Chocolate and Cabernet Sauvignon

For all of you Cabernet Sauvignon fans who keep asking us if we have a Cabernet...the answer is a resounding YES!

This Valentine's Day Weekend marks the first release of our 2007 3 Horse Ranch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
Silky tannins and lush blackberry flavors express the finest characteristics of this famous variety. Showcasing perfectly ripe fruit in the mid-palate, deep ruby color and a long lingering finish, this wine is an excellent example of Idaho fruit. Great balance and structure create a multi-layered wine with rich spicy highlights and a remarkable soft finish.

So, bring your Valentine, or your best wine buddy, and come out to to 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards this weekend and sample some really luscious Cabernet, paired with a beautiful milk chocolate or dark chocolate truffle from Lee's Candies of Boise.

The 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room is open Thursday through Sunday 11:00am to 6:00pm. To Life!

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Did you know you can follow 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards on Twitter? We put out quick notices of what we are tasting, where we are tasting and when we are tasting in Idaho.
For example, this weekend, we are at the Sun Valley Food and Wine Festival (see previous blog), 3 wine sections in Albertson's Markets in the Treasure Valley and up in Coeur d'Alene at several wine stores and restaurants. All this in addition to the Tasting Room here at 3HR Vineyards.

Follow us on twitter and keep up with the wine tasting opportunities near you!
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Outstanding Blend: Estate Grown Viognier/Roussanne

Those who know me know that I love a delicious, dry, French style Rose' in the summer. I especially enjoy our Reserve Rose' made with a delicious blend of 82% Merlot and 18% Grenache grapes. The Merlot gives the rose'the courage to stand up to grilled summer fare like ribs or burgers, even tri-tip; the Grenache lightens the Rose with scents of fresh picked summer strawberries.

But I have to confess, I have a new favorite summer wine! It is the 2008 Estate Grown Viognier/Roussanne. This lovely wine is a classic Rhone Valley blend of two outstanding varietals, Viognier and Roussanne. The Viognier offers up the luscious aromas of fresh stone fruit, peaches, nectarines and apricots. The Roussanne complements the Viognier with a honeyed richness and crisp finish.

This wine is made from grapes grown organically here at 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards. It is our first venture into the world of white Rhone Valley blends. It is lovely with cooked shellfish (lobster, crab and shrimp), pasta cooked with garlic and olive oil, and roasted or grilled vegetables.

Come on out to the tasting room and give the Roussanne/Viognier blend a taste. I know it is sure to please and may become a new summer favorite!

New Tasting Room in Eagle Foothills II

The tasting room is coming along nicely. The actual remodel construction is complete and we are in the process of putting the flooring down. Next comes the finish cabinets, plumbing and lighting. We are working with Executive Chef Tom Atkins as we create a modest menu of items that taste delicious with wine. Simple things that make the best picnics; wine, cheese, bread, olives...you know the stuff.

We're hoping to open the tasting room with a soft opening in May 2009. For those who don't wish to travel to 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards, you can still catch us this summer at the Eagle Farmers Market.

New Tasting Room in Eagle Foothills

We began construction of a tasting room here at 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards. We are updating a small existing building into a really nice tasting room. We hope to have it open by late Spring. Watch this space for pictures and more information about open hours and directions.