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…
South Dakota is another one of those northern midwestern states that intrigues me. There is a reason that you won’t find much historical details on South Dakota wine as its hot summers and extremely cold winters makes it a hard place to consider for wine. It…
One of the main reasons I wanted to do this grand plan of trying wines from all 50 States was to interact a bit with wineries from around the country. With how easy e-commerce is these days, there isn’t a big reason to purposely communicate with…
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…
