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West Virginia wine?  I asked the same question and was surprised to learn there are 18 active farm wineries spread throughout the state.  There are 3 designated American Viticultural Areas including the multi-state Ohio River Valley, Kanawha River Valley (part of the much larger Ohio River Valley) and the Shenandoah Valley AVA (which includes a small portion [...]

Prior to arriving to North Georgia, a wine lovers’ rendezvous just north of Atlanta, I spent a little time perusing the web in anticipation of my trip to wine country.  Much to my surprise and dissatisfaction, there is no single site that covers the industry as a whole.  Instead, visitors are left to choose between [...]

Michigan is home to more than 70 wineries and 4 federally approved viticultural areas (AVAs).  In the northwest part of the state lie the Leelanau Peninsula and the Old Mission Peninsula.  In the southwest lie the Lake Michigan Shore and Fennville AVAs.  Experiencing explosive growth over the past 10 years, wine production has increased from [...]

Truth be told, wine is not one of the first things that come to mind when someone mentions Kentucky.  Renowned for Bourbon and horses, grapes and wine were an important part of the state’s history from the start.  America’s commercial wine industry was born in Kentucky in 1798 when the Marquis de Lafayette’s winemaker, Jean-Jacques [...]

Before I jump back into reviews, I thought I would provide the year end summary received from Free The Grapes.  Although a bit delayed, I feel it’s important to share the great progress the organization continues to make in expanding consumer choice. Tennessee created a direct shipping permit. Kansas passed a direct shipping statute. Maine [...]

Surrounded by a few of my favorite states (yes I admit, I love New York wine), the Keystone state is quickly making some noise of its own.  Home to more than 100 wineries throughout the state, Pennsylvania’s wine industry is growing in both production and reputation.  A moderate climate combined with rolling terrain provide ideal [...]

With elevations ranging from 4000 to 7000 feet above sea level, Colorado’s vineyards are among the highest in the world.  The continental climate (warm days + cool nights + low humidity) creates ideal conditions for the cultivation of grapes required to produce premium wines.  Home to 2 designated American Viticultural Areas, Grand Valley and West [...]