Idaho Wineries - Snake River Valley Wine Region

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Idaho Wine Country

Snake River AVA - its Wineries,
Wine Country, Wine & Wine Shops

On its way to the Columbia River and beyond to the Pacific Ocean, the great Snake River of historic and geologic fame winds its way west across southern Idaho, then sharply turns north and continues in that direction for a few hundred miles, marking the border between western Idaho and eastern Oregon. Like so many other great rivers of wine-growing regions around the world, the Snake creates a micro climate that has demonstrated its suitability for grape growing, despite its higher elevation and arid landscape.

Not only does the river provide irrigation water for otherwise dry lands, but the air currents it creates from its flowing water mass help temper the extremes of winter and summer temperatures. Is it any wonder the majority of Idaho's wineries are scattered throughout Idaho's Snake River Valley? The long-term growing of vineyards and growth in the number of local wineries turning those grapes into wine, is what set the stage for what is now Idaho's first appellation, the Snake River American Viticultural Area. (See the official map.)

Despite the variability of their respective terroir, the Snake River Valley region of Idaho and Eastern Oregon are strikingly similar to that of Eastern Washington:

Both regions' geological histories are influenced by volcanism and glaciations;
Both experience hard winters on a somewhat regular cycle -- although both are experiencing a change in these historic cycles perhaps related to the overall effects of global warming;
Both laid the foundation of their industries on white wines, particularly Riesling;
Both are located in dry agricultural areas that receive fewer than 10 inches of rain a year, facilitating vineyard canopy management by irrigation.

The primary differences between these two regions involve vineyard elevations and differing soil types brought about by variations in their geologic stories.

Thirty-four of Idaho's more than 40 wineries have located in Idaho's Snake River Valley, with 28 choosing the valley's western end. There are now six wineries to visit in the valley's eastern portion and two more north of Twin Falls in Ketchum near Sun Valley.

Navigating the Snake River Valley Region

Use this Snake River Valley Regional Map to locate and explore wineries and wine shops located in southern Idaho. To enhance your wine touring pleasure in Idaho's Snake River Valley, don't forget to check the links in the left margin to explore the services and products of other businesses in the area catering to visiting wine enthusiasts -- wine country lodging, dining, touring and driving services. Check the Idaho Wineries and Merchant Finder to find a complete list of state wineries, including contact information and addresses.

Snake River Wineries & Wine Shops

West Valley East Valley Outside Valley

West Snake River Valley:

3 Horse Ranch Vineyards
    (Year Round: Thurs-Sun, 11am - 6pm
     & by appointment, 208-863-6561)

Coyotes Wine Bar & Shop
Fine Wines on the Creek
    (Currently: Fri, 3 - 8, Sat 12:30 - 5:30)
    (Beginning Oct 14: Wed & Thurs 3 - 8;
     Fri & Sat: 1 - 9; Closed Sundays)

Bitner Vineyards, Winery, B&B
    (Fri, Sat & Sun, Noon - 5 pm; or by appt)
   (Taking reservations for B&B 's August 2010
      opening: 208-454-0086)

Cinder Winery
     (Sat Noon - 5, otherwise by appointment)

Davis Creek Cellars
   (Fri, Sat, Sun: Noon to 5 pm)

Floating Feather Winery
   (Call First - 208-939-4524)

Fraser Vineyard Tasting Room
   (By appointment - 208-345-9607)

Fujishin Family Cellars
     At Robison Fruit Ranch
    (Summer: Tues - Sun, 10 - 5;
      Winter: Fri - Sun, 12 - 5)

Hells Canyon Winery
    (By Appointment - 208-454-3300)

Huston Vineyards
   (Fri & Sat 12 - 5 pm
    & Upon Request - 208-867-1512)

Indian Creek Winery (June thru Oct: Thur - Sun, 12 - 5; Nov thru May: Sat & Sun, 12 - 5)

Koenig Distillery and Winery
   (Apr - Dec: Sat/Sun, Noon - 5 pm)

Miceli Vineyards & Winery
   (By appointment - 208-896-5803)

Parma Ridge Vineyards
   (Open by chance. Any time by
    appointment - 208-722-6885)

River Heights Vineyards
   (By Appointment - 208-846-8700)

Sandstone Vineyards
   (Call for appointment - 208-922-2111)

Sawtooth Winery
   (Fri - Sun, Noon - 5 pm; Other days
     by appointment - 208-467-1200)

Silver Trail Winery
   (By Appointment - 208-922-9558)

