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The roots of the American wine industry can be attributed to the gold rush in the 1850s when minors went down to northern California. "By [the] 1900, theWine industry in prosperous California Was [exporting] wines all over the world, "according to the UC Davis library. Of course, prohibition has put an end to this and all except for the American wine industry.

It was not until 1976 that the booming American wine market that we know today started to settle. That year, the producers entered their wines in a blind tasting by comparing California and French wines. "The jury was exclusively French, so it was a shock when California wines were higher in the two categories of competition: Chardonnays and Rouges," said UC Davis.

Quick advance of almost 40 years and you can find vineyardsIn the 50 states. Although 84% of them are concentrated in California (it is difficult to beat their soil!) During a trip. We asked travel experts to share their best wine destinations, classics with completely unexpected places. Continue to read so that the 10 best cities visit for wine lovers.

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Usually it is Napa synonymous with California wine, with its wooden cabernets and butter Chardonnays. But on the other side of the valley, Sonoma offers the same famous famous famous famous (then some!) In a heavier and commercial setting.

"The County of Sonoma is quite large with warmer areas inside the land known for the varieties of Bordeaux and the Rhône, as well as the old Zinfandel vine, as well as the cooler extreme coastal areas push the Pinot Noir global and Chardonnay, "explainsVanessa Conlin, Master of Wine atAccess to wine.

Although there are several pockets of vineyards and small small towns (including Sonoma herself), most of the experts with whom we have spoken recommend Healdsburg, anchored by a city center of the 19th century and located along the river Russian.

Sarah Quider, vice-president of vinification forFoley family wines, calls outFerrari-Carano cellar, where you can also walk around five gardens acres (visit in the spring to seeOver 10,000 tulips and rods). "There is nothing like being a little isolated among the Ferrari-Carano vineyards, surrounded by 100-year-old olive trees, shaded under the pergolas, while sipping a selection of wines designated by the vineyard", explains Quider.

Other popular destinations includeJ Vineyards & Winery,,Dry stream vineyard, andDavis family vineyards (where you can play Bocce ball). Quider also notes that there are 26 tasting rooms in downtown Healdsburg alone.

Of course, all this wine sampling will make you hungry. "Restaurants likeSmooth (Three Michelin stars),Grange Diva (A Michelin star),Dry Creek cuisine (Chef Charlie Palmer's spot),Picture, and many others make it a guy from the dining room, "explains Quider. High -end hotels are in no way either.

Halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, off the Pacific Coast Highway, Paso Robles is another wine destination slightly under the radar in California. It has "a small town cowboy charm and has endless accommodation options, historic inns and luxury backstage to rustic vineyard exhausts", explains the tourism entityTraveling. (Being able to spend the night in a vineyard is something quite unique to Paso Robles.)

"With more than 200 vineyards and 260,000 acres of vineyards, [Paso Robles] offers vintages from Zinfandel, Bordeaux and Rhône style", according to Conlin. She notes that the latter is "commonly called the" American Rhône ", because this is where this is whereMixtures of the Rhône were first introduced in the USA.

Some of the main wine -making establishments that Conlin recommends includeSuccession wines,,Turley wine cellars,,Booker vineyard,,Jack Caves Ruisseau, andDenner vineyard.

If you need a break in wine, another major Paso Robles attraction is Tin City. "This industrial zone consists of tin buildings and links that house several restaurants, breweries, distilleries and cider houses", explainsCarly Brown, founder of Travel BlogSearch serenity.

There is alsoSensorio Field of Light, an experience of 15 acres by artist Bruce Munro, made up of nearly 59,000 optical fiber spheres.

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Halfway between Paso Robles and Los Angeles, Santa Barbara is another unique wine destination. "This is the coolest climate of the State for the cultivation of grapes, allowing the area to specialize in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay", explainsLexi Stephens, sommelier, wine educator and founder ofLa la la la la la la la la la la vie.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

Stephens notes that the majority of vineyards are approximately 45 minutes by car from downtown Santa Barbara in the Santa Ynez valley. A fun fact is that this area has the highest concentration of women winegrowers in the world, many of whom "produce unique grape varieties that you have never tasted, from Albariño to Gruner Veltliner", she says.

