NAMPA, Idaho — The wine industry is dependent on consumer tastes and whims. What makes responding to market trends so difficult is that it takes three to seven years before the first vintage with a different grape variety goes from planting to pouring for a consumer. With this long lead time, it’s a challenge Idaho winemakers and grape growers embrace every day as they make … [Read more...] about Exploration of Grüner Veltliner, other varieties adds spice to Idaho wine industry
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A different panel, another best of show for Idaho winemaker Will Wetmore
CALDWELL, Idaho — Back when Will Wetmore was playing college baseball in California, it’s hard to fathom he strung together as many hits as he has as a winemaker in his adopted home state of Idaho. Great Northwest Wine’s reigning Idaho Winery of the Year more than doubled down on that acclaim this spring when Wetmore’s Veer Wine Project 2022 Garnacha won best of show at the … [Read more...] about A different panel, another best of show for Idaho winemaker Will Wetmore
Veer Wine Project in Idaho goes Rhone again to repeat as Cascadia International Wine Competition winner
KENNEWICK, Wash. — For the second straight year, a judging panel made up mostly of winemakers voted a red Rhône entry from Will Wetmore’s Veer Wine Project near Boise, Idaho as the competition’s No. 1 — a 2022 Mataro. “I don’t even know what to say,” Wetmore said, “but that’s awesome! It’s been really surreal the past year. These awards are gratifying. It’s cool, and it’s … [Read more...] about Veer Wine Project in Idaho goes Rhone again to repeat as Cascadia International Wine Competition winner
Summers in Sardinia inspire Famici Wine Co. in Idaho’s Snake River Valley
CALDWELL, Idaho — A career as a Boise State University geoscientist who spent 20 years of summers teaching in Sardinia led C.J. Northrup to create an Italian-inspired gem in Idaho’s Snake River Valley — Famici Wine Company. Northrup’s notion and inspiration became reality after he married Janet, a lifelong educator and self-described “rock hound.” “We both love Italy and … [Read more...] about Summers in Sardinia inspire Famici Wine Co. in Idaho’s Snake River Valley
Veer Wine Project uses 2024 Idaho Winery of the Year award as springboard
GARDEN CITY, Idaho — Those who track Northwest wine judgings will know that 2023 was a very good year for Veer Wine Project and owner/winemaker Will Wetmore. In the case of the 2023 Cascadia International Wine Competition, a panel featuring some of the Pacific Northwest’s top winemakers selected the Veer Wine Project 2021 Garnacha as the No. 1 wine of the judging. In … [Read more...] about Veer Wine Project uses 2024 Idaho Winery of the Year award as springboard