Celebrating 10 years of the Lewis-Clark Valley AVA

     What a proud milestone!  Ten years ago, the Lewis-Clark Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) was finally etched into the world wine map.  This recognition was a long time coming.  Karl and I, along with Mike & Melissa Sanborn from Colter’s Creek, worked for years to compile data and historical documents and consult experts to create the final federal petition—making the case for why our beloved Lewis-Clark Valley deserved an AVA designation.  On April 20, 2016 the federal government approved our petition for the Lewis-Clark Valley AVA!

      It’s been thrilling to watch the ripple effect of establishing the Lewis-Clark Valley AVA.  Karl and I produced wine for 12 LONG years (est. 2004) before the AVA designation—during that time we rarely caught the attention of wine experts and collectors.  Since 2016 a steady stream of wine aficionados from near and far has journeyed here to explore the regional wines of the Lewis-Clark Valley AVA.  To the wine industry, an AVA designation is much like a National Park designation for a landscape—it recognizes a place as distinctive and a national treasure worth experiencing.

     The wine industry of the Lewis-Clark Valley has seen many changes since the first commercial vineyard plantings back in 1872 by Frenchman Louis Delsol—vineyards and wineries have come, and some have gone—Prohibition was not helpful to the early days of the wine industry in the USA.  For as long as there has been wine on earth, there too has been expansion and contraction of vineyard acreage and wine production across the globe.  The perseverance of any wine region depends on favorable weather, politics and the enduring support of wine lovers.

    Winemaking is an ancient art that has stood the test of time, employing many of the same principal tools and methods for thousands of years.  New shiny beverages in cans and cocktail glasses can grab our attention.  In the end, there is a primal fascination with the beauty of farming and fermenting grapes into something extraordinary that always brings us back to the table with a bottle of wine.  

Lewiston Fall Release at the Winery

Enthusiast Club members are invited to join us at the winery for either our seated tasting, November 19th – 22nd, or to our walkabout tasting, December 3rd – 6th. We’ll be pouring all seven new wines for you, paired with light appetizers by Chef Aaron Jollymore, to sample before choosing your allotment. You’re also welcome to add any available wines from previous releases to your allotment.

These events are complimentary for Enthusiast Club members (2 people per membership). Additional guests (21+ only) are welcome at $10/person, which can be charged to the member’s card-on-file when reservations are made.

Reservations are required so our team can best serve you!

Call 208-816-4679 or email club@cccellars.com to reserve your spot.

Seated Tasting
November 19th – 22nd

Coco and Karl will begin each tasting with a brief winery update and introduction to the new wines.  You will then be able to taste and explore the new releases at your leisure. Previously released wines will be available for tasting upon request. Let us know if you’d like to be seated with other members.

Tastings take 1-2 hours • Available reservation times below
Thursday, November 19th
3pm, 530pm, 8pm
Friday, November 20th
3pm, 530pm, 8pm
Saturday, November 21st
12:30pm, 3pm, 530pm
Sunday, November 22nd
12:30pm, 3pm, 530pm

Call 208-816-4679 or email club@cccellars.com to make your reservation.

Walkabout Tasting
December 3rd – December 6th

Taste through the new wines as you enjoy live music and walk around the cellar, a great opportunity to socialize with the Clearwater Canyon Cellars team and other member-friends. Previously released wines will also be available to taste.

Tastings take 1-2 hours • Reservations available on the hour and half hour
*No tables or chairs reserved.*
Thursday, December 3rd – 3-8pm
Friday, December 4th – 3-8pm
Saturday, December 5th – 12-5pm
Sunday, December 6th – 12-3pm

Call 208-816-4679 or email club@cccellars.com to make your reservation.

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Fall Release in Boise
Idaho State Museum
Thursday, November 12th
2-8pm

     Due to construction at the Boise Depot, we are back at the Idaho State Museum for our Boise Fall Release! It is located across the street from the Boise Art Museum, at the Capitol Blvd. entrance to Julia Davis Park.

     Reservations are available on the hour and half-hour, beginning at 2pm with the last at 8pm.  Seating will be available but not assigned or reserved.  We are once again thrilled to be bringing Aaron Jollymore down for our appetizer pairing!

  Reservations are required, so we can give you the best experience!  This event is complimentary for Enthusiast Club members (2 people per membership).  Guests (21+ only) are welcome at $10/person, which will be charged to the member’s card-on-file when reservations are made.

     If you think you’d like to include any previously wines that are still available as part of your Fall Allotment, please let us know before the event so we can bring them down to Boise with us.

RSVP by calling (208) 816-4679 or emailing club@cccellars.com to make your reservation.