EAGLE, Idaho — Expertise, passion, talent and agritourism don’t always line up with a community’s land-use policy. The debate within Idaho’s Eagle Foothills American Viticultural Area revolving around farming, wine production, consumer engagement and property rights serves as an example of how cultural confusion can stifle an expanding agricultural sector of a local … [Read more...] about Idaho winegrowers continue uphill battle along Eagle Foothills
Boise suburb Garden City blossoms as setting for Northwest wine
GARDEN CITY, Idaho — Take a look at a map of the Snake River Valley in Idaho and you’ll see five cities creeping closer together, a reflection of the fastest-growing state in the country five years straight from 2017 to 2021. Nampa and Caldwell stretch west along the interstate while Boise, Eagle, and Meridian merge toward the Boise River, the state Capitol and Boise State … [Read more...] about Boise suburb Garden City blossoms as setting for Northwest wine
Gem State Report: Walla Walla Wine tours Treasure Valley
BOISE, Idaho — Did it make sense to bring Walla Walla wines to Boise for a day in March? From both sides of the border, the answer is yes. Just a four-hour drive from Idaho’s state capital, and even less from the Moscow-Lewiston area, the Walla Walla Valley is one of the first places Gem State wine fans gravitate to when they seek out wine experiences. With more than … [Read more...] about Gem State Report: Walla Walla Wine tours Treasure Valley
Idaho Wine Commission celebrates more vines, unveils new logo
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
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