Cinder was recently recognized by the much respected industry publication Wine Business Monthly as one of its “Top 10 Hot Small Brands” — an accolade that means a lot to Cinder owners Joe Schneer and Melanie Krause, not only for its reflection on their brand, but for the validation it gives to the Snake River AVA as a wine growing region.

Pressed for time, but love your wine? Here’s a deal for you. Give us 13 minutes and we’ll sit you down for a conversation with nine different Snake River wineries…all of whom braved the bitter cold of winter to participate in the recent Winter Wine Tasting on the Grove in downtown Boise – an event sponsored by the Idaho Wine Commission and the Downtown Boise Association.

If you’re a regional wine aficionado, you’re going to really enjoy this opportunity to sit down and get to know a rising star in the constellation of Idaho wineries. In fact, if you have a bottle handy, I’d really recommend pairing a Cinder Syrah with this podcast.