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 »
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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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Rex Goliath
At age 70, I have had at least 50 yrs. of a glass of wine after my evening meals. Just recently,...
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Livingston Cellars
Since 1984 and 17 years, the de facto estate wine of Livingston Moffett winery has been bottled ...
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Tisdale Vineyards
Since its inception, the hallmark of E. & J. Gallo Winery’s founders has been their unwavering co...
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Almaden Vineyards
For over 150 years, Almaden Vineyards wines have been welcome at America's table. We offer a wide...
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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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Barefoot Cellars
We got our start as a "garage wine" back in the Sixties but really stepped up what Barefoot wa...
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Turnbull Wine Cellars Old Vines Sauvignon Blanc 2012
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Musty nose of melon. Juicy bubblegum-like acidity. Nice acidity and a crisp profile. Lots of tropical fruit flavor. Nice. 89 pts.5/10/13 at winery Read More
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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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