Boise State geoscientist C.J. Northrup has been a part of the Snake River Valley wine industry for a couple of decades, and his young vineyard along Hoskins Road on the Sunnyslope has proved its maturity with this estate blend that resulted in his first Platinum Award. It’s also another example of the region’s future with Petit Verdot, which at 60% drives the Bordeaux-only … [Read more...] about Famici Wine Co. 2020 Vineyard Blend Red Wine, Snake River Valley $45
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Holesinsky Winery NV IdaPeach Peach Sangria, Idaho $14
Best Buy! Hagerman Valley chemists/winemakers James and Caitlin Holesinsky use their blend of Chardonnay and local peaches as a gateway for those new to wine. Now, it has grown into one of the Gem State’s most popular wines. Tantalizing scents of a big, juicy and ripe peach are realized on the toothsome palate that’s round, balanced and long. Production has more than doubled … [Read more...] about Holesinsky Winery NV IdaPeach Peach Sangria, Idaho $14
Rolling Hills Vineyard 2020 Sangiovese, Snake River Valley $35
Considering his surname and his focus, it’s natural for Mark Pasculli and his young brand to score gold medals in two international judgings for his Sangiovese and see it turn Platinum. This marks the fourth Platinum in three years for our 2023 Idaho Winery to Watch, and it’s an exemplary example of the variety. Aromatics include dried cherries, oregano, roasted tomatoes and … [Read more...] about Rolling Hills Vineyard 2020 Sangiovese, Snake River Valley $35
Vizcaya Winery 2018 Tempranillo, Snake River Valley $33
Continued success at their Windy Ridge Vineyard in the Boise suburb of Meridian with five clones of early-ripening Tempranillo has turned into the second career Platinum for Lawrence and Kay Hansen. Their winemaker, Mike Crowley, shows off his training via the storied Walla Walla Community College program by capturing classic Tempranillo touchpoints, starting with aromas of … [Read more...] about Vizcaya Winery 2018 Tempranillo, Snake River Valley $33
Boise suburb Garden City blossoms as setting for Northwest wine
GARDEN CITY, Idaho — Take a look at a map of the Snake River Valley in Idaho and you’ll see five cities creeping closer together, a reflection of the fastest-growing state in the country five years straight from 2017 to 2021. Nampa and Caldwell stretch west along the interstate while Boise, Eagle, and Meridian merge toward the Boise River, the state Capitol and Boise State … [Read more...] about Boise suburb Garden City blossoms as setting for Northwest wine