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A Step Outside the Ordinary Idaho Wine – nown for its breathtaking wilderness and, perhaps Its Time more famously, for its potatoes, Idaho is also home to a fast-growing Has Come wine industry and fantastic wines. Nestled between the Rocky Mountains and the Snake River, Idaho wine regions nurture the grapes with a moderate climate, limited precipitation, and a consistent growing season that 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. Idaho’s Years Ago Chapelle Winery opens 1984 The Idaho Grape Growers & Wine Producers Ancient Lake Idaho is formed, Commission is formed stretching 200 miles from 656 acres of grapes planted (Idaho eastern Oregon to Twin Falls. Department of Agriculture) 1999 Wine 1865 An article dated September 5, 2002 11 wineries in Idaho and vineyards 1865 in the Idaho Statesman are being planted 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 IN THE MAKING beginning to produce grapes in Lewiston 2007 The Snake River Valley American Viticultural Idaho is considered, Area (AVA) is approved as a federally 2008 1856-1919 designated grape growing region by some, part of in Southwest Idaho Boise State University completes economic Idaho wine industry booming impact study finding that the Idaho wine industry the new frontier of has a $73 million economic impact 43 wineries in Idaho and wine-growing areas 1,200 acres planted 2010 of the United States. $169.3 million dollar 2013 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 were actually grown in Lewiston 1933 2015 in the 1860's. Prohibition ends with the 21st The Eagle Foothills AVA is approved as a Amendment being ratified on federally designated grape growing region, December 5, 1933 a Sub-AVA of the Snake River Valley AVA 2016 The Lewis-Clark Valley AVA is approved 1970s as a federally designated grape growing region in Northern Idaho Grapes planted in Snake 52 wineries in Idaho and River Valley 1,300 acres planted 2017 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 80 boundaries. The result is vineyard acres currently a distinctive grape-growing planted. Lewis-Clark Valley region whose ancient AVA is made up of steep volcanic sediment has canyons of the Clearwater bestowed fertile, well- and mid-Snake Rivers and draining soil that gives their tributaries. growers better control throughout the grape- growing process. american viticultural area SOUTHWESTERN IDAHO WINE INDUSTRY Eagle IDAHO WINE REGION & Foothills Facts Statistics 48,000 *2017 was one of the coldest, most damaging winters ever recorded in Idaho. GALLONS Crop yields for Idaho agriculture diminished because of this seasonal outlier. he Eagle Foothills produced in 2017 American Viticultural Area (AVA), approved in November 2015, encompasses 49,815 acres. 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 Foothills 24,000 400 600–3,000 CASES TONS FEET play an important role in sunlight reception, cold of wine in 2017 harvested in 2017 elevation air drainage, frost and wind protection. 53 1,300 $169.3 WINERIES ACRES MILLION in Idaho planted economic impact in 2013 IdahoWines.org 9 11TH ANNUAL IDAHO WINE COMMISSION 2019 Dates to Remember MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND May 10-12, 2019 IDAHO WINE MONTH June 2019 SAVOR IDAHO – BOISE June 9, 2019 Boise, Idaho — June 9, 2019 SAVOR IDAHO NORTH – COEUR D’ALENE August 10, 2019 SIPPIN' IN THE CITY – BOISE AT THE IDAHO BOTANICAL GARDEN November 15, 2019 | 2pm – 5pm THANKSGIVING WEEKEND June 9, 2019 November 28 - December 1, 2019 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 IDAHO WINE COMMISSION 2019 DIRECTORY Idaho Wine Regions CELLAR 616 50 N. 2nd St. NORTHERN Cellar 616's philosophy is to produce Eagle, ID 83616 SOUTH CENTRAL a well-balanced, approachable wine P: (208) 906-9590 SOUTHWESTERN partnering with local vineyards. E: [email protected] SOUTHWESTERN URBAN Wineries They make premium hand crafted Hrs: By Appointment wines from quality Idaho grapes & Cideries in small lots. Cellar616.com 3 HORSE RANCH VINEYARDS 5900 Pearl Rd. CINDER WINES 107 E. 44th St. Eagle, ID 83616 Garden City, ID 83714 The vineyards in the Eagle Foothills Located five minutes from Downtown AVA are producing exceptional wines P: (208) 863-6561 Boise, Cinder was recently heralded P: (208) 376-4023 and earning accolades throughout E: [email protected] as “one of the West's best urban E: [email protected] the Northwest. Year after year the Hrs: Wed-Sun: 12pm-6pm and wineries” by Sunset Magazine. Hrs: Mon-Thur: 11am-5pm, consistent quality of 3 Horse Ranch By Appointment for groups Fri: 11am-8pm, Sat/Sun: 11am-5pm Vineyards wine is a direct result of these well-tended vineyards. 