Idaho Wine Commission

09/14/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions in w**e is that bottles with screw caps are lower quality than those sealed with cork. In reality, the closure is a w**emaking choice, not a measure of quality.

🍷 Corks allow tiny amounts of oxygen to interact with w**e over time, making them a popular choice for w**es designed to age.

🍇 Screw caps create a consistent seal and can help preserve fresh, fruit-forward w**es. Plus, no corkscrew required.

So when you're choosing a bottle, don't judge it by the top. Great w**e can come with a cork or a screw cap!
📸: Holesinsky Vineyard and W**ery

09/09/2026

September is bringing plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy Idaho w**e! ☀️🥂

📅 September 4 — Sunset Music Series at Kindred Vineyards
🍽️ September 5 — Harvest Farm to Table Dinner at Huston Vineyards
🧘 September 6 — Sunday Yoga at Indian Creek W**ery
🎶 September 6 — Sunday Sips & Sounds at Ste. Chapelle W**ery
🍷 September 11 — Tuscan Dinner at the Vineyard at Kerry Hill W**ery
🎸 September 12 — End of Summer Bash Open Air Concert at Ste. Chapelle W**ery
🛍️ September 19 — Sip & Shop at Fujishin Cellars
🌙 September 25 — W**ery After Hours at Ste. Chapelle W**ery

09/04/2026

Still need weekend plans? 🍷

Join us at the Sunnyslope W**e Festival this Sunday for a day of w**e, live music, local food trucks and good times in Idaho w**e country. 🥂

Get your 🎟️ :

Join us, Sept. 6th, for a day that blends community, culture, and the best flavors that the Sunnyslope has to offer! The Annual Sunnyslope W**e Festival invites you to enjoy a wide array of w**e tasting, local artisans, musicians, and delicious street food. It’s an unforgettable experience you won...

09/03/2026

Cabernet Sauvignon may be a classic, but in Idaho, it stands out for its robust character and depth.

Cabernet thrives in Idaho’s Snake River Valley and has become one of the state's most planted red varietals. 🍇

Raise a glass of Cabernet and toast to the Idaho vineyards making it their own. 🍷

📸: Bitner Vineyards

09/01/2026

The first grapes of the season are ready! 🍇

Harvest begins earliest in Idaho's Lewis-Clark Valley AVA, where the region's lower elevation and warmer climate help grapes ripen weeks before many other vineyards across the state.

It's the start of one of the most exciting times of the year in Idaho. 🍷

08/28/2026

Some moments call for a nice glass of red w**e. 🍷

Whether you're uncorking a bold Cabernet Sauvignon, sharing a bottle of Merlot with friends or trying an Idaho Syrah for the first time, there's no shortage of reds to explore.

Raise a glass of Idaho w**e and cheers to **eDay!
📸 : Cinder W**ery

08/26/2026

Mark your calendars! 🍷

The 2026 Sunnyslope W**e Festival returns Saturday, September 6, from 12–5 p.m. at Ste. Chapelle W**ery.

Spend the afternoon tasting w**es from 20 w**eries along the Sunnyslope W**e Trail, browsing local artisan vendors, enjoying live music and grabbing a bite from delicious street food vendors.

We'll see you in Idaho w**e country!

Join us, Sept. 6th, for a day that blends community, culture, and the best flavors that the Sunnyslope has to offer! The Annual Sunnyslope W**e Festival invites you to enjoy a wide array of w**e tasting, local artisans, musicians, and delicious street food. It’s an unforgettable experience you won...

08/25/2026

Ever wonder how w**emakers know it's time to pick the grapes? 🍇

They closely monitor each vineyard, tasting the grapes and measuring sugar and acidity as the fruit ripens. When everything comes into perfect harmony, harvest can begin!

Harvest season is just around the corner—stay tuned! 🍷

08/21/2026

When you see an Idaho AVA on a bottle, it means at least 85% of the grapes were grown within that designated w**e region. 🍇

Each region's unique climate, soils and geography help shape the w**e's character.

Next time you're shopping for Idaho w**e, see if your bottle comes from the Snake River Valley, Eagle Foothills or Lewis-Clark Valley.

📸: Rivaura, Bitner Vineyards

08/18/2026

Right now, something exciting is happening in Idaho's vineyards. 🍇

It's called veraison, the stage when grapes begin changing color and ripening on the vine. As they develop their flavors and sugars, harvest moves one step closer.

The countdown to this year's vintage is officially on. 🍷