Sunnyslope Wine Festival & Winemaker's Reserve Dinner

Sept 1st: Sunnyslope Wine Festival

On September 1, 2024, from 12 to 5 PM, wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike are invited to indulge in a delightful celebration of Idaho's growing wine country at the highly anticipated Sunnyslope Wine Festival. The event will take place at the beautiful Ste. Chapelle Winery, in Caldwell, featuring the Sunnyslope as a backdrop. This festival will feature wines from 15 esteemed wineries of the Sunnyslope Wine Trail, offering attendees a chance to savor an array of exquisite flavors all in one place.

What to Expect:

∙ Exquisite Wines: Taste and enjoy an impressive selection of wines from 15 prominent wineries of the Sunnyslope Wine Trail. Experience the diverse and exceptional quality of Idaho's finest wines, all in one place.

∙ Live Music and Entertainment: Immerse yourself in a lively atmosphere with captivating live music throughout the festival. Let the melodies complement the rich flavors of the wines and enhance your overall experience.

∙ Delectable Food Trucks: Satisfy your taste buds with delectable bites from various food trucks on-site, offering an array of culinary delights to complement your wine tasting experience.

∙ Silent Auction: Engage in the excitement of a silent auction, featuring unique items and experiences that cater to diverse interests.

∙ Artisan Vendors: Explore a diverse range of vendors offering art, crafts, and other intriguing items that make for fantastic souvenirs and gifts. 

Why Attend: 

The Sunnyslope Wine Festival is the signature public event for the Sunnyslope Wine Trail, providing a unique opportunity to savor and celebrate the exceptional quality of Idaho wines. This once-a-year extravaganza is a chance to connect with fellow wine enthusiasts, discover new favorites, and support the flourishing wine community in the Snake River Valley AVA.

Event Details:

∙ Date: September 1st, 2024

∙ Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

∙ Location: Ste. Chapelle Winery, 19348 Lowell Rd, Caldwell, Idaho 83607

∙ Tasting Ticket: $60, includes a wine passport to taste the exquisite wines, a complimentary wine glass, enjoy live music, food trucks, and shopping opportunities from a diverse range of local artisan vendors. Must be 21+ and provide valid ID at gate.

∙ Designated Driver Ticket: $25, does not include wine tastings. Not 21+ required, but those who are 21+ will still have the opportunity to purchase wine bottles, and must provide valid ID at the gate. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and shopping opportunities from a diverse range of local artisan vendors.

∙ ADD-ON - VIP Tables: $80, Table seats up to 8 guests and includes a 2 bottle wine bag for each guest. Avoid the trouble of lugging around your chairs - reserve a table at the festival instead! The table will be prepared and available for your use throughout the festival.

A valid ID must be presented before entering the festival. All persons must be 21 years of age unless they are a designated driver.

All tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for other Sunnyslope Wine Trail offers.

Please email admin@sunnyslopewinetrail.com with any questions.

Wineries Scheduled to Attend

1. Dunning Estates

2. Famici Wine Co.

3. Free Dog Wines

4. Fujishin Estate Winery

5. Hat Ranch Winery

6. Hells Canyon Winery & Zhoo Zhoo Wines

7. Huston Vineyards

8. Kindred Vineyards

9. Koenig Vineyards

10. Parma Ridge Winery

11. Sawtooth Winery

12. Scoria Vineyards

13. Ste. Chapelle Winery

14. Vizcaya Winery

15. Williamson Orchards & Vineyards

Special Guest Wineries

16. Cinder Wines

17. Rolling Hills Vineyard

18. Telaya Wine Company

19. Veer Wine Project

20. Morris Hill Wine Co.

Aug 31st: Winemaker's Reserve Dinner

A Sunnyslope Wine Trail 5 Course Wine-Pairing Dinner

On August 31st, from 6 - 9pm, Experience all things Sunnyslope on the lawn at Huston Vineyards as the Sunnyslope Wine Trail presents the Sunnyslope Festival Winemaker’s Dinner with wines from eight wineries, paired with a BBQ menu from Indian Creek Steakhouse. Enjoy the breadth of varietals and wine maker craftsmanship with each wine and food pairing. Guests arrive and enjoy a wine tasting in the courtyard, followed by two passed appetizers and a seated salad, dinner and dessert course. Each course paired perfectly with an award wine from a Sunnyslope Winery.

Event Details:

∙ Date: August 31st, 2024

∙ Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

∙ Location: Huston Vineyards Event Center, 16755 Chicken Dinner Road, Caldwell, ID 83607

On the Menu:

Wine pairings to be announced.

Welcome Wine Tastings

First Pairing Applewood Smoked Shrimp Skewers

Second Pairing Peach Glazed Tenderloin Kabobs

Third Pairing Traditional Green Salad with Housemade Dressing

Fourth Pairing (Main) Choice of Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillet or Snake River Farms Ribeye, with Local Roasted Rosemary Fingerling Potatoes and Fresh Seasonal Veggies

Fifth Pairing Seasonal Cobbler with Whip Cream

Seating is limited. Tickets are $95 and include an amazing 5 course dinner from Indian Creek Steakhouse and 7 tastings of Sunnyslope’s finest award winning wineries. Each winery will have a representative to discuss their award winning wine and the pairing. Wine pairings to be announced. Experience the pinnacle of Idaho’s wine craftsmanship and savor a night of culinary delight. We look forward to celebrating with you!