It all begins with an idea.

Every wine produced by Holesinsky Vineyard & Winery sings songs of passion, creativity, commitment, and a celebration of life and love. In every sip of our wines, you can taste the stories of the Holesinsky family.

Holesinsky’s Vineyard and Winery was the first of a growing trend in Idaho’s vineyards and wineries. It started with an idea and was brought into fruition by winemaker James Holesinsky, to honor his father Frank’s lifelong dream.

Born in Buhl Idaho in 1978, James Holesinsky was raised to be a chemist by his father. Though James appreciated the efforts of his father and the idea behind chemistry, he found his true calling in gardening and winemaking.

The land on which the vineyard rests is the childhood home of James and his siblings: only until their house (the center for celebration throughout the community) set afire taking with it precious memories and family heirlooms. It was in this loss that James decided to reclaim the legacy of his family and rebuild a future for his parents, sisters, nieces, and nephews, and his own children. 

Holesinsky’s Vineyard and Winery was established in 2001 with the planting of 1000 chardonnay. In 2002 the vineyard grew with the addition of 3000 Syrah, 2000 Merlot and 200 Port (Sauzao, Tiuta Cao, Touragia); the growth continued in 2006 with 1000 Cabernet Sauvignon, 1000 Riesling and adding Muscat in 2007. For 19 years, James has proudly produced organically grown grapes. The Vineyard is free of glysophates, chemicals & pesticides and does not use any synthetic fertilizers, weedkillers or fungicides.

With the love for his product, a dedication to his family, and a wide comprehension of wine quality, chemistry, and farming, James Holesinsky has become more than just a lab rat or wine socialite, he has developed into a true artist, creating wines that please the palate and challenge the standards of wine lovers everywhere.

With only the highest of artistic integrity, Holesinsky’s Vineyard and Winery creates some of the most versatile flavors and highest quality, award winning wines in the Northwestern United States of America. “When someone buys my wine, I want them to taste it and know that this is what wine is supposed to taste like” claims James.