We’d probably take a trip to Walla Walla just to get to say Walla Walla more, but it turns out the city’s got a thriving wine scene. Be sure to try a Cabernet Sauvignon. Read more.
Snake River Valley stretches across Idaho and Oregon and is similar in composition to Spain’s Rioja region--though a large variety of grapes are grown here. Red lovers will go bonkers! Read more.
Michigan’s winemaking industry grew largely out of grape juice production. In fact, many of the vineyards in Traverse County were originally planted by Welch’s juice company. Read more.
The Verde Valley (near Sedona) is home to a number of terrific wineries. Check out the self-guided Verde Valley wine trail, and make stops at the region’s main purveyors. Read more.
Though we generally associate this area west of Austin with barbecue, Texas Hill Country is actually the fifth largest wine-producing area in the U.S. Sip strong reds like Merlots and Zinfandels. Read more.
Even if you don’t make it to Newport’s excellent wine and food festival, head to the region any time of year to sip white and sparkling wines on the water among swoon-worthy mansions. Read more.
There are more than 100 wineries, breweries and distilleries in New York’s upstate Finger Lakes region (group tastings at Fox Run Vineyards are particularly lovely). Read more.