Snake River Winery & Arena
     Vineyards - Parma
      (Please call for an appointment
       208-722-5858)
      Boise Tasting Room
      (Tues - Sat: 10:30 - 7:30pm Sun: 12 - 5pm)

St. Regulus Wines
   (By Appointment - 208-549-1861)

Ste. Chapelle Winery
    (Daily. Mon - Sat: 10 am - 5 pm,
    Sun: Noon - 5 pm)

Syringa Winery
   (By Appointment - 208-376-4023)

West Valley Map

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larger map version)

Three Horse Ranch Vineyards
    (Year Round: Thurs-Sun, 11am - 6pm
     & by appointment, 208-863-6561)
Vale Wine Company
    (By Appointment - 208-376-4023

Weston Winery
   (By appointment - 208-459-2631)

Williamson Orchards & Vineyards
    (Jun - Dec: Weekdays, 10 - 6 pm;
     Sat, 10 - 4 pm; Otherwise by
     Appointment)

Wine Corkers Winery
   WINES YOU DESIGN
   (Tues - Sat: 10 am - 6 pm)

Woodriver Cellars
    (Formerly The Winery at Eagle Knoll)
    (Daily: Sun - Thurs: 11 am - 6 pm;
     Fri & Sat: 11 am - 10 pm)

Zhoo Zhoo
at Hells Canyon Winery
   (Sat - Sun 12 - 5pm or by appt.
     Closed Dec thru Mar)

No Visitor Facilities/
Not Open to Public:

Vickers Vineyards
(Not open to public)

Vin du Boise Winery
(No Visitor Facilities)

Winery Contact Information

East Snake River Valley:

Carmela Vineyards
(Daily 9 to 9 - Summer)

Cold Springs Winery
   (Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Monday - Friday: By appointment only -
    208-366-7993)

Hegy's South Hills Winery
   (By appointment only - 208-599-0074)

Holesinsky Vines
   (By appointment only)

Snyder Winery
(Appointment Only - 208-543-6938)

Thousand Springs Winery
    (By appointment only - 208-837-4001)

East Valley Map

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larger map version)

Winery Contact Information

To the North, near Sun Valley area

Frenchman's Gulch Winery
Ketchum, ID
(Sat, 1 - 5 pm - or by appointment - 208-726-0118)

Galena Summit Winery
Ketchum, ID
(Wed - Sat, 3 - 5 p.m.)

Winery Contact Information

Wine Shops, Wine Bars and Regional Tasting Rooms

Aged to Perfection
969 E. Parkcenter Blvd.
Boise, ID
208-387-BREW (2739)

A New Vintage Wine Shop
(Closed Sun & Mon)
1400 N. Eagle Road
Meridian, ID 83642
208-855-9230

Asiago's Ristorante & Wine Bar
3423 N. Cole Road
Boise, Id 83704
208-323-1469

BRJ Wine Cellars Inc.
206 Ellen Street
Boise, ID

Boise Co-op Wine Shop
(Mon - Sat: 10 am - 8 pm; Sun: 10 am - 6 pm)
915 N 8th Street
Boise, ID 83702
208-472-4519

B R J Wine Cellars Inc.
206 Ellen Street
Boise, ID
208-377-0017

Corkscrews Wine Shop & Pub
729 N. Main Street
Meridian, ID 83642

208-888-4049

Coyotes Wine Bar and Shop
Fine Wines on the Creek
(Current Hours: Fri, 3 - 8, Sat 12:30 - 5:30)
Beginning October 14: Wed & Thurs 3 - 8;
Fri & Sat: 1 - 9; Closed Sundays)
217 S Kimball Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
208-453-9463

Di Vine
400 S Main Street
Hailey, ID
208-788-4422

Erickson�s Fine Wines
150 E Riverside Street
Eagle, ID
208-938-3698

Idaho Wine Merchant
3105 Neff Street
Boise, ID

La Cantina
3395 N Cole Road
Boise, ID 83702
208-377-0224
Le Coq Rouge
1329 S. Maple Grove Road
Boise, ID 83709
208-376-9463
Music of the Vine Wine Shop and Cafe 2805 Blaine Suite 130 Caldwell, ID 83605 208-454-1228

Last revised: 09/29/2011

Idaho Wine Country

Snake River AVA - its Wineries, Wine Country, Wine & Wine Shops

Navigating the Snake River Valley Region

Snake River AVA - its Wineries,
Wine Country, Wine & Wine Shops