Sunshine and Summer Whites
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesRemember that spring you walked through the hillsides of France, sipping a beautiful glass of white wine & basking in the sunshine? Or that summer you walked down to the beach in Greece, sharing Assyrtiko on the shore? That quaint patio in Spain where the conversation was flowing and the wine was simple and divine? Whether a memory or a…
Diverse, Delicious Piedmont
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesPiedmont may be known for Nebbiolo, but it's other wines deserve the spotlight too! Join us for a fun tasting event led by our very own Jose, where we’ll explore the diversity of amazing varieties from this iconic Italian region. The line-up will be arranged progressively by wine style building up to a Nebbiolo finale! This event is the perfect…
Does it Matter?
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesEver heard wine tips and tricks and wondered if there's any truth to them? In this class you'll explore the effects of glasses, aeration, and temperature on wine expression. You'll taste the same wine presented in different ways to compare and contrast different service techniques. Led by lead wine geek and founder, Kat, you'll learn what tips and tricks work…
Trek Through Italy with Tom
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesEnjoy a casual walkaround wine social while you taste gems from Italy! Tom Cwiklinski from Tastevin Wines traveled to Italy this year with Dalla Terra Imports visiting most of the key wine regions from north to south. Join him as he takes you to four of his favorite regions and wineries from Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Tuscany and Piedmont. The following wines…
Uncovering Wine Values
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesTired of overpaying on wine? Join the club! In this one hour class you'll taste five wines that outcompete on quality for their price and explore the traits that make them so delicious. After years of wine buying (and tasting), Kat will share her numerous tips for finding good wine values. Never waste your money on mediocre wine again! Featured…
Friendly Wines for Spicy Foods
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesDo you have a hard time figuring out what pairs best with spicy food? Truth be told, these pairings can be a little fussier than others. What’s the secret? In this one hour class led by our Wine Guide, Kathy, you'll explore five wines and a couple small, yet spicy, foods to try your hand at these pairings. You'll get…
A Modern Day Judgement of Paris
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesThe famed "Judgement of Paris", held in 1976, pitted classic French wine producers against those from Napa Valley as 11 judges decided which wines were the best of the best. Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay were the stars of the show and much to everyone's surprise, the Napa wines won in both categories. In this one-hour session we'll blind taste two…
Idaho Gems
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesJune is Idaho Wine and Cider Month! We’ll celebrate our local winemaking talent with a showcase of some of the Gem State’s best wines. Join Wine Guide, Michael, with this guided tasting of some well-known wines and find some new favorites! There’s always something new to discover in this up-and-coming region right here in our own backyard. Light cheese and…
June First Thursday with Clearwater Canyon Cellars~ FREE Wine Tasting
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesCome join us at House of Wine for our exciting “First Thursday” event in June! For this night we'll put aside our regular wine by the glass options and offer selections for a free three wine tasting from famed northern Idaho winery, Clearwater Canyon Cellars. The festivities begin at 5pm and last until 8pm. This is a free event and…
Orange Wine Revolution
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesWhat do you know about orange wine? As one of the most on trend yet ancient wine styles in existence, orange wine has been re-energized in today's market. But, what is orange wine? Hint, it doesn't involve oranges. Join Kat, our founder and lead wine educator, in exploring orange wine from across the world. You'll learn how orange wines are…