The best wines of Idaho
Discover the best wines of Idaho as well as the best winemakers of Idaho and estates of Idaho to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Idaho and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Idaho by region
Looking for a good wine of Idaho among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Idaho. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Idaho with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Idaho
See the top 100 best red wines of IdahoWant to buy a red wine of Idaho cheap or sell a red wine of Idaho at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Idaho
Red wines from the region of Idaho go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fricandeaux german style, grandma melanie's cassoulet or wild boar stew provencal style.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Idaho
On the nose the red wine of the region of Idaho. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Idaho. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in red wine of Idaho
- 2013With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2010With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2014With an average score of 4.07/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.65/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Idaho
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Malbec
- Tempranillo
- Petit Verdot
- Merlot
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Idaho
A wine route planned in the region of Idaho? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Idaho.
- Winery Huston Snake River Valley
- Winery Chicken Dinner Snake River Valley
- Winery Krause & Schnerr Snake River Valley
- Winery Indian Creek Snake River Valley with Mike McClure as winemaker
- Winery Crossings Snake River Valley
- Winery Williamson Vineyards Snake River Valley
- Winery Colter's Creek Snake River Valley
- Y Knot Winery Snake River Valley
- Cold Springs Winery Snake River Valley
- Winery Zhoo Zhoo Snake River Valley
- Winery Hat Ranch Snake River Valley
- Snake River Winery Snake River Valley with Scott DeSeelhorst as winemaker
- Par Terre Winery Snake River Valley
- Winery Sol Invictus Vineyard Snake River Valley
- Winery Vale Snake River Valley
- Winery Vizcaya Snake River Valley
- Winery Parma Ridge Snake River Valley
Discovering the wine region of Idaho
Idaho is the third largest state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, bordered by the famous wine states of Oregon and Washington. Currently, Idaho is better known for its potatoes than for its wine. However, with the rapid growth of the wine business and the quality of the wines produced here in recent decades, its profile is rising.
Idaho's different mesoClimates allow for many different styles of wine to be produced.
Initially, the state was much better known for its cool-climate wines, produced from Grape varieties such as Riesling (including Icewine), Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Climate change has led to a greater emphasis on red wines, including the more structured Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Tempranillo and Malbec.
Idaho's wine production is primarily in the southwest, near the Oregon border. Some is in the northern Part of the state, the panhandle, on the border with Washington, and around Boise in south-central Idaho.
Great white wines of Idaho
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Idaho
White wines from the region of Idaho go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of stuffed artichoke, baked salmon mediterranean style or chicken colombo (west indies).
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Idaho
On the nose the white wine of the region of Idaho. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, non oak or spices.
The best vintages in white wine of Idaho
- 2012With an average score of 3.97/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.61/5
- 2008With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.60/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Idaho
- Riesling
- Viognier
- Muscat Blanc
- Roussanne
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Idaho
A wine route planned in the region of Idaho? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Idaho.
- Winery Huston Snake River Valley
- Winery Chicken Dinner Snake River Valley
- Winery Krause & Schnerr Snake River Valley
- Snake River Winery Snake River Valley with Scott DeSeelhorst as winemaker
- Winery Vizcaya Snake River Valley
- Winery Indian Creek Snake River Valley with Mike McClure as winemaker
- Winery Colter's Creek Snake River Valley
- Par Terre Winery Snake River Valley
- Winery Williamson Vineyards Snake River Valley
- Winery Hat Ranch Snake River Valley
Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc
It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.
Great sparkling wines of Idaho
See the top 100 best sparkling wines of IdahoWant to buy a sparkling wine of Idaho cheap or sell a sparkling wine of Idaho at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Idaho
Sparkling wines from the region of Idaho go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal shoulder with cream and tarragon, banh mi sandwich or rabbit in foil.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Idaho
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Idaho. often reveals types of flavors of microbio.
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Idaho
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
The word of the wine: Acescence
An alteration in wine also known as pitting (hence the expression piqué wine), due to the presence of acetic acid and ethyl acetate, and characterized by a vinegar-like odor.
Great pink wines of Idaho
See the top 100 best pink wines of IdahoWant to buy a pink wine of Idaho cheap or sell a pink wine of Idaho at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Idaho
Pink wines from the region of Idaho go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of the tartiflette wrap, croque-monsieur with tuna or chicken with rice and curry cream.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Idaho
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Idaho. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or red fruit.
The best vintages in pink wine of Idaho
- 2017With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2014With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Idaho
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Sangiovese
- Cinsault
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Riesling
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Idaho
A wine route planned in the region of Idaho? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Idaho.
- Winery Chicken Dinner Snake River Valley
- Winery Indian Creek Snake River Valley with Mike McClure as winemaker
- Winery Colter's Creek Snake River Valley
- Y Knot Winery Snake River Valley
- Winery Parma Ridge Snake River Valley
- Winery Williamson Vineyards Snake River Valley
Discover the grape variety: Moscato
Great sweet wines of Idaho
See the top 100 best sweet wines of IdahoWant to buy a sweet wine of Idaho cheap or sell a sweet wine of Idaho at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Idaho
Sweet wines from the region of Idaho go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of cantonese rice, oven-baked salmon mozzarella sandwiches or pasta with broccoli.
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Idaho
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Idaho. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Idaho
- 2014With an average score of 4.50/5
- 2010With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2009With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2008With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Idaho
- Riesling
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Gewürztraminer
The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Idaho
A wine route planned in the region of Idaho? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Idaho.
- Winery Parma Ridge Snake River Valley
The word of the wine: Chopine
Small bottle with a capacity of 50 centilitres.
News from the vineyard of Idaho
At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Uchizy
Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Uchizy, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWine ...
At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Azé
Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Azé, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/ ...
The Rully appellation investigated through its geology and geography
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Rully appellation. Here the vineyard is planted on different hills which have very different gelogicial characteristics. It partly explains the great diversity in the expression of the Rully wines. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 20 ...
Discover other regions and appellation of Idaho
A wine route in the region of Idaho ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Boise
- Caldwell
- Eagle
- Garden
- Garden city
- Idah
- Kuna
- Lewiston
- Nampa
- Sandpoint