USA Wine
"American Wine" has existed since the first Europeans brought their vinous heritage and traditions to these shores from the Old World. In that sense, Appellation America is over 400 years old. American wine has endured ecological, political and social hardships over the centuries, but it has evolved with each challenge.
Up to the late 1800s, the vine thrived in America, with the epicenter of winemaking in the Midwest along the banks of the Ohio River and shores of Lake Erie. At the turn of the last century phylloxera and Prohibition would together transform the viticultural landscape of America. In the 20th century, California would emerge as America’s dominate wine state (now producing 90% of the national total), but by the dawn of the 21st century winemaking would spread to every state in the union, with grapes grown in all but four. Across the 50 states exists the world's greatest diversity of climates, and virtually every species of vine can find a niche somewhere Read more »
Up to the late 1800s, the vine thrived in America, with the epicenter of winemaking in the Midwest along the banks of the Ohio River and shores of Lake Erie. At the turn of the last century phylloxera and Prohibition would together transform the viticultural landscape of America. In the 20th century, California would emerge as America’s dominate wine state (now producing 90% of the national total), but by the dawn of the 21st century winemaking would spread to every state in the union, with grapes grown in all but four. Across the 50 states exists the world's greatest diversity of climates, and virtually every species of vine can find a niche somewhere Read more »
Popular wines made in USA under $20
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Forest Glen Merlot Sonoma County Oak Barrel Selection
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Fetzer Zinfandel California
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Fetzer Zinfandel California
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Wild Hog Vineyard Zinfandel Nova
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Forest Glen Pinot Grigio California
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Qupé Syrah Central Coast
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Varietals Produced in USA View all
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Cabernet Sauvignon
“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...
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Merlot
The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...
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Pinot Noir
“With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...
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Syrah
The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...
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Chardonnay
British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...
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Zinfandel
Parentage of the grape: Crljenak to Austria to America. In the 1970s, claims surfaced that the Italian Primitivo is l...
Subregions of USA
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California
Viticulture in California began in the 1700s as Spanish missionaries worked their way north fro...
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Connecticut
Passage of the Connecticut Winery Act in 1978 sparked a rapid increase in the number of wineries ...
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Kentucky
The Kentucky wine industry began in 1798 when Jean-Jacques Dufour, winemaker for the Marqu...
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Maryland
has been at the forefront of American viticultural research since the mid-1600s when Lord Baltim...
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Michigan
Michigan is one of the earliest states to have been settled and produce wine. In the 1670s...
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Minnesota
presents some of the greatest cold-climate challenges of any wine-producing state. Vines must of...
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New Mexico
Some of the earliest wine production in the United States took place in New Mexico. In 162...
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New York
Though the first successful North American wine production is often credited to California, New...
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Oregon
The history of Oregon wine-making dates back to the mid 1800s. Horticulturalist Henderson Luell...
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Texas
One’s immediate associations of the state of Texas most often have to do with spurred boots, te...
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Virginia
It’s a little known fact that wines have been produced in the state of Virginia for centur...
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Washington
Washington State has become the second largest wine producer in the US, however its qua...
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Alabama
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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Colorado
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Delaware
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Massachusetts
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon; Washington
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Utah
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Vermont
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
Popular Wineries in USA View all
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CrauforD Wine Co.
Crauford Wine Company was founded in 2000 by Marilyn Crawford Corley, whose family originated in ...
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Rockledge Vineyards
High on the eastern slopes of Napa Valley just south of the town of St. Helena is a saddle covere...
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Glass Mountain
It has been more than hundred years since California wine pioneer Jean Laurent quarried stone fro...
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Arrow Creek
Arrow Creek wines capture the spirit of California – the freedom of open spaces, the rustic outdo...
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Mogen David Wine Co.
Mogen David is an American fortified wine with an ABV of 13-20%, and is the “pride of Westfield...
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Canyon Road Winery
Inspired by the scenic roads that wander through California’s stunning wine country, Rafael Jofre...
