The Other 46

Tonight’s pour is a 2005 Reserve Syrah from Sawtooth Winery, located in Idaho, in the Snake River Valley AVA.  The wine was received as a sample and is the first red I’ve tried from the state.  To date, I’ve been very impressed with the white offerings and previously reviewed the Pinot Gris from Sawtooth, which [...]

After enjoying the 2007 Sawtooth Estate Winery Pinot Gris earlier this year, I decided to open the 2008 after a long and somber week.  A beautiful wine in glass, this Pinot Gris comes to us from Nampa, Idaho, located just outside of Boise.  An award winning winery, Sawtooth Winery produces a wide array of Vinifera [...]

I recently touched on the great wines coming out of Idaho (see my earlier review on Sawtooth Winery), and thought I would share two press releases I received from Moya Shatz, Executive Director of the Idaho Grape Growers & Wine Producers Commission.  The first press release recaps the economic impact the wine industry made in [...]

Although I still have a long path to travel to taste and experience the other 46 states, I often wonder what state will move into the highly sought after 5th spot behind the big 4?  I continue to read more and more about the growing wine industries in Virginia, Arizona, and Ohio.  Perhaps Michigan, Texas, [...]

Today’s stop across the other 46 states is Sawtooth Winery, located in Nampa, Idaho, in the Snake River Valley AVA.  Idaho is that other state located in the Pacific Northwest, well suited for growing many different Vinifera varieties.  With 38 wineries to date and counting, the industry is thriving more than ever.  Typically known for [...]