Given that time flies so fast and scheduling harvest sample pick-up can
  often be the last thing that's on the agenda, we've set up 3 drop boxes for
  sample submission.  One box is located at Sawtooth winery in Nampa, one at
  Koenig Vineyards production winery in Caldwell, and the last outside of the
  Wine Wise Office in Boise (photos and specific drop box location details are
  listed below).

  Sample pick up will be at 10am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays starting
  on Tuesday, October 4th and continuing through the end of harvest.   You can
  access these boxes on your schedule although we suggest dropping samples off
  after 3pm on the afternoon of the day before pickup to preserve sample
  chemistry.   As always, we guarantee results 24 hours from sample pick-up or
  earlier as sample loads permit.

  The drop boxes are bright orange, insulated boxes that are emblazoned with
  the words "Sample box" and the Wine Wise logo. Each is secured to the
  premises and a small combination lock secures the samples.  The code for all

  1.               Ensure samples are accurately marked with winery and sample
  information using the provided WineWise labels.

  2.               Put samples with secured lids in a Ziploc bag and if
  desired, inside a paper bag taped shut for privacy.

  3.               Place sample package in drop box with ice package for
  additional cooling if needed.

4.               Samples will be picked up at 10am on Tuesdays, Thursdays
  and Saturdays.  Results guaranteed within 24 hours of pick-up time.

  5.               Contact Kat 206.331.8191 or Shauna 208.863.1634 with
  questions, special instructions or to request additional supplies.

 http://g.co/maps/f54s7
  Located to the right side of the tasting room entrance and attached to the
  far pergola beam.  See photo

.

 Road, Caldwell ID http://g.co/maps/b83fg
  Located on the North side of the building by the glycol system.  See photo:

 

Dear Winemaker,

 

 Wine Wise is happy to announce that Kathryn House has joined Wine Wise LLC!

 

Kathryn House is an active wine educator and consultant.  She holds a Masters of Science degree in Horticulture from

Washington State University with special emphasis in Viticulture and Enology.  Kat interned in Walla Walla, Washington

for Seven Hills Vineyard and Pepper Bridge winery for the 2005 vintage where she was responsible for routine lab analyses.

 

Upon graduation from WSU, she worked as the Assistant Winemaker for Betz Family Winery in Woodinville, Washington

from 2006-2010 wherein she managed several operations including laboratory development and analysis.

 

She is passionate about wine education.  Prior to moving to Boise, Idaho, Kat was the instructor for Viticulture and Wine

Chemistry courses at the Northwest Wine Academy from 2006-2010.  She has given presentations for industry conferences,

university courses, and private wine events.  Kat continues her pursuit of learning and teaching about wine, and is currently

a candidate for the Masters of Wine; a title of which 300 people in the world have attained.

 

Kat  is currently developing custom analysis packages for clients that desire lab analysis throughout the year for their wine.

Please email Kat at kat@winewiseidaho.com to arrange an appointment.

 

We look forward to seeing you during Crush!

 

Shauna and Kat

Dear Winemaker,

 

Wine Wise will be closed for summer vacation July 17-25. 

Summers hours are by appointment.

Look for an exciting announcement

for Fall  2011!

 

Enjoy the great weather!

 

Shauna

Happy Spring!  Although we could use some sunshine…

 

Upcoming Event:

 

The next Wine Commission Seminar is scheduled for April 27, 2011 from 8:15am -12 noon hosted by  Periple Winery in Garden City, ID. Cost is $20/member; $25/ non-member. 

 

Kat House will be teaching; she is an excellent instructor, and she did a great presentation at the last Seminar hosted by Sawtooth Winery.  The agenda includes:

 

Identification of Common wine flaws

Winery Sanitation

Laboratory Testing Guidelines and Interpretations

Wine Maintenance

Sulfur Addition and Management

 

This will be a "hands on" Seminar; optional sample sanitation kits will be available for purchase from the Wine Commission for $15.00.  Come prepared to have some fun!

 

Please contact the wine commission for more information at moya@idahowines.org or phone 208 332-1538. 

 

Ethanol Testing:

 

The new alcohol testing kit is available through Randox Laboratories via spectrophotometry.  At this time, Wine Wise is unable to justify the cost/test of testing ethanols.  When Randox reassess their total cost of each kit, Wine Wise may be able to offer this test in the future.

