Treasure Valley Wine Society

Boise, Idaho

a Chapter of The Enological Society of the Pacific Northwest

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  2. TVWS Directors and Society Committees
  3. TVWS Forms
  4. TVWS and IWF Meeting Minutes -
  5. Photos of Food Parings, Wine Tastings and Excursions -
TVWS Provisional Calendar for 2008
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Treasure Valley Wine Society
PO Box 7623
Boise, Idaho 83707-7623
  • Tuesday January 8, 2008: TVWS Board Meeting: 7:00pm, Papa Joe's, 1301 S Capitol Blvd., Boise. All TVWS Members are welcome.
  • Jan 22. 7:30pm - 9:30pm All Idaho Wines - 24 Wines Will Be Offered
    • Event Leader: The Board - It's Time To Re-New Your Membership. Download an Application and bring it to the Tasting
    • Event Location: Bonaventure Place, 5850 N Five Mile Road, Boise 83713 Here is their Web Site and a Map.
    • Cost per Person: $10.00 per person Members and Non-Members and Bonaventure Residents.
    • Food Bites: Chef James Grimes, Bonaventure Place
  • Monday February 4: TVWS Board Meeting: 7:00pm, Papa Joe's, 1301 S Capitol Blvd., Boise. All TVWS Members are welcome.
  • Tuesday, February 19. 7:30pm - 9:30pm: Wines From South America [36]
    • Event Leader: Garry Scholz
    • Event Location: Bonaventure Place, 5850 N five Mile Road, Boise 83713. Here is their Web Site and a Map.
    • Cost per Person: $20 Bonaventure Residents; $20 Members; $30 Non-Members
    • Food Bites: Chef James Grimes, Bonaventure Place
  • Tuesday March 4, 2008: TVWS Board Meeting: 7:00pm, Papa Joe's, 1301 S Capitol Blvd., Boise. All TVWS Members are welcome.
  • Tuesday, March 18: New Idaho Wineries - Let's look at some new Idaho winemakers and wineries. [42]
    • Here is more Information on the wineries being showcased.
    • Wines Being Offered For Tasting
      1. Davis Creek Cellars
      2. Cinder Winery
        1. 2007 Rosé
        2. 2007 Viognier
        3. 2006 Syrah
      3. Fraser Vineyards
        1. Cabernet Sauvignon
        2. Syrah
      4. Vin du Bois Winery
        1. 2006 Chardonnay
        2. 2007 Pinot Gris
        3. Enigma (Port style)
      5. Syringa Winery, Mike Crowley
        1. 2004 Merlot
        2. 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
      6. There will be other Idaho wineries in attendance
    • Event Leader: Gail McClellan Parker and Robin Young
    • Event Location: Bonaventure Place, 5850 N Five Mile Road, Boise 83714 Here is their Web Site and a Map.
    • Cost per Person: $20 Bonaventure Residents; $20 Members; $30 Non-Members
    • Food Bites: Chef James Grimes, Bonaventure Place
  • Tuesday April 1: TVWS Board Meeting: 7:00pm,Papa Joe's, 1301 S Capitol Blvd., Boise. All TVWS Members are welcome.
  • Tuesday, April 15: Wines From Mexico - Yes, there really are Mexican wines! Here is a link on the Mexican Wine Industry
    • Wines being presented for tasting:
      1. 2003 Santo Tomás Tempranillo/Cabernet Sauvignon (One of the "Big Three" Mexican wineries)
        • "Made from a blend of separately vinified wine from Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Smooth and persistant style, spice and red fruit aromas and the charastistic earthy flavor."
      2. 2004 Vinisterra Tempranillo
        • "Aromas of red fruit, spices and tobacco. Full bodied and balenced to the palate, with good structure and long finish."
        • "This concentrated red delivers a solid core of black fruit, tar and tobacco. Tannins soften on the spicy finish, where the fruit lingers. Drink now or age a few years will only get better."
      3. 2003 Macouzet Cabernet/Merlot (57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot)
        • "Dark ruby color, aromas of cherry, red fruit, coffee and tobacco. Elegant and structured to the palate, ripe fruit with a back of coffee and cocoa. Reminiscence of aging in French oak barrels, balenced in acidity, tannins and alcohol, with long finish."
        • "Supple nose of currants and plum. flavors of blackberry, plum with Hints of mocha. Soft tannins and well integrated. Shows some complexity with a great finish. Good value for a Cabernet – Merlot blend of this quality drink now."
      4. 2001 and 2003 Valmar Cabernet Sauvignon - These Valmar wines are medal winners!
        • "Grapes from San Vicente Valley, San Antonio de las Minas and Guadalupe. Aged in French oak casks. Dark ruby color, brillant, with oak and ripe fruit aromas, this is an elegant and complex wine. Full bodied, with good extract and longevity, it retains excellant balence. This is an ideal match for rich cheeses and aged red meat."
      5. 2005 Valmar Tempranillo - Medal winner!
        • "Made with grapes harvested in the San Vincente Valley, fermented in the classic Bordeaux style, aged in French oak casks for nine months and bottled cellared. It possesses a rich red color, soft tannins with clean fruit aromas, firm body and good balence."
      6. 1998 Chateau Camou Chardonnay
        • "Chateau Camou makes a wonderful 100 percent Vina de Camou Chardonnay, aged in new French oak for nine months, golden straw color, aromas of peach, mango, butter, honey, vanilla and toast."
      7. 2001 Valmar Chenin Blanc
        • "A dry white, with good acidity and equilibrium. Clear, clean and brilliant yellow color, with aromas of guanabana, peaches, apple and pear. A well bodied alternative from Valle de Guadalupe."
      8. 2005 Vinos L. A. Cetto Chenin Blanc (One of the "Big Three" Mexican wineries)
        • "... The winery is located in Col. Lomas de Chapultepec, but the grapes are harvested from vineyards located in the Guadalupe, San Vicente, and Redondo valleys - all in Baja California. L.A. Cetto produces a wide variety of vinifera wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Chenin Blanc, and Nebbiolo. Interestingly, all of their wines had won awards in International Competitions ..."
    • Event Leader: Bob Thornton and Janice Price
    • Event Location: Bonaventure Place, 5850 N Five Mile Road, Boise 83714 Here is their Web Site and a Map.
    • Cost per Person: $10 Bonaventure Residents; $20 Members; $30 Non-Members
    • Food Bites: Chef James Grimes, Bonaventure Place
  • Tuesday May 6: TVWS Board Meeting: 7:00pm,Papa Joe's, 1301 S Capitol Blvd., Boise. All TVWS Members are welcome.
  • Tuesday, May 20: From Vine To Table - An educational event of how wine is produced and what happens to the grape during vinification. Take a specific grape: for example Zinfandel and taste it from "white" to deep purple "black". We will explain how and why winemakers create the differences.

