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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Famous quotes containing the words wine and/or regions:
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—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)
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