American Wine - Wine Regions

Wine Regions

There are nearly 3,000 commercial vineyards in the United States, and at least one winery in each of the 50 states.

  • West Coast – The majority of American wine production occurs in the states of California, Washington and Oregon.
  • Rocky Mountain Region – Notably Idaho and Colorado
  • Southwestern United States – Notably Texas and New Mexico
  • Midwestern United States – Notably Missouri, Illinois and Minnesota
  • Great Lakes region – Notably Michigan, northern New York and Ohio
  • East Coast of the United States – Notably New York State, New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Florida and North Carolina.

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