Excellent wines and friendly staff. The winery patio has a lovely view of the valley, too. My group of friends had a wonderful visit. One of my favorite wine makers in the valley. read more

Bitner Vineyards - View from Bitner Vineyards' patio. - Wineries Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

Extremely rude and condescending staff. If you want to enjoy a nice time and good wine, don't come here.

What a fantastic place and some fantastic wines! (Keep in mind I am not a wine professional but my personal favorite was their High Desert White Blend. I bought two bottles, which is huge for me.) Clean and simple tasting room. Beautiful deck, view, and energy. Bring your camera for some of the best views that overlook hills and hills of grapes and fruits. read more

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Canceling our membership after being treated so rudely by the hostess yesterday. We've had great experiences here and brought many friends. Yesterday we brought guests and had a horrible experience. Not sure what was going with the hostess but she was unfriendly from the start. This is a membership winery and you'd expect to be treated with some respect. Never have we received such harsh treatment. I requested a glass of wine, my first after the tasting and she practically threw a glass (barely even a taste and not a pour) at me saying she was not opening another bottle. At 4:00, an hour before closing, I requested another glass and she refused saying I was intoxicated, which was absolutely not true. I understand as a business, they have the right to refuse service to anyone. But again this was my first glass after the tasting. My husband would be the first one to cut me off if I was anywhere near intoxicated. What about have a private conversation with us, rather than yelling across the tasting room that she was refusing me service. As we were leaving, we asked about our shipment and she yelled from a distance it's over there by the door. Really, can you not come talk to us respectfully. If she had any issue with us, why not come let us know like a human. There are other really nice wineries in the area that provides excellent service, fine wines and a fun atmosphere. This place cannot even return phone calls. read more

Family owned wine vineyard. Really nice owner who describes each wine to you. The cost to sample wines is a bit pricer than at other places, and you get less wine and no wine glass to take home. Still, great spot. The views here are incredible. read more

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Bitter Bitner ... the owner went back on her word when we left to honor our compensated wine tasting for industry as we were checking out . She threw in someone's health issues to automatically change her mind . We specifically asked before we had our tasting , which made no sense to then change it later . most likely cause we told her we are from california , we noticed she was upset . so many nice people in idaho , we won't let 1 bad experience ruin it . read more

Fantastic place. The wines are super. The staff is so friendly and helpful. We have gone to Bitners for 8 years. It is our go to Winery. We have had two birthday parties on their deck. What a View!! read more

Bring some snacks (fruit, sandwiches etc) and come enjoy some quality wine!! The staff, wine, and view were all amazing. I went to this winery with a friend on a saturday afternoon. She and i both like white, sweet wines and we were offered tastings to two different kinds of white wines. We decided to share the Late Harvest 2016 Riesling Reserve bottle for $20 and WE LOVED IT! it was unlike any white wine we've ever had which is why we chose it. It had this interesting taste- not overbearingly sweet. It was perfect. I can't describe it and do it the justice it deserves so if you like white sweet wine go try it! We sat outside on the patio which overlooked the vineyard and were marinated by Steve Fultz live acoustic guitar. So relaxing and much needed after my crazy work schedule i had that week. Thank you Bitner Vineyards for creating this atmosphere for your guest. Please don't stop. Would doesn't love wine, a view and live music?!!! Never change. I will be back and plan to bring my parents! read more

