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Sandpoint, North Idaho, &
Eastern Washington
Wineries & Wine Bars
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First, Gary Lirette is the author of
the book Passion for Wine published by Hastings House. So, wine holds a
special place in this writer's life. While there are many great areas of wine
production in the world, it is our opinion that neighboring Washington State
makes the best wine on the planet.
Travel the awe-inspiring
landscape of Northern Idaho and its narrow, far-north "Panhandle" and you will
find a loop of 16 wineries;
four of the wineries are located Idaho's borders,
the other 12 are in Washington. Political boundaries are insignificant in
this area, since all lie near the two-state border in the far northwest of
Idaho, and the far northeast of Washington.
Ignore the border for a fabulous
wine-touring opportunity that combines fine wine tasting with extraordinary
travel through the rolling wheat fields of The Palouse, the beautiful and
popular lakes areas of Coeur d'Alene Lake and Lake Pend Oreille just east of
Spokane, WA. This may be one of the most spectacularly beautiful drives in
the Pacific Northwest!
Scenic highways abound in Idaho's
Panhandle, leading visitors to viewpoints, through river canyons and rolling
wheat fields as far as the eye can see. Other roads run alongside
Idaho's largest, deepest and arguably, most beautiful lake -- Coeur
d'Alene. The lake's namesake, the City of Coeur d'Alene, is a popular visitor's
destination and home to Coeur d'Alene Cellars and nearby TimberRock Winery in
Post Fallsl. Lake Pend d'Oreille, to the north, is a visual treat in its
own right, featuring the quaint town of Sandpoint at its northern end... another
popular travel destination and the location Idaho's northernmost winery...
Pend d'Oreille Winery.
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Wineries
Camas Prairie Winery
in
Moscow, ID
Tasting Room & Wine Bar
Tues - Sat: 12 noon - 6:30 pm
Coeur d'Alene Cellars
in
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Tues - Sat: 11:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Otherwise by appointment. Please call.
208-664-2336
Pend d'Oreille Winery
in
Sandpoint, ID
Mon - Thurs: 10 - 6
Fri & Sat: 10 - 7
Sun: 11 - 5
TimberRock Winery
in
Post Falls, ID
Please call for an appointment.
208-777-9669
Other
Wine Shops, Wine Bars,
and Tasting Rooms
Barrel Room No.
6
Coeur d'Alene Cellars Tasting Room, too
503 Sherman Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID
208-664-9632
Enoteca The
Wine Shop Inc.
(10 minutes from Coeur d'Alene & Spokane, WA)
112 E. Seltice Way, Ste. CPost Falls, ID 83854
208-457-9885
Moscow Food
Co-op
221 E. 3rd
Moscow, ID 83843
208-882-8537
Old Post
Office Wine Cellar
& Wine Gallery - A Wine
Shop, Deli & Wine Bar
245 SE Paradise
Pullman, WA 99163
(Just east of Post Falls, ID)
509-338-WINE (9463)
Pend Oreille
Pasta & Wine
(Specialty Grocer)
476534 Hwy 95 N
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-1352
Wine Company of
Moscow
113 E. Third Street
Moscow, ID 83843
208-882-6502
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Sandpoint
Wine Bars
Enoteca at Ivano’s Ristorante
Pretty nice wine bar in the restaurant. As their commercials say, have a
taste, buy a glass, bottle, or case.
102 South First Street
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
(208) 263-0211
Coldwater Creek
Really don't like the new digs as much as the old wine bar at the
Cedar Street Bridge. It was homey, warm, and typically North Idaho with big,
overstuffed leather couches and chairs. Plus, they are a little overpriced,
and maybe a bit snobby. The new large upstairs wine bar is more antisceptic
than. They have an ever-changing wine list, hors d‘oeuvres, a large
fireplace and a great atmosphere. They also have live music on Thursdays and
Fridays.
311 First Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-1912
Dulce
Dulce is a nice addition to the Sand Creek Grill. While it can be simply for
relaxing before or after your meal, it does just fine on its own. They pair
wines with appetizers or sushi, and have a pretty nice assortment of
desserts and coffee’s. Sit by the fire, relax, and enjoy. Super nice..
105 South First Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-5736
Cafe Trinity
(Eclectic Southern & New
Orleans Cuisine)
Okay, so Chef Gabe used to
be the chef at Beyond Hope when we lived on the Hope Peninsula. Then he
became the instructor for the local Culinary program, that I helped start.
So I kinda like him personally. Plus their menu features Southern-inspired
food, such
as gumbo, éttoufé and Po'Boy sandwiches, as well as steaks and fresh
seafood. Well, I am from New Orleans, and they do it well. First year they
were open they were Sandpoint’s best new restaurant. Whether you are having
dinner on their nice deck overlooking Sand Creek, or sitting at the dining
bar and exhibition kitchen, you will enjoy a taste of the South in beautiful
North Idaho. Serving lunch and dinner. Beer and wine available.
116 N. First Ave.
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-255-7558
http://www.cafetrinitysandpoint.com/
Three Glasses
(Incredible Italian food and wine list)
A superlative wine bar in the cellar area behind First Street, this
restaurant is the lovingly portrayed efforts of John and Darcy Peters, my
neighbors from the Hope Peninsula. They brought in a chef from Alba Italy,
Luigi, and the ambiance, decor, and wine selection matches the food
perfectly. In a word: wonderful. The piano streams live music, and while
very well appointed, the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. In the works is
an addition to the restaurant upstairs, as well as a gourmet deli. Did we
need this restaurant? Absolutely. With so many new and very good offerings
for eateries in Sandpoint, this is the best. A welcome addition.
202 1/2 N 1st Ave
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-0230
Stage Right
A nice little excursion right next to the Panida Theatre on First Street
in Sandpoint. Offering primarily Northwest wine, Stage Right replace
Wine Sellers by the Lake. Besides having divans and sofas, offering perhaps
one of the most comfortable places to relax and enjoy a glass of wine, they
also have live music and comedy on certain nights. This is the place to go
before and/or after a show at the Panida, but also one of a great bevy of
new and existing wine bars in Sandpoint.
302 N 1st Ave
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-8116
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