The last couple of weeks there has been a lot of press over the wineries in Canyon County. While Snake River Valley Viticultural region does indeed encompass more than just Canyon County, it’s important to note that most of the regions wines are produced in Canyon County.
While it’s pretty certain that Eagle will continue to stamp their little feet and whine that they deserve to be the "Napa Valley" of the Treasure Valley, it just isn’t so. A helpful note for Eagle: building a few vineyettes in the backyards of some McMansions does note make one a wine hub. There are many reasons why people have been growing wine grapes on the west and south side of the valley for so many years and avoided the Valley’s sandy northern foothills.
Although I will say that regardless of the pretentiousness or motivations, the more vino in the valley, the better.
The Oregonian - Idaho wine region yearns for recognition
Idaho Statesman - Canyon County looks to become wine attraction
Idaho Statesman - Wine advice: Take a tour of Idaho’s wine country
Idaho Press-Tribune - Groups market Canyon County wineries
Make sure you get out there and support your local wineries, heck take a guided tour with Snake River Cuisine Tours, or just take a drive on your own. Just make sure you get out there, because the vines are starting to turn green.
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