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Come As You Are 2020 nown for its breathtaking wilderness and, perhaps more famously, for its potatoes, Idaho is also Idaho Wine – home to a fast-growing wine industry and fantastic wines. Nestled between the Rocky Mountains Its Time and the Snake River, Idaho wine regions nurture the grapes with a moderate climate, limited precipitation, and a consistent growing season that Has Come adds complexity to the grapes. The characteristically cold winters allow vines to go dormant gradually while ridding the plants of bugs and discouraging disease. A combination of cold nights and hot days serves to balance acids and sugars. The limited amount of rainfall allows growers to control water through irrigation. Idaho is known for growing and producing classic varieties including Syrah, Merlot, Riesling and Chardonnay, along with more adventurous wines such as Tempranillo and Malbec. IdahoWines.org 3 1975 2-9 Million The state’s largest winery Ste. Years Ago Chapelle Winery opens 1984 The Idaho Grape Growers & Wine Producers Idaho’s Ancient Lake Idaho is formed, 656 acres of grapes planted (Idaho Commission is formed stretching 200 miles from Department of Agriculture) 1999 eastern Oregon to Twin Falls. 1865 Wine 11 wineries in Idaho and vineyards 2002 An article dated September 5, are being planted 1865 in the Idaho Statesman Roots reported that a vineyard of Royal Muscadine cuttings had been planted early in the spring of the previous year (1864) and it had survived 150 YEARS the winter well and was 2007 IN THE MAKING beginning to produce grapes in Lewiston The Snake River Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) is approved as a federally 2008 designated grape growing region Idaho is considered, in Southwest Idaho Boise State University completes economic 1856-1919 impact study finding that the Idaho wine industry by some, part of has a $73 million economic impact Idaho wine industry booming 43 wineries in Idaho and the new frontier of 1,200 acres planted 2010 wine-growing areas $169.3 million dollar 2013 of the United States. economic impact However, some 1919 of the first grapes Prohibition halts the wine planted in the industry across the country with the 18th Amendment Pacific Northwest 2015 were actually The Eagle Foothills AVA is approved as a grown in Lewiston 1933 federally designated grape growing region, a Sub-AVA of the Snake River Valley AVA 2016 in the 1860's. Prohibition ends with the 21st Amendment being ratified on The Lewis-Clark Valley AVA is approved Nearly $210 million dollar December 5, 1933 2017 as a federally designated grape growing economic impact region in Northern Idaho 1970s 60 wineries and 1,300 acres planted Grapes planted in Snake 2019 in Idaho River Valley 4 Idaho Wine Commission IdahoWines.org 5 american american viticultural viticultural area area Snake River Lewis- SOUTHWESTERN Valley IDAHO WINE Clark REGION Valley NORTHERN IDAHO he Snake River Valley WINE REGION American Viticultural Area (AVA), approved in April of 2007, encompasses he Lewis-Clark Valley 8,263 square miles with 1,125 American Viticultural acres planted. Overlaying the Area (AVA), approved ancient Lake Idaho, the in April of 2016, encompasses shoreline creates its natural 479 square miles with more boundaries. The result is than 81 vineyard acres a distinctive grape-growing currently planted. Lewis- region whose ancient Clark Valley AVA is made volcanic sediment has up of steep canyons of the bestowed fertile, well- Clearwater and mid-Snake draining soil that gives Rivers and their tributaries. growers better control The Lewis-Clark Valley AVA throughout the grape- is home to premium vines and award-winning wines. growing process. Plan your visit at LEWISCLARKWINE.COM Visitors can explore the heart of the Idaho wine country with stops along the Sunnyslope Wine Trail! Plan your visit at SUNNYSLOPEWINETRAIL.COM american viticultural area SOUTHWESTERN IDAHO WINE INDUSTRY IDAHO WINE Eagle REGION Foothills Facts & Statistics he Eagle Foothills American Viticultural 60 1,300 $210 Area (AVA), approved in November 2015, WINERIES ACRES MILLION in Idaho planted economic impact in 2017 encompasses 49,815 acres with 80 acres planted currently. This sub-AVA of the larger Snake River Valley AVA is the only one located completely within the state of Idaho. Nestled in the foothills north of Eagle, Idaho, the slope and aspect of the Eagle 131,756 160,000 2,800 Foothills play an important GALLONS CASES TONS role in sunlight reception, produced in 2018 of wine produced annually of grapes harvested in 2018 cold air drainage, frost and wind protection. 