1. Event detail

BOISE — More than 30 wineries and cideries from around the state are expected at Savor Idaho, planned June 9 in east Boise.

Up to 1,000 people in each of two shifts, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., are expected at the Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Old Penitentiary Road, said Ashlee Struble, industry relations manager with the state wine commission.

Several co-sponsoring organizations, from retail businesses to other commodity groups, also are involved.

The industry in the state includes 65 wineries, eight cideries, and about 1,300 acres of vineyards planted, according to the Idaho Wine Commission. Totals in 2022 included about 258,000 cases of wine produced, 3,100 tons of grapes harvested and $314.1 million in total economic impact.

“Our industry is a story of resilience and growth,” said Moya Dolsby, the commission’s executive director. Factors include strong growers and winemakers, and a thriving wine tourism industry.

Savor Idaho, the wine commission’s biggest annual event, was started in 2009. Pandemic concerns prompted cancellations in 2020 and 2021.

Last year’s edition was well attended and drew many first-time participants, Struble said.

“Those new consumers are introduced to Idaho’s wine and cider,” she said. Savor Idaho, through the day’s activities and the involvement of industry participants and partners, “can continue to foster those sales and get those consumers back to the wine shops and tasting rooms, and create lifelong customers for wineries and cideries.”

Organizers are expanding a VIP table offering piloted last year.

“We’re almost sold out of those,” Struble said.

Through Savor Idaho, winery and cidery staff can “reach 2,000 consumers in one event, promote the industry and show camaraderie,” she said. Profits go into the wine commission’s operating budget.

Tickets are $80.

Event and sponsorship information: Struble at ashlee@idahowines.org or 208-332-1538.