The number of wineries in the United States has doubled over the last 10 years with over 500 new wineries starting up in the past two years. A winery is now located in all 50 states. The art of wine making is only a few miles away wherever your travels may take you. Most wineries offer experiences beyond tasting and tours. They have on-site restaurants, offer catering facilities / services, and host events.
The better prepared you are, the more you will enjoy your winery tour and wine tasting. Here are few easy steps to follow:
- Have a map that identifies winery locations.
- Do your research. A good guidebook is invaluable.
- Visit when special events are occurring, such as wine festivals, concerts, or special winery functions.
- Keep an open mind. There’s always a something new to be experienced and discovered.
California leads the U.S. with over 1600 wineries to include Napa Valley wineries, Sonoma wineries, and southern California wineries. Washington wineries, Oregon wineries, and New York wineries are next with a few hundred each. Michighan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia are next with around 100 each.
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Napa Valley Wineries
Escape to Napa Valley and experience the meaning of living. Enjoy wine tasting tours, luxury resorts, a cozy stay at bed and breakfast, attend a concert under the stars, pamper yourself at a spa.
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Sonoma Valley Wineries
California wine making began in Sonoma Valley. Sonoma Valley is located 45 miles north of San Francisco. The wineries are a short distance apart and they encompasses 17 miles of breathtaking views.
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Washington Wineries
Yakima Valley, Walla Walla, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain, and Columbia Gorge regions.
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Oregon Wineries
Oregon wineries are in a class by themsevles. A percentage of Oregon’s vineyard acreage is certified as organic. They have over 300 wineries producing 72 varietals. The regions include Williamette Valley, Rogue Valley, Umpqua Valley, and Columbia Gorge regions.
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New York Wineries
New York Wine Country spans the entire length of the state from Lake Erie to Long Island. The regions include Finger Lakes, Hudson River, Long Island, and Lake Erie regions.
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