Idaho

Telaya is a small winery in the suburbs of Boise, Idaho, that uses grapes from Washington's Columbia Valley. The 2009 version of this wine won a gold medal this spring at the inaugural Great Northwest Wine Competition, and the 2010 follows through with the same quality. The grapes come from West Hills and Gamache vineyards, and the wine opens wtih aromas of oak, blackberry, … [Read more...] about Telaya Wine Co. 2010 Syrah, Columbia Valley, $26

Telaya is a small producer in Garden City, Idaho, that uses Washington grapes. This blend includes Syrah (60%), Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It opens with aromas of oak, boysenberry syrup and black olives, followed by flavors of red plum, black cherry and chocolate. It's a pretty big wine that will pair well with grilled meats. Rating: Excellent Production: 150 … [Read more...] about Telaya Wine Co. 2010 Turas, Columbia Valley, $28

As Greg Koenig's right-hand man, Idaho native Martin Fujishin plays an important role in making many of the Snake River Valley's best wines. He's showed a deft touch with late harvest Riesling over the years, and here's another delicious dessert. It opens with aromas of baked apple pie, lemon pudding and bubblegum. On the palate comes a delivery of poached pear, Honey Nut … [Read more...] about Fujishin Family Cellars 2011 Late Harvest Chardonnay, Snake River Valley, $22

The high-elevation vineyards of Idaho's Snake River Valley do a great job of enhancing Sangiovese's already stellar acidity, and this is a superb example from one of the state's top vintners. This opens with aromas of white chocolate, dusty cherry, mint and tarragon, followed by flavors of raspberry and cherry on the entry, followed by flavors of dried cranberry and raspberry. … [Read more...] about Koenig Winery 2010 Williamson Vineyards Sangiovese, Snake River Valley, $20