Just because it’s winter it doesn’t mean we don’t work. Patrick and Mike have taken advantage of the good weather this week and started to do some pre-pruning. If you would like to see what’s happening in the vineyard without getting your toes cold, check out Patrick’s video. This wonderful machine does the first rough pruning cut, making it easier and more cost effective for the human pruners to get the fine tuning done.
A tasting by Wine Press Northwest of fortified wines from Washington, Oregon and Idaho was held in Summer of 2020. There were 48 Northwest producers that participated in their first large-scale judging of fortifieds since 2015, and they combined for 67 entries. Our delicious Doce rated well with their “outstanding” designation. We’ve attached their tasting notes and linked here to their full article.
Syrah remains a go-to grape for some of the Northwest’s top producers of fortified wines, and the multi-personality red Rhône grape thrives in Idaho, particularly in the hands of Greg Koenig, who crafted the Williamson family’s wines for nearly two decades. The nose of toffee, Saigon cinnamon, dried cherry and plum moves into darker flavors of cola and pomegranate syrup. There’s a pleasing bit of burn from the alcohol that’s smoothed out by the finish of Choward’s Violet candy and milk chocolate. The family of foodies at Williamson enjoy this with Black Forest Cake, blue cheese or walnuts.
Beverly came up with some great tips and strategies about choosing wine for certain people or special events. There’s also tips on organizing your wine rack and storing wine.
School is about to start and no matter whether your kids are attending school in person, learning from home, or a combination, this year is going to be filled with new challenges. As parents, we want the best for our kids, but sometimes we need the best for us too. Let us help you stock up on grown-up school supplies that are REALLY going to help you get through this year.
General Public – 20% for a case
Wine Club – 25% for a case
(Mixed cases included. Excludes Viognier, Sangiovese. No other discounts apply.)
Williamson Vineyards has joined with 9 other wineries on the Trail for the month of August. Each winery is offering a unique perk for Passport holders. We’re offering a 15% discount on wine purchases with a $5 for 5 wine tasting. Unlock access to exclusive offers at 10 participating wineries. This link takes you to your adventure on the Trail!
We love to share information about our wine, join Bev Williamson while she tastes through our 3 newest wine releases. Hint hint: wine club members you are going to recognize these wines from our June release!
Pairing wine with turkey is a breeze. But finding one that also works with the myriad side dishes that crowd a typical Thanksgiving table can be a head-scratcher. You need something that’ll compliment the herbed stuffing without clashing with the marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes, something that’ll stand up to the tart cranberry sauce while cutting through the creamy green bean casserole.
For maximum Thanksgiving pair-ability, experts recommend fruit-forward, low tannin wines with a fair amount of acidity. Which is good news, if you’re looking to drink local this Turkey Day. Idaho wineries have a range of excellent options—from dry rieslings to peppery Rhone-style red blends—that are sure to please those surrounding your Thanksgiving table. The following wines can be purchased from Boise Co-op Wine Shop at the price listed, or direct from the winery’s tasting room.
Get your holiday shopping done early!
We are offering 15% off all non-wine merchandise in the month of November. You can find that perfect gift from a variety of fun items including Williamson logo gear, jewelry, jams & jellies, vinegar, honey, greeting cards and more.
A great article by Travel & Leisure on how the wineries of the Sunnyslope Wine Trail shines!
Don’t let roadwork keep you from visiting Idaho WineriesWe encourage you to read this great article and filmed interview by the Idaho Statesmen on Williamson’s winery as well as others in the Valley.
It’s a good time to be a fan of Idaho wine.
Gem State winemakers produced two best-of-class awards and 11 gold medals at this spring’s international Cascadia Wine Competition in Hood River, Ore. And with spring in full bloom, Treasure Valley residents and tourists alike are making the tasting rounds.
Alas, the proposed weekend lane reductions on Interstate 84 between Nampa and Caldwell for resurfacing work mean it may take wine lovers from the Boise area more time to reach the Sunnyslope Wine District. Both the eastbound and westbound lanes on the stretch between Franklin Boulevard and Franklin Road will be repaved by the Idaho Transportation Department, and the bulk of the work is expected to take place over four weekends. Those dates haven’t been set yet. There will be some additional overnight work on I-84 as well as roadwork on some other southern Idaho routes this summer.