Savor
Idaho 2016: Paint 'n Sip Enhances the Show
at Idaho's Premier Wine Event
We
were happy to attend the Eighth Annual Savor
Idaho at the Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise. It was
a beautiful sunny and slightly cooler June day which made it
perfect for this outdoor tasting event. There was more creative
and tasty local cuisine than in previous years, as well as only
select Idaho Wines making it more focused. It was perfect for
the enthusiastic wine and food fans who were enjoying this once
again Sold Out Event. The Best of Show for creativity this year
definitely goes to Paint
n Sip. What fun it was to enjoy this complimentary
learn to paint class and be creative while enjoying a glass
of wine! The smiles of the participants told the whole story.
We look forward to attending one of their local classes in the
near future.
Paint n Sip
We
made the rounds and did taste and enjoy a variety of Idaho Wines.
Our favorite this year was the Hat Ranch Winery Dry Moscato
which was a perfect afternoon wine. A close second was the refreshing
Coiled Wines Rizza Sparkling Riesling followed by the Bitner
Vineyards Menopause Merlot. There were alternative beverages
as well including Meriwether's Strong Arm Semi Sweet Cider and
Payette Brewing Beer for those who wanted other than wine.
Jakers
The
cuisine was more plentiful and tastier this year. Our favorite
was Bardenay's Slow Roasted Pork Shank. Jakers Bar & Grill's
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms was also terrific as was Angell's Bar
& Grill's Meatballs topped with a fabulous spicy tomato
sauce. Litehouse Simply Artisan Cheese was also the perfect
complement to any glass of wine. Those in need of coffee and
dessert were pleased with Dawson Taylor Organic Iced Coffee,
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream and the decadent Melting Pot's Chocolate
Fondue Strawberries. We appreciated that the Boise Co-op was
there so you could buy and take home the wines that you tasted
and enjoyed.
Angell's
One
of the most pleasant aspects of this year's event was the layout
of the booths. Participants were more spread out which made
tasting much easier. Lovely round tables were also set-up in
the adjacent section of Botanical Garden. It was quite enjoyable
to sit down in the tree shaded area relax, taste and chat. Savor
Idaho continues to evolve and get better! We can't say enough
about how much fun people were having with Paint n Sip and highly
encourage attending one of their classes!! We had a terrific
time with our friends and other wine lovers and look forward
to tasting new vintages of Idaho Wines next year! Also remember
to enjoy wine tasting and events which are close by along the
Sunnyslope Wine Trail, as well as other tasting rooms around
Idaho.
Related
Links:
www.Idahowines.org
www.SavorIdaho.org
By Carol & Joe Davis
Dining Detectives