For the time being, testing ethanol from another lab is recommended. 

 

Hope to see you soon at the Seminar April 27th!  Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.  Thank you for your support.

 

Cheers!

 

Shauna

Happy 2011 to Everyone!

 

A big "thank you" to all the winemakers who supported Wine Wise testing lab this past year.  A delayed crush had

most of us working through the holidays, and hopefully, all had a successful season.

 

Wine Wise hours are "by appointment" until crush.  Look for our new ethanol testing via Spectrophotmeter - Spring, 2011.

 

The Wine Commission's Education Committee and Sawtooth Winery are hosting a blind tasting seminar Friday, Feb. 11th from 8:00 am – 12:00 noon at Sawtooth Winery.  Please contact the wine commission at 208 332-1538 to register prior to February 5th. 

Cost is $15/ member and $20/non-member. 

 

The Annual Meeting of Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission meeting is February will be held February 22 and 23rd at The College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho.  Contact the Wine Commission at 208 332-1538 for registration information.  Topics include lectures by various researchers and aTTB Seminar.  Hope to see you there!

 

All the best for 2011,

 

Shauna

 

 

 

Merry Christmas to everyone! 

 

Thank you, winemakers, for the increased business this past crush.  We are still at it, but things are starting to taper off.  I feel very blessed to work with such talented, hard-working, and amazing winemakers.  The quality of Idaho Wines is very competitive with

other areas, as shown by the numerous awards given to Idaho Wineries this year!

 

Wine Wise winter hours are by appointment as of Friday, December 17.  Please give me a call in advance if you need lab analysis at 208 863-1634. 

 

Thank you again for a successful year, and all the best in 2011!

 

Shauna

Dear Winemakers,

 

Fall is here, and we are all patiently waiting for warm days before harvest.  While waiting, Wine Wise has

re-located to a bigger space.  The new address is:

 

Hours during crush will be 7am – 4 pm.  Please call before 10:00 am for pick up of 4 or more samples,

or if you have samples to drop off.

Weekends are by appointment. 

 

To mail samples, please call Shauna @ 208 863-1634 for instructions.  Temperature or duration can

affect sample quality, as well as containers used.  To send samples UPS or FED EX, send to

Wine Wise LLC

170 E. Stonewater Ct.

Eagle, ID  83616 

 

If you are a new customer, please call me to make financial arrangements for your lab analysis. 

All invoices are due on receipt.

Wine Wise will be paperless this season; however, I always have hard copies of

the Lab Reports and at the Lab if you happen to lose your report. 

Pay Pal is also an option for credit card payments.

 

Thank you for your support, and I'll look forward to working with you this fall!

Please feel free to call if you have any questions.

 

Enjoy this beautiful weather!

 

Sincerely,

 

Shauna

Wow – Summer already! 

 

Summer Hours at Wine Wise will be by appointment only.  Wine Wise will be closed

Monday, July 5 – Monday, July 12 and all weekends until crush.

 

Hopefully, good warm weather from now on!

At least it was awesome weather for Savor Idaho.  Hats off to all the

sponsors and volunteers for a great event.  Remember to get your tickets

early next year; it was sold out this year.

 

Have a great summer! Thanks for your interest in Wine Wise.

 

Shauna

Hello, everyone!

 

     After a wonderful trip to Italy celebrating 38 years of marriage (and a long recovery from the upper respiratory crud that seems to accompany long travels,) I want to thank our customers and welcome our new accounts for a busy April and May!  As we all gear up for the new season, please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions regarding your wine. 

 

     My consultant, Angie Riff, is a local winemaker with degrees in Microbiology and Biochemistry, and ran the lab for a large 100,000+ case winery in Alexander Valley, California for two years before working with Helen Turley of Marcassin in Sonoma County to learn her winemaking skills.  Questions regarding fermentations, residual sugars, sulfurs, etc., are answered in a timely manner, and I look forward to helping you keep your wine in top notch condition through monthly monitoring.

 

     Please don't forget "Savor Idaho" on June 13, 2010 from 2:00 – 6:00 pm at the Botanical Gardens here in Boise.  Visit savoridaho.org for more information.  Moya Shatz and Melissa Witt from the Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission work very hard on this event.  Get your limited tickets now!

 

     Thanks again for your support of Wine Wise!  See you soon.

 

     Caio!  Shauna