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Idaho Wine Country
Snake River Valley AVA and its sub appellation
the Eagle Foothills AVA
The
Wineries,
Wine Country, Wines &
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 west across southern Idaho, then sharply turns
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 has demonstrated its suitability 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? The long-term growing
of vineyards and a growing number of local wineries is what set the stage for what
became Idaho's first appellation,
the Snake River American Viticultural Area.
(See the official map of Idaho's largest appellation.)
Despite the variability of their respective terroir,
the Snake River Valley region
of in Idaho and in Eastern Oregon are strikingly similar to the terroir of Eastern
Washington:
Both regions' geological histories are influenced by volcanism and
glaciations;
Both experience hard winters on a somewhat regular cycle -- although
both are experiencing a change in these historic cycles perhaps related
to the overall effects of global warming;
Both laid the foundation of their industries on white wines,
particularly Riesling;
Both are located
in dry agricultural areas that receive fewer than 10 inches of rain a
year, facilitating vineyard canopy management by irrigation.
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The primary
differences between these two regions involve vineyard elevations and
differing soil types brought about by variations in their geologic stories.
Most of Idaho's Snake River Valley wineries are located in western part of
the Valley. Currently, there are only six wineries to visit in the valley's eastern portion and two more north of
Twin Falls in Ketchum near Sun Valley.
In November of 2015, the Eagle Foothills AVA, the first sub-AVA of the Snake
River Valley AVA, became Idaho's second federally authorized American
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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, 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 Valley &
Eagle Foothills
Wineries &
Wine Shops
West Valley
East Valley
Outside Valley
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West Snake River Valley:
3 Horse Ranch Vineyards
The only winery
in the Eagle Foothills AVA
(Wed
- Sun, 12 - 6pm. Closed Mon & Tues)
44th Street Wineries
A Tasting Room for Cinder Winery,
Coiled Wines,
Telaya Wine Co
(See hours for individual wineries)
3100 Cellars
Devoted
exclusively to sparkling wines
(By appointment - 208-996-3291)
Annadelle Winery
(By appointment only - 208-629-9513)
Bitner Vineyards, Winery, B&B
(Fri - Sun, 12 - 5 pm; or by appt,
208-455-1870)
Cellar 616 Winery
In the Eagle Art Gallery
(Saturdays 11 am - 4 pm
or by appointments 208-906-9590)
Cinder Winery
(Daily, 11 am to 5 pm)
Coiled Wines
(Open Thurs - Sun: 12 - 5 pm or by Appt -
707-480-4919)
Copper Belt
(The Snake River Valley's only Oregon winery)
(Baker City, OR Tasting Room: Wed - Sat, 1 - 7 pm; Sun, 2 - 6 pm;
Mon & Tues, By appointment - 541-519-4695)
Fraser Vineyard Tasting Room
(Every Sat, July - Aug: 1 - 5 pm;
Thanksgiving to 3rd week of Dec & for
special events: Sat afternoons;
Otherwise by appointment)
Fujishin Family Cellars
At Robison Fruit Ranch
(Summer: June 15 - Dec 31, Daily, 12 - 6 pm;
Winter: Jan 1 - June 14, Wed - Sun, 12 - 6 pm)
The
Gulch Wine Room
(Thurs-Sun, 2 - 6 pm;
Otherwise by appointment - 208-377-0443)
HAT Ranch Winery / Vale Wine Co.
(Wed
- Sun: 12 - 5:00 pm)
Hells Canyon Winery
(Jun - Sept: Sat & Sun, 12 - 5 pm:
Closed Labor Day Weekend. Open for
Special Events: Valentine's Day,
Mother's Day, Thanksgiving Weekend)
Huston Vineyards
(Fri - Mon 12 - 5 pm
& Upon Request - 208-455-7975)
- Indian Creek Winery
(June thru Oct: Thur - Sun, 12 - 5;
Nov thru May: Fri - Sun, 12 -
5 pm)
Koenig Distillery and
Winery
(Wed - Sun, Noon - 5 pm)
Mouvance Winery
(Fri - Sat, 12 - 7 pm; Sun, 12 - 5 pm)
Parma Ridge Winery
and Bistro
(Fri, 12 - 9 pm; Sat, 12 - 5 pm;
Sun, 11 am - 5 pm)
Par Terre Winery
(Thurs - Sun: Noon - 5 pm)
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- Potter Wines
(Call for an appointment - 208-866-7765)
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West Valley Map
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larger map version)
Sawtooth Winery
(Fri - Sun, Noon - 5
pm; Other days by appointment - 208-467-1200)
SCORIA
(By Appointment Apr - Nov -
208-550-2472)
Snake River Winery
Downtown Boise Tasting Room
(Tues - Sat: 10:30 - 7:30pm; Sun: 12 - 5pm)
Closing Mid-March 2017. New tasting room
at Vine & Branch Ranch near Caldwell to
open late Summer 2017.
