EAGLE, Idaho — Gary and Martha Cunninghams have little trouble selling 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards wine beyond the borders of Idaho’s Snake River Valley, but they want consumers to know more about their vines, their ranch and their tasting room 30 miles northwest of Boise. So emboldened by opinions of two Pacific Northwest scientists, Martha harvested data and historical … [Read more...] about Idaho wine industry awaits establishment of Eagle Foothills AVA
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Greg Koenig continues to lead charge in Snake River Valley
CALDWELL, Idaho - It has been more than 20 years since a young, energetic man arrived on the Idaho wine scene and helped begin to change the perception of wine being made in the Gem State. Today, Greg Koenig is a veteran winemaker. He's not necessarily considered part of the old guard, even if the slightest hint of silver is starting to show up in his hair. With his brother, … [Read more...] about Greg Koenig continues to lead charge in Snake River Valley
Hat Ranch wins 2015 Idaho Wine Competition
CALDWELL, Idaho - A dry Muscat from the Sunnyslope Wine District earned best of show Tuesday at the sixth annual Idaho Wine Competition. Hat Ranch Winery in Caldwell won for its 2014 Dry Muscat, the first crop from its estate grapes. The wine was crafted by Tim and Helen Harless, who launched their small winery in 2011. "It is a bit unusual," said Tim Harless. "We have to … [Read more...] about Hat Ranch wins 2015 Idaho Wine Competition
6th annual Idaho Wine Competition begins today
CALDWELL, Idaho - Eight Northwest wine experts will spend today evaluating about 160 wines from the Gem State in the sixth annual Idaho Wine Competition. The judging, which takes place at Ste. Chapelle winery on a bluff overlooking the Snake River, is conducted by Great Northwest Wine. Judges from Washington, Idaho and California have traveled to the Snake River Valley - … [Read more...] about 6th annual Idaho Wine Competition begins today
Koenig signs lease for Fraser Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
CALDWELL, Idaho — Fraser Vineyard, arguably Idaho’s most coveted site for Cabernet Sauvignon, will remain in the hands of award-winning winemaker Greg Koenig four more years, and perhaps longer. “The name 'Fraser Vineyard' absolutely piques the attention of consumers in the Snake River Valley. Their eyes light up,” Koenig told Great Northwest Wine. “That Cab has been a very … [Read more...] about Koenig signs lease for Fraser Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon