In the Pacific Northwest, some cideries take local apples and use them to create community cider-based ciders, with the profits often donated to a designated local charity. Following are some examples of PNW cideries’ community cider programs.
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.
HAT Ranch Winery began with the desire to create great wines in a great winegrowing region. After searching the western states for the right combination of soil, weather and community, the Snake River Valley of Idaho was the perfect place to build the winery and vineyard! The original HAT Ranch homestead was a farm and ranch established in 1902. The family re-established the HAT Ranch name for their wines and vineyard in the Snake River Valley, the new frontier in wine. They honor the pioneering spirit of their heritage by delivering wines of distinction. Visit their Tasting Room on the Sunnyslope Wine Trail and the Snake River Canyon Scenic Byway.
2014Hat Trick White, SRV
Outstanding
– Great NW Wine 2015
2014Hat Trick White, SRV
Bronze Medal
– Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2014Dry Moscato
Best of Show
– Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2014Dry Moscato
Outstanding
– Great NW Wine August 2015
2014Dry Moscato
Bronze Medal
– San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2016
2012Petit Verdot, SRV
Silver Medal
– Cascadia Wine Competition 2016
2012Petit Verdot, SRV
Silver Medal
– San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2016
2012Malbec, SRV
Silver Medal
– San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2016
2012Malbec, SRV
Gold Medal
– Idaho Wine Competition 2015
2012Cabernet Franc, SRV
Silver Medal
– San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2016
2012Barbara, SRV
Silver Medal
– San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2016
2012Unoaked Chardonnay , SRV
87 Points
– Wine Enthusiast 2015
2012Riesling, SRV
87 Points
– Wine Enthusiast 2015
2012Riesling, SRV
Silver Medal
– Great NW Wine Competition 2014
2011Hat Trick Red, SRV
88 Points
– Wine Enthusiast 2015
2011Hat Trick Red, SRV
Bronze Medal
– Great NW Wine Competition 2014
2011Hat Trick Red, SRV
Bronze Medal
– Sunset International Wine Competition 2014
2011Tempranillo, SRV
Gold Medal
– Great NW Wine Competition 2013
2011Riesling
Silver Medal
– Northwest Wine Summit Competition 2013
2011Riesling
Bronze Medal
– Idaho Wine Competition 2013
2011Unoaked Chardonnay
Gold Medal
– Northwest Wine Summit Competition 2013
Vizcaya winery is conveniently located 15 minutes from Meridian, ID. We specialize in Tempranillo produced from estate vineyards including five different varietal clones. Other estate grown selections include Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Gris and Albarino.
Vizcaya Winery
Wines
Tempranillo
Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot (Washington fruit)
Windy Ridge Red (red blend)
Sonrojo (rose’)
Albarino
Pinot Gris
Elurra (white/blend) – both Idaho and Washington fruit
2017Sonrojo (Rose’)
Silver in the 2017 Idaho Wine Competition
– 2018 Idaho Wine Competition
20182013 Tempranillo 2014 Malbec 2014 Windy Ridge Red (red blend)
Silver
– 2018 Idaho Wine Competition
2016 2011 Tempranillo
Double Gold/Best of Class
– 2016 Idaho Wine Competition
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.
20202019 Williamson Vineyard Albarino
DOUBLE GOLD
– 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
20202018 Harvest Moon Red
DOUBLE GOLD
– 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
20202019 Williamson Vineyard Albarino
BEST OF SHOW
– 2020 Idaho Wine Competition
20212020 WILLIAMSON VINEYARD ALBARIÑO
GOLD
– 2021 Idaho Wine Competition
20212020 WILLIAMSON VINEYARD ALBARIÑO
Double Platinum- Best of the Best
– Great Northwest Wine