Dude DeWalt Cellars — Attraction in Star

We've been to this winery a few times over the last few years and enjoyed the wine and ambiance. While we never brought our dogs, every time we were there at least 1 table of people had a dog and there was a winery dog wandering around as well. Today, we brought a family member visiting from out of state excited to show her the wine and were met by an employee would told us "Unfortunately we don't allow dogs" We said "But last time we were here, there were dogs....?" No response. As our party of 4 was discussing and trying to adjust our plans (nevermind we drove 45 mins to get there) we were then told "So unfortunately you won't be able to stay here today" (this wasn't said sympathetically, it was said in a get the hell out of here manner) Ok so we will just leave then and not be back. Note: I looked on the website to see if I could find a no dogs policy and finally found it on their FAQ page. I didn't think to look bc we saw people bring their dogs before and they were not asked to leave. We are not people who feel we need to bring our pets everywhere, we would have left them at home if we hadn't seen others...

Heading into the hills off Idaho 16 there’s another young winery that has cropped up only recently.

Dude DeWalt Cellars takes its name from an adjoining gulch, in turn named for one Clarence “Dude DeWalt, who was murdered in a dispute over a woman in 1931.

Dude DeWalt Cellars crafts wine from grapes grown in different appellations, like the Snake River Valley and the Walla Walla Valley in Washington.

When we wrote this article some of the wines in the range were a fruity Sémillon, a roust Petit Verdot and a full-bodied Rosé, made with Grenache (81%) and Mourvedre (19%).

The establishment is very pretty, at a rustic barn with outdoor, tree-shaded seating, a cozy firepit and a friendly winemaker on hand to chat with you about...

Dude Dewalt Winery is a true hidden gem. Just off HWY 16, it is totally unassuming and very easy to miss. After a short steep drive up the private access road, you come upon a surprisingly beautiful winery perched on top of the hill. The views are fantastic with views of Boise, Bogus Basin, the Owyhees, and the entire Treasure Valley. The tasting room offers indoor and outdoor seating with great atmosphere. Friendly staff and deliscous wine are definitely the stars of the show. With live music and lively events this has quickly become my favorite winery in the state. They offer wine club memberships, which I recommend, that provide discounted prices and quarterly wine packages to take...