Award-Winning Wines, No Pretense: Sunnyslope’s Rise as a Must-Visit Wine Region
The old rules of wine country are fading fast. The hushed tasting rooms, the scripted notes, the velvet-rope exclusivity. That version still exists in pockets of Napa and beyond, but it is not what is happening on the Sunnyslope.
All the best’: Former Micron VP, One Stone exec, vineyard owners team up on large new Sunnyslope winery
A couple is coming out of retirement to build a large winery that’s all “about connection.” Teresa and Joel Poppen are preparing to launch Gem 73 Winery in Sunnyslope this summer. The multi-year project is a result of their long-time passion for wine. The 15,500-square-foot winery is being built at…
Seven Idaho winemakers claim medals in a top N. American wine competition
An annual competition honoring North American winemakers recognized a handful of Idaho wineries earlier this month. Seven Idaho wineries, including five from the Treasure Valley, received medals for one or more of their beverages in the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, billed as the largest competition for North American wines…
Harvest Lessons in Idaho Gratitude
Tammy de Weerd 11/19/2025 Each fall, the Idaho Wine Commission hosts “Boot Camp,” a behind-the-scenes look at Idaho wine. Participants step into vineyard rows to test ripeness, taste wine straight from the barrel, and hear firsthand about the challenges and joys of winemaking.
A Taste of Idaho’s Harvest: Tour Sunnyslope’s Wine Trail
By late morning, the valley smells like earth and apple skins. Beyond the vines, a tractor hums and bees find every sweet edge of the harvest’s grape juice. This one-day loop gives a beautiful overview of fall colors and the diversity of wines offered along the trail. Experience these estate…
Idaho’s Best-Kept Wine Secret
The Sunnyslope Wine Trail festival invites Treasure Valley residents to sip, explore, and discover regional wines
Greg Koenig to open Devil’s Bedstead project with Cab that tops Idaho Wine Competition
This year, Greg Koenig made the No. 1 wine at the Idaho Wine & Cider Competition for the third time in his career after his Devil’s Bedstead 2020 Fraser Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon was voted as best of show. (Photo by Eric Degerman / Great Northwest Wine) CALDWELL, Idaho —…
‘Wine is a gateway drug to environmentalism’: Local winery’s sustainability efforts recognized with PNW certification
Kerry Hill Winery in Wilder is blending more than different varietals to make their wine. They’re combining different sustainable techniques to work with nature. REPOSTED FROM KTVB.COM – READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
Idaho Official Travel Guide
Discover Idaho wine country, a rising star in American viticulture
Find high-altitude wineries in Idaho at down-to-earth prices Reposted from USAToday.com – See full article here
