(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 02, 2011 ) BOISE, Idaho- Idaho Wine Month encourages local consumers to drink local. June was declared Idaho Wine Month by Governor Butch Otter in May 2009. We are asking local restaurants, retail stores, and wine shops to offer specials during the month of June to celebrate Idaho Wine Month and to encourage consumers to buy Idaho products by purchasing wine made in Idaho.
As most of you know, Idaho has emerged into a major wine-producing state. With the long, hot days available to growers and our states rich, volcanic soil, grapes are being grown and made into award winning winning wines. Idaho Wine Month brings people together for all of the tastes and treasures that Idaho has to offer.With the promotion of Idaho wine during Idaho Wine month, we hope many consumers will be tempted to purchase wine at a higher rate and continue to in the future.
To coincide with Idaho Wine Month, the Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission is hosting Savor Idaho, Idaho's Premier Wine & Food Event for the third time. Focusing on Idaho wine and food, Savor Idaho will be held at the Idaho Botanical Garden on June 12th from 2-6pm, featuring many local wineries, restaurants, and exhibitors. To learn more about this event, please visit www.savoridaho.org.
Please visit our website, www.idahowines.org for special Idaho Wine Promotions.
The Idaho Wine Commissions' goal is to market and promote all Idaho wineries and growers. There are a total of 43 wineries with 1600 vineyard acres planted. The wine industry contributed $73 million to Idaho's economy in 2008. Visit www.idahowines.org for more information about wineries, vineyards, and events. Phone: (208) 332-1538 E-mail: info@idahowines.org.
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Moya Shatz
(208) 332-1538
moya@idahowines.org
