Idaho is a small but growing wine region with the natural resources to sustain world-class vineyards and wineries stretching from North Idaho 500 miles south to the Snake River Valley. The warm climate, well-drained soils and direct access to water sources provide Idaho with the key ingredients for fruit-forward with good IDAHO Dairy structure. Where Good Comes From AMERICAN VITICULTURAL AREAS* As an industry-leading producer of high-quality dairy and dairy products, Idaho’s dairy industry is a major Snake River Valley ava - Approved in April contributor to the state’s economy contributing over 2007, the Snake River AVA encompasses 8,000 square $2.2 billion to Idaho’s gross domestic product. miles with 1,125 vineyard acres planted. The AVA Idaho is the nation’s third largest cheese producer, overlays ancient Lake Idaho, which creates its natural IDAHO Leading Varieties: meeting demands for Cheddar, Colby Jack, boundaries. This AVA compares with other great Mozzarella, and Italian style cheeses, Cream cheese, Whites: Reds: growing regions of the world in terms of latitude, Cottage cheese, and pasteurized processed cheese. elevation and growing season consistently producing IDAHO Over 800 million pounds of cheese are produced in flavorful, delicious wines. Idaho each year. eagle foothills ava - Pino Gris In November 2015, the Idaho’s dairy farm families work hard every day caring Tempranillo first AVA to be located completely within the state for their animals and the land to bring fresh, great- of Idaho’s borders was established. The new area tasting, and nutritious dairy products to consumers encompasses nearly 50,000 acres of land north of around the world. fun wine facts: Cheese Eagle, near the capital city of Boise. Nearly 70 vineyard acres are planted with plans for more than 450 acres to You can learn more about the United Dairymen of + + 50 Wineries | 600-3,000ft Elevation be planted in the near future. Idaho at www.idahodairy.com and the UDI Facebook page (IdahoDairy). Lewis-Clark Valley- This wine region is a newly The to open after first Idaho winery proposed AVA known for its temperate climate within Ste. Chapelle wine prohibition was in 1976. colder surrounding regions producing high quality fruit. Formed by the Snake and Clearwater rivers, this There are over25 wineries valley currently grows 25 varieties of red and white grapes and is home to over 16 vineyards and three within 32 miles of Boise. wineries.

*An AVA is a federally designated wine grape-growing region distinguishable by distinct geographic features such as climate, soil, elevation and physical features. Conditions and grapes grown within this geographic region cannot be replicated. wine.idaho.gov idaho cheese and wine pairing

Colby Malbec, Riesling,

Mild Cheddar Merlot, Pinot Noir,

Medium Cheddar Syrah, Tempranillo, Riesling

Aged Cheddar Cabernet Sauvignon, , Chardonnay

Baby Swiss Chardonnay, Grenache

Aged Swiss Gewürztraminer, Merlot

Gruyere Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah

Blue cheese Riesling, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

Gorgonzola Syrah

SANDPOINT Mozzarella Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir NORTHERN Parmesan Riesling and Gewürztraminer MOSCOW Mascarpone Riesling, Chardonnay, Viognier LEWIS-CLARK wine regions VALLEY Provolone Syrah, Sangiovese

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DRIGGS KETCHUM Cream Cheese Riesling, Gewürztraminer BOISE SOUTHEASTERN SOUTHWESTERN TWIN FALLS