“A decade ago, Idaho native Meredith Smith turned her back on a career in real estate sales to chase her passion, and this vintage marked her fifth anniversary at Sawtooth. The estate vineyard surrounds the winery, affording Smith an exacting look at the grapes, and she made a timely call to pick this Sauvignon Blanc. …
Copyright 2014 Seattle Times The state’s scrappy wine industry is on a serious roll. It now boasts 50 wineries, located primarily in the Snake River Valley west of Boise. “THANKS TO a little help from Washington, Idaho is finally gaining some well-deserved recognition as an up-and-coming wine region. It’s been a long time developing, but …
Copyright 2013: Wine Press NW By Andy Perdue and Eric Degerman It’s midweek, and you are rushing to get dinner on the table. It’s not a particularly special meal, but a nice red wine could help make it a bit more memorable. This is the perfect time to bring out a tasty but inexpensive red. …