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Menopause Merlot. Laugh. I dare you. On the day of our tasting room visit many women of a certain age were inquiring about that wine. That Dr Ron Bitner, an entomologist with special interest in bees, and his wife Mary don't take themselves too seriously is communicated in the name Mary assigned their Merlot. That they are serious about wine making comes through in the quality of what is in the bottle for each of their wines. Although not all Bitner wines were in a style that is our preference, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the tasting room and recommend it. BACKSTORY The winery was established thirty years ago with a focus on planting Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz. (Syrah in the States, but Ron spent a good amount of time working in Australia and hence the Aussie name for that varietal.) They now use their estate grown grapes to make their own wines and also sell them to other local vintners. TASTING ROOM & DRILL Located on the site of the winery, the tasting room has a welcome vibe and a lovely deck out back where you can take in the views. Tasting fee is only $5 and waived with purchase. Tastes are provided in good quality stemware. Wine is also for sale by the glass (@$6) if you want to sit and sip. GRACIOUS HOSTS We arrived at the tasting room on the first day of a Passport Weekend for Sunnyslope wineries for which participants purchased a Passport and subsequently had tasting fees waived. We knew nothing of that event until we entered this tasting room, but it drew out a large group that we bumped into first here and then elsewhere who had folks among them whose goal it was to get wine in their glasses as fast as possible to guzzle to get to the next. Mistaking wine tasting for bar hopping, a few in this group were inexcusably rude to the tasting room host when he wasn't pouring fast enough for the temporarily two deep crowd at the tasting bar to suit them. The host remained a gentleman in every sense. Finally Ron Bitner joined in to help and he too was gracious beyond measure with the overly assertive guests. A class act all around for the winery folks. Very nice. WINES We tasted four or five wines. Ron also poured my husband and me a 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon that had been opened earlier to share with a visiting wine journalist. That library Cab was luscious but, sadly for us, not for sale. We also enjoyed and purchased a 2008 Cabernet / Shiraz blend (60/40). We thought the NV Menopause Merlot was good too. We weren't as much fans of the Bitner Vineyard white wines. A sign at the tasting bar shared that their 2011 Snake River Riesling scored 90 points in Wine and Spirits and made their list of 22 picks for year's best domestic Riesling and was the only one from ID. Riesling is my husband's and my favorite white varietal and based on quite a lot of it consumed, both domestic and imported over thirty years but the Riesling poured in the tasting room that day was not one we enjoyed. The same was true or the other whites we tasted, which is simply a matter of different palates favoring different flavors and no flaw of the wine. THIS N THAT 1) ACCESSIBILITY: Accessible parking near the door. Unfortunately they have left a few feet of gravel covered parking lot before accessing solid pathway leading to the door. That gravel surface would defeat most wheelchair uses from entering. I hope they fix it, per ADA, to allow winos, ummm...oneophiles, with disabilities to get more easily to the door. (I have MS and this matters for me too.) Level in tasting room and throughout. Level out to patio. 2) TRUFFLES: I hear the Bitners have planted trees infused with black truffle spores so they might harvest black truffles in the future. Wish I knew that before I visited the tasting room so I could ask if they had plans to sell truffles. Now you can ask if you go! 3) EVENTS: The winery seems to be the site of a number of wine events and dinners. On the day of our visit an Idaho winemakers dinner was being moved from deck to covered tent off the gravel parking lot due to windy weather. Had a chance to see the dinner menu which looked like a delicious and intriguing pairing with the wines. Had we known in advance that Bitner hosted these events, we might have reserved two seats. Now you know. Check the events schedule before you go. read more

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Bitner Winery is such a great place + great wines!!!! Very scenic views all the way down to the Snake River!!!! The best place to enjoy a glass of wine in Idaho!!!! Owner & Staff are amazing!!!! read more

Bitner Vineyards - Bitner Winery- out on the patio - Wineries Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

What a horrible experience I had here! Extremely rude staff, charged $48 for a Cab which I've had better Cabs that have been in the $10/ btl range. Got there at 4:40 ordered 1 btl for a group of 5. At 5 PM sharp we, along with everyone else were asked to leave! We asked for plastic cups expecting to sit and finish our sub par wine. Nope not good enough, accused us of being intoxicated yet, this was the whole parties 2nd glass of the day! Told to get off their property or they were called the police!! This type of service should NEVER be tolerated! Please, do your self a favor and spend your money at plenty of the fine wineries elsewhere in Marsing. You'll have a much better experience and much better wine to boot! read more

Good quality wines, very helpful staff. Wines are among the best in the valley. New release has a fine flavor. Staff goes out of their way to make you feel welcome. We took our daughter to Bitner Vineyards for her first. She recently move to our area, she was impressed with the quality of the wines and the service. Bernie read more

Absolute worst winery experience I have had in this valley. Extremely rude staff and subpar wine. Will never come back. I warn you save your mone read more

This is one of the best wineries in the region. Owner and staff are super friendly and helpful. Wines are excellent. Views from the patio are wonderful. The support great food trucks and local musicians. A great boutique winery and excellent wine club and prices. A bee and pollinator friendly winery!! read more

Any discussion of Bitner Winery has to start with mention that they have the very best view of the Snake River Valley of any winery in the area. The patio cantilevers over the canyon, with vineyards growing right below. From the splendor of the view, one moves on to the wine, service and atmosphere: all superior. Take in Bitner on a warm summer evening when the breeze is working its way up and out of the valley. read more

Very modest and cute. Adorable dog to greet you, along with adorable people. Great homey feel, great view, great wines. read more

Bitner Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

Bitner has an excellent venue, beautiful views from their deck. However, their wines were uninspired, a bit thin or green.