    • Wines Being Presented Tonight
      1. 2006 Beringer White Zinfandel (Albertson's $6.59)
      2. 2006 Sutter Home White Zinfandel (Albertson's $3.99)
      3. 1972 Joseph Swan (Lytton Springs) Sonoma County Zinfandel (AP $42.00/$19.95 Privately Cellared)
      4. 1976 Ravenswood Sonoma County Zinfandel (AP $30.00/$10.00 Privately Cellared)
      5. 1977 Ravenswood Amador County Zinfandel (AP $30.00/$10.00 Privately Cellared)
      6. 1989 Joseph Swan Sonoma County Zinfandel (AP $42.00/$19.95 Privately Cellared)
      7. 2003 Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs Zinfandel (AP $64.00/$34.00 Available from winery)
      8. 2004 Napa Cellars (Trinchero Family) Zindandel ($28.00 Available from winery)
    • Event Leader: Robin Young
    • Event Location: Bonaventure Place, 5850 N Five Mile Road, Boise 83714 Here is their Web Site and a Map.
    • Cost per Person: $10 Bonaventure Residents; $20 Members; $30 Non-Members
    • Food Bites: Chef Kalani Mago, Bonaventure Place
  • Tuesday June 3: TVWS Board Meeting: 7:00pm, Papa Joe's, 1301 S Capitol Blvd., Boise. All TVWS Members are welcome.
  • Tuesday, June 17: Wines of the Eastern Seaboard - Wines from New England, Long Island, Mid-Atlantic states and Florida. This will be different. Here's a link to some Mid-Atlantic States Wineries
    • Wines Being Offered For Tasting:
      1. Haight-Brown Vineyard, Litchfield, CT (Web Page)
        • 2006 Riesling - "Synonymous with somewhat sweeter wines, this popular German grape has found a real home in the climate of our northeastern vineyard. A long, cold fermentation, stopped at just the right level, compliments the balance of sweetness with natural acidity and fruit." $20.04
        • 2006 Chardonnay - "This sought-after dry table wine is produced from the most respected of all white grapes of the world’s principle wine producing areas. Delicate fruit character is preserved through cold fermentation." $20.04
      2. San Sabastian Winery, St Augustine, FL (Web Page)
        • Rosa - "Compliments a variety of foods and is also nice for just sipping on a warm afternoon. The light and refreshing style of this wine is balenced perfectly with a hint of sweetness. The delicate fruity character represents the finest of the North Florida Muscadine grapes." $10.00
      3. Nassau Valley Vineyards, Lewes, DE (Web Page) All of these wines are Medal winners! Check the web page.
        • Cape Rosé - "Our Cape Rosé is a traditional French style rosé. Light and fruity up front with a crisp, dry finish this wine is not to be confused with blush wines which are sweet. This rosé makes a lovely match with lighter pastas and seafood, especially shellfish." $18.99
        • 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon - Dry, barrel aged red. "Our Cabernet Sauvignon is a traditional Bordeaux style blend comprised at least 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and varying parts of Merlot and Cabernet Franc.This wine is aged for over a year in French oak. A full-bodied with ripe and supple flavors, it is a great match with red meats, wild fowl or game. Surprisingly, a great match with chocolate." $22.99
        • "Adrift" Merlot - Dry, barrel aged red. "Our 100% Merlot carries our newest artist series label by Delaware artist Abraxas. The wine is soft and smooth with carefully understated hints of earthy chocolate, complimented by full cherry flavors on the palate. Although it is a full bodied red, it is delicate enough for a hearty grilled fish or savory poultry. It is rich enough for beef or lamb." $26.99