3HorseRanchVineyards.com CinderWines.com 3100 CELLARS 240 E. 32nd St. CLEARWATER CANYON CELLARS 3143 10th St. Garden City, ID 83714 Lewiston, ID 83501 There are over 3,100 whitewater miles This 2015 Idaho Winery of the Year in Idaho, and 3100 Cellars wouldn’t P: (208) 996-3291 produces wines from the Lewis-Clark P: (208) 816-4679 be making wine anywhere else. 3100 is E: [email protected] Valley and greater Northwest. Their E: [email protected] Idaho's first sparkling winery, focusing Hrs: By Appointment wines are a reflection of research, Hrs: Fri-Sat: 12pm-5pm on old world methods. experience and passion! and By Appointment 3100Cellars.com CCCellars.com BITNER VINEYARDS 16645 Plum Rd. COEUR D'ALENE CELLARS 3890 N. Schreiber W. Caldwell, ID 83609 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 Established in 1981, their family Coeur d'Alene Cellars was founded operated, estate grown, hand harvested P: (208) 455-1870 to create handcrafted wines from the P: (208) 664-2336 wines are designed for the serious E: [email protected] renowned grapes of Washington's E: [email protected] wine enthusiast. LIVE Certified Hrs: May-Nov: Thurs-Sun: 12pm-5pm Columbia Valley, specializing in Rhone Hrs: Tues-Thurs: 12pm-5pm, Sustainable. Dec-Apr: Fri-Sun:12pm-5pm varitals using traditional French Fri-Sat: 12pm-7pm vintage techniques. BitnerVineyards.com CDACellars.com CAMAS PRAIRIE WINERY 207 Main St. COILED WINES Tasting Rm: 3408 W. Chinden Blvd. Bovill, ID 83806 Garden City, ID 83714 Camas Prairie is North Idaho's oldest Coiled Wines owes its name and Wine Bar: 813 W. Bannock St. winery and is handcrafting award P: (208) 826-3222 inspiration to the grapes grown in Boise, ID 83702 winning classic grape varietals as E: [email protected] the Snake River Valley, which winds well as an exquisite line of crisp Hrs: Daily: 12pm-6pm its way through Southwestern Idaho. P: (208) 820-8466 and delicate honey meads. Try the second label Translations E: [email protected] CamasPrairieWinery.com at both locations. Here's to those Hrs: TR: Thurs-Sun: 12pm-6pm following their own winding path! WB: Tues-Fri: 3pm-10pm, Sat: 1pm-10pm CoiledWines.org 14 Idaho Wine Commission IdahoWines.org 15 COLD SPRINGS WINERY 7853 W. Ringert Ln. FUJISHIN FAMILY CELLARS / 15593 Sunnyslope Rd. Hammett, ID 83627 LOST WEST WINERY Caldwell, ID 83607 Grown and bottled at their vineyard in Hammett, Idaho, Cold Springs wines P: (208) 366-7993 One of the first wineries you encounter P: (208) 649-5389 capture the nuance and essence of the E: [email protected] as you head into the Sunnyslope Wine E: [email protected] region. Experience their wines at their Hrs: Fri-Sun: 12pm-5pm District. They specialize in lesser- Hrs: Daily: 12pm-6pm tasting room. known varieties and excellent ColdSpringsWinery.com customer service! FFCWine.com COLTER'S CREEK WINERY 308 Main St. HAT RANCH WINERY 15343 Plum Rd. Juliaetta, ID 83535 Caldwell, ID 83607 Experience wines grown in the Honoring the pioneering spirit of their P:(208) 276-3342 (tasting entrance on Pear Lane) Lewis-Clark Valley in one of their heritage, HAT Ranch Winery is named historic tasting rooms. 215 S. Main St. after a family ranch established in 1902 P: (208) 994-6416 Moscow, ID 83843 and delivers wines of distinction. E: [email protected] P:(208) 301-5125 Hrs: Mon-Sun: 12pm-5pm (Beginning April 1st) E: [email protected] Hrs: Please visit website for hours HatRanchWinery.com ColtersCreek.com CROSSINGS WINERY 1289 W. Madison Ave. HELLS CANYON WINERY 18835 Symms Rd. Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 & ZHOO ZHOO WINES Caldwell, ID 83607 Wine, dine and nine at Idaho's destination winery with vineyards, P: (208) 366-2313 Family Owned.