Maine is an interesting case in my study of wineries across the United States. While the state is coastal, it is also along the northern end of the East coast, two unique factors that bring an interesting mix of positives and negatives that currently make it…
Jack Daniels whiskey may be the first alcoholic beverage most people think about for Tennessee, but it may surprise you to know that they actually have a thriving wine industry with over 40 wineries spread across the state as well an AVA (Mississippi Delta AVA). It…
Wisconsin is another one of those northern states that must be strategic with the grapes they try to use for wine. With it being just a trip across Lake Superior away from Canada, it’s at the extreme northern end of the Midwest and neighbors one of…
Pop question! Which state had the USA’s first AVA awarded? I’m sure based upon the state this article is about, you may have guessed Missouri. If so, you are correct. When people think of US wine history, most average wine drinkers will probably think of California…
In the late 1600s William Penn not only started what would become the state of Pennsylvania, but by bringing vines from Bordeaux with him he also began its wine industry as well. Just like similar stories across the future United States, these first plantings didn’t work…
Minnesota is another one of those northern states that you wouldn’t expect to have much of a wine scene, yet I am happy to see that this is not the case. I’m guessing that due to climate change parts of the state are not as cold…
The southern states have a reputation for loving sweet drinks to sooth their hot summer days. Sweet tea, strawberry wine, and nice cold lemonade are just a few of the beverages that come to mind when I think of “The South”. I have a soft spot…
When I think of Hawaii, my mind immediately thinks of Kona coffee. I’ve been in love with it for nearly 20 years, and every time I come back from Hawaii my suitcases are overflowing with bags of it. I have to admit, seeking out locally made…
With the 4th of July upon us, I went with one of the United States first 13 colonies for this tasting. Officially known as the Commonwealth of Virginia, it has a rich history in the founding of this country as well as its wine industry. As…
Montana was an interesting choice for the second state in my 50 Wines From 50 States exercise. It’s not a state I have visited yet unfortunately, but is somewhere I hope to visit someday. Consulting my list of wineries per state, I was saddened to see…
