Two Idaho Wine Weekend Getaways in One Trip
By Courtnie Dawson
Idaho wine country makes for an ideal vacation in any season. Summer brings added experiences with the addition of Idaho Wine Month in June when a glass of wine can be savored outdoors under a cloudless blue sky, amidst a backdrop of wine-stained barrels and sweet vineyard grass.
The Sunnyslope Wine Trail is a wonderful collection of wineries that also happen to reside along the Snake River Canyon Scenic Byway that combines Idaho’s award-winning wines with stunning views and relaxing tasting rooms.
Celebrate gorgeous weather and delectable wines with an unforgettable tour of some of Idaho’s wineries. Beginning in Boise, this itinerary will take you west towards Nampa and Caldwell to experience the Sunnyslope Wine Trail and the stunning Snake River Canyon Scenic Byway on your first day. On the second day, take a stroll around downtown Boise and neighboring Garden City to enjoy the blossoming Southwest Urban Wine District.
If you’re interested in enjoying the views and letting someone else do the driving, consider booking a wine tour. A company like Snake River Wine Tours can transport you from tasting to tasting, with insider knowledge of the region’s wines, wineries and winemakers.
Day 1: Sunnyslope Wine Trail + Snake River Canyon Scenic Byway
Located within the Snake River AVA, the Sunnyslope Wine Trail is the heart of southwest Idaho’s Wine Country, with 20 sun-soaked vineyards and wineries.
Day 2: Southwest Urban Wine District
The agriculture of the Snake River Valley is really on display in Southwest Urban Wine District, which includes tasting rooms in Boise and Garden City.
If you still can’t get enough of Idaho wine (we don’t blame you), extend your trip and explore the remaining 12 wineries along the Sunnyslope Wine Trail or work your way through seven more of the Southwest Urban District’s wonderful wineries (plus the cideries along this route too.) While you’ve taken a sip out of Idaho, take a bite out of Boise and check out this 48-hour food guide.