600 - 3,000 3 Every $1 The Eagle Foothills Grape Growers Association's purpose is to promote FEET AVAs INVESTED the interests of the local wine grape elevation Snake River Valley, in the Idaho wine industry growing industry with a focus on the Eagle Foothills, Eagle Foothills AVA. resulted in $260 of Lewis-Clark Valley More information at business revenue across EAGLEGRAPEGROWERS.ORG the state 12TH ANNUAL IDAHO WINE COMMISSION 2020 Dates to Remember MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND May 8-10, 2020 IDAHO WINE MONTH June 2020 SAVOR IDAHO – BOISE June 14, 2020 — June 14, 2020 CAMP VINO Boise, Idaho September 13, 2020 SIPPIN' IN THE CITY – BOISE AT THE IDAHO BOTANICAL GARDEN November 12, 2020 THANKSGIVING WEEKEND June 14, 2020 | 2pm – 5pm November 27 - November 29, 2020 TICKETS AVAILABLE MARCH 1ST Visit SavorIdaho.org for tickets and information For additional information about events, please visit IdahoWines.org 10 Idaho Wine Commission IdahoWines.org 11 PAIRS WELL wit h red, whit e, or rose' IDAHO’S ORIGINAL BOUTIQUE HOTEL | HOTEL43.COM IDAHO WINE COMMISSION 2020 DIRECTORY CLEARWATER CANYON CELLARS 3143 10th St. Lewiston, ID 83501 This 2015 Idaho Winery of the Year produces wines from the Lewis-Clark P: (208) 816-4679 Valley and greater Northwest. Their E: [email protected] Wineries wines are a reflection of research, Hrs: Fri-Sat: 12pm-5pm experience and passion! and By Appointment & Cideries CCCellars.com COEUR D'ALENE CELLARS 3890 N. Schreiber W. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 Coeur d'Alene Cellars was founded to create handcrafted wines from the P: (208) 664-2336 3 HORSE RANCH VINEYARDS 5900 Pearl Rd. renowned grapes of Washington's E: [email protected] Eagle, ID 83616 The vineyards in the Eagle Foothills Columbia Valley, specializing in Rhone Hrs: Tues-Thurs: 12pm-5pm, AVA are producing exceptional wines P: (208) 863-6561 varietals using traditional French Fri-Sat: 12pm-7pm vintage techniques. and earning accolades throughout E: [email protected] CDACellars.com the Northwest. Year after year the Hrs: Wed-Sun: 12pm-6pm and consistent quality of 3 Horse Ranch By Appointment for groups COILED WINES Tasting Rm: 3408 W. Chinden Blvd. Vineyards wine is a direct result of 3HorseRanchVineyards.com Garden City, ID 83714 these well-tended vineyards. Coiled Wines owes its name and inspiration to the grapes grown in Wine Bar: 813 W. Bannock St. 3100 CELLARS 240 E. 32nd St. the Snake River Valley, which winds Boise, ID 83702 its way through Southwestern Idaho. Garden City, ID 83714 P: (208) 820-8466 There are over 3,100 whitewater miles Try the second label Translations E: [email protected] in Idaho, and 3100 Cellars wouldn’t P: (208) 996-3291 at both locations. Here's to those TR Hrs: Thurs-Sun: 12pm-6pm be making wine anywhere else. 3100 E: [email protected] following their own winding path! Cellars is Idaho's first sparkling winery, Hrs: By Appointment WB Hrs Tues-Fri: 3pm-10pm, focusing on old world methods. Sat: 1pm-10pm 3100Cellars.com CoiledWines.org BITNER VINEYARDS 16645 Plum Rd. Caldwell, ID 83609 COLD SPRINGS WINERY 7853 W. Ringert Ln. Established in 1981, their family Hammett, ID 83627 operated, estate grown, hand harvested P: (208) 455-1870 Grown and bottled at their vineyard in wines are designed for the serious E: [email protected] Hammett, Idaho, Cold Springs wines P: (208) 366-7993 wine enthusiast. LIVE Certified Hrs: May-Nov: Thurs-Sun: 12pm-5pm capture the nuance and essence of the E: [email protected] Sustainable. Dec-Apr: Fri-Sun:12pm-5pm region. Experience their wines at their Hrs: Fri-Sun: 12pm-5pm tasting room. BitnerVineyards.com ColdSpringsWinery.com CAMAS PRAIRIE WINERY 207 Main St. COLTER'S CREEK WINERY 308 Main St. Juliaetta, ID 83535 Bovill, ID 83806 Experience wines grown in the Camas Prairie is North Idaho's oldest P: (208) 276-3342 winery and is handcrafting award P: (208) 826-3222 Lewis-Clark Valley in one of their winning classic grape varietals as E: [email protected] historic tasting rooms. 215 S. Main St. well as an exquisite line of crisp Hrs: Daily: 12pm-6pm Moscow, ID 83843 and delicate honey meads. P: (208) 301-5125 CamasPrairieWinery.com E: [email protected] Hrs: Visit Website for Hours CINDER WINES 107 E. 44th St. Garden City, ID 83714 ColtersCreek.com Located five minutes from Downtown Boise, Cinder was recently heralded P: (208) 376-4023 as “one of the West's best urban E: [email protected] wineries” by Sunset Magazine. Hrs: Daily: 11am-6pm, Fri: 11am-8pm CinderWines.com 14 For an up-to-date list of wineries and cideries, visit our website. IdahoWines.org 15 DUDE DEWALT CELLARS 5446 Hwy 16 HELLS CANYON WINERY 18835 Symms Rd. Eagle, ID 83616 & ZHOO ZHOO WINES Caldwell, ID 83607 Coming soon! New winery opening in the Eagle Foothills AVA off Highway P: (208) 286-0246v Family Owned. Sustainably Farmed. P: (208) 454-3300 16 near Eagle. Please check website Hrs: Visit Website for Hours Solar Powered. Family owned and E: [email protected] and follow them on Instagram at farmed since 1981, Idaho's first solar Hrs: Nov-Mar, Sat-Sun: 12pm-5pm dudedewaltcellars for opening and DudeDewalt.com powered winery produces high quality, Apr-Oct, Fri-Sun: 12pm-5pm hours.