Speyside wrote:How are Idaho wines? I have never had the pleasure of trying one.
Honestly, it depends on what you like. If you like sweet whites, Ste Chapelle makes a Johannesburg Riesling that will knock your socks off, and a Soft Huckleberry that is an awesome picnic wine. I’m told that the vineyard is at the same latitude as the major Riesling producing area of Germany, but I never got out a map and looked into it. That also has no effect on soil or weather, so I suspect it’s mostly just a cool advertising point.
Indian Creek Pinot Noir blew me away, but I haven’t tried their new release yet. PN is the flagship of their winery, so I’m pretty eager to find it.
I’m not really a fan of sweet, white or rosé in general (there are exceptions) but Three Horse Ranch has a Viognier/Roussanne blend called Vivacious that I keep as a go-to (not a fan of the herbal and mineral flavors in a lot of whites...this is mostly floral and fruit without being too sweet,) and a dry rosé that I swear tastes like taking a big bite out of a fat, red strawberry.
Ste Chapelle also has a Winemakers Series Cab that won’t blow your mind right away, but will get your attention after being lost at the bottom of the wine rack for a couple years lol! Haven’t tried any of their recent releases, though.
Basically, if they’re good, they’re VERY good, and if they’re not...they’re usually still pretty drinkable.
If it’s not utterly vile or ridiculously overpriced I gravitate toward supporting local wineries. (That’s not to say that I don’t love my Argentinian Malbecs or my Apothic blends!)
Can’t really give an informed opinion on any whites...mostly because I don’t particularly like white wines in general.
If I find my Pinot and it’s as good as the last, I may be able to hook you up...