NAMPA, Idaho — During February, while spring is fighting to break out of winter’s grasp, the Idaho wine community gathers to share news, ideas, tips, sips and salutations. This year, the Idaho Wine Commission moved its annual meeting to the Nampa Civic Center. The day before, its virtual meeting touched on mental health among agricultural workers, climate change and … [Read more...] about Idaho Wine Commission celebrates more vines, unveils new logo
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Clearwater Canyon rocks October with Albariño from ‘Stella’ vintage
HOOD RIVER, Ore. — On the same day Karl and Coco Umiker dropped bins at Crawford Vineyard in the Yakima Valley, their Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2021 Crawford Vineyard Albariño earned a double gold medal and best of class at the 10th annual Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition. The next day, Oct. 6, 2022, their Albariño emerged from the sweepstakes as the judging’s … [Read more...] about Clearwater Canyon rocks October with Albariño from ‘Stella’ vintage
Telaya Wine Co. expands into Idaho’s historic Pintler facility
NAMPA, Idaho — Is there ever too much of a good thing in retail? In some cases, yes, but how that growth is managed sets folks apart. There is growing demand throughout Idaho for the award-winning wines coming out of our winemakers’ cellars. And the economist in me says, “If the demand exceeds the supply, you can raise prices or increase the supply, but that all … [Read more...] about Telaya Wine Co. expands into Idaho’s historic Pintler facility
Walla Walla Valley Wine tour adds Boise to 2023 schedule
Idaho — the fastest-growing state in the U.S. for each of the past five years — will receive a stop along the 2023 Walla Walla Wine on Tour, a first time for the wine consumers in the Gem State. Walla Walla Valley Wine, the advocacy group for member wineries and vineyards in that famous corner of the Northwest wine industry, heralded the addition of Idaho on Thursday when it … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Valley Wine tour adds Boise to 2023 schedule
Walla Walla-based Proletariat Wine Co. set to build facility near Boise
BOISE, Idaho — Wineries in the Walla Walla Valley and the Columbia Valley successfully woo consumers in Idaho’s Snake River Valley, requiring a four-hour drive to the northwest. On the other hand, it’s rare to see a vintner based in Walla Walla invest in Idaho, yet that’s exactly what Proletariat Wine Co., is doing. Led by winemaker Sean Boyd of acclaimed Rôtie … [Read more...] about Walla Walla-based Proletariat Wine Co. set to build facility near Boise