Howard Van Slyke of Van Slyke Farms, Inc., is offering 353 acres of farmland near the Sunnyslope Wine District within the Snake River Valley American Viticultural Area west of Caldwell, Idaho. Van Slyke Farm is a Century Farm within Canyon County near Homedale Road east of Wilder. The acreage on the market offers gradual south-facing slopes with a backdrop that includes … [Read more...] about Snake River Valley wine country Century Farm land for sale
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Exploration of Grüner Veltliner, other varieties adds spice to Idaho wine industry
NAMPA, Idaho — The wine industry is dependent on consumer tastes and whims. What makes responding to market trends so difficult is that it takes three to seven years before the first vintage with a different grape variety goes from planting to pouring for a consumer. With this long lead time, it’s a challenge Idaho winemakers and grape growers embrace every day as they make … [Read more...] about Exploration of Grüner Veltliner, other varieties adds spice to Idaho wine industry
Kindred Vineyards & Winery 2021 Mamas Merlot, Snake River Valley $36
Owner/winemaker Craig Davis was inspired to enter the Idaho wine industry after a trip to Italy, which also helps explain the menu of wood-fired pizza that he offers to his by-appointment visitors each weekend at his Sunnyslope estate along Frost Road west of Ste. Chapelle. Beyond his Sangiovese program - which earned best-of-class acclaim at the 2023 Cascadia International - … [Read more...] about Kindred Vineyards & Winery 2021 Mamas Merlot, Snake River Valley $36
Cinder Wines 2022 Emerald Slope Vineyard Verdejo, Snake River Valley $28
When Melanie Krause’s work with this Spanish white grape made international headlines, officials in Texas correctly credited it as an Oregon wine. That’s because the Martin family’s Emerald Slope Vineyard is on the Oregon side of the Snake River near the town of Adrian. Early aromas of thyme, lemongrass and oregon are quickly overtaken by hints of luscious tropical and stone … [Read more...] about Cinder Wines 2022 Emerald Slope Vineyard Verdejo, Snake River Valley $28
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