Welcome to Gem 73
Sunnyslope, Idaho
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Welcome
A way back to each other.
Before everything sped up,
before conversations lived on screens,
there were moments that stretched.
A table. A record playing.
A glass poured without looking at the time.
Gem 73 exists for those moments.
We don’t believe connection happens by accident.
It’s made — slowly, deliberately, together.
When something is crafted with care,
it invites people to show up the same way.
That’s the work behind Gem 73.
Wine is simply how it shows up.
The Land — Lanae Ridge
We work our own vineyard, day by day, season by season.
Not just the vines — the soil, the wildlife, the space around it all.
Because the land isn’t a backdrop.
It’s part of the conversation.
The Time
Nothing here is rushed.
Not the growing.
Not the waiting.
Not the decision to let something sit a little longer than planned.
The Hands
Every step passes through people who care —
the ones tending the land,
the barrels shaped from French oak,
the person pouring your glass.
Intention doesn’t disappear once the work begins.
It deepens.
– Place –
Gem 73 is rooted at Lanae Ridge, in Sunnyslope, Idaho —
Shared ground shaped by patience, sustainable practices, and work.
The land sets the rhythm.
We follow it.
What grows here carries the marks of where it came from.
‘Our passion is building a
community to enjoy,
share, and remember!’
Community isn’t a marketing strategy. It’s knowing the people around you —and being glad to see them. It’s spending time together — on porches, at the local markets, in the tasting room, or during our events. Nothing formal, or complicated. Just people being there for each other, because it feels good.
– The Wine –
Yes, we make wine.
Carefully made.
Thoughtfully aged.
Meant to be shared.
But what matters most
is what happens after it’s poured.
A pause.
A story that runs long.
Laughter cracking open the night.
A SPACE TO GATHER
(COMING SOON)
What we’re building doesn’t stop at the bottle.
Soon, Gem 73 will open a wine experience in Sunnyslope Idaho at Lanae Ridge, a place among the vines —
for small gatherings, long conversations, and moments worth staying for.
This is just the beginning.
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What else?
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What is Gem 73?
Gem 73 is a wine project built around connection.
We make wine slowly and with care, not as an end in itself, but as a reason to gather, linger, and share time with other people.
The wine matters.
What it creates matters more.
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Where is Gem 73 made?
Gem 73 is rooted at Lanae Ridge in Sunnyslope, Idaho — a place shaped by seasons, patience, and physical work.
The land sets the rhythm.
Everything else follows.
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What makes Gem 73 different from other wineries?
We stay close to every step.
From farming our own land, to sourcing barrels from French oak makers, to tasting constantly throughout the process — nothing here is handed off or rushed.
It takes longer than it should.
That’s the point.
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Do I need to “know wine” to enjoy Gem 73?
Not at all.
Gem 73 isn’t about expertise or status.
It’s about pouring a glass, being present, and sharing it with people you care about.If it tastes good and brings people together, that’s enough.
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When should I open a bottle of Gem 73?
When the moment feels right.
A long dinner.
A quiet night in.
A table that runs late.There’s no wrong occasion — just don’t rush it.
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Who is Gem 73 for?
For people who miss slowing down.
For those who value well-made things.
For anyone who believes good conversations are worth staying up for.No gatekeeping. No pretense.
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What’s coming next for Gem 73?
We’re building more places for connection.
A welcoming space and a wine experience in Sunnyslope Idaho, among the vines, meant for both small moments and shared celebrations.
This is just the beginning.
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How can I stay connected?
You can join our mailing list for new releases, gatherings, and updates as the story unfolds.
We won’t crowd your inbox.
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Can I visit Lanae Ridge?
Soon.
We’re working toward opening the land for intentional, small-scale experiences. When it’s ready, you’ll hear about it.
Good things take time.
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Why the name Gem 73?
Before words traveled at light speed, “73” was a shorthand used by radio operators — a simple sign-off meaning all the best.
A quiet wish sent across distance.
Connection, encoded.Once tapped across wires.
Now shared across a table.
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New releases.
New gatherings.
Stories worth returning for.
We invite you to become a part of Gem 73 and build something real. We’ve got plenty of ideas, but we’re even more excited to hear yours.