Discover the Beauty and Unique Terroir of Idaho

Bitner Vineyards’ estate-grown, handcrafted premium wines reflect vines that have been tended carefully with a passion for, the knowledge of, and a dedication to the rich, beautiful earth of the Snake River Valley. We hold ourselves to the highest standards and respect our workers and our community. We are the first vineyard in Idaho that is sustainable LIVE certified, Salmon-Safe certified, and a promoter of bee-friendly farming practices.

Bitner Vineyards view from our patio.

Bitner Vineyards view from our patio.


Click above to watch the Idaho Preferred Producer Origin Story - Bitner Vineyards & Dr. Ron Bitner (Bee & Vine Guy)


Tasting Room - Members Only & Their Guests

Bitner Vineyards is a premier destination for connoisseurs of fine wine and a Members Only winery. Our small-production wines (1,200-1,500 cases a year) are highly sought after. Membership is limited and includes access to our tasting room and intimate patio with a spectacular view, allowing for a more individualized tasting experience. 

TASTING ROOM HOURS
May 1 - November 26, 2024
Friday / Saturday / Sunday (12:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Friday, November 29 &
Saturday, November 30 (12:00 pm - 4:30 pm)

Members & Their Guests Only - Reservations are Required
December 1 - 22, 2024
Saturday & Sunday (12:00 pm - 4:00 pm)

TASTING ROOM CLOSED
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Sunday, December 8, 2024 (Private Party)
December 24, 2024 - February 2025
-Date to reopen dependent on weather-
Reservations are Required to ensure a seated wine tasting. All wine tastings are held outside on the patio.
Click here to make a wine-tasting reservation.

  • A limited number of non-member reservations are available in advance -
    Friday & Saturday — 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm or 1:30 pm (groups of 4 or less).

    • Nonmember Reservations are Not Available:

      • Sundays

      • Friday, November 27 & Saturday, November 28

  • Picnics are allowed for members only.

  • Advance 24-hour notice is required for wine curbside pick-ups outside the tasting room hours.


Bitner Vineyards Awarded


2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Double Gold
/ 2020 Syrah, Estate Vineyards
Double Gold / 2018 Merlot, Lanae Ridge Vineyards
Gold / 2017 Terrosa Reserve, Estate Vineyards
Silver / 2019 Terrosa, Estate Vineyards

2024 Cascadia International Wine Competition
Double Gold
/ 2020 Syrah
Gold / 2019 Cabernet Franc

2024 Sunset International Wine Competition
Gold / 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Gold / 2020 Syrah



Bitner Vineyards is a Bee Friendly Farm

Bee Friendly Farming (BFF) is a certification program from Pollinator Partnership, working with farmers to help protect, preserve, and promote pollinators.

Bitner Vineyards is a LIVE Certified Sustainable Vineyard

LIVE has independently certified the sustainable practices of winegrowers in the Pacific Northwest, using the latest in university research and internationally accredited standards.

Salmon-Safe certifies holistic and low input farming practices that protect water quality in the Snake River watershed while improving the health of the soil and providing forage for bees.

Idaho PBS / Outdoor Idaho
’Beyond the Buzz’
A look at bees in Idaho

Dr. Ron Bitner of Bitner Vineyards is honored and excited to work with Producer/Director Forrest Burger to share the grassroots efforts to help Idaho’s bees. Stock up on your Bitner wine for a home viewing party and get a look at Idaho Public Television’s Outdoor Idaho airing Beyond The Buzz - A look at bees in Idaho.

Outdoor Idaho has linked up with Bitner, academics, farmers (including our friends at McIntyre Farms and Peaceful Belly), and others to produce Beyond the Buzz to highlight the status of Idaho's bee population. Beyond the Buzz will be available to stream online on Idaho Public Television.

Click here to stream Beyond the Buzz


Governor Brad Little signs Proclamation (Requested by Dr. Ron Bitner) for Pollinator Week / June 17 -23, 2024.