Dick Boushey’s acclaimed vineyard in Yakima Valley is one of five Washington sites that Idaho winemakers Earl and Carrie Sullivan work with. Their example of Sémillon is a brisk style of this stylish white Bordeaux grape, offering aromas and flavors of lime, gooseberry and lemongrass. Its structure brings mouthwatering acidity and a nibble of starfruit skin that’s capped by … [Read more...] about Telaya Wine Co. 2015 Boushey Vineyards Sémillon, Yakima Valley, $25
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Fujishin Family Cellars 2015 Reserve Viognier, Snake River Valley, $17
Snake River Valley native Martin Fujishin continues to show his commitment to the Sunnyslope Wine District with his latest version of Viognier, a reserve project with longtime grower Ron Bitner. It’s a charming and hedonistic expression of Viognier as its three months in new French oak barrels create a theme of orange Creamsicle, vanilla and toast. There’s a sheen of banana oil … [Read more...] about Fujishin Family Cellars 2015 Reserve Viognier, Snake River Valley, $17
Feathered Winds Wine 2012 Malbec, Snake River Valley, $18
One of Southern Idaho’s new wineries pays tribute to the legacy of Woodriver Vineyards with this cool-climate Malbec grown in what is now the Eagle Foothills American Viticultural Area. The 30-acre vineyard near the town of Eagle is gone, but this bright red has a long life ahead. Aromas of boysenberry and juniper berry come with lime peel and a pinch of tarragon. Well-managed … [Read more...] about Feathered Winds Wine 2012 Malbec, Snake River Valley, $18
Hells Canyon Winery 2012 Artists Conservation Series Cabernet Sauvignon. Snake River Valley, $30
Puget Sound illustrator Fred W. Thomas may be best-known for drawing the iconic smiling Eskimo on Alaska Airlines aircraft, but his work on behalf of hunters and anglers fits beautifully on the bottles of longtime Idaho vintner Steve Robertson. Here, the featured painting is Summer Rise. Hells Canyon Vineyard near Ste. Chapelle is a prized site, and this estate-produced … [Read more...] about Hells Canyon Winery 2012 Artists Conservation Series Cabernet Sauvignon. Snake River Valley, $30
Hat Ranch Winery 2013 Unoaked Chardonnay, Snake River Valley, $22
Sunnyslope Wine District winemaker Tim Harless showcases the elegance of Chardonnay from Sawtooth Vineyard's Block 52 with this delicious unoaked presentation. Its fresh nose features tropical tones along with white peach, nectarine and jasmine. The drink offers a blend of rich peach and Asian pear flavors, bringing plenty of acidity for food and a lip-smacking finish of … [Read more...] about Hat Ranch Winery 2013 Unoaked Chardonnay, Snake River Valley, $22