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Idaho Wine Country
Snake River Valley Wineries,
Wine Country, Wine and
Wine
Shops
On its way
to the Columbia River and beyond to the Pacific Ocean, the great Snake River
of historic and geologic fame winds
its way across southern Idaho, then turns sharply north and continues in
that direction for a few hundred miles,
marking the border
between western Idaho and eastern Oregon.
Like so many other great rivers of wine-growing regions around the world, the Snake creates a micro climate
that bodes well for grape
growing, despite its higher elevation and arid landscape.
Not only does the river provide
irrigation water for otherwise dry lands, but the air currents it creates
from its flowing water mass
help temper the extremes of winter and summer temperatures. Is it any
wonder the majority of Idaho's wineries are scattered throughout
Idaho's Snake River Valley?
Seventeen of Idaho's 23 wineries have located in Idaho's Snake River Valley,
with 13 choosing the valley's western end. There are now four wineries
to visit in the valley's eastern portion.
Most Idaho wineries are small, and
only a few have a presence on the menus of restaurants outside the
state -- although that number is growing. Likewise, few Idaho wines
can be found on the
shelves of wine shops outside the the local area.
The
best -- and most rewarding -- way to access a wide array of Idaho's distinctive wines is to plan
a visit. Use the information provided here to create your own custom
tour of this diverse region. Explore the expanse and beauty of its
lands. Discover the flavors of various terroirs in wines produced
throughout the region. And be sure to take a few bottles home to share with
friends.
Use this Snake River Valley Regional
Map to locate and explore wineries and wine shops located in southern Idaho. To enhance your wine touring pleasure
in Idaho's Snake River Valley, don't forget to
check the links in the left margin to explore the services and products of other
businesses in the area catering to visiting wine enthusiasts -- wine
country lodging, dining, touring and
driving services. Check the Idaho
Wineries and Merchant Finder to find a
complete list of state wineries, including contact information and
addresses.
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Snake
River Wineries &
Wine
Shops
West Valley
East Valley
Outside Valley |
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West Snake River Valley:
3 Horse Ranch Vineyards
(11
Am to 8 PM - Mon. thru Sat)
Official Tasting
Room:
Seasons Bistro & Wine Bar
Bitner Vineyards
(Sat & Sun, Noon - 5 pm
Friday by appointment only)
Cinder
(By Appointment Only - 208-409-6793)
Davis Creek Cellars
(Opening June 2008.
Fri, Sat, Sun: Noon to 5 pm)
Fraser Vineyard Tasting Room
(By appointment -
208-345-9607)
Hells Canyon Winery
(Sat - Sun 12 - 5pm
or by
appt - 208-454-3300)
Indian Creek Winery
(Weekends 12 - 5 or by appt)
Koenig Distillery and Winery
(Apr - Dec: Sat/Sun, Noon - 5 pm)
Miceli Vineyards & Winery
(By appointment -
208-896-5803)
Parma Ridge Vineyards
(Open by chance. Any time by
appointment - 208-722-6885)
Sandstone Vineyards
(Call for appointment - 208-922-2111)
Sawtooth Winery
(Jan - Mar: Fri - Sun, Noon - 5
pm
Apr - Dec: Thurs - Mon, Noon - 5
pm)
Silver Trail Winery
(Mon - Sat: 10 am - 6 pm
Sun: 11 am - 5 pm)
Snake River Winery & Arena
Vineyards
(Please call for an appointment
208-722-5858)
Ste. Chapelle Winery
(Daily. Mon - Sat: 10 am - 5 pm,
Sun: Noon - 5 pm)
Three Horse Ranch Vineyards
Official Tasting Room:
Seasons Bistro
Wine Bar & Catering
TimberRock Winery
(Please call for an appointment
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208-777-9669)
Weston Winery
(By appointment - 208-459-2631)
Wine Corkers Winery
WINES YOU DESIGN
(Tues - Sat: 10 am - 6 pm)
Wood River Cellars
(Formerly The Winery at Eagle Knoll)
(Open Daily: 11 am - 6 pm)
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West Valley Map
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map version) No Visitor Facilities/
Not
Open to Public:
Vickers Vineyards
(Not open to public)
Vin du Boise Winery
(No Visitor Facilities)
Winery Contact Information |
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East Snake River
Valley:
Blue Rock Vineyards and Wines
(Tasting Room now open Apr
thru Dec
Fri - Sun, Noon to dusk. Otherwise by
appointment - 208-543-6938)
Carmela Vineyards
(Daily 9 to 9 - Summer)
Cold Springs Winery
(Saturday
- Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday: By appointment only
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208-366-7993)
Hegy's South Hills Winery
(By appointment only -
208-734-6369)
Holesinsky Vines
(By appointment only)
Thousand Springs Winery
(By appointment only -
208-837-4001)
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East Valley Map
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map version)
Winery Contact Information
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Featured Wine Bar
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Aged to Perfection
969 E. Parkcenter Blvd.
Boise, ID
208-387-BREW (2739)
A New Vintage Wine Shop
(Closed Sun & Mon)
1400 N. Eagle Road
Meridian, ID 83642
208-855-9230
Asiago's Ristorante & Wine Bar
3423 N. Cole Road
Boise, Id 83704
208-323-1469
Bacquet’s
350 N. Milwaukee Street
Boise, ID
208-376-9463
BRJ Wine Cellars Inc.
206 Ellen Street
Boise, ID
Boise Co-op
(Large wine section)
888 West Fort
Boise, ID 83702
208-472-4519
B R J Wine Cellars Inc.
206 Ellen Street
Boise, ID
208-377-0017
Crane Creek Market
2950 Bogus Basin Road
Boise, ID 83702
208-345-6184
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Di Vine
400 S Main Street
Hailey, ID
208-788-4422Eighth Street Wine Co.
405 S. 8th Street
Boise, ID
208-426-9463
Erickson’s Fine Wines
150 E Riverside Street
Eagle, ID
208-938-3698
Helina Marie's Wine Shop
11053 Hwy 44
Star, ID 83669
- Idaho Wine Merchant
3105 Neff Street
Boise, ID
Music of the Vine
Wine Shop and Cafe
2805 Blaine Suite 130
Caldwell, ID 83605
208-454-1228
The Wine Cellar
2390 American Legion Blvd, Suite #5
Mountain Home, ID 83647
208-587-9012
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Sponsor
for Wines Northwest's
Idaho Wine Country Section
Idaho
Grape Growers
and Wine Producers Commission
117 N. 9th Ave., Ste. 2
P.O. Box 1218
Caldwell, ID 83606
Phone: 208.455.8354
1.888.223.9463
Website:
www.idahowines.org
Email:
info@idahowines.org
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Copyright © 1997- 2008
Susan R. O'Hara. All rights reserved.
Last revised:
06/23/2008
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