Climate change and it’s effect on Idaho vines

The Idaho Capital Sun wrote an interesting article about climate change and the apparent effects it may have on Idaho’s vineyards. They talked with a couple of Sunnyslope grape growers and an adjunct research scientist at Columbia University who studies drought and it’s effects on plants.

“As far as agriculture and climate change goes, wine is kind of the canary in the coalmine,” Benjamin Cook of Columbia University said. “It’s a perennial crop that sticks around every year, and it’s so sensitive to what’s happening with weather and the environment.”

Mike Williamson spoke to them about the importance of water conservation using drip irrigation, “We get better quality when we’re more water conscious, the fruit has better flavors, and you can get better colors,” Williamson said. “The trees and vines are both better balanced, and you get more intense flavors.”

Head on over to the fascinating article here: ‘Canary in the coalmine’: Climate change becoming big factor for Idaho winemakers

Idaho’s wine industry builds on its success

Brad Carlson of the Capital Press headed out to the Sunnyslope region to talk with grape growers about how the vineyard plantings have been increasing in acreage. Even with production steadily increasing since the 1990’s, Idaho still experiences more demand for Idaho grown grapes than supply. See what different growers had to say about the increasing quantity and quality of Idaho grapes.

Read the full article here: Way to Grow, Idaho wine industry

Sip & Save Showcase – Dry Rosé

Our first rosé blend is a tasty mix of Tempranillo, Carmenérè, and Cinsault.

Don’t miss out on our amazing offer! We’re changing it up every two weeks, and until August 3, it’s the yummy 2020 Dry Rosé in the showcase. Available while supplies last.

To tantalize the taste buds, our tasting notes: A gorgeously clear, peachy-blush color, this wine builds anticipation as it’s poured into your glass. Stonefruit aromas up front finish with soft grapefruit. Delicate flavors of cherry-limeade are enjoyed with balanced acid leaving the palate with a crisp and clean finish.

Food pairing suggestions: Garlic shrimp, garden salad with a light vinaigrette, and grilled, smoked chicken. Dessert could be strawberry/rhubarb pie

Pick up a bottle (or two) of this featured wine from
July 21 – August 3 at an amazing price!

Regular Retail Price $17.00 per bottle.

Price is for showcased wine only.
Discounts will apply at checkout, go to the webstore here.

Virtual Happy Hour – July 8

Patrick and Teresa taste through our newest white wine releases. Check out the video where they talk about everything from the vines, to the 2020 weather and growing season to tasting notes on the 2020 Riesling, 2020 Viognier, 2020 Dry Rosé, and 2020 Albariño.  Grab a glass of your favorite and enjoy.

Sip & Save Showcase – Viognier

Don’t miss out on our amazing offer! We’re changing it up every two weeks, and until July 20, it’s the yummy 2019 Viognier in the showcase. Available while supplies last.

To tantalize the taste buds, our tasting notes: This stunning bright and pale straw colored wine breathes a soft white peach and bartlett pear on the nose with hints of minerality and lime zest. Full flavors of stone fruit and passion fruit reveal themselves amid a supple mouthfeel and finishes with juicy lime and slate on the palate.
Pick up a bottle (or two) of this featured wine from
July 7 to July 20 at an amazing price!

Regular Retail Price $18.00 per bottle.

Price is for showcased wine only.
Discounts will apply at checkout, go to the webstore here.

2021 Albariño has hit the shelves!

The wait is over for the 2021 Albariño! If you’re wine club, you can pick up a bottle right now. If you’re not yet a wine club member, it will be available to everyone staring June 30, 2021. We think you will love our newest white varietal.

Tasting Notes:  Our second vintage of this wine is a lovely clear, bright, straw-hued wine. Interesting aromas of light pineapple, kiwi, and lemongrass greet you in the glass. Bright and zesty lemon and starfruit flavors change into a straw and barley flavor in the midpalate. This wine finishes with a burst of grapefruit and hints of jasmine on the tongue.

Food Pairings: Oysters on the half shell, lemon chicken piccata, new potatoes in butter and herbs, quiche Lorraine, and pasta salad with Italian flavor.

Wine club member price – $19.55
General public price – $23.00 (starting 6/30/21)

Idaho Wine Gets Noticed In The UK

Stacy Slinkard of Decanter wrote a glowing article about Idaho Wine in both value and atmosphere. In the article, readers are reminded that we are “sharing a similar latitude with Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France”. Must be one of the reasons why the Syrah & Cabernet taste so good!
Read the full article here: Idaho wine: fresh, fruit-forward and great value.

Sip & Save Showcase – Cabernet Sauvignon

Don’t miss out on our amazing offer! We’re changing it up every two weeks, until June 8, it’s our amazing 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Available while supplies last.

To tantalize the taste buds, our tasting notes: This wine is a clear and bright brick red in the glass. Aromas of intense dark red fruit, violet, cherry amaretto, sweet hay and earthy minerality greet the nose. The bright cherries in the beginning segue into a preserved cherry and earthy mid-palate with hint of oak on the finish. Tannins and acid are bright but balanced.

Pick up a bottle (or two) of this featured wine from May 26 to June 8 at an amazing price!

Original price is $32.00 per bottle.
Discounts will apply at checkout, go to the webstore here.

Sip & Save Showcase – Windmill Red

Don’t miss out on our amazing offer! We’re changing it up every two weeks, until May 11, it’s our amazing 2018 Windmill Red.

Regular price $22.00
Available while supplies last.

To tantalize the taste buds, our tasting notes: With a rich garnet color in the glass, this wine promises depth and complexity. Bright sweet berries are immediately apparent at first sniff. The aromas evolve from fruit to a charming bramble and minerality. Flavors of dark cherry and marionberry evolve into more earthy tones on the mid-palate. The wine finishes with hints of herbaceousness and firm but supple tannins.

Pick up a bottle (or two) of this featured wine from April 28 to May 11 at an amazing price!

Discounts will apply at checkout, go to the webstore here.