BOISE, Idaho - A dessert wine from one of Idaho's top winemakers won best of show Tuesday afternoon at the seventh annual Idaho Wine Competition. Koenig Vineyards' 2014 Botrytis Single Berry Select Riesling, a late-harvest Riesling made in the style of a German trockenbeerenauslese, was the winner. "No way! That's so cool," Greg Koenig told Great Northwest Wine. "I have … [Read more...] about Koenig Vineyards dessert wine tops 7th Idaho Wine Competition
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7th annual Idaho Wine Competition is today
BOISE - The seventh annual Idaho Wine Competition, presented by Great Northwest Wine, commences today with a record 169 entries from the burgeoning Idaho wine industry. The competition takes place today at Ruth's Chris Steak House in the heart of downtown Boise, where eight international wine judges will taste through the entries seeking gold medals. The judging is owned … [Read more...] about 7th annual Idaho Wine Competition is today
Second generation moves Williamson Vineyards along
CALDWELL, Idaho - These days, their business name reads Williamson Orchards and Vineyards. In a decade, it might be more appropriate for the family to change it to Williamson Vineyards and Orchards. Just 15 years ago, that would have been unimaginable for this family that began farming on the Sunnyslope region of Idaho’s Snake River Valley in 1909. “We’re at the ground … [Read more...] about Second generation moves Williamson Vineyards along
Idaho wine industry states its case for Riesling
SEATTLE - It cost $5,000 to sponsor Monday’s lunch at the international Riesling Rendezvous convention in Seattle - money well spent in the eyes of the Idaho wine industry. The Idaho Wine Commission paid half of the $5,000 sponsorship, then divided the rest of the fee among the wineries that chose to participate in the conference co-hosted by Chateau Ste. Michelle and Dr. … [Read more...] about Idaho wine industry states its case for Riesling
Lindsay Creek Vineyards adds to growth of Lewis-Clark Valley wine
LEWISTON, Idaho - It might catch visitors by surprise when they drive up to Lindsay Creek Vineyards and find it in the middle of wheat fields on the outskirts of Lewiston, Idaho. Art McIntosh grew up surrounded by wheat, but he can understand the puzzled looks of those expecting to taste award-winning wine. “My brother Doug and I are fourth-generation wheat farmers in the … [Read more...] about Lindsay Creek Vineyards adds to growth of Lewis-Clark Valley wine