Wineries in the US
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For countless generations, wine has been mankind's matchless companion. This guide takes that relationship to some surprising places in America's lesser known wine regions.
Wineries in Texas
The Texan wine industry is continuing a steady pace of expansion and is gaining a reputation as an established wine-growing region. Texas is the site of the first vineyard established in North America, circa 1662.
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Top Varieties of Wine in Texas
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chenin Blanc
- Syrah
- Viognier
Texas has 3,700 acres of vineyards and 245 wineries. Texas wine country spans the state, with growers in:
- Texas Panhandle (High Plains)
- West Texas
- The Hill Country
- Southeast Texas - the Gulf Coast
- North Texas
Wineries in Virginia
Wine has been produced in Virginia since the early days of European colonization in the 17th century. Albermarle County in central Virginia is the state's largest grape producer.
Top Varieties of Wine in Virginia
- Viognier
- Chardonnay
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Petit Manseng
- Reisling
Virginia has 2,400 acres of vineyards and 210 wineries. Virgina's regions each grow wine grapes:
- Northern Virginia
- Chesapeake Bay
- Hampton Roads
- Central Virginia
- Southern Virginia
- Blue Ridge Mountains
- Shenandoah Valley
Wineries in Oregon
Winemaking in Oregon dates back to the days of the first pioneers in the 1840s, with commercial production beginning in the 1960s. Today, Oregon is one of the largest wine-producing states.
Top Varieties in Oregon
- Pinot Noir
- Pinot Gris
- Chardonnay
- Merlot
- Riesling
Oregon has over 20,000 acres planted and 419 wineries. Oregon's wine-growing regions include:
- Willamette Valley
- Umpqua Valley
- Rogue Valley
- Snake River Valley
- Walla Walla Valley
- Columbia Gorge
Wineries in New York
New York's best wineries have a long history. In fact, the nation's oldest continuously operated winery was established in the state in 1839. New York is the third-largest wine producer in the country, averaging 40 million gallons annually.
Top Varieties in New York
- Riesling
- Seyval Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Vitis Labrusca
New York has 31,745 acres of vineyards and over 306 wineries. 85% of wine production in New York comes from the Finger Lakes region. New York's wine country regions are
Wineries in Washington
Washington is the second-largest producer of wine in the United States. Its exports are sent to over 40 countries around the world. In the summer, Washington gets over 17 hours of sunlight per day.
Washington State's Top Varieties of Wine
- Riesling
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Viognier
- Chenin Blanc
- Sangiovese
Washington has 44,000 acres of vineyards and over 740 wineries. Washington's growing regions are concentrated on the central and southern part of the state and include the regions:
- Yakima Valley
- Red Mountain
- Columbia Valley
- Walla Walla