The 10 Best Wineries & Vineyards in Idaho, United States

Producing ultra-premium wines from locally grown grapes, we are inspired to bring notoriety back to the Lewis-Clark Valley as a world renown wine growing area.

Williamson Orchards and Vineyards is located along the Sunnyslope Wine Trail within the Snake River Valley AVA. The Williamson family has been growing fruit here for four generations. By relying on our long-history and knowledge of the region we designed our vineyard to maximize the terroir of our high dessert location with the goal of producing stunning wines from high quality grapes. A great deal of time and thought went into the planting of our vines. From vineyard layout to the selection of grape varieties we wanted to ensure that our site would produce superior grapes. Our forethought, planning and hard work has paid off. Our wines have won countless awards and are recognized across the region for quality. We now have over 50 acres in vineyards, 8 varieties and 14 award winning wines. Visit our tasting room to experience some of the great wine being produced in Idaho. Expect a welcoming atmosphere steeped in old-fashioned, farm-charm along with honest and knowledgeable service.

A tasting adventure in excellent, boutique Northwest American Wines. Washington, Idaho and Oregon now have over 1800 wineries, and for the last several years have won more awards than any other region in the World! An exciting 5 flight tasting is always available, and it’s free with any bottle purchase! Accompany your choice with a selection of Cheeses, Meats and other nibbles, then settle in and enjoy the extraordinary ambiance of our gorgeous cellar. The CrossTime Saloon is located right next door and offers a huge selection of Craft Beers, Ciders and Meads. Great conversation and great music are always on offer, and outdoor seating is available in Summer.

Holesinsky’s Vineyard and Winery - The first of a growing trend in Idaho’s vineyards and wineries - was created by winemaker James Holesinsky, to honor his father Frank’s lifelong dream. Holesinsky’s Vineyard and Winery began in 2001 with the planting of 1000 chardonnay. In 2002 the vineyard grew with the addition of 3000 Syrah, 2000 Merlot and 200 Port (Sauzao, Tiuta Cao, Touragia); the growth continued in 2006 with 1000 Cabernet Sauvignon, 1000 Riesling and adding Muscat in 2007. The wines produced at Holesinsky Vineyards are by no means average, but sing songs of passion, creativity, commitment, and a celebration of life and love. In every sip of their wines you can taste the stories of the Holesinsky family.

Family-owned and operated winery based in Lenore, Idaho, within the Lewis Clark Valley AVA. Experience our elegant and playful small-lot wines by visiting our tasting room located in Morgan’s Alley in downtown Lewiston. We focus on presenting Bordeaux, Rhone, Italian and other regional varietals in both traditional and unexpected ways. We are family friendly, so bring the whole family! We are open Wed-Sat and also accept appointments for Sundays between 12-4. We are open for walk-ins every second Sunday of each month from 1-5 where you can participate in our wine and local flavor pairing, a tasting, glass, or purchase wine to go. Having trouble finding us? We are along the D St side of Morgan's Alley (north side).

AN IDAHO TRADITION Capturing the Unique Character of Every Vintage... Our goal at Ste. Chapelle is to capture the unique character of every vintage. Fine wine production in Idaho began in the 1860s, spurred by French and German immigrants. Indeed, the Pacific Northwest’s first wineries were in Idaho. In 1919, Prohibition shut down the state’s nationally renowned wine industry, but it was revived in the 1970s when wine grapes were again planted in southern Idaho’s Snake River Valley. The winery, founded in 1976, is open seven days a week. Experience the quality of Ste. Chapelle wines through wine tasting. For a $5 fee, our friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through a tasting of five wines. Tasting fee waived for our Friends of the Vineyard wine club members. Experience the Excitement of the Grape Crush... During fall harvest, visitors can experience the excitement of the grape crush in full swing. At other times, guides take guests through the cellars for an up-close tour of the processes of fermentation, aging and bottling. Beautiful, Elegant Facility & Award Winning Wines... Ste Chapelle Winery is a collage of fun, knowledgeable staff, award-winning wines and a beautiful, elegant facility. Our facility hosts weddings, corporate events, auctions, parties and meetings. Private Events - for additional information please complete our short "Request for More Event Information form" on our website, or contact our Hospitality Coordinator. The Ste. Chapelle Winery is the perfect getaway to host a memorable affair! Tours by appointment only, please call to make arrangements.