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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.
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.
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Snake
River Wineries &
Wine
Shops
West Valley
East Valley
Outside Valley |
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West Snake River Valley:
3 Horse Ranch Vineyards
(Year
Round: Thurs-Sun, 11am - 6pm
& by appointment,
208-863-6561)
44th Street Wineries
A Tasting Room for Cinder Winery,
Coiled Wines, Périple Wines,
Telaya Wine Co
(Open Saturdays 2 - 6 pm or by Appt)
Bitner Vineyards, Winery, B&B
(Fri - Sun, 12 - 5 pm; or by appt,
208-455-1870)
Cellar 616
(Every First Thurs - 5 to 9 pm;
Fri - 5 to 9 pm; Sat - 12 to 7 pm;
Otherwise by appointment - 208-906-9590)
Cinder Winery
at 44th Street Wineries
(Fri, Sat, Sun: Noon - 5,
Otherwise by
appt - 208-433-9813)
Coiled Wines
at 44th Street Wineries
(Open Saturdays 2 - 6 pm or by Appt -
707-480-4919)
Davis Creek Cellars
(Fri - Sun: Noon - 5 pm)
Fraser Vineyard Tasting Room
(Every Sat, July - Aug: 1 - 5 pm;
Thanksgiving to 3rd week of Dec & for
special events: Sat afternoons;
Otherwise by appointment)
Fujishin Family Cellars
At Robison Fruit Ranch
(Summer: June 15 - Dec 31, Thur - Sun, 12 - 6 pm;
Winter:
Jan 1 - June 14, Fri - Sun, 12 - 6 pm)
HAT Ranch Winery
(Fri - Sun: 12 - 5:00 pm;
and by Appointment)
Hells Canyon Winery
(Jun - Sept: Sat & Sun, 12 - 5 pm:
Closed Labor Day Wkend. Open for
Special Events: Valentine's Day,
Mother's Day, Thanksgiving Wkend)
Huston Vineyards
(Fri & Sat 12 - 5 pm
& Upon Request - 208-455-7975)
- Indian Creek Winery
(June thru Oct: Thur - Sun, 12 - 5;
Nov thru May: Fri - Sun, 12 - 5
pm)
Koenig Distillery and Winery
(Fri - Sun, Noon - 5 pm)
Miceli Vineyards & Winery
(By appointment)
Mouvance Winery
(Opening Feb 1, 2013
Thurs - Sun, 11 am - 6 pm)
Parma Ridge Vineyards
(Closed. Owner retired.)
Périple Wines
at 44th Street Wineries
(Saturdays - 2:00 - 6:00 pm, or
by appointment -
208-377-7976)
River Heights Vineyards
(By Appointment - 208-846-8700)
Sawtooth Winery
(Fri - Sun, Noon - 5
pm; Other days
by appointment - 208-467-1200)
Snake River Winery & Arena
Vineyards - Parma
Boise Tasting Room
(Tues - Sat: 10:30 - 7:30pm; Sun: 12 - 5pm)
Split Rail Winery
(3rd Saturday of every month:
12:00 - 7:00 pm)
St Rule Fermenting
(By Appointment - 208-549-1861)
Ste. Chapelle Winery
(Year Round: Mon - Sat,
10 - 5 pm;
Sun, 12 - 5 pm)
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Syringa Winery
(Thur - Sat: 12 - 7:00 pm)
Full Winery Contact Information
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West Valley Map
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map version)
Telaya Wine Company
at 44th Street Wineries
(Saturdays, 2:00 - 6:00 pm
and by Appt - 208-557-9463)
Terra Nativa Winery
(By Appointment - 208-345-2421)
Three Horse Ranch Vineyards
(Year
Round: Thur-Sun, 11am - 6pm
& by appointment,
208-863-6561)
Vale Wine Company
(By Appointment -
371-4271)
Weston Winery
(By appointment - 208-459-2631)
Williamson Orchards & Vineyards
(Jun - Dec:
Weekdays, 10 - 6 pm;
Sat, 10 - 4 pm;
Otherwise by
Appointment)
Woodriver Cellars
Formerly -
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:
Mother Load Winery
(Baker City, OR - Not open to public)
Vin du Boise Winery
(No Visitor Facilities)
Full Winery Contact Information
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East Snake River
Valley:
Carmela Vineyards
(Daily: Mon - Sat, 11 am - 9 pm;
Sunday, 10 am - 8 pm)
Cold Springs Winery
(Sat
- Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mon - Fri: By appointment only -
208-366-7993)
Hegy's South Hills Winery
(By appointment only April - Oct -
208-599-0074)
Holesinsky Winery
(By appointment only - 208-420-9887)
Snyder Winery
(June - Aug: Fri & Sat, 1
to Close;
Sun: 1 - 5 pm;
Fall, Winter & Spring: Fri & Sat, 1 pm to Close;
Otherwise by appointment -
208-543-6938)
(Steakhouse open Fri & Sat only: 5:30 to close)
Thousand Springs Winery
(Call for Tasting information -
208-352-0150)
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East Valley Map
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larger
map version)
Winery Contact Information
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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
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
Bueno Cheapo Vino
770 S. Vista Avenue
Boise, ID 83705
208-336-1930
Bueno Cheapo Vino
212 14th Ave South
Nampa, ID 83651
208-475-0776
Corkscrews Wine Shop & Pub
729 N. Main Street
Meridian, ID 83642
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- 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
Pacific Rim Wine Shop
2870 W. State Street
Boise, ID
208-342-3375
Piazza di Vino
Wine Bar & Art Gallery
212 N 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
208-336-9577
Seasons Bistro, Wine Bar & Catering
1117 E. Winding Creek Drive, Ste
150
Eagle, ID 83616
208-863-6561
208-939-6680
Tannins Wine Bar
353 Avenue E
Kuna, ID 83719
208-922-1766
The Wine Cellar
2390 American Legion Blvd, Suite #5
Mountain Home, ID 83647
208-587-9012
Twig's Cellar
Wine Bar
816 Bannock St
Boise, ID 83702
208-344-8944
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Copyright © 1997 - 2012
Susan R. O'Hara. All rights reserved.
Last revised:
04/10/2013
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