Why you should visit Boise wineries
This blog post covers the best wineries in Boise, Idaho.
Boise is a growing city with wonderful wineries and wine bars. Boise sits within Treasure Valley, which is the heart of Idaho wine country.
Roughly two dozen Idaho wineries are located in the Boise area. And yet not many people associate the city with wine. Well, it’s high time that changed!
These Boise wineries and wine bars prove the city’s wine scene is growing. Two wineries on this list pour award-winning wines in their Boise tasting rooms. These local wineries grow incredible grapes in their own estate vineyards in the Snake River Valley AVA and the Eagle Foothills AVA.
We’ll also cover three wine bars that carry both imported wines and bottles from Idaho wineries.
If you’re a wine lover who’s ready to think outside the box of Napa Valley and Washington State then stay tuned… these Boise wineries and wine bars have a lot to offer!
How to access Boise wineries and wine bars
Boise wineries and wine bars are easy to access. Every business on this list has a Boise address, which means you won’t have to travel too far.
Three of the following businesses are located within 0.3 miles of one another in downtown Boise. You could easily walk between these three businesses in less than ten minutes.
The remaining two businesses are located outside of downtown Boise. They are not within walking distance so you will need to drive. It would be wisest to order an Uber or a Lyft to chauffeur you.
As for traveling to Boise itself, well, that’s pretty easy too. Boise is the capital city of Idaho. If you already live in Idaho State, then great! You can simply hop in your car and drive.
But if you live out of state you’ll need to fly into Boise directly. Luckily Boise Airport (BOI) offers nonstop flights every day from major cities like Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City (among others).
Once you reach the Boise area you may want to explore the surrounding Treasure Valley wine country. Treasure Valley is Idaho’s largest metropolitan area, which includes Boise, Nampa, and Meridian.
Many Treasure Valley wineries are scattered throughout the following small towns.
- Boise is 10 miles from the neighboring town of Eagle. The drive should take about 16 minutes. But it could take longer depending on traffic. We have an entire blog post dedicated to the best wineries in Eagle, Idaho.
- Garden City is a super short drive from downtown. It’ll take just 5 minutes to cover the 2.2 mile distance.
- Caldwell is 28 miles away and the drive should take approximately 33 minutes. Caldwell is also home to the Sunnyslope Wine Trail.
- Kuna is 19 miles away, which is a roughly 28 minute drive.
The best Boise wineries and wine bars for a wine tasting
SCORIA Vineyards (Boise tasting room)
SCORIA Vineyards cultivates Bordeaux varietals at their estate vineyard in the Snake River Valley wine region.
The estate vineyards are situated along a steep-sided volcanic vent that overlooks the Owyhee mountains. This plot of land boasts fertile volcanic soil, wind-blown sand, silt soils, and large basalt channels.
SCORIA Vineyards works with grapes such as Mourvèdre, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot.
SCORIA Vineyards has a beautiful wine tasting room in Caldwell, Idaho. They also have an urban tasting room in downtown Boise.
The SCORIA Vineyards Boise tasting room is open Thursday through Sunday from 1–7 PM. They’re closed Monday through Wednesday. Guests can enjoy wine tastings ($8), wine flights ($16), and wines by the glass ($8) at their downtown Boise tasting room. Reservations are recommended; you can book a reservation via the winery website.
Lost Sage Wines
Lost Sage Wines is a family-owned winery nestled in the foothills of Boise, Idaho.
These hand-crafted wines are “solid, everyday wines” perfect for the dinner table.
Lost Sage Wines brings a low intervention approach to their acres of vineyards. They work with grapes such as Nebbiolo, Malbec, Syrah, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Charbono. Charbono, which is sometimes referred to as Bonarda or Douce Noir, is a grape variety from Southeastern France.
If you’d like to sample Lost Sage Wines you’ll need to plan ahead. Everything is by appointment only. You can make a private tasting appointment. Or you can visit the estate winery during events. Check the Lost Sage Wines Facebook page or the Lost Sage Wines Instagram account for upcoming special events.
