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Discover Garden Cityβs Craft Beverage Corridor: Celebrate Idaho Wine and Cider Month!
June is Idaho Wine and Cider Month, and there’s no better place to celebrate than Garden Cityβs Craft Beverage Corridor. Our urban wineries and cideries are crafting not just beverages but creating experiences. This June, immerse yourself in the flavors and festivities of our vibrant beverage community.
Explore the Urban Wineries and Cideries of Garden City
Join us in celebrating the flavors of Idaho this June. Visit Garden Cityβs Craft Beverage Corridor, participate in Savor Idaho, and take advantage of the many events and promotions happening throughout the month. Raise a glass to Idahoβs exceptional wines and ciders!
βThe Garden City Urban Wine District provides the unique opportunity to taste some of Idahoβs most award-winning wines while strolling block to block. Β The close proximity of wineries, breweries and cideries, intermingled with restaurants and hotels, allows for a great day trip or weekend excursion.β
-Carrie Sullivan, Board Secretary, Garden City Visitors Bureau, owner and winemaker, Telaya Wine Co.
Cruise the Craft Beverage Corridor
There are so many great places to sample and taste in Garden City that you could spend the entire day savoring syrahs or sipping ciders.
Susanna Smith from Garden City says, “I havenβt done the research, but Iβll bet Garden City has more wineries, cideries, and breweries in Garden City per capita than anywhere else in the state!Β We also have a meadery, kava, and will soon have a distillery.β
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The question is: Which one will be your favorite?
Garden Cityβs Craft Beverage Corridor is home to a delightful mix of urban wineries and cideries. These establishments are dedicated to producing exceptional wines and ciders that showcase Idaho’s unique terroir. As part of the Savor Idaho event, many of these local gems will be featured, providing the perfect opportunity to sip, savor, and celebrate their offerings.
For more information about the Idaho wine industry, visit Idaho Wines.
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Highlights of Idaho Wine and Cider Month
Highlights of Idaho Wine and Cider Month
From June 1 to June 30, Idaho Wine and Cider Month celebrates our stateβs burgeoning wine and cider industry. Idaho is fast becoming a nationally recognized wine and cider region, thanks to our warm days, cool nights, and rich soil that produce high-quality grapes and apples. Here are some highlights to look forward to:
- Savor Idaho: The crown jewel of Idaho Wine and Cider Month, taking place on June 9 at the Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise. All of the amazing Garden City wineries and cideries are participating, so you will find them there. Itβs an event you donβt want to miss! Check out Savor Idaho for food trucks, a Sip n’ Paint class, local exhibitors, and Garden City favorites.
- Savings and Promotions: Throughout June, enjoy onsite tastings, patio gatherings, festivals, wine club events, tours, special offers, discounts, and more. Be sure to check with event organizers for details!
- Fun Facts:*
- 2024 marks the 15th year of Idaho Wine and Cider Month.
- Idaho’s winemaking tradition dates back to 1865.
- The Eagle Foothills AVA has the only Idaho winery devoted exclusively to sparkling wine.
- Molly Leadbetter of Meriwether Cider is Idahoβs first and only Certified Pommelier, one of only 97 worldwide.
- Cider apple trees are being re-established in Idaho, with cideries growing from one to eight in the last five years.
*Source: Idaho Wine Commission. (n.d.). Wine and Cider Month. Retrieved from https://idahowines.org/event/wine-and-cider-month/
Celebrate with a Sip and a Song
To enhance your tasting experience, the Idaho Wine Commission has curated a special Spotify playlist for Idaho Wine and Cider Month. Whether youβre enjoying a glass of wine or a pint of cider, let these tunes set the perfect backdrop for your celebrations.
Cheers to Idaho Wines and Ciders!
Garden Cityβs Craft Beverage Corridor is ready to welcome you. Letβs make this Idaho Wine and Cider Month one to remember. Sip, savor, and celebrate with us!
For more information on the Garden City Craft Beverage Corridor and upcoming events, visit Garden City Visitors Bureau.
Be sure to follow us on social media and share your experiences using #IdahoWineAndCiderMonth #SavorIdaho #GardenCityCraftBev #StayPlayinGardenCity #OasisfromOrdinary.
Cheers! π·π
