A Taste of the USA

The North West & Hawaii

Alaska, Idaho, Montana

Alaska

Alaskan wine - it ain't just grapes!

Using the natural bounty of wild berries, gourmet vegetable wines made for cooking - along with hardy grapes to make great tasting ice wines, Alaska remains the great frontier of wine making in America.

Total number of wineries in Alaska (2007): 8

DENALI WINERY
1301 Dowling Road #107
Anchorage, AK 99518
Phone: (907) 563-9434
Website: denaliwinery.com

Who We Are: For years the inhabitants of Anchorage have enjoyed richly flavoured Icewine and wines aged and bottled in their own backyard. Now Denali Winery is making these fine vintages available at shops throughout Alaska. Established in 1997, Denali Winery uses crystal clear mountian water and fine grape juices to create a wide range of quality wines and icewine. Perfect for savouring while reminiscing about your adventures in the "Last Frontier".
• Wine Tasting • Wine Tour • Wine Shop

Hawaii

The 50th State does not have a long tradition of growing its own grapes, or fermenting its own wines, despite early 19th century legends of sailing crews in search of "wine, women, and song." The wineries scattered throughout the islands today date back only to the 70's and 80's, when the mainland craze for establishing a new generation of vineyards reached its height.

Total number of wineries in Hawaii (2007): 5

VOLCANO WINERY
P.O. Box 84335, Pii Mauna Drive
Volcano, HI 96785
Telephone: (808) 967-7772
Website: volcanowinery.com
Who We Are: Wine tasting in Paradise is just a sip away at Volcano Winery on the Big Island. Come taste the local wines inspired by volcanic fire and the bounty of the island. Tropical fruits like yellow guava and the exotic jaboticaba berry are blended with traditional wine grapes and transformed into vibrant creations that capture the playful spirit of Hawaiian paradise - and our relaxed, laid-back atmosphere is the perfect place to try them.
HOURS OF OPERATION: 365 days a year 10:00-5:30.
• Wine Tasting • Wine Tour • Wine Shop

Idaho

Located in the beautiful Northwestern United States, Idaho's wineries have been producing award-winning wines for many years. Gold medals for Pinot Noir, one of the most difficult grapes to work with, and Chardonnay have been called the "best in the country". When looking for premier wines from the Pacific Northwest, look to Idaho.

Total number of wineries in Idaho (2007): 32

Featured Snake River Valley Wineries

INDIAN CREEK WINERY
1000 North McDermott Road
Kuna, ID 83634
Phone: (208) 922-4791

Who We Are: At Indian Creek Winery, it's a family affair. Indian Creek wines are produced by Bill and Mui Stowe and their three children Will, Greg and Tammy. The Vineyards were planted in 1982-84, and the winery was established in 1987. Since then, Indian Creek wines have consistently garnered medals in regional and national wine competitions. Their specialty is winning awards with one of the most difficult grapes, Pinot Noir. Visitors to Indian Creek can expect to discuss winemaking with Bill over tastes of the latest vintages of Indian Creek wines. His love of winemaking and his plans for the future will soon become obvious to all who join him.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday (noon) to 5 p.m., or by appointment.
• Wine Tasting • Wine Tour • Wine Shop

Montana

The Montana wine industry, though still in its relative infancy, is causing quite a buzz. Montana winemakers either grow their own grapes, or, more frequently, import grapes from vineyards in Washington, Oregon, and California.

Total number of wineries in Montana (2007): 12

MISSION MOUNTAIN WINERY
82420 U.S. Hwy 93 / P.O. Box 100
Dayton, MT 59914
Phone: (406) 849-5524
Website: missionmountainwinery.com

Who We Are: Mission Mountain Winery is a family owned winery located on the West Shore of Flathead Lake (the largest natural fresh water lake west of the Mississippi), in Dayton Montana.There is even access to the winery by boat. It is the first Bonded Winery in the state of Montana. The initial Vineyard was started twenty eight years ago and the Winery’s first vintage was 1984.
• Wine Tasting • Wine Tour • Wine Shop

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