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North Country Charcuterie and Grouse Creek Provisions perfectly paired w/Local Huston Wines

written by

Pamela Rozsa

posted on

December 14, 2023

At Cliff's, we pride ourselves on stocking the best in local and northwest traditions. This includes our local selection of premier wines and beers. Our focus this season is on Huston Winery. A winery comfortably nestled in the southern snake rivers valley of southwest Idaho, abundant in it's volcanic soil that nurtures the grapes and draped in the grandest of historical family devotion and tradition. A combination that results in providing award winning wines that we are honored to carry on our shelves; a signature of the heartland we call home here in the snake river valley! Want to learn more? click here: More about Idaho's Huston Vineyards

But, what's better than the wine you love, why it's the Food You Can Trust. And what we think is a perfect pairing to a local wine is a perfect charcuterie board, by North Country Charcuterie; built & brokered by Grouse Creek Provisions.  

Want to learn more about why Cliff's is excited to carry these fine foods. Check out the vast and wide variety of NW provisions here: Grouse Creek Provisions  and North Country Charcuterie

Want to try this fabulous local pairing!! Come see us at Cliff's for Sample Saturday December 16. 2023 from 12-2. Missed it...we have a Sample Saturday where you can try all The Food You Can Trust at Cliff's every Saturday! Check us out on FB and IG to learn more! 

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