Alzheimer Awareness Promotion

For the month of July, we are  offering our guests a way to contribute to Alzheimer’s Association to help them further their hard work in research, prevention and care in the struggle against this horrible disease.

Like so many today the Williamson family has experienced the difficulty of caring for a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Our family feels strongly about helping those with this horrendous disease and their families. Help us help Alzheimer’s Association in their mission to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Receive an additional wine sample with a donation of $1 or more. 100% of your donation goes to Alzheimer’s Association.


Introducing our newest Cabernet:


2014 Cabernet Sauvignon!

This Cabernet has a deep burgundy color and complex flavors of ripe fruit and oak that should age very well. Flavors of ripe cherries and amaretto are held together with a thread of creamy vanilla. Intoxicating aromas of baked cherries and toasted oak make this wine entirely too easy to enjoy.

We recommend serving this with pepper-grilled steak, garlic & rosemary roasted potatoes, braised pork shank, or wild game. For dessert, dark chocolate or bleu cheese complement this wine.


Going, Going, Gone!

These vintages are quickly coming to an end. Be sure to come out to the tasting room and grab a bottle of your favorite wine before they are all gone.
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon – only 12 cases left
2016 Dry Rosé (Rosé of Syrah) –  only 13 cases left
2016 Lilly White – only 20 cases left

Savor Idaho

Savor Idaho was a great success, it seems to sell out earlier every year. We always have fun and enjoyed our experience this year too. We were pouring our Harvest Moon Red, Dry Riesling and Dry Rosé. The Boise Weekly was there and they loved our Harvest Moon Red! Click the link for their full article.


Fundraising result

The Pollinators Thank You!

We started out the month of March by asking our guests if they would help us help the pollinators. Our family farm has been working in the Sunnyslope area for four generations. We know how important pollinators of every kind are, not just for our crops, but for all plant life. We are happy and proud to announce that with your help, we have raised $106.00 dollars to donate to Pollinator Partnership. In addition to scientific research, the Pollinator Partnership also educates people in how to conserve and support pollinators. These donations came mostly in the form of $1.00 increments, so that tells us that many of our guests care for the pollinators and the ecosystems that they require to flourish.

If you would like further information about this important cause, we’ve added links for National Pollinator Week, Ecoregional Planting Guides, and NAPPC (North American Pollinator Protection Campaign), as well as to Pollinator Partnership themselves.


Sunnyslope grows up

Territory Magazine wrote a terrific and in-depth article about the beginnings of the Sunnyslope Wine Trail and all the recent growth. This article features Beverly Williamson, who serves as the Trail’s president, and she comments on community bond among the trail wineries as well as comments on grape varietals that shine on the slope. Click here for the article.

Winter Recovery in the Snake River AVA

The Idaho Press Tribune has been continuing to cover the effects of the harsh winter of 2016-2017. Check out this article, featuring our very own Mike Williamson, talking about the recovery in our region from the harsh 2016-2017 winter. We’re happy to report that things are looking good after a regrowth year last summer! Click for the full article.

Save The Bees – Promotion

Receive an additional sample of our newly released Nectar with a donation of $1 or more.

The Williamson family has farmed in this valley for 4 generations and have relied on our native pollinators for the health and success of our orchards and vineyards. Help us help Pollinator Partnership in their mission to promote the health of pollinators (not just Honey Bees) through conservation, education and research. 100% of your donation goes to Pollinator Partnership. This promotion lasts until March 31st.

For more information about Pollinator Partnership go to pollinator.org.


Try this…

It’s that time of year again. Time for your homemade cranberry sauce. We’d love you to try this Williamson family recipe at your next family gathering.

cranberry-sauceCranberry Sauce with Doce
12 oz. cranberries
Zest and juice of 2 Oranges
1/2 cup Doce
3/4 cup Sugar
1/2 to 1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cardamom

Add all ingredients to a medium size and heavy bottomed sauce pan. Bring to a boil,  lower the temperature and simmer until thickened, approximately 10 minutes or until most of the berries have burst. Taste and add Doce and/or sugar to taste. Mixing well after any additions and make sure the sugar has dissolved.