Telaya is an Idaho winery that uses Washington grapes for its wines. Telaya is based in Garden City near Boise, and former Washington winemaker Kathryn House takes care of the production. This opens with aromas of alder smoke, blackberry, plum and toaste marshmallow, followed by flavors of boysenberry, pomegranate and espresso. Refined tannins allow the fruit to … [Read more...] about Telaya Wine Co. 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $30
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Cinder Wines 2012 Dry Rosé, Snake River Valley, $15
Best Buy! Winemaker Melanie Krause made this luscious rosé using Syrah from Williamson and Skyline vineyards. It opens with aromas of cranberry, black currant jam, peach and a touch of smoke, followed by flavors of strawberry, raspberry and cherry. This is a perfect wine to go with smoked turkey, grilled chicken or tortellini. While the bottles are long gone at the winery, it … [Read more...] about Cinder Wines 2012 Dry Rosé, Snake River Valley, $15
Cinder Wines 2012 Dry Viognier, Snake River Valley, $18
Melanie Krause is a graduate of the "University of Ste. Michelle" who now is crafting some of Idaho's finest wines and leading the charge in quality in the Snake River Valley. This luscious Viognier opens with aromas of fresh corn on the cob, pear, orange and cream, followed by flavors of Mandarin orange backed with bright acidity. Pair this with delicate dishes such as poached … [Read more...] about Cinder Wines 2012 Dry Viognier, Snake River Valley, $18
Cinder Wines 2011 Chardonnay, Snake River Valley, $18
Melanie Krause, a Washington State University grad and former Chateau Ste. Michelle assistant winemaker, is now one of Idaho's top winemakers as she and husband Joe Schnerr have created a terrific operation near Boise. This Chardonnay opens with aromas of toasted coconut and buttered popcorn, followed by flavors of baked peach and tropical fruit. Rating: … [Read more...] about Cinder Wines 2011 Chardonnay, Snake River Valley, $18
Cinder Wines 2012 Off-Dry Viognier, Snake River Valley, $18
The 2011 version of this wine won double gold and best white wine at last year's Idaho Wine Competition, and winemaker Melanie Krause has nailed it again with the 2012 vintage. This delicious white is just slightly off-dry. It shows off aromas of lavender, coriander, lemon and Circus Peanut candy, followed by flavors of lime, Bartlett pear, apple and a spring of mint in the … [Read more...] about Cinder Wines 2012 Off-Dry Viognier, Snake River Valley, $18