Perhaps it did take a small act of Congress, but the Lewis-Clark Valley American Viticultural Area becomes official today. The Department of Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) issued a statement Tuesday that it will publish a final rule in the Federal Register to establish the Lewis-Clark Valley AVA, identifying a 306,658-acre segment within the … [Read more...] about Feds establish Lewis-Clark Valley AVA, modify Columbia Valley
Idaho wine
Senators ‘urge’ TTB to approve Lewis-Clark Valley AVA
Senators from Washington and Idaho sent a bi-partisan letter Wednesday to the agency in charge of the nation’s wine industry, pushing for the approval of the proposed Lewis-Clark Valley American Viticultural Area by April 20. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) asked John Manfreda, administrator of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, “to move … [Read more...] about Senators ‘urge’ TTB to approve Lewis-Clark Valley AVA
Idaho wine industry honors Sawtooth’s Meredith Smith
GARDEN CITY, Idaho - The Idaho wine industry took a moment from its annual meeting to honor winemaker Meredith Smith for her work inside and outside Sawtooth Estate Winery. Members of the Idaho Wine Commission voted the Boise native as its inaugural Distinguished Member of the Year, presenting her with a crystal decanter Wednesday at the Riverside Hotel in Garden City. “I … [Read more...] about Idaho wine industry honors Sawtooth’s Meredith Smith
Idaho wine industry welcomes new plantings
CALDWELL, Idaho - Idaho's wine industry has a growing audience. Problem is, they aren’t growing enough fruit in Idaho to satisfy winemakers or satiate customers. At this point, just 1,300 acres of wine grapes are grown in the Gem State. That figure matches barely more than half the total acreage of vineyards draped across Red Mountain - the smallest American Viticultural … [Read more...] about Idaho wine industry welcomes new plantings
Telaya begins new chapter for Idaho wine
GARDEN CITY, Idaho - Earl and Carrie Sullivan opened the doors Tuesday to their dream to come true for Telaya Wine Co., a remarkable 12,000-square-foot winemaking facility and tasting room along the banks of the Boise River. “This has been a vision for us probably from the start,” Earl said. “It wasn’t just a winery to make wine, but also working with each other and having … [Read more...] about Telaya begins new chapter for Idaho wine