In Boise, half the fun is discovering unexpected cosmopolitan delights in a relatively small town. With a population not quite a third the size of San Francisco’s, the capital of Idaho manages to offer big-city draws such as farm-to-table dining and a multi­cultural atmosphere while exuding a friendly, easygoing charm. Winter is an ideal time to explore this blossoming metropolis, which features prime skiing less than 20 miles from downtown, plus nearby hot springs, cozy restaurants, and urban wineries.
Given all these draws, it’s no surprise that Boise ranked number one on Forbes’s 2018 list of America’s fastest-growing cities. And with more and more people transplanting there (and direct flights available from Oakland), now is the time to plan a visit—before the secret gets out.

Full Article HERE. 

"Relaxing afternoons and tasty beverages come easy at this family-owned Garden City, Idaho, winery. The dog-friendly patio at Telaya tasting room is ideal for a picnic along the Boise River. Try a reasonably priced flight of three selections or sip Telaya's award-winning flagship blend, Turas, by the glass. Be sure to arrive early on warm days as tables are offered on a first-come, first-served basis." (pg.18)

“I love the skepticism surrounding Idaho wines. And no, we do not make our wines out of potatoes,” added Sullivan of Telaya.
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Check out what Carrie & other women winemakers had to say about Idaho wine in the Napa Valley Register.

“For others choosing to make wine in Idaho, it’s a lifestyle choice, like Earl and Carrie Sullivan, who followed a dream to Idaho to find a family friendly place to raise their kids and work together, merging their backgrounds in science and love of natural beauty”

Read the full Napa Valley Register article by Sasha Paulsen HERE. 

Idaho wines - "resulting in powerful but balanced reds like... the 2016 Telaya Wine Company Turas, a robust earthy Syrah blend" from the Snake River Valley. Cheers!