Visiting Idaho Wineries?
Intro to Idaho
You would probably agree that Idaho wineries is not what the state is best known for. Idaho is famous for its potato production rather than winemaking. Well, although Idaho's vineyards are not as established as New York's or Washington's, the crops from the grapes planted in 1970's are now mature and full of flavor. Although the vine stock is relatively young, the winemaking industry goes back to 1870's, but was later almost completed wiped out by Prohibition.
Today, on just over 2000 acres occupied by 18 modest wineries, despite cold winters and cool summer nights, a few popular varieties flourish. They include Riesling, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. One of the factors that allows Idaho wineries to produce more and more competitive wines, is the state's elevation of almost 3000 feet as well as volcanic ash fertilized soil.
Top 3 Idaho Wineries
Ste. Chapelle Winery
19348 Lowell Road
Caldwell, ID 83607-9502
208 453 7843
mary.sloyer@cwine.com
www.stechapelle.com
Open since 1978, this largest and best known Idaho winery is about 30 miles west of Boise, in Caldwell. Enjoy views of the Snake River & Owyhee Mountains while listening to jazz concerts on a summer Sunday. Wine tasting and tours happen daily, and cover the history of Ste. Chapelle's award-winning grapes, which produce over 130,000 cases of wine every year. Open 10a-5p Mon-Sat, noon-5p Sun.
Nearby are The World Center for Birds of Prey, 19th century Old Penitentiary and Idaho Botanical Gardens.
Sawtooth Winery
13750 Surrey Lane
Nampa, ID 83686-9128
208 467 1200
bpintler@sawtoothwinery.com
www.sawtoothwinery.com
This estate-vineyard for Sawtooth Winery is known for its Cabs. Due to warmer climate, it's reds are slightly richer and are therefore the winery's main focus. Sawtooth Vineyard produces competitive Cabernet Franc, Pinot Gris, Syrah, and Merlot. Located SW of Nampa. Open Noon-5p Fri-Sun
Indian Creek Winery
1000 North McDermott Road
Kuna, ID 83634-1106
208 922 4791
icwinery@indiancreekwinery.com
www.indiancreekwinery.com
SE of Nampa, it's perfect for picnic lovers, with sitting area near the Kuna Butte Vineyard. Famous for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Hosts wine info events as well as special occasions parties. Open Noon-5p Fri-Sun and by appointment.
Other Idaho Wineries
Bitner Vineyards,(Sat & Sun, Noon - 5 pm), 16645 Plum Road, Caldwell, 83607, 208-454-0086
Blue Rock Vineyard and Winery(Tasting Room: Apr thru Dec Fri - Sun, Noon to dusk. Otherwise by appt.),4060 North 1200 East, Mail: P.O. 283, Buhl, ID 83316,208-543-6938
Camas Prairie Winery,(Tues - Sat: Noon - 6:30 pm),110 S. Main Street,Moscow, ID 83843,208-882-0214,800-616-0214
Carmela Vineyards,(Daily 9 to 9 - Summer),795 W. Madison,Glenns Ferry, ID 83623,208-366-2313
Clearwater Creek Cellars,1708 6th Avenue North,Lewiston, ID 83501
Coeur d'Alene Cellars(Mon - Sat: 11:00 - 6:00 p.m.),3890 N. Schreiber Way,Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815,208-664-2336
Cold Springs Winery,(Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm,Monday - Friday: By appointment only),7853 W. Ringert Lane,PO Box 105,Hammett, ID 83627,208-366-7993
Floating Feather Winery,3350 Ballantyne Lane, Eagle, ID 83616
Fraser Vineyard Tasting Room, (By appointment) 1004 La Pointe St, Two Block west of Capitol Blvd,Boise ID 83706,208-345-9607
Frenchman's Gulch Winery,(Sat, 1 - 5 pm - Otherwise by appointment) 360 9th Street # 9,P.O. Box 3578,Ketchum, ID 83340,208-726-0118
Galena Summit Winery,(Wed - Sat, 3 - 5 p.m.),336 Lewis St #6,P.O. Box 3244,Ketchum, Idaho 83340,208 726 3800,800 228 8626
Hegy's South Hills Winery(By appointment only),3099 E. 3400 N.,Twin Falls, ID 83301,208-734-6369
Hells Canyon Winery,(Sat - Sun 12 - 5pm or by appt),18835 Symms Road,Caldwell, ID 83605,208-454-3300
Koenig Distillery Vineyards(Apr - Dec: Sat/Sun, Noon - 5 pm),20928 Grape Lane, Caldwell, ID 83605,208-455-5572
Merry Cellars(Located in Old Post Office Wine Cellar & Gallery),245 SE Paradise Street,Pullman, WA 99163,509-338-4699
Miceli Vineyards & Winery,(By appointment - 208-896-5803),8114 Owyhee View Lane, Givens Hot Springs,(S. of Nampa near Melba),Idaho, 83641, 208-896-5803
Parma Ridge Vineyards,(Open by chance. Any time by appointment),24509 Rudd Road, Parma, ID 83660,208-722-6885
Pend d'Oreille Winery,(Open daily all year; tours by appt.),220 Cedar Street, PO Box 1821,Sandpoint, ID 83864,208-265-8545,877-452-9011
Silver Trail Winery, (Mon - Thurs: 10 am - 6 pm,Fri & Sat: 10 am - 7 pm,Sun: 11 am - 5 pm),Tasting Room, in Sandstone Plaza,347 Avenue E,Kuna, ID 83634,208-922-2111
Snake River Winery,and Arena Vineyards,(Please call for an appointment),24013 Arena Valley Road,Arena Valley Road @ Dixie Rd,Parma, ID 83660,208-722-5858
Thousand Springs Winery,(By appointment only),18852 Hwy 30,Hagerman, ID 83332, 208-837-4001
TimberRock Winery,(Please call for an appointment),2338 S. Big Rock Road,Post Falls, ID 83854,208-777-9669
Weston Winery,(By appointment),16316 Orchard Street ,Caldwell, ID 83605 ,208-459-2631
Williamson Orchards & Vineyards,(Daily Jun 20 - Dec 20: 10 am - 6 pm weekdays, 10 am - 4 pm Saturdays),19692 Williamson Lane, Caldwell, ID 83607, 208-459-7333
The Winery at Eagle Knoll,(Daily: 11 am - 6 pm)3705 N. Hwy 16,Eagle, ID 83616, 208-286-9463
Map to Idaho Wineries
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Idaho wineries.
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