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 Bitner Vineyards were planted in 1981, with the first production in 1985. There are 14 acres planted to Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Merlot, Shiraz,Petite Verdot and Voignoir. In 1995 We started a long term relationship with Greg Koenig of Koenig Winery and Distillery. Greg makes wines from us each year under his own label and in 1997 started to make reserve wines for us under the Bitner Vineyard label. The wines made by Greg from our grapes have received national attention.
Two recent writes ups from Wine Press Northwest follow. Bitner Vineyards wines are currently available direct from us or the Idaho State Liquor Dispensaries.. We are working on a tasting room to be open summer 2005. We are located in the heart of the Treasure Valley in Caldwell. For more information please call: (208) 454-0086
Wine Press Northwest: Summer 2003:Outstanding! Bitner Vineyards 2000 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Grape grower, Ron Bitner and winemaker, Greg Koenig, combine to create a top rated wine from Idaho's Snake River Valley. This opens with classic oak and cedar aromas and rich currant and black cap cherry flavors. Elegant chocolate on the finish.
Wine Press Northwest: Fall 2004: Outstanding! Bitner Vineyards 2001 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. One of Idaho's first producers sends out a classic complex Cab that can stand alongside some of best in the Northwest. It opens with some coffee, mocha, cassis, moist earth and a sliver of pine box. Black cherries dominate the flavors of clean bright fruit and racy acidity and a slice of black licorice on the finish. Enjoy with an Italian dish based on red sauce.
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