2-20 IAT Bitner Gold

Idaho Wine Competition Results. The Idaho Wine Commission's goal is to market and promote all Idaho wineries and growers. There are over 50 wineries in Idaho with 1200 vineyard acres planted. The wine industry contributed $73 million to Idaho's economy. So they held the 2013 Idaho Wine Competition. Winning a gold medal was Bitner Vineyards for its 2009 Petit Verdot Merlot blend. I talked with Idaho Wine Commission spokesperson, Sara Dirks:"As usual Bitner Vineyards one something. Yes. Very unique flavors. I don't know if you have ever had certain blends but they love taking grapes that are not normally seen together and when they produce a delicious wine like their's did its great. Ron's been in the industry for so long and has been able to experiment. Greg Koenig is the winemaker and they have been able to experiment together and do some lovely things out in the Sunnyslope area. Wouldn't that be a good job, sitting around blending grapes and then taste wine for a job? You know, it really is. I don't get to make it but I do get to taste it and I know they have to have fun with it.