Like its name suggests, the Snake River does indeed snake its way through the southern base of Idaho from Pocatello in the east, past Boise and into eastern Oregon.
Snake River Valley Appellation a First for Idaho
by
Cole Danehower
April 9, 2007
Effective April 9, 2007, wineries located within the 8,263-square mile Snake River Valley AVA will be able to place the new appellation name on their labels, trumping the more generic ”Idaho” label that was previously their only appellation option. This is big news for the small but eager and growing wine community in The Gem State.
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