It's not just a wine- it's a way of life: Bitner Wines

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July 3, 2024

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Announcing a new premier product line at Cliff's is always exciting! Especially when the product is handcrafted, premium, tended to carefully and dedicated to the rich, beautiful earth of the Snake River Valley.

Drum Roll please!! Cliff's is pleased to welcome aboard award winning, first LIVE certified in Idaho, Bitner Vineyards and their estate-grown wines.

So, what is all the buzz about Bitner wines anyway?? Well, these wines are not just a wine, but a way of life, honoring sustainable practices in the following capacity:

Bee Friendly Farming- protecting, preserving and promoting our pollinators

Live Certified Sustainable- internationally accredited & third party certified

Salmon-Safe- protecting our Snake River Watershed & improving soil health, providing bee forage

Bitner Vineyards' small production, hand-harvested luxury wine selections are available at Cliff's and offer destination connoisseurs fine wine and the perfect summer sipp’n wines!

Perfect Pairings & Tasting Notes: Click here to learn more!

Available now at Cliff's Market-

Dry Rose – Merlot 2023
High Desert White 2022
Tempranillo – Erlexte 2019
Menopause Merlot 2019
Food Pairing: With mushrooms and fresh herbs enjoy this delicious Merlot
with zucchini noodles, garlic-red sauce, grilled chicken with Thyme and
vegetable skewers, or a spicy salami wood fire pizza.
Syrah 2020
Terrosa 2019

Food Pairing: A rich, full-bodied wine perfect with chocolate-spiced braised brisket
with grilled root vegetables, steelhead pan roasted in cast iron accompanied with huckleberry sauce or portobello mushroom burger.

Pairing a premier wine with a premium all natural, grass fed meat is easy at Cliff's Country Market.

Now the home of Cunningham Pastured Meats; locally sourced, high quality products are what our customers have come to expect to find when they shop at Cliff's Country Market in Caldwell, Idaho.

Now our customers can enjoy the ease of finding the perfect pairing with estate-grown, locally sourced wines from Bitner wines!

Cheers!! It's the Food You Can Trust at Cliff's Country Market!

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Warm Salmon, Squash & Apple Salad

Warm Salmon, Red Kuri Squash & Apple Harvest Salad At Cunningham Pastured Meats, we love bringing together trusted partners who share our values of quality, transparency, and care. This Warm Salmon, Red Kuri Squash & Apple Salad does just that—pairing vibrant produce from Cliff’s Country Market with premium wild-caught sockeye salmon from Alsek Fish LLC. The result is a hearty, nourishing salad that tastes like autumn in a bowl. 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4) For the Salad: 1 medium red kuri squash from Cliff’s Country Market, peeled, seeded, and cubed 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt & pepper, to taste 1 ½ pounds Cunningham Pastured Meats Wild-Caught Sockeye Salmon (sourced from Alsek Fish LLC) 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing, if not baking) 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), sliced thin — also available at Cliff’s 6 cups arugula or baby spinach (Cliff’s seasonal greens) ½ cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped Optional: ¼ cup goat cheese or feta For the Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette: ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard (optional) 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup Salt & pepper, to taste 🔪 Instructions Roast the Squash Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until tender and caramelized. Cook the Salmon Pan-seared: Heat oil in skillet. Season salmon, cook skin-side down 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook 3–4 more minutes. Baked: Place salmon on parchment-lined pan, season, and bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes until it flakes. Cool slightly, then flake into hearty chunks. Make the Dressing Whisk vinaigrette ingredients until smooth and emulsified. Adjust to taste. Assemble the Salad Toss greens with half the vinaigrette. Arrange squash, apples, salmon, and pecans on top. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Add goat cheese if desired. 🌊 About the Salmon: Know Your Fisherman Our salmon comes from Alsek Fish LLC, a small fishing family that spends summers in Southeast Alaska and calls the Treasure Valley home the rest of the year. They fish the Alsek River, a glacier-fed river that averages just 39°F. Those icy waters mean salmon from this run naturally carry higher levels of healthy fats and Omega-3s—fuel for their long journey home. Alsek Fish LLC catches and processes every fillet themselves, so when you buy from Cunningham Pastured Meats, you truly know your fisherman. 🌱 About the Produce: Local & Fresh from Cliff’s From the earthy sweetness of red kuri squash to the crisp bite of Idaho-grown apples, all of the fresh produce in this salad is available at Cliff’s Country Market. It’s the perfect way to enjoy seasonal flavors while supporting local growers. ✨ Why You’ll Love It Sweet, savory, nutty, and tangy flavors in every bite Features Cliff’s seasonal produce and Alsek wild-caught salmon Balanced enough for lunch, hearty enough for dinner A celebration of real food from trusted families and local farms

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It's not just a wine- it's a way of life: Bitner Wines

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