AccordingFood and wine, some of the best wine-making establishments to visit includeAlma Rosa Winery, where you can sip "Pinots and cool climatic Chardonnays Hills of Santa Rita, "Foley Estates, where they say "do not neglect the pink of the grenache" andCave in Sanford, "Reception of the oldest Pinot vines of the County of Santa Barbara."

Of course, staying in the heart of Mediterranean style of Santa Barbara is an option, but in the Santa Ynez valley is the small town of Solvang, underlines Stephens. Solvang is shaped after a Dutch village, with Danish bakeries, European architecture and many wine tasting rooms and charming restaurants.

Wines on the west coast do not end in California. Oregon also has incredible vineyards, including two thirds (or around 700, to be exact)Willamette valley. The region is world -renowned for its Pinot Noir, but you will also find Chardonnay and Pinot Gris.

"The wines of the Willamette valley are often compared to the very popular wines from Burgundy, in France. We are at a similar latitude in Burgundy, which means a fairly similar climate," explainsLauren Gonzalez, co-founder and director ofHospitality L&L.

Mark Fang, sommelier and founder ofWineo Mark, suggestRex Hill (where they have been doing Pinot Noir for over 35 years),Domaine Drouhin, WhereTrisaetum "For exceptional wines and a view of the valley."

The Willamette valley is only an hour outside of Portland, so staying in the city is a viable option. Gonzalez notes that there are many tasting rooms and wine bars in Portland, and many restaurants, including his own,Pass lolo, Offer local wines on the menu.

To stay in the valley,Valerie Edman, owner and luxury travel advisor atCultured Travel LLC, suggests Dundee, a country city in the famous hills of Dundee. "Dundee has the greatest number of tasting rooms in the Willamette valley," explains Edman, and you can easily walk or cycle between them.

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Did you know that Washington's state is theSecond wine producer in the USA.? And in the center of it is the funny city of Walla Walla.

"This small town is well known for its picturesque wheat fields, its welcoming residents, its farm restaurants at the table and the historic main street," explainsPhillip Imler, founder and president ofWorld Alliance of National Parks.

"This region has approximately 120 vineyards and has an excellent mixture of offering of red and white varieties", according toEmily Smith, founder ofThe woman abroad. She explains that the American wine area of ​​Walla Valla Valley (AVA) is divided into six zones. The Eastside is "your rolling hills par excellence", and the WestSide "is regularly a winner of the best wine region in America".

According to Seattle Met, part of themost popular wine in the region includesSchool No. 41, which takes place in an old school and famous for its Bordeaux mixture,Woodward canyon, known for having the best Cabernet Sauvignon in the State, andWaterbrook Winery, set on 49 rolling acres adjacent to a beautiful pond.

Idaho is probably not the state that comes to my mind when you think of wine, but the Snake River Valley Ava (alias Sunnyslope) is starting to make a name for 15 vineyards.

"With a climate that reflects that of certain major regions of culture in Spain, this wine region of Idaho is well known for many of its Spanish grape varieties, in particular the Tempranillos", saidSamantha and Chris Caputo, founders of Travel BlogShirk abroad.

Although you don't find hundreds of vineyards as you would in California or Oregon, the Idaho wine scene "feelsRefreshing direct and relaxed ways, "Writes Eater." In recent years, winegrowers have transplanted from California to apply their experience in the emerging region - but there are also many Idaho natives among the winegrowers, including some on land transmitted for generations. "AAAAAAA

Eater recommends visitingSte. Chapel, the first cellar to open in the state in 1975 (and now the largest), andKoenig cellar, where you can try their Varieties Viognier and Syrah that they say "do exceptionally well in Idaho".

As the Caputos note, the Snake River Valley is only 40 minutes apart from Boisse, an emerging city that is alsoIdeal for hiking. In addition, theSuspection of southern Idaho of the Snake river Offers a large part of the outdoor adventures.

