We're celebrating Taste of Downtown, October 16–25! Stop by to enjoy the comforting notes of Fall. We've put together the perfect experience to celebrate the great food and beverage scene in Boise! Here's what we're offering: $14 "Fall Flavors" Wine Flight! Enjoy a guided tasting of three wines selected to complement the flavors of autumn. Perfect for the season! Snack…
Interested in taking your love of wine to the next level? Start with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines and continue your journey!
Home to nineteen viticultural areas, sixty grape varieties, and over 400 wineries, Sonoma County is perhaps the most diverse wine region in California, if not the world. From the rich Chardonnays of Russian River Valley, to the zesty Zinfandels of Dry Creek Valley, to the elegant Cabernets of Sonoma Valley, to the sublime sparking wines of Carneros, to the ethereal…
COURSE SYNOPSIS Do you love a good mystery? Want to put your senses to the test? If so, this is the class for you! More than a parlor trick, blind tasting involves focused sensory skills connected to a keen puzzle solving mentality. In this course we'll connect our senses and minds to unravel the mysteries behind the wines we find…
Due to its thin skin and fickle nature, Pinot Noir – the “heartbreak grape” – was long thought to flourish in Burgundy France, and only in Burgundy France. That paradigm has shifted, and even the most snobbish of Francophiles now must admit that great Pinot Noir can be cultivated and made in Oregon, parts of California, and even New Zealand.…
Break out your cozy knits! As the autumn cool sets in, our wine glasses naturally call for something with a bit more warmth and depth. Join Retail Manager José and dive into the "why's" behind our seasonal wine cravings. Did you know that "cozy" isn't just reserved for big, heavy red wines? We’ll explore five wine to learn how reds…
Come join us at House of Wine for our exciting “First Thursday” event in November! For this night we'll put aside our regular wine by the glass options and offer free tastes of 3 great wines from local Idaho favorite Laissez-Faire! The festivities begin at 5pm and last until 8pm. This is a free event and no registration is required.…
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…