        • Laurel's Red - Semi-Dry Red. "Laurel's red is our “User – friendly” red wine. Made 100% from the Chambourcin grape, Laurel's red is produced entirely in stainless steel so it is naturally fruity. A full-bodied red that is slightly sweet, we call this our “pasta, pizza, burgers” red. It's a great red for summer as it can be served chilled and it makes a great Sangria!" $19.99
      1. From Virginia
        • 2000 Petite Manseng, Sparkling Viognier
          • 8 years on the lees and served at the White House
        • 2001 Nebbiolo
        • Norton
          • The Norton is a native American grape that is big out here in the east
    • Event Leader: Geno and Debra Chantrill
    • Event Location: Bonaventure Place, 5850 N Five Mile Road, Boise 83714 Here is their Web Site
    • Cost per Person: $10 Bonaventure Residents; $20 Members; $30 Non-Members
    • Food Bites: Chef Kalani Mago, Bonaventure Place
  • Tuesday July 1: TVWS Board Meeting: 7:00pm, Location -
  • Tuesday, July 15: TVWS Annual Picnic, 5:00 - ?
    • Event Leader: Board
    • Event Location: Municipal Park, Walnut Street, Boise. Area #4, Sweet Gum Area
    • Cost per Person: $10 per person for everyone
    • Food Bites: Bring Your Own Meat for yourself and 1 side dish to share
  • Tuesday August 5: TVWS Board Meeting: 7:00pm, Location -
  • Saturday August 16: 5th Annual Idaho Wine Festival Judging, 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Event Leader: Robin Young, Judges Coordinator E-Mail
    • Event Location: 8th Street Wine Company, Boise
    • Important Note: The Judging is closed to the public and all Idaho Wine Producers
      • Important Note: Look Here for more information on the 2008 IWF
      • Judges that have confirmed participation:
        • Keith Nyquist - Wild West Wines - Importer, Boise
        • Ilene Dudenak - A New Vintage Wine Shop, Meridian
        • Robin Zimmerman - Boise Co-Op, Wine Marketing, Boise
        • Doug Frost, Master Somelier, Master of Wine- Kansas City, MO. Here is his Bio
        • Garry Scholz - Idaho Statesman, Wine Writer, Boise
        • Eric McLaughlin - 8th Street Wine Company, Owner, Boise (Also donated the area for the judging)
        • Brooks Tish - Brooks Tish has been judging wine professionally for 26 years. He was the wine columnist for the Idaho Statesman and other Gannett papers for 16 years prior to his move to Seattle. Food and wine are inseparable for Tish who studied pastry at Peter Kump's in Manhattan and served as a restaurant judge for the James Beard Awards for the first 11 years of its existence.
  • Friday, August 22, 2008: 5th Annual Idaho Wine Festival Public Tasting
  • Tuesday September 2: TVWS Board Meeting: 7:00pm, Location - TBA
  • Tuesday September 16: Davis 20-Point Scale
  • Tuesday October 7: TVWS Board Meeting (Nominating Committee): 7:00pm, Location - TBA
  • Tuesday October 21: German Wines
  • Tuesday November 4: TVWS Board Meeting: 7:00pm, Location - TBA
  • Tuesday November 18: Wines For Thanksgiving
  • Tuesday December 2: TVWS Board Meeting: 7:00pm, Location - TBA
  • Tuesday December 16: Sparkling Wines and Annual Business Meeting - Elections

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