GARDEN CITY, Idaho — Coiled Wines, one of Idaho most acclaimed and innovative brands, will move this fall into Telaya Wine Co.'s new winery and tasting room along the Boise River next to the Riverside Hotel in Garden City. “It’s only going to benefit Coiled,” owner/winemaker Leslie Preston told Great Northwest Wine. “We’re going to have so many people from out of town come … [Read more...] about Coiled Wines will join Telaya Wine Co. along Boise River
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Wine Spectator invites Idaho wine to Vinexpo tasting
NAMPA, Idaho — It’s rare air for a Snake River Valley wine to generate buzz beyond the borders of Idaho, but Sawtooth Estate Winery winemaker Meredith Smith will see her best Syrah poured next month at the world’s most influential convention: Vinexpo in Bordeaux. “Idaho has never been to Vinexpo, so that in and of itself is a big a deal,” Smith said. “There are other great … [Read more...] about Wine Spectator invites Idaho wine to Vinexpo tasting
Lewis-Clark Valley would add AVAs to Idaho, Washington
LEWISTON, Idaho - By the end of this year, Idaho could have its second American Viticultural Area - and Washington could have its 14th. The Lewis-Clark Valley was introduced by the federal government last week to begin a 60-day commenting period. "We are growing a lot of grapes and producing a majority of our wines from grapes grown in the valley," said Coco Umiker, who … [Read more...] about Lewis-Clark Valley would add AVAs to Idaho, Washington
Malbec earns its place in Pacific Northwest
Even though the Snake River Valley has a mere 10 acres of Malbec planted, the emerging Idaho wine industry is enjoying a surge in interest for the beautiful red Bordeaux variety. For Gregg Alger, owner of Huston Vineyards near Caldwell, Idaho, he couldn't be more pleased. And with World Malbec Day taking place Friday, he is ready to release his 2013 Malbec. "I'm pretty … [Read more...] about Malbec earns its place in Pacific Northwest
Telaya Wine Co. set to move alongside Boise River
GARDEN CITY, Idaho — Earl and Carrie Sullivan of Telaya Wine Co., will announce today that they have completed a deal to build a winery and tasting room next to the Boise River and the Riverside Hotel in this bedroom community of the Idaho state capital. “It’s been surreal,” Earl Sullivan told Great Northwest Wine. “This is a huge opportunity for Telaya with the largest … [Read more...] about Telaya Wine Co. set to move alongside Boise River