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Wine school is in Session!

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After months of planning and preparations, Wine Wise, LLC. is proud to announce the commencement of wine education classes!   Designed for enthusiasts and professionals alike, our classes will help you explore the science behind the glass from a winemaker’s point of view.  All the juicy details are available on the “Wine Education” tab on our webpage.

Three dates are available for our Wine 101 course: March 29th , April 26th, and May 31st.  With only 20 seats available in each course, our classes are sure to fill up quickly.  You can register quickly and easily online by following this link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/org/2068483735?s=7544743

Please contact Kat to register offline or learn more.  Hope to see you there!

Updated Hours

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Welcome 2012, we’re glad you’re here!  While 2011 was a fabulous year and it’s wines are just starting to be bottled, we’re excited to to be past the crazy holiday season.

We’re already prepping for the 2012 harvest with a trip planned to the Unified Grape & Wine Symposium to check out all the new gadgets in wine technology as well as Southern California for a little R&R.  Thus, Kat will be out of the office from January 25th to February 1st.   She hopes to come back with a tan!  If you would like any samples run during this time, please make an appointment with Shauna Shaltry directly at (208) 863-1634.

With the 2011 whites are just starting to be bottled, and malolactic ferments finishing we are ready to run any post malolactic or pre-bottling panels that you may require.  Our updated hours from January through May are:

Hours: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY available by appointment from 11am-4pm.  Simply call or text Kat at 208-297-WINE (9463) by 11am the day of testing and we’ll run your samples with same day turnaround!  What a deal!

If you anticipate a need for a dedicated testing run outside of these days or would like to set up a recurring testing date (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) please let us know and we are more than happy to work with you to schedule an appointment.

Sample Pick-up: Sample pick-up is available for 4 or more samples on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (please call before 11am to schedule).

Thanks for your continued support of Wine Wise!

Holiday Hours at Wine Wise, LLC

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Harvest is wrapping up and while bins are still on the floor, the hectic pace is slowing.  We at Wine Wise, LLC thank you for your continued support this harvest and have updated our business hours to reflect the slowing season.

Hours: Our hours from Thanksgiving to the New Year are:                                            MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY 11am-4pm or by appointment.                                 If you anticipate a need for a dedicated testing run outside of normal hours or would like to set up a recurring testing date (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) please let us know and we are more than happy to work with you to schedule an appointment!

Sample Pick-up & Drop-off: Sample pick-up for 4 or more samples on                     Monday, Wednesday, Friday (please call before 10am to schedule).

We have discontinued sample pick-up at the Koenig and Sawtooth dropboxes, but our Wine Wise Office drop box will remain for afterhours drop-offs.  To ensure that your samples are attended to in a timely manner, please call us at (208) 297-WINE (9463) to inform us of sample drop-off.

Happy Holidays!

Harvest Hours, NEW Sample Boxes & Instructions

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The grapes are coming, the grapes are coming!

With the filling of bins and arrival of fruit, harvest is here and the days
are getting busier for all of us.  We at Wine Wise Idaho are geared up for
fall and are ready to process your grape and wine samples and answer any
enological questions you may have this season. Or, if you just want to take
  a break to chat, please stop on by to say hi.  Our harvest hours are Monday
  through Saturday, 8am-4pm.

  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.

 *Drop box information: *

  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

 of the boxes is *208*.

  *Instructions for Juice, Grape, and Wine Sample Drop-off*

  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.

 *Sawtooth Winery Drop Box*:  Located at 13750 Surrey Lane, Nampa, ID

 http://g.co/maps/f54s7
  Located to the right side of the tasting room entrance and attached to the
  far pergola beam.  See photo
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 *Koenig Vineyards Production Winery Drop Box*: Located at 21452 Hoskins

 Road, Caldwell ID http://g.co/maps/b83fg
  Located on the North side of the building by the glycol system.  See photo:
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 *Wine Wise Lab Drop Box:* Located at 104 1/2 E. 44th Street, Garden City,ID http://g.co/maps/x7zw3

Thanks so much for your support and we look forward to working with you this harvest season!

Best,

Shauna & Kat

 

Welcome Kathryn House!

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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

Wine Commission Seminar April 27

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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

A New Year!

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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!

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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