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Just as Idaho is an unexpected region of grape culture, New Mexico is also. The City of Albuquerque is probably better known for the Fiesta de Balloon International and its red and green peppers, but it also houses a growing wine scene which was launched over 400 years ago by Spanish settlers, explainsBrenna Moore, director of communications and public relations atVisit Albuquerque.

"The strong desert climate of new-mexic and dry soil rich in nutrients are ideal for producing wine and have led to more than 40 vineyards and vineyards throughout the state, with several in Albuquerque," explains Moore.

Some of his favorite local cellars areGruet cellar, one of the best producers of sparkling wines in America with roots from the Champagne region in France,Sheehan Winery, where you can take aGuided tour of wine and bicycle, andCasa Rondeña Winery, located among the old cotton woods of the North Serene Valley of Albuquerque.

Albuquerque also has a booming craft beer scene, with an entire brasserie district. And with regard to restaurants, regional cuisine, which incorporates Mexican, Amerindian and Spanish flavors, is completely unique.

The county of Loudoun, in Virginia, won the nickname "the napa of the East", according toAnna Rossetto, destination marketing forInternational Development Advisors. With more than 50 of the 300 wine establishments in the state, the region takes place mainly against the beautiful countryside where "travelers could find themselves inside a rustic barn of vintage red ... or in an intimate cellar Besides a sprawling historical domain, "describes Rossetto.

What is fun in this region is that most of the vineyards are small and family, which means that their wines are not produced en masse. AccordingFood and wine, an essential cellar isBoxwood Estate, where you can sip their very appreciatedBordeaux -style red mixtures And Sauvignon Blanc in an old historic equestrian farm.

Rossetto recommendsSunset Hills vineyard, a cellar known for its sustainability efforts,Vineyards Casanel, the only cellar in virginia to cultivate and produce a 100%varietal carmenée, andFabbioli cellars, where you can try the Tannat varietal chipper.

Being only an hour outside of Washington, D.C., makes Loudoun County easily accessible and perfect for adapting to a city trip.

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The North Fork is the Hamptons Le Savant section for its long stretch of vineyards. The downside, however, is that this area can be filled with New York City and Bachelorette weekends. On the other side of the bay, in Southampton, you will find fewer vineyards, but a charming ancient nautical experience. (And it is quite easy to go to the north fork if you choose.)

A beautiful place to stay is Sag Harbor, "An old wharf town where all buildings are in their original state, "asJoey Wölffer, owner of Wölffer Estate, toldVoyage + Leisure. "There is so much to do here ... preserves of nature, beaches, events, museums," she added.

And one of the biggest prints isWölffer Estate himself. The cave "I started doing rosé In the early 1990s, "according toThe New York Times, when "many wine snobs in this country have always associated the pink variety with sweet and budgetary prices". Today, his pink wine is one of the most popular on the market. Visiting the vineyard allows you to taste rosés and their other wines. You can also consult their Wölffer Kitchen Amagansett restaurant for a food and wines agreement.

Other Southampton popular wine -growing establishments includeChanning girls andDuck march vineyard.

If you are looking for outdoor activities to support your wine tasting, upstate New YorkFinger lakes region is an excellent choice. "It is a breathtaking destination producing wines of cool world class click filled with small small towns and freshwater lakes made to glaciers," explainsBrittany Gibson, executive director ofSeneca Lake Wine Trail.

The 320 -square mile wine trail includes 27 vineyards around Lake Seneca Ava (American viticultural area). According to their website, "the region specializes in Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, as well as sparkling wines and ice wines".

Although there are so many vineyards among which to choose, Gibson notes that "some of the oldest vineyards of the Finger Lakes are on Seneca Lake". This includes "Glenora wine cellars,,Wagner vineyard, andLakewood vineyard, and one of the most emblematic cellars of Finger Lakes:Hermann J. Wiemer. ""

In terms of place of stay,Carol Cain, director and founder ofBrave World Mediasuggests Watkins Glen, where theThe State Park has 19 waterfalls and 200 -foot cliffs. Cain also points out that this is where theFinger Festival of Finger Lakes is held in July.