Idaho WineriesWelcome to our Idaho Wineries Page, Idaho has a long history of wine production with the first vineyards in the Pacific Northwest being planted here in the 1860s. Like in other areas Prohibition in the United States virtually wiped out the Idaho wine industry in the early twentieth century only to have it resurrected again in the 1970s. Since the 1970s, Idaho wine has been known for its cool climate white varietals like Riesling (including Ice wine), Chenin blanc, Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer. In recent years there have been an increased focus on red wine productions, notably Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. The majority of the state's wineries are located in the Snake River valley west of Boise. Ste Chapelle Winery, founded in 1976, was Idaho's first bonded commercial winery. Today it is the fifth largest winery in the Pacific Northwest, owning no vineyards of their own, but purchasing grapes from over two thirds of the vineyards planted land in the state. The University of Idaho runs an experimental vineyard and winery in the city of Parma which studies the potential of different varietals to grow in Idaho. Here is a sampling of the Idaho Wineries listings to plan your road trips from: Caldwell area Caldwell has been home to these notable natives Ronee Blakley - Actress and singer, Dame Darcy - cartoonist and performer, A. J. Feeley - NFL quarterback, Ron Hadley - NFL linebackerCody Pickett - NFL quarterback, Gary Stevens - jockey, Renee Tenison - Playboy Playmate of the Year - 1990, Troy Beyer - actress, attended high school in Caldwell Your winery or wineries in this area are:
Hells Canyon Winery 18835 Symms Rd, Caldwell, ID 83605 Koenig Distillery and Winery 20928 Grape Ln, Caldwell, ID 83605 Ste. Chapelle Winery 19348 Lowell Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607 Idaho Wineries - Area Lodging options Glenns Ferry area Glenns Ferry was one of the most famous river crossings on the Oregon Trail. Pioneers forded the Snake River at the Three Island Crossing until 1869, when Gustavus "Gus" Glenn constructed a ferry about two miles upstream, primarily to expedite freight but also for emigrants. His boat, which could hold two wagons, cut nearly twenty miles from the former route Three Island Crossing State Park, opened in 1971, is home to The Oregon Trail History and Education Center, where visitors can learn about pioneer emigrants and Native American history. The Glenns Ferry community sponsors a crossing commemoration the second Saturday of each August. The townsite was platted in 1871, just downstream from the ferry site, and the first bridge across the Snake River was built here in 1908.
Your winery or wineries in this area are: Carmela Vineyards & More 795 W. Madison St, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 Idaho Wineries - Area Lodging options Moscow area Miners and farmers began arriving in the northern Idaho area after the Civil War. The first permanent settlers came to the Moscow area in 1871. Due to the abundance of camas bulbs, a favorite fodder of pigs brought by the farmers, they informally named the vicinity Hog Heaven. When the first post office opened in 1872, the town was called Paradise Valley (Paradise Creek flows through town, westward to Pullman), but the name was changed to Moscow in 1875. Your winery or wineries in this area are: Camas Winery 110 S. Main St, Moscow, ID 83843 Idaho Wineries - Area Lodging options Nampa area Nampa began its life as a small railroad town in the early 1880s. More railroad lines sprung up running through Nampa, making it a very important railroad town. Nampa was founded in 1886 by Europeans, and a year later had grown from 15 homes to 50. As new amenities were added to the town, Nampa continued its growth and was incorporated in 1890. Your winery or wineries in this area are: Sawtooth Winery 13750 Surrey Lane, Nampa, ID 83686 Idaho Wineries - Area Lodging options Sandpoint area In the 1880s the Northern Pacific Railroad brought European and Chinese settlement to the area. In August 1888, twenty-nine year old author and civil servant Theodore Roosevelt, visited Sandpoint on a caribou-hunting trip in the Selkirk Mountains. Roosevelt documented what a rough-and-tumble environment "Sand Point" was at that time (and for many decades following).Sandpoint was officially incorporated in 1898. Your winery or wineries in this area are:
Pend d'Orielle Winery 220 Cedar St. Sandpoint, ID 83864 Idaho Wineries - Area Lodging options
Twin Falls area Twin Falls city was founded in 1904 . Excavations at Wilson Butte Cave near Twin Falls in 1959 revealed evidence of human activity, including arrowheads, that rank among the oldest dated artifacts in North America. Twin Falls became the center of national attention in September 1974 thanks to an attempt by Evel Knievel to jump the Snake River Canyon in a specially-modified rocket cycle. Watched by millions on television, the attempt ultimately failed due to high winds and a premature deployment of Knievel's parachute. Your winery or wineries in this area are: Hegy's South Hills Winery 3099 E. 3400 North, Twin Falls, ID 83301 Wineries - Area Lodging options
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