OUR STORY
2nd Generation Family-Owned Winery
Family-owned and operated, Indian Creek Winery truly believes in that old saying “Work hard, play hard.” Founders, Bill and Mui Stowe, have worked hard since 1982 to craft premium wines from the heart of Idaho’s Snake River Valley appellation. Second generation Tammy Stowe-McClure and husband, Mike, stepped on board in 2005 to help continue the success of this growing winery.
Tammy and Bill looking matchy-matchy!
A throwback to the early 90's with Will Stowe!
Our Winemaker, Mike McClure, believes while the art of winemaking is enjoyable and a craft, that the wine is actually made in the vineyard.
The difference in oak, aging, fermentation vessels, etc. isn’t as important as the daily vineyard decisions on the final wine. Irrigation, canopy management, organic practices for healthy soils, disease control and crops loads are all important practices to crafting a beautiful wine.
Growing up on the family winery farm, Tammy Stowe McClure learned every part of winemaking—from tending vines to hand-bottling. Now Winery Manager, she oversees events, marketing, the tasting room, Wine Club, and weddings, infusing creativity into every detail.
A University of Idaho Fine Art graduate and award-winning label designer, Tammy—aka The Wine Warrior from American Ninja Warrior—brings energy, artistry, and heart to Indian Creek Winery.
Mui Stowe co-founded Indian Creek Winery with her husband, Bill, in 1982 while working full-time as MEPS’ head accountant. Tirelessly devoted, she hand-bottled, labeled, and perfected each wine with precision, still holding the winery’s fastest foiling record.
Known as “Mama Mui,” she nourishes the team with homemade Thai dishes, tends the lush gardens, and warmly connects with Wine Club members—her dedication shaping the winery’s heart and beauty.
Stowe Vineyard is our Estate 20 acre vineyard on our unique caliche soils. Set at 2,700 feet elevation in a climate of 4 seasons and an average of 12″ rainfall each year. The vast Idaho mountain ranges provide snowmelt into Boise’s Luckypeak Reservoir which then feeds the farmlands mostly west of Boise. We have large diurnal ranges between warmer daytime temperatures to help foster sugar development, but cool nights to help preserve the acidity, freshness and aromatic compounds.
Our most popular wines are our Pinot Noir, Star Garnet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Rosé, Tempranillo, Viognier, Riesling and White Pinot Noir along with our small-lot wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Moscato, Malbec, Petit Verdot and our Ruby Dahlia Port.
We offer shipping online to 41 states, our wines are offered in select retail outlets throughout Idaho, and if visiting we offer flight boards, wines by-the-glass and by the bottle to enjoy in the gardens or take home for a rainy day.
