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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.

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

Skyline Vineyards/Winemakers, LLC

Snake River Winery

On the slope of a valley carved by the majestic Snake River, sits the
Arena Valley Vineyard. Southwestern Idaho’s ancient riverbeds provide
the unique cobbled soil that allows us to grow a diverse range of grape
varietals. This combined with our elevation and consistent hot, dry
summers give us the climate of old-world wine growing regions such as
the Rhone Valley (Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre), the Douro Valley
(Tempranillo, Touriga), Austria (Blauer Zweigelt), and Northern Italy
(Barbera). The sand and river rock naturally restrict the vines’ growth
producing small grapes with intense and concentrated flavors. Inspired
by our passion for traditional wine making and viticulture, quality over
quantity is always emphasized on our 75 acres.

2014 White Table Wine, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2014 Arena Valley Vineyard Merlot, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Idaho Winery of the Year

Wine Press NW 2013
2013 Arena Valley Vineyard Unoaked Chardonnay, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Riesling, SRV

86 Points – Wine Enthusiast 2017
2013 Riesling, SRV

Gold Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2013 Riesling, SRV

Silver Medal – San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2016
2013 Arena Valley Vineyard Orange Muscat , SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2013 Arena Valley Vineyard Rose of Mourvedre, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2012 Arena Valley Vineyard Sangiovese, SRV

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

87 Points – Wine Enthusiast 2017
2012 Cabernet Franc, SRV

Gold Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2012 Cabernet Franc, SRV

Bronze Medal – San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2016
2012 Unoaked Chardonnay, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2012 Arena Valley Riesling, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2012 Arena Valley Riesling, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2012 Arena Valley Riesling, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2012 Arena Valley Vineyard Grenache, SRV

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

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2011 Arena Valley Vineyard Malbec, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2011 Arena Valley Vineyard Sangiovese

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2011 GSM, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, SRV

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2014
2011 Touriga Nacional, SRV

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2011 Touriga Nacional, SRV

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2014
2011 Touriga Nacional, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2011 Cabernet Franc

First Place – Idaho State Fair 2013
2011 Cabernet Franc

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2011 Arena Valley Riesling

First Place – Idaho State Fair 2013
2010 Malbec, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2010 Sangiovese

Reserve Best of Show – Idaho State Fair 2013
2010 Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre Blend

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2013
2010 Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre Blend

Reserve Best of Show – Idaho State Fair 2013
2010 Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre Blend

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2010 Arena Valley Riesling

Silver Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2013
2010 Arena Valley Vineyard Barbera, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2009 Arena Valley Vineyard Zweigelt, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014
2009 Reserve Bordeaux Blend

Bronze Medal – Great NW Wine Competition 2013
2008 Arena Valley Vineyard Barbera, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2007 Merlot, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2006 Arena Valley Vineyard Anarquia, SRV

Bronze Medal – Idaho Wine Competition 2014

Split Rail Winery

Split Rail Winery creates wines that are spawned from whimsy and driven by heartache. We fancy the Rhone varietals and love a bit of the unconventional. We produce boutique bottles, kegs, wine in can, and do wine growler fills at the tasting room. We also dabble in wine produced in concrete. With our tasting room located minutes from downtown Boise, we represent a new and exciting spin on Idaho wines.

2012 Mourvédre, SRV

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

Silver Medal – Idaho Wine Competition
2011 Petit Verdot, SRV

Silver Medal – Savor Northwest Wine Awards 2015
2011 Horned Beast Reincarnate, SRV

Silver Medal – Savor Northwest Wine Awards 2015
2016 NV HORNED BEAST CERNUNNOS GSM

Gold, Best in Show – Idaho Wine Competition
2016 2014 LASER FOX CINSAULT

Gold – Idaho Wine Competition