Bitner Vineyards
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We are Ron and Mary Bitner, just a couple of kids enjoying all of what southwest Idaho has to offer. Bitner Vineyards consists of 14 acres of premium vinifera wine grapes. First plantings in 1981 consisted of Riesling and Chardonnay making these some of the oldest blocks in Idaho. The vineyards are located in the beautiful Snake river valley of southwestern Idaho and the quality of the grapes is the result of the true "terroir" of the area. Dr. Ron Bitner is a professional entomologist (www.pollination.com ) receiving his PhD in 1976 from Utah State University. His work with bees has allowed him to travel extensively nationally and Internationally. Since 1995 he has spent nine seasons working in Australia with his bees, but also enjoying the Australian wine country. This Australian experience has lead to the plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz (as the Aussies say) to produce Austrailian style wines. Ron is currently a member of the Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission and Secretary/Treasurer of the National Wine Grape Growers of America Association.
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Directions
From Boise (and the east): Take I-84 W/US-30 W Take the ID-55/NAMPA BLVD. exit- exit number 35- toward MARSING. 0.2 miles.
Turn LEFT onto NAMPA BLVD/ID-55 S/NORTHSIDE BLVD. Continue to follow NAMPA BLVD/ID-55 S. 1.0 miles. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto W 2ND ST S/I-84 BL W/ID-55 S. Continue to follow I-84 BL W/ID-55 S. 1.9 miles. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto W KARCHER RD/ID-55. Continue to follow ID-55. 9.4 miles. Turn RIGHT onto HOSKINS RD. 1.0 miles. Turn RIGHT onto PLUM RD. 0.5 miles. You are here, Bitner Vineyards 16645 Plum Road, Caldwell, Idaho. From Ontario (and the west): Take I-84 E Take the I-84-BL/ID-19 exit- exit number 27- toward CALDWELL/HOMEDALE. 0.3 miles. Turn RIGHT onto CENTENNIAL WAY/I-84 BL E/ID-19 S. 0.8 miles. Turn RIGHT onto E SIMPLOT BLVD/ID-19. 5.5 miles. Turn LEFT onto TOP RD. <0.1 miles.
TOP RD becomes RAINBOW LN. 0.2 miles. RAINBOW LN becomes TOP RD. 1.2 miles. Turn RIGHT onto UPPER PLEASANT RIDGE RD/UPPER RIDGE RD. 0.1 miles. Turn LEFT onto PLUM RD. 1.0 miles. Turn RIGHT onto BOUNDARY RD/USTICK RD. <0.1 miles. Turn LEFT onto PLUM RD. 1.4 miles. You are here, Bitner Vineyards 16645 Plum Road, Caldwell, Idaho.
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