49,815Acres in the AVA
2,490–3,412 ftElevation range
2,418 GDDAnnual growing degree days
Est. 2015Nation's 231st appellation

About the Association

Our Mission


The Eagle Foothills Grape Growers Association (EFGGA) is a non-profit organization working to advance wine grape growing in one of Idaho's most distinctive viticultural areas.

Purpose

The EFGGA promotes the interests of local wine grape growers in the Eagle Foothills AVA (American Viticulture Area), a sub-region of the Snake River Valley near Eagle, Idaho. We give growers a voice in marketing, legislation, and the Idaho Wine Commission.

Communication

By fostering communication between members and others in the wine grape industry, the EFGGA improves the efficiency and conditions under which all growers operate. Sharing knowledge between growers and winemakers enhances local wine quality.

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Wineries & Tasting Rooms


The Eagle Foothills AVA is home to some of Idaho's most celebrated wineries. Visit a tasting room, explore estate vineyards, and discover what makes this terroir exceptional.

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3 Horse Ranch Vineyards

3 Horse Ranch Vineyards

Cab Sauvignon · Syrah · Rhône Varieties

Idaho's premier estate winery, founded by Martha and Gary Cunningham — the driving force behind the Eagle Foothills AVA petition. Features underground barrel rooms and The Ranch House restaurant.

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3100 Cellars

3100 Cellars

Sparkling · Traditional Method

Idaho's first and only sparkling winery, named for the state's 3,100 miles of rivers. A 10-acre estate committed to sustainable farming and old-world traditional method sparkling wines.

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Dude DeWalt Cellars

Dude DeWalt Cellars

Cab Sauvignon · Chardonnay · Syrah · Blends

Built on Idaho's pioneering spirit, this winery on Hwy 16 offers panoramic Snake River Valley views. Enjoy tastings, wine by the glass, small bites, and food trucks.

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Sol Invictus Vineyard

Sol Invictus Vineyard

Estate Red & White Varieties

A veteran-owned, family-operated estate near Star, Idaho. Spectacular views of Treasure Valley from spacious outdoor patios, paired with wines that reflect this remarkable high-desert landscape.

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Rolling Hills Vineyard

Rolling Hills Vineyard

Regional Varieties

A small, veteran-owned boutique winery in the Eagle Foothills AVA. Offering a variety of regional wines in a cozy tasting room just minutes from downtown Eagle.

Vineyard location only. Tasting room: 152 E. 52nd St, Garden City, ID

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More wineries operate near the Eagle Foothills AVA. Find them all at the Idaho Wine Commission.

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Winery Locations


All five Eagle Foothills wineries are within a few miles of each other — a natural day trip from Boise.

About the Region

The Eagle Foothills AVA


Established in November 2015, the Eagle Foothills AVA sits at the north bank of Ancient Lake Idaho, approximately 10 miles northwest of Boise in Gem and Ada Counties — the nation's 231st appellation and the first sub-AVA entirely within Idaho's borders.

  • Soils: Granitic and volcanic materials produce small, concentrated berries with distinct mineral character — the hallmark of Eagle Foothills wine.
  • Climate: South-facing slopes capture abundant sunlight while cold air drains to lower elevations, resulting in fewer damaging frosts.
  • Water: Despite the high-desert terrain, the Snake River Aquifer provides abundant, sustainable water for generations of viticulture.
  • Signature varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Sangiovese thrive in 2,418 annual growing degree days.
Eagle Foothills AVA boundary map

Archive

Past Events


A record of past EFGGA gatherings, field days, and workshops.

Aug12018

Vineyard Consultant Meet & Greet

4562 N Burt Place, Eagle Foothills AVA · 8:00–10:00 AM

Vineyard Best Practices with Idaho State Vineyard Consultant Tony Domingas

May2017

First Growers Meeting

Eagle Foothills AVA

Inaugural gathering of the Eagle Foothills Grape Growers Group.

For the full archive, visit the past events page.