Huston Vineyards’ 2023 Syrah Wins Best in Show at Idaho Wine Competition
Caldwell, Idaho — Huston 2023 Syrah, crafted by third-year winemaker Jacob Alger, was awarded Double Gold, Best Red Wine, and Best Wine in the Competition at the Idaho Wine Competition.
Jacob, a second-generation winemaker, works alongside his brother, Josh Alger, farm manager, and parents, Gregg and Mary Alger, owners of Huston Vineyards. Together, the Alger family continues to showcase the quality and potential of Idaho-grown wine grapes through intentional farming, hands-on winemaking, and a deep commitment to the Snake River Valley AVA.
“Idaho grows incredible Syrah thanks to our volcanic soils and ideal growing conditions,” said Josh Alger. He continued by saying “But great fruit is only half of the story. It’s what happens in the winery; the attention to detail, the decisions and the craftsmanship that turns great grapes into award winning Syrah”
This year’s honor continues an impressive three-year streak for Huston Vineyards Syrah. In addition to the 2023 vintage, the 2022 and 2021 vintages also received Double Gold awards and Best Syrah in Idaho at previous Idaho Wine Competitions. This year, the 2023 Syrah also earned the Best of Show award as judged blind by a prestigious panel of industry experts.
Jacob noted, “Syrah is one of the most exciting varietals to work with because of the depth and diversity it offers. The various clones that make up Huston’s multiple Syrah blocks, as well as the unique soils of the vineyard create structure, complexity and balance in the wine.”
The award-winning 2023 Huston Syrah reflects the strength of Idaho-grown grapes, the volcanic soils of the Snake River Valley, and the hands-on craftsmanship of a family committed to producing wines that stand among the best in the Northwest.
Huston Vineyards also took home an impressive number of additional awards, including Double Gold and Best White Blend for the 2025 Huston White, Double Gold for the 2021 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Double Gold for the 2024 Reserve Chardonnay, and Gold Medals for the 2022 Mourvèdre and 2025 Estate Grüner Veltliner.
The awards continue a long tradition of agricultural excellence and world-class winemaking for the Alger family. Huston Vineyards previously won Best in Show at the 2014 Idaho Wine Competition for its 2012 Malbec, was named Idaho Winery of the Year in 2023 by Great Northwest Wine, and the Alger family was honored as Canyon County Farm Family of the Year in 2018 by the Caldwell and Nampa Chamber of Commerce communities.
All of the Award- Winning Wines are available for purchase at the Huston Vineyards Tasting Room located in Caldwell Idaho. The Tasting Room is open from 12-5 pm daily.
About Huston Vineyards
Huston Vineyards is a family-owned winery located in Caldwell, Idaho, in the heart of the Snake River Valley. Founded and operated by the Alger family, Huston Vineyards is dedicated to growing and crafting high-quality wines from Idaho-grown grapes while celebrating the people, place, and agricultural heritage of the region. Their mission is “Great Wines, Great Food, Great Friends, the Best of Times.”