America’s Next Great Wine Region Is Snake River Valley In Idaho
March 12, 2007 – 2:40 pmMost people think of California when they think of wine-growing in the USA. This could change soon, as a surprising area is on the up-and-up when it comes to making wine. The Snake River Valley region in Idaho was designated as American Viticultural Area (AVA) by the US Alcohol
and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). This is a prestigious award for the area.
The Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission received word last Friday that approval of its application for an AVA designation has been published and that the Snake River Valley is now officially recognized as a unique grape growing region capable of producing excellent wines.
“A combination of the area’s microclimates, soil, and other growing conditions make the valley a premium grape producing area,” said Ron Bitner, acting director for the commission. “Those of us who produce wine here have known that for some time. Others are just now finding out.”
A third of current AVAs are in California. For more information about Snake Valley Wine Country: Idaho Wines
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