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Apr 25, 2011
Five wine regions in the USA to fit global tastes. Go to Idaho for superb Spanish Reds. http://www.sunset.com/travel/wine-regions-travel-guide-00418000071920/
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Feb 25, 2011
Idaho is emerging as part of the new frontier for wine making, with 38 total wineries. From a geographical standpoint, the state has ideal growing conditions. Vinifera, or wine grapes, actually thrive in the distinctly four-season climate. Snake River Valley's lack of rainfall is also considered a plus, since potentially ruinous precipitation i...
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May 2013
Cooper's Hawk Barbera American 2007
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An American made Barbara of good quality. It is not a standout but is well balanced and smooth, with a medium long finish. Good red fruit on the palate. Read More
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May 2013
Uppercut Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
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Aromas of black cherry, and blackberries dominate. The palate reveals flavors of mocha, anise, mineral, and smokiness mix with dark fruit that lingers into the finish. Structured tannins give the wine a firm backbone to handle grilled meats. Read More
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May 2013
Clif Family Winery The Climber 2010
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Currant and red cherry on the nose with a touch of oak. Smooth and nice. Flavors of black and red cherry with currant, cassis, vanilla, sweet blackberry juice. Nice acid. Smooth and easy drinking. 87 pts.5/10/13 at VeloVino Read More
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May 2013
Clif Family Winery Kit's Killer Cab 2009
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Nose of cassis and black cherry. Hints of vanilla and purple fruit. Easy drinking with medium body and nice balance. Red and purple fruit with softer tannins and acid. Some cola notes. Touch of pepper.86 pts.5/10/13 at VeloVino Read More
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May 2013
Clif Family Winery "Gary's Improv" Zinfandel 2009
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Nice peppery plum aromas with grilled herbs, brush, cola, dust and red and black berry. Dark black and purple plum fruit flavors. Zesty spice, pepper, herb. Blackberry and black raspberry. Plum. Nice, subtle style. Dusty, dry finish. 85 pts.5/10/13 at VeloVino Read More
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May 2013
Clif Family Winery Grenache 2010
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Purple plum nose. Soft and easy with aromas of bay leaf, pepper, herbs and flower petal. Purple fruit flavors with black tea, aromatic, camphor and light pepper. Nice, soft and easy. 87 pts.5/10/13 at VeloVino Read More
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May 2013
Clif Family Winery Gewurztraminer 2011
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Big lemon oil on the nose. Aromas of herbs and flowers. Dry on the palate. Very herbal and floral. Green herbs and lemon oil. 84 pts.5/10/13 at winery Read More
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May 2013
Clif Family Winery Riesling 2011
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Nice stony citrus nose. Dry and light. Flavors of apricot, citrus and lychee. 86 pts.5/10/13 at VeloVino Read More
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May 2013
Clif Family Winery RTE Sauvignon Blanc 2012
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Nice balanced Sauv Blanc nose. Juicy, crisp and fresh. Nicely balanced, refreshing and tasty.90 pts.5/10/13 at VeloVino Read More
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Dec 30
Ugh New Mexico was the first and oldest to bring wine over with the Spanish
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Jul 10, 2011
Hey don't forget to try Texas wines
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Jul 10, 2011
Hey don't forget to try Texas wines
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Jun 27, 2011
where can I buy wan fu wine, you showed wan fu usa wine for $6.99 in 1 store but no address, please tell me a location in california, if possible close to my location north hills ca.91343
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May 12, 2011
Do you have the white organic wine call Re Leaf? I am looking for a wine that just has the natural sulphites from the grapes as otherwise I get headaches. Re Leaf agreed with me.
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Apr 13, 2011
Just had a great visit at J. Maki Winery in Elverson Pennsylvania. Try the Chardonnay and Champagne!
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Apr 6, 2011
Another area that doesnt get enough credit is South West Colorado. They make some really good wines. I really suggest checking them out. There is actualy a long history of wineries in Colorado before prohibition, but most wineries ripped out the vines to replace them with fruit trees to make money.
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