Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Roger Jones is this Week's Buy Idaho Member of the Week at KIDO 580 AM

This week's guest on KIDO Radio is Roger Jones, owner of Carmela Vinyards in Glenns Ferry.

Located in Glenns Ferry, less than an hour away from Boise Valley or Twin Falls, Carmela Vinyards is owned and operated by Roger Jones and is one of Idaho's most complete wineries. Varieties of wine made include Chardonnay, Semillon, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir.

Thirty acres of vineyards surround the winery on a slope overlooking the Snake River. Carmela has a 60,000 gallon capacity in it's growing wine cellar, and is complete with lab and bottling room, gift shop, restaurant, and a 9 hole 34 par golf course that winds through the vineyards. Banquet facilities are available for weddings, family and class reunions, conferences and other special events.

Every second and fourth Wednesday at 8:55 a.m. KIDO Radio hosts Dave Burnett and Bryon Norton interview a Buy Idaho member about their business. The interview is an informal question and answer session about the member's business, the products or services they provide contact information, such as address, phone numbers and web site address. The interview is designed to help Buy Idaho members market their products and services.