Considering his surname and his focus, it’s natural for Mark Pasculli and his young brand to score gold medals in two international judgings for his Sangiovese and see it turn Platinum. This marks the fourth Platinum in three years for our 2023 Idaho Winery to Watch, and it’s an exemplary example of the variety. Aromatics include dried cherries, oregano, roasted tomatoes and … [Read more...] about Rolling Hills Vineyard 2020 Sangiovese, Snake River Valley $35
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Vizcaya Winery 2018 Tempranillo, Snake River Valley $33
Continued success at their Windy Ridge Vineyard in the Boise suburb of Meridian with five clones of early-ripening Tempranillo has turned into the second career Platinum for Lawrence and Kay Hansen. Their winemaker, Mike Crowley, shows off his training via the storied Walla Walla Community College program by capturing classic Tempranillo touchpoints, starting with aromas of … [Read more...] about Vizcaya Winery 2018 Tempranillo, Snake River Valley $33
Domaine Holesinsky 2022 Gertschen Vineyard Rosé of Syrah, Idaho $14
Best Buy! The Holesinskys manage and harvest this 2-acre Syrah vineyard planted 20 years ago near Twin Falls by longtime Sun Valley wine merchant Bob Gertschen. This bottling represents the second straight year that the Holesinskys have turned those grapes into a Platinum rosé. Light strawberry, white peach, passion fruit and hyacinth aromas are followed by a flavorful mix of … [Read more...] about Domaine Holesinsky 2022 Gertschen Vineyard Rosé of Syrah, Idaho $14
Holesinsky Vineyard & Winery 2021 40% Viognier 40% Sémillon 20% Muscat White Blend Wine, Snake River Valley $22
Second-generation grower/winemaker James Holesinsky uses Muscat from his vineyard planted at nearly 3,800-feet elevation to add considerable charm to this delightful wine that resulted in his eighth Platinum during the past four years. The dried apricot, honeycomb and gardenia nose leads to flavors of hula berry and cantaloupe that are married with a flirty squirt of Meyer … [Read more...] about Holesinsky Vineyard & Winery 2021 40% Viognier 40% Sémillon 20% Muscat White Blend Wine, Snake River Valley $22
Indian Creek Wine Cellars 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Snake River Valley, $23
This second-generation winegrowing family in the Boise suburbs continues to reflect the maturation of the Idaho wine industry in this serious, bone-dry example of Sauvignon Blanc. Mike McClure’s winemaking presents gooseberry-laden aromas that include jasmine, Granny Smith apple, celery leaf and a faint whiff of tomcat. It’s compelling with its style, flashing lime juice, green … [Read more...] about Indian Creek Wine Cellars 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Snake River Valley, $23