"With thousands of acres of vineyards, Washington and Oregon are among the top wine producing states in the nation, with winemakers taking advantage of distinct climates and terroir to craft a wide range of fantastic wines. Therefore, it should not be a surprise that their neighbor to the east is one of the lesser known U.S. wine regions, quietly producing outstanding wines."
"There are many reasons to put Idaho wines on your radar. Thanks to its incredible geography, Idaho's vineyards can successfully grow a wide variety of wine grapes, from cool-loving whites like Riesling to varieties that thrive in dry, hot climates like Tempranillo. There are currently at least 65 wineries producing wines in Idaho - with a whooping 47% women-owned - but the numbers keep rising as winemakers discover the state's favorable climate conditions and the opportunity to participate in a growing industry."
"If your interest is piqued you're not alone. Wine competitions are taking notice, too, as Idaho wines continue garnering awards in regional competitions, and wineries are opening their tasting rooms and cellars to visitors who wish to learn about the deep history and bright future of the Idaho wine industry. Here's a quick primer of all things that make Idaho wines worth seeking."
Idaho contains about 1,300 acres of vineyards and at least 65 wineries, with roughly 47% of wineries women-owned. Geographic diversity enables cultivation of cool-loving whites such as Riesling and heat-tolerant varieties like Tempranillo. Vineyard acreage and winery numbers continue rising as winemakers capitalize on favorable climate and terroir. Idaho wines have begun earning awards at regional competitions, and tasting rooms and cellars are opening to visitors. Winemaking in Idaho dates to 1864, when immigrants Louis Desol, Robert Schleicher, and Jacob Schaefer planted the first grapes near Lewiston, establishing the region's long viticultural history.
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