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It’s personal, delightful, and leaves a lasting impression. Gifting wine... [Read More](https://blog.idahowines.org/idaho-wines-for-every-personality-on-your-gift-list) [![Applying Harvest to Harvest (H2H) as a soil amendment.](https://blog.idahowines.org/hubfs/Ed%20field%20work%20vineyard.jpg)](https://blog.idahowines.org/scientists-working-to-help-idahos-vineyards) Nov 05, 2023  |  [Wine Education](https://blog.idahowines.org/tag/wine-education) Scientists Working to Help Idaho's Vineyards The summer of 2021 was the hottest summer on record in Idaho. The Idaho Wine Commission heard the industry express concerns about drought, the effects of climate change, and the availability of water... 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Even so, you may be asking yourself, “What exactly is hard cider?” [Read More](https://blog.idahowines.org/cider-101-from-fruit-to-fermentation) [![Idaho Wine Friends Cheers](https://blog.idahowines.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(47).png)](https://blog.idahowines.org/chill-advice-for-traveling-with-and-storing-idaho-wine) Aug 10, 2023  |  [Wine Education](https://blog.idahowines.org/tag/wine-education) Chill Advice for Traveling with and Storing Idaho Wine Summertime means wine country excursions, dining alfresco, and sipping delicious Idaho wines and ciders on a patio somewhere—whether in your own backyard, a favorite restaurant, or one of Idaho’s... [Read More](https://blog.idahowines.org/chill-advice-for-traveling-with-and-storing-idaho-wine) [![Savor Idaho Crowd](https://blog.idahowines.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(46).png)](https://blog.idahowines.org/best.day.ever.-savor-idaho-2023) Jul 10, 2023  |  [Idaho Wine Events](https://blog.idahowines.org/tag/idaho-wine-events) Best.Day.Ever.: Savor Idaho 2023 Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate, sip, and savor Idaho wine and cider with us at the 13th Annual Savor Idaho event on June 11, 2023! This year's event was incredible, featuring over 25... [Read More](https://blog.idahowines.org/best.day.ever.-savor-idaho-2023) [![Idaho Wine Competition Behind The Scenes](https://blog.idahowines.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(45).png)](https://blog.idahowines.org/behind-the-scenes-at-the-2023-idaho-wine-cider-competition) Jun 05, 2023  |  [Idaho Wine Events](https://blog.idahowines.org/tag/idaho-wine-events) Behind the Scenes at the 2023 Idaho Wine & Cider Competition The results of the [14th annual Idaho Wine & Cider Competition](https://greatnorthwestwine.com/2023/06/03/riesling-ice-wine-by-koenig-vineyards-rules-idaho-judging-again/) are in! Bronze, silver, gold, and double gold medals have been awarded, as well as “Best in Class” and “Best of Show” awards for a... [Read More](https://blog.idahowines.org/behind-the-scenes-at-the-2023-idaho-wine-cider-competition) [![](https://blog.idahowines.org/hubfs/kimfetrow2019_DSC_4342%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.idahowines.org/2023-idaho-wine-competition-results) May 23, 2023  |  [Idaho Wine Events](https://blog.idahowines.org/tag/idaho-wine-events) Results of the 2023 Idaho Wine & Cider Competition It's time for the 14th annual Idaho Wine Competition! We're at the beautiful Koenig Vineyards today with [Great Northwest Wine](https://greatnorthwestwine.com/) and will be sharing real-time updates on the winners at this link... 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