A wine-soaked vacation with your friends or a partner should definitely be on your bucket list! There is something special about traveling to beautiful regions, learning about its history and culture, and tasting award-winning wines while watching how the sun goes down.
If you are about to hit the road for the best wine in your life, checking out this map with the best wine destination in the US will be necessary:
Walla Walla, Washington
Did you know that Washington state is one of the largest wine producers in the whole country? The White House or the Lincoln Memorial is not the only reason tourists come to the city!
So, next time you travel to Washington DC, make sure to visit the wine industry’s heart called Walla Walla. This relatively small town has more than one hundred wineries. Besides tasting incredible local wine, you will also be able to visit farm-to-table restaurants, take a photo in the field of wheat, and take a walk in the Pioneer Park.
Give Walla Walla a chance, and it will take your heart away!
Boise, Idaho
Right after tasting wine in Washington, you can travel to Idaho, the state that made its unforgettable mark on the world map. Interestingly, wine is not the only thing locals are proud of. There are also great weather, volcanoes, and a significant number of female entrepreneurs.
You can explore the city on the scooter and then go on a wine tour. If you travel with kids, you can go to the local zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden.
Finger Lakes, New York
According to experts at Acker Merrall, there are around 140 wineries in the Finger Lakes region. Besides trying famous local sparkling wines, you will also find plenty of outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, waterfall hunting, and hiking trails. The Finger Lakes area is famous for ice wine, Riesling, and Pinot Noir.
Fredericksburg, Texas
The Lone Star State has a lot of surprises for locals and visitors! The thing is that its climate is just perfect for making delicious Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Touriga Nacional!
Fredericksburg is a small town in Texas where you can find a huge wine scene (one of the biggest in the country, to be exact).
Other than that, the town is a perfect destination for hikers, antique lovers, and wildflower enthusiasts. Fredericksburg should definitely be the palace for your next weekend getaway!
Kansas City, Missouri
There are a lot of things a tourist can do in Kansas City! The place is famous for its jazz music, top class museums, barbeque and a large number of fountains.
Another great thing about Kansas City is that it’s growing the next generation of winemakers. The local wine lovers are not afraid of experimenting with tastes and formulas. That’s why you should not miss the next opportunity to travel to Missouri! Just pack your suitcase and let the city show you its magic!
Santa Fe, New Mexico
New Mexico is not only known for its abodes, incredible sunsets, and hatch chile. Americans also consider it a birthplace of winegrowing. Back to 1630, Spanish missionaries planted wine grapes over there. It happened right before California was developed!
In New Mexico, you can try sparkling wine Gruet, the one that appeared on the list of the best wines in the world! Once you are there, you should also taste Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, and Sangiovese. As you can understand, one weekend in New Mexico is simply not enough!
Besides tasting the best wines in the country, you will also have a chance to visit the International UFO museum and research center, White Sands National Park, and musical highway!
Traverse City, Michigan
If you have just one day off and feel like going for wine tasting, you should go to Traverse City. It is a home for more than twenty wineries owned by sports celebrities and TV stars. Sharing a table and doing a complimentary wine tasting with Kyle MacLachlan or David Beckham is not just a silly dream but a possibility in Traverse City!
Once you are in Michigan, find some time to try locally produced Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc.
In case you are not sure where to start your wine journey, consider booking a tour with a local agency – there are plenty of them in Traverse City!
The bottom line
There is no need to travel to well-promoted France or Portugal since you can taste the world’s best wines in the United States! The best thing is that all towns known for its great wine offer other attractions as well. So, moms and dads should not worry about looking for a nanny! You can go to the zoo in the morning and taste Merlot in the evening in a fine restaurant.
