Stuck trying to figure out which wines to pair with your Thanksgiving meal? Let us help you with this foolproof plan! This season we're offering our annual Thanksgiving Wine Sets complete with wine notes written by our founder, Kat, (so YOU can be the wine expert), stylish packaging, and delicious selections perfect for enjoying with your holiday meal. This curated…
Italy produces some of the world’s most distinctive and powerful red wines. Join Wine Guide Mark as we travel from the warm Mediterranean south to the hills of central and northeastern Italy, exploring how climate, elevation, soil, and indigenous grapes shape a wine’s expression. We’ll also examine winemaking techniques such as extended maceration, barrel aging, and the use of dried…
Wine and music are a natural pairing and House of Wine is proud to partner with the Boise Phil for this special, one night only, event featuring John Fawcett. Who is John Fawcett? John Fawcett is an American violinist recognized for his expressive musicianship and commitment to connecting with audiences through both solo and collaborative performance. He is the esteemed…
What is the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines? The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is an extremely popular course. It will teach you about the key grape varieties that are grown around the world, the regions in which they grow, and the different styles of wine that these varieties produce. It will also expand on the Systematic Approach…
Gift giving and holiday dinners are coming up and it can be tricky to figure out the right wines to choose. We’ve all been there: - You’re invited to a dinner with a wide range of dishes being served. - There’s a wine lover on your gift list but you’re not sure what they like. - It’s a potluck so…
Hosting holiday dinners can be stressful, but picking the right wine shouldn't be! Join our Retail Manager José for a tasting designed to solve your biggest holiday wine dilemmas ahead of your Thanksgiving gathering. José will lead you through five wines alongside bites of three classic holiday-inspired dishes lovingly prepared by our friends at Life's Kitchen—an incredible local nonprofit empowering…
Skip the chaotic big-box lines and trade the malls for a warm, welcoming space dedicated to wine enjoyment and community. This Small Business Saturday, make House of Wine your holiday shopping headquarters or your ultimate sanctuary to rest, recharge, and toast to the local makers who make our downtown special. Complimentary Bubbly: While you browse our shelves or take a…
We all have favorite Cabs. It’s ok. However, as wine enthusiasts, it’s helpful to remember that there are THOUSANDS of different grape varieties used to make wine. There’s no way to try them all, but we can use our favorites as a starting point. Join Wine Guide Michael to explore new terroir by asking, “IF I like this wine, THEN…
This is not just a tasting—it's an exclusive invitation to experience the pinnacle of global winemaking. For one evening, we are uncorking an unparalleled collection of bottles, featuring a combined retail value of over $4,250! Making the night even more memorable, we'll be guided Wilson Daniels Director of Education William Davis: an expert sommelier with over three decades of experience…
Santa Barbara – the “American Riviera” – has become a world-class wine region over the past fifty years. It is home to a surprisingly broad range of terroirs – from the warmer inland reaches of the Santa Ynez Valley, which produces lush and opulent wines from Bordeaux and Rhone varieties, to the windswept Northern Santa Maria Valley, where modern commercial…
