(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 09, 2011 ) BOISE, Idaho- The grapes have been harvested and the wines bottled. Spring is in the air and is bringing with it new and exciting wines. Spring is not only the perfect time to taste some of the new and best wines that Idaho has to offer, it is also an ideal opportunity to visit IdahoÂ’s breathtaking wine country, as the release of new spring vintages will be showcased at many local wineries.
Finding your favorite wines each year is important. Plan a visit to one of your local Idaho wineries as the warm, spring weather slowly awakens the vines and the buds begin to break. Revel in the arrival of this new season while enjoying samplings of the newest releases available.
Below is a selection of the wineries open for spring releases. For more winery information and directions, please click on the links below or go to www.idahowines.org.
Davis Creek Cellars
429 Main St. Suite 101
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 794-2848
info@daviscreekcellars.com www.daviscreekcellars.com
We are having our spring release on April 15-17th along with the kick-off of the Capital City Farmers Market. We will be releasing the following wines:
2010 Sauvignon Blanc
2010 Chardonnay
2009 Petite Sirah
2009 Red Mountain Tempranillo
2009 Pinot Grigio
Fraser Vineyard
1004 La Pointe St.
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 345-9607
fraserboise@msn.com, bevfraser@msn.com www.fraservineyard.com
Fraser Vineyard will be open for Spring Release on Saturday, March 26th, from noon to 5PM at the downtown Boise location only. We are really excited with the new 2009 Petite Sirah that we will be releasing. Other tastings will include our 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon and a barrel tasting.
Fujishin Family Cellars
15593 Sunnyslope Rd.
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 573-0793
martin@fujishinfamilycellars.com www.fujishinfamilycellars.com
Fujishin Family Cellars will be offering barrel tasting of their 2009 Merlot and 2009 Syrah at their Sunnyslope Tasting Room. They will also be featuring their new release 2008 Reserve Syrah.
March 25th-27th Hours: 12-6 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Parma Ridge Vineyards
24509 Rudd Road
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-6885
parmaridge@earthlink.net www.parmaridge.com
Parma Ridge will be holding our annual open house on April 17th. We will be sampling new releases and barrel tasting 2010 wines.
Sawtooth Winery
13750 Surrey Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-1200
info@sawtoothwinery.com www.sawtoothwinery.com
Wine Club Member Only Night March 25th, Friday 5pm to 8pm
March 26th & 27th, Saturday & Sunday 12noon to 5pm
Sawtooth Estate Winery's Spring Release Weekend welcomes both warmer weather and vineyard guests as the winery reveals its new releases of Pinot Gris, Rose, Riesling, Muscat Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet and RSV Cabernet.
Guests will usher in the yearÂ’s sunnier seasons with wine tastings, case discounts and live music
Tickets: $8.00 pp 21+ Wine Club Members are free
St. Rule Winery
407 River Dock Road
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 549-8040
kevin@strulewines.com www.strulewines.com
Open Weekends 12-5 p.m. & by appointment
Come try St. Rule Winery's newest releases and rebrandings:
Our 2009 St. Rule Syrah and our 2008 Fiddlers Three Indian Head Red Table Wine, both are lush and delicious!
Ste. Chapelle Winery
19348 Lowell Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 453-7843
mary.sloyer@ascentiawines.com www.stechapelle.com
Leap into Spring!
March Special:
Purchase Six bottles and receive a 20% discount on all releases
Present this coupon and receive a two for one on wine tasting
Sign up for Friends of the Vineyard wine club and receive two logo wine glasses!
Media Contacts:
Moya Shatz
(208) 332-1538
moya@idahowines.org
