Eagle Foothills AVA

Eagle Foothills AVA is the second Idaho American Viticultural Area located in the southwestern part of the state, north of Boise, and a sub-region within the vast Snake River Valley AVA. It is the first appellation in Idaho. The region encompasses 49,815 acres (20,159 ha) and nearly 70 acres (28 ha) of grapes planted when established with plans to add 472 acres (191 ha) of vineyards.[4] The region is located in hardiness zones 7a and 7b.[6] Vineyard elevations are approximately below 2,000 feet.[7]

Eagle Foothills AVA
Wine region
TypeAmerican Viticultural Area
Year established2016[1]
CountryUnited States
Part ofIdaho, Snake River Valley AVA
Other regions in Idaho, Snake River Valley AVALewis-Clark Valley AVA
Total area49,815 acres (78 sq mi)[2]
Size of planted vineyards67 acres (27 ha)[2]
No. of vineyards16[3]
Varietals producedCabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Petit Verdot, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Riesling, Roussanne and Viognier[4][5]
No. of wineries9[4]

Unique AVA

"The Sunnyslope deserves its own AVA, too," says Cunningham. "The Snake River Valley is so vast, and certainly diverse enough, I see no reason for others not to follow."[2][8]

References
  1. "§9.252 Eagle Foothills" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. Retrieved May 8, 2021.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. "Establishment of the Eagle Foothills Viticultural Area" (80 FR 73658 Doc#: 2015-29986). Federal Register. November 25, 2015. pp. 73658–73660. Retrieved May 9, 2021.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. "Eagle Foothills AVA... Idaho's 2nd AVA - Snake River Valley's 1st Sub AVA". Wines Northwest. January 18, 2019.
  4. "Eagle Foothills Wine". Wine Searcher. 2016.
  5. "Gary Cunningham" (About - Founders). 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards.
  6. "USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map". United States Department of Agriculture. 2012.
  7. "Eagle Foothills (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2016. Archived from the original on August 27, 2016.
  8. Degerman, Eric (November 25, 2015). "TTB establishes Eagle Foothills AVA for Idaho wine industry". Great Northwest Wine.

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