Do you have a hard time figuring out what wine pairs best with spicy food? We admit it. Spicy foods are a little bit fussier than others. What’s the secret? We will share that with you by tasting five wines perfect for spicy foods and pairing them with a few food samples with varying amounts of heat. This will give…
We're celebrating Taste of Downtown, October 17–26! 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!
Dive deep into the fascinating world of Pinot Noir, often called the "heartbreak grape" for its finicky nature and the "holy grail" for its transcendent potential. We’ll examine how terroir, climate, and winemaking philosophy create dramatically different expressions of this single, noble grape variety. Global Exploration: Journey across renowned Pinot Noir regions to understand how geography, culture, and passion shapes…
'Tis the season for ghouls, ghosts and stealing gooey candies! Candy can be a particularly challenging food to pair with wine but behold, we've got the class for you! You'll enjoy five distinct wines and candies and learn the why behind each pairing. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to explore your own pairings as well. This hands on class will…
Join us in welcoming Gianfranco D’Aniello from Dalla Terra for a guided tasting on Wednesday, October 22nd at House of Wine. Who is Dalla Terra? They represent and import a select portfolio of high quality, family-owned wineries from across Italy. Some of these wines are regional icons, some under the radar producers that don't want to miss. We find their wines consistently…
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…
Join us in welcoming Justin Ward from Laird Family Estate for a guided tasting on Tuesday, November 4th at House of Wine. What is Laird Family Estate? As the largest landholder and vineyard owner in Napa Valley, the Laird Family grows many of Napa's iconic wines in their vineyards. In fact, 98% of the grapes they grow are sold to outside wineries. Better…
Come join us at House of Wine for our exciting “First Thursday” event in September! For this night we'll put aside our regular wine by the glass options and offer a free three wine tasting with glasses of wine available from local favorite Veer Wine Project! The festivities begin at 5pm and last until 8pm. This is a free event…
Experience the pinnacle of Idaho winemaking with one of the state’s most influential figures and his highly-acclaimed new project. Join us in welcoming Greg Koenig, founder and winemaker, for a guided tasting of his passion project, Devil’s Bedstead. Who is Greg Koenig? Greg Koenig is an Idaho wine pioneer, a winemaker whose career spans over three decades, co-founding the original…