Snake River Winery
and Arena
Vineyards
(By Appointment - 208-722-5858)
Snake River Winery
Sunnyslope
Tasting Room
(Daily: 12 - 6 pm)
Split Rail Winery
(Thurs - Sat,
12:00 - 6:00 pm)
St. Regulus Wines
(Mon - Fri, 1:30 - 5 pm or
by appointment - 208-549-8040)
St Rule Fermenting
(By Appointment - 208-549-1861)
Ste. Chapelle Winery
(Year Round: Mon - Sat, 10 - 5 pm;
Sun, 12 - 5 pm)
Syringa Winery
(Sat: 12 - 6:00 pm)
Telaya Wine Company
(Daily, 12:00 - 6:00 pm)
Terra Nativa Winery
(By Appointment - 208-345-2421)
Three Horse Ranch
Vineyards
(Wed
- Sun, 12 - 6pm. Closed Mon & Tues)
Vale Wine Company
(Wed - Sun: 12 - 5:00 pm)
Vizcaya Winery
(Fri - Sun, 12 - 6 pm)
Weston Winery
(By appointment -
208-459-2631)
Williamson Orchards &
Vineyards
(Wed - Sun, 12 - 5 pm;
Otherwise by appt - 208-459-7333)
Zhoo Zhoo
at Hells Canyon Winery
(Sat - Sun 12 - 5pm or by appt.
Closed Dec thru Mar)
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Full Winery Contact Information
No Visitor Facilities/
Not Open to Public:
Vin du Boise Winery
(No Visitor Facilities)
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East Snake River
Valley:
Cold Springs Winery
(Sat
- Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mon - Fri: By appointment only -
208-366-7993)
Crossings Winery
and Restaurant
(Winery open daily, 8 am until lounge closes. Restaurant Hous:
Mon - Sat, 11 am - 9:00 pm; Sun, 10:30 am - 8 pm;
Sunday Breakfast 10:30 am - 1:30 pm)
Holesinsky Winery
(By appointment only - 208-420-9887)
Snyder Winery
(June - Aug: Fri & Sat, 1 to
Close; Sun: 1 - 5 pm;
Fall, Winter & Spring: Fri & Sat, 1 pm to Close;
Otherwise by appointment -
208-543-6938)
(Steakhouse open Fri & Sat only: 5:30 to close)
Thousand Springs Winery
and Bed & Breakfast
Pouring Feathered Winds Wine
& other Idaho & NW wines
(Mar - Oct: Tues - Sun, 1
- 6 pm)
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East Valley Map
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larger map version)
Winery Contact Information |
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Aged to Perfection
969 E. Parkcenter Blvd.
Boise, ID
208-387-BREW (2739)
A New Vintage Wine Shop
(Tues
- Sat: 11 am - 8 pm;
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
Bodovino
(Mon - Th, 11 am - 11 ish;
Fri & Sat, 11 am - 1 ish;
Sun: 11 am
- 9 ish)
404 S 8th Street
Boise, ID 83702
Boise Co-op Wine Shop
(Mon - Sat: 10 am - 8 pm; Sun: 10 am - 6 pm)
915 N 8th Street
Boise, ID 83702
208-472-4519
Bueno Cheapo Vino
770 S. Vista Avenue
Boise, ID 83705
208-336-1930
Bueno Cheapo Vino
212 14th Ave South
Nampa, ID 83651
208-475-0776
Crush Wine Bar
78 E Eagle River Street, #115
Eagle, ID 83616
208-850-6978
Di Vine
400 S Main Street
Hailey, ID
208-788-4422Erickson’s Fine
Wines
150 E Riverside Street
Eagle, ID
208-938-3698
Helina Marie's Wine Shop
11053 Hwy 44
Star, ID 83669
208-286-7960
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La Cantina
3395 N Cole Road
Boise, ID 83702
208-377-0224
- Le Coq Rouge
1329 S. Maple
Grove Road
Boise, ID 83709
208-376-9463
Music of the Vine
Wine Shop
and Cafe
2805 Blaine Suite 130
Caldwell, ID 83605
208-454-1228
Pacific Rim Wine Shop
2870 W. State Street
Boise, ID
208-342-3375
Piazza di Vino
Wine Bar & Art Gallery
212 N 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
208-336-9577
Seasons Bistro, Wine Bar & Catering
1117 E. Winding Creek Drive, Ste 150
Eagle, ID 83616
208-863-6561
208-939-6680
Tannins Wine Bar
353 Avenue E
Kuna, ID 83719
208-922-1766
The Wine Cellar
2390 American Legion Blvd, Suite #5
Mountain Home, ID 83647
208-587-9012
Twig's Cellar
Wine Bar
816 Bannock St
Boise, ID 83702
208-344-8944 Vine Wine Shop &
Lounge
1320 S Maple Grove Road
Boise, ID 83709
208-949-5561
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