

Koenig Vineyards

Founded in 1995, Koenig Vineyards produces hand-crafted, award winning wines from Idaho’s Snake River Valley. Visit our scenic tasting room for an in-depth look at our wines.

2014 Late Harvest Riesling Botrytis, SRV

Silver Medal – Cascadia Wine Competition 2016
2014 Late Harvest Riesling Botrytis, SRV

Bronze Medal – San Francisco Competition 2016
2014 Estate Vineyard Viognier, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Syrah Three Vineyard Cuvée, SRV

Silver Medal – Cascadia Wine Competition 2016
2013 Williamson Vineyard Viognier, SRV

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

Silver Medal – Cascadia Wine Competition 2016
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah, SRV

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

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

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2015
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, SRV

Silver Medal – Great NW Invitational Wine Competition 2014
2012 Three Vineyard Reserve Syrah, SRV

Bronze Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2015
2012 Three Vineyard Reserve Syrah, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2012 Williamson Vineyards Sangiovese, SRV

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

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2012 Petite Sirah, SRV

Bronze Medal – Cascadia Wine Competition 2016
2012 Petite Sirah, SRV

Bronze Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2015
2012 The Devil’s Bedstead Zinfandel, SRV

Gold Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2015
2012 Riesling Ice Wine, SRV

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2015
2012 Riesling Ice Wine, SRV

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

Gold Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2012 Sunnyslope Cuvee Riesling, SRV

Silver Medal – Great NW Invitational Wine Competition 2014
2012 Dry Rose, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, SRV

89 Points – Wine Enthusiast 2015
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, SRV

Silver Medal – Great NW Invitational Wine Competition 2014
2012 Williamson Vineyard Viognier, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon- Syrah, SRV

88 Points – Wine Enthusiast 2015
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon- Syrah, SRV

Silver Medal – Great NW Invitational Wine Competition 2014
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon- Syrah, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2011 Cuvee Alden Private Reserve, SRV

Gold Medal – Great NW Invitational Wine Competition 2014
2011 Cuvee Amelia Reserve Syrah, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2011 Wiliamson Vineyard Petite Sirah, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2011 Three Vineyard Cuvee Riesling, SRV

Gold Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2011 Cuvee Alden Private Reserve, SRV

Gold Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2011 Sangiovesse, SRV

Bronze Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2014
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, SRV

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

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2011 Pinot Noir, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2011 Williamson Vineyard Viognier

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2013
2011 Riesling Ice Wine, SRV

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2013
2011 Riesling Ice Wine, SRV

Gold Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2014
2010 Petite Sirah, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2010 Amelia Cuvee, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2010 Alden Cuvee, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2010 Williamson Vineyard Sangiovese

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2013
2010 Riesling Ice Wine

91 Points – Wine Spectator 2013
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah

Double Gold – Wine Press NW 2012
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah

90 Points – Wine Spectator 2013
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2013
2010 Three Vineyard Cuvee Syrah

Double Gold – Wine Press NW 2012
2010 Three Vineyard Cuvee Syrah

91 Points – Wine Spectator 2013
2010 Three Vineyard Cuvee Syrah

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2013
2010 Botrytis Single Berry Select Late Harvest Riesling

Platinum Medal – Wine Press NW 2012
2009 Riesling Ice Wine

Double Gold – Wine Press NW 2012

Potter Wines

Potter Wines makes a rounded variety of memorable and crave-worthy classics and we truly shine when it comes to making inventive, adventurous, and refreshingly different flavors. Think you know wine? We vow to take you on a journey as we breathe a little fire into the wine industry.

2011 Riesling, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2011 Riesling, SRV

Bronze Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2015
2017 The Ambassador (Syrah)

Judges Pick in 2017 Best of the Northwest Sip Northwest Magazine – Best of the Northwest Sip Northwest Magazine
2018 The Ambassador (Syrah)

Double Gold at 2018 Cascadia International Wine Competition – Cascadia International Wine Competition

Rivaura Estate Vineyard and Winery

Nestled in the rolling hills on both sides of the Clearwater River near Lewiston, Idaho, Rivaura is an estate vineyard and winery run by three generations of the Hewett family.