Sunny California power, cool Oregon finesse and Washington's desert-grown reds.
Wine is made in all 50 states, but California produces around 80% of it. American wines are usually labelled by grape rather than place, and the AVA system only defines geography — there are no rules on grapes or yields.
Vineyard area
~390,000 ha
Classification
AVA (origin only)
Climate
Warm Mediterranean coast to cool Pacific Northwest
Known for
Napa Cabernet, Oregon Pinot
Where USA's wines on your list come from.
America's most famous valley — opulent Cabernet and rich Chardonnay.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Rhône blends, sunshine and cool coastal Pinot between San Francisco and LA.
Syrah, Grenache, Zinfandel
Napa's diverse neighbour — coastal Pinot, old-vine Zinfandel and everything between.
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Desert-grown reds with bright acidity — America's second-largest producer.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
Oregon's Pinot Noir heartland — Burgundian finesse with Pacific Northwest fruit.
Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay
The varieties that define USA — open one for tasting notes.
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