Les Bois Wines
Les Bois Wines is a small wine bar in downtown Boise. They serve natural wines by the glass.
Most of their wines come from small, family-owned wineries in the United States and abroad.
When you walk into Les Bois Wines you’ll typically find a rotating selection of delicious wine. But once a year they focus on one country for one month. For example, Les Bois only served Italian wines during January 2025.
This downtown Boise wine bar is homey, comfortable, and inviting. It’s a great place for date nights and girls’ night out. And its the perfect place for wine enthusiasts looking for something new and exciting.
Les Bois Wines is open Tuesday through Thursday from 4–8 PM. On Friday they’re open from 4–9 PM. Saturday they’re open from 2–9 PM. Les Bois is closed Mondays.
House of Wine
House of Wine offers three things: wine classes, tasting flights, and a wine shop.
Most wine shops organize their bottles by region or grape variety. But House of Wine is organized progressively. This means similar wines are shelved together. So, if you find a wine you like, then you should try the wines on either side. Chances are you’ll like them too!
House of Wine also offers wine classes. These wine education classes are great for people who want to dive deeper. There are WSET classes for wine enthusiasts who want to become professionals. House of Wine also offers specialty classes, like the exclusive production course series taught by enologist Kathryn House. And of course there are more comprehensive starter courses like the “Fundamentals of Wine” series.
House of Wine offers tasting flights as well. The best way to enjoy a flight is at a private guided tasting led by a wine shop employee. You can schedule a tasting via the House of Wine Square profile.
House of Wine is open from 11 AM to 8 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On Friday and Saturday they’re open from 11 AM to 9 PM. Sunday hours are 1:30 PM to 6 PM. They’re closed Monday.
Tastings
Tastings is a wine store and wine bar located southeast of the city center.
Their business name is appropriate because that’s exactly what they offer: tastings!
You can stop by Tastings for a bottle or glass of wine. They also offer charcuterie, cheese, and various small plates. Pasta and flat bread pizzas round out the menu. It’s the perfect spot for light bite and wine.
There’s live music every Saturday night. And of course, there are wine tastings. This charming wine bar offers tastings every Wednesday and Friday night from 5–8 PM.
These bi-weekly wine tastings are typically themed. For example, you might sample South African white wines on a Wednesday and French country red wines on a Friday. And then the next week the focus would be entirely different. Be sure to check the Tastings calendar for upcoming events.
Tastings wine bar is open Monday through Saturday from 12:30–8:30 PM. They’re closed Sundays.
Other wine destinations in the Western United States
Idaho State wine towns to explore
Boise wineries have a lot to offer. But it’s good to visit local wineries outside the city too.
The neighboring town of Eagle is just 10 miles from Boise, which is a roughly 16 minute drive. The best wineries in Eagle, Idaho make a range of styles from full-bodied reds to old world style sparkling wines. If you’re already planning to visit Boise you should definitely make a trip to Eagle too.
This list of the best Treasure Valley wineries showcases businesses that make great wine from sustainably grown grapes.
Places to visit in Washington State wine country
The Idaho wine industry has a lot to recommend it. But the neighboring state of Washington is one of the absolute best places to grow grapes in the entire United States.
Walla Walla is arguably the most famous winegrowing region in Eastern Washington. This small town has rolling wheat fields and vineyards galore. This list of the best Walla Walla wineries with lodging shows you exactly where to stay on your trip.
When it comes to grapes there’s no better place than Red Mountain. This small wine growing area is famous for its sought after fruit. These Red Mountain wineries make flavorful red wines from the state’s best bounty.
Prosser, Washington is not too far from Red Mountain. Many wineries in Prosser are located in the Vintners Village. This collection of tasting rooms is easily walkable, which means you can sample these wineries in a convenient (and safe) setting.
Last but not least is Spokane, Washington. The best Spokane wineries are spread between downtown Spokane and its suburbs. Some of these wineries source their fruit from Walla Walla while others grow grapes in the greater Spokane area.
