# @hellomeridian on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYFNoJhCWT_
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65138684-hellomeridian-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-08T14:44:35.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Natalie ▫️ Boise & Idaho Social Media Creator/ Podcaster (@hellomeridian) — https://gondola.cc/hellomeridian

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This place is incredible. 🍷 
Katie from travelingspud and I had the chance to tour gem73winery in Sunnyslope wine country, and this place is unlike anything we’ve seen in Idaho before.

Opening this summer, the 15,000 sq. ft. winery is built directly into the hillside with spectacular views.

We walked the property with the owners and later talked with the architect about the vision behind it all: upscale, approachable, and intentionally designed for gathering, connecting, and lingering a little longer.

The inspiration pulls from wineries around the world, with spaces designed for everything from casual weekday tastings to large events and private experiences. There are massive barrel rooms, private meeting and tasting spaces, and even a sensory room specifically created for blending and tasting wine.

They’re also planning memberships, community events, harvest wine stomping, and a completely fresh take on what the Idaho wine experience can look like.

And the name has a story too. There are 72 recognized precious and semi-precious stones. They liked the idea there might be one more. GEM 73.

Another detail we loved: in old ham radio sign-offs, “73” meant “all the best,” which feels very fitting for a place built around connection and gathering.

We seriously cannot wait to bring you back when they officially open this summer.

And yes… knowing the owner of snakeriverwinetours definitely has its perks. Thanks for the sneak peek. 🍷

#idahowine #sunnyslope #idaho visitidaho 21254 Chalk Hills Lane, Caldwell, Idaho

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sunnyslope, idahowine, idaho

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