We have been a member since 2011 and have enjoyed the wine and the owners! Great people who care about creating great wine not just making money! Love it and enjoy the music on the patio! Same winery with a huge heart read more

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I have been out to Bitner Winery three times now and every time it has been sensational! Great views, wonderful service and great local wine! Perfect for picnicking and relaxation. A true gem just 30 min away from Boise. We celebrated my friends Birthday and shared a few bottles of Chardonnay which was perfect on a warm day. Not only are the views, wine, and staff amazing - but the also had a massage therapist out offering chair massages for $1.00 a minute. such a great idea! Absolutely loved my experiences there. read more

Amazing view with a great patio and beautiful music but was disappointed in the tasting. The wine could have been good but the tastes were so small it was impossible to tell. The wine was poured but the tasting staff was not knowledgeable. Very disappointed. read more

A favorite of ours. A beautiful view of the vineyard, A great patio and great wine to enjoy. Take some cheese and crackers and maybe a few grapes to snack on. You'll have the perfect afternoon. read more

Awesome winery with a patio that has a gorgeous view overlooking the vineyard. Wines are great and Mr.Bitner himself is willing to talk about the wines with you. Introduced to this winery by my parents, who spent 2 nights at the Bitner Bed and Breakfast for their anniversary. If there is one vacation they talk about it is the great hospitality they received at Bitner Vineyards! read more

This was probably the worst winery I've ever been to. We arrived around 4:30, ordered a bottle of wine to split with our group. Every 10 minutes the very rude lady thought it was necessary to come remind us that they were going to close at 5. If you want to go somewhere to enjoy some wine with your friends, make sure Bitner is at the bottom of your list. Or just don't put it on your list at all. This place is the worst. read more

This is the 2nd very rude experience with them. I called to ask about my group of 7 coming for a visit, and explained that it is my birthday and that we are having a limousine tour of the winery region to celebrate. Mary abruptly cut me off, and said that she had another group coming between 12-1:30. I told her we would be happy to come later in the day, and we understand it can get overwhelming with groups (hence my courtesy call). She made it very clear that she did not want our small group there at all. I explained that we would have loved to come taste and purchase, as we had purchased their wines before. She did not seem to care at all, and made me feel very unwelcome at that point. We had visited this winery before with a group, and received an icy response then as well. We will not be going back for a 3rd. read more

This winery is a great place to go and sample fine wines. There's a monster patio with lots of seating and covered umbrellas. It's a great place to bring food and sample wines, with an amazing view of the valley and a very friendly staff. read more

Lovely deck, great wine, attentive hosts, soulful music-a great summer eveningn to be sure. This is the place to enjoy Idaho and the Snake River Wine Region. Ron and Mary are the best! read more

Bitner Vineyards - In the deck at Bitner Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

On Sunday we had a bachelorette party with a limo and just wanted to do some wine tasting. We had no plans so I suggested Bitner because of the reviews. As soon as we got out of the limo (there were 8 of us) a manager abruptly greeted us out of the limo and asked if we had a reservation. We say no, that this was a spur of the moment thing. He then told our driver and us that in the future we needed a reservation but today wasn't busy so he thought he could accommodate us. Why bother bringing it up?? Then he told us we would have to behave. We were all grown adult women "behaving" ourselves the entire time. He was super rude, acted like it was inconvenient to help us out and hounded our limo driver for not making a reservation. We were so unwelcomed that we hopped right back into the limo and went to Koenig, where they were so welcoming and wonderful to us - and we didn't have a reservation there either! I will never recommend this vineyard and as a Realtor, will not recommend this place at all to clients. Thank goodness we moved on or it would have totally put a damper on the bride to be's special day. Plus, our limo driver said he would never recommend this place nor go there again. They missed out on a lot of revenue that day and in the future. read more

The winery was amazing. The wines we tasted were delicious and the view was amazing! The food truck parked there was horrible!! They promote it like it's the best food ever but it's terrible. extremely over priced and the proportions were small. The food was plain bland and extremely greasy. Bring your own food or go somewhere else. The wines at this winery were very good though. read more

Great vineyard to visit! Great prices! $5 to taste 4 whites and 5 reds. Only 30 minutes away from Meridian. Our tasting host was also great! He's a character. The view outside was beautiful. Would be so nice to visit during summer. Wine bottles range from 15 to 28. But it's worth it though! Bought 2 bottles a few minutes ago. Can't wait to come back! Definitely worth it. read more