{"id":48422,"date":"2016-09-22T14:11:24","date_gmt":"2016-09-22T19:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=48422"},"modified":"2017-10-14T14:52:57","modified_gmt":"2017-10-14T19:52:57","slug":"punch-drunk-less-traveled-wine-regions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/punch-drunk-less-traveled-wine-regions\/","title":{"rendered":"We’re punch drunk over these less traveled wine regions"},"content":{"rendered":"

When exploring wine trails, California\u2019s Napa and Sonoma valleys probably come to mind first. On the East Coast, New York\u2019s Finger Lakes or North Fork, Long Island regions might rank\u00a0high on a oenophile’s list. But instead, how about raising\u00a0a glass of Merlot in Michigan, sipping on an\u00a0Iowa Riesling or uncorking a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon in the Lone Star State? Yes, really. Wine is now produced in all 50 states and some of them are quite good. Here are 10 less traveled U.S. wine trails to discover now:<\/p>\n

ALSO:<\/strong> On National Wine Day we raise a glass to the best of Sonoma County<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail: Michigan<\/h3>\n

Wine grapes in Michigan have a solid footing. Along the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail the light, beach-like soil and lake effect climate has\u00a0boosted the southwestern region’s production. Paralleling the Lake Michigan coastline, from New Buffalo through Holland<\/a>, this sprawling trail features a combination of wineries and tasting rooms along various beach towns\u2014perfect for turning a jaunt into aweekend road trip. In planning a potential tour, consider Dablon Vineyards<\/strong>, a newcomer that applies a trellis system in planting vines for producing everything from Chardonnay to Merlot. Also, Fenn Valley Vineyards<\/strong> bottles up whites,\u00a0reds and sparkling and fruit wines.<\/p>\n

Niagara Wine Trail: New York<\/h3>\n

Minutes from\u00a0Niagara Falls<\/a>, this New York State wine trail contains 22 wineries nestled between the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario. Thriving in rich, rocky soil and a cool climate that\u2019s similar to the Alsace region of northeastern France in some areas, it’s no surprise that\u00a0European vinifera wines like Riesling and Pinot Noir do well here as does\u00a0ice wine, a dessert wine produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. Consider stopping in\u00a0Niagara Landing Wine Cellars<\/strong>, the oldest operating winery on this trail, producing 31 varietals ranging from dry to sweet and a unique hot pepper wine. There\u2019s also\u00a0Spring Lake Winery<\/strong>, a third generation family winery\u00a0noted for its Merlot, Chardonnay and Riesling.<\/p>\n

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Verde Valley Wine Trail: Arizona<\/h3>\n

In the northern part of the state, to the south and west of Sedona<\/a>, this 12-mile trail holds seven wineries and eight tasting rooms offering selections suiting various palates. The region\u2019s rocky soil and sunny climate gives vines a push and a solid boost in flavors and concentrations. Think Merlot, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Go to Alcantara Vineyards and Winery<\/strong>, for scenery reminiscent of \u201cUnder the Tuscan Sun\u201d and a selection of 100% homegrown specialties like their 2015 Merlot Rose and Viognier, along with various other dessert, red and white wines. Meanwhile,\u00a0Fire Mountain Wines<\/strong> is a Native American majority-owned winery with a tasting room and diverse selection of white wines and other flavors crafted with Arizona, New Mexico and Central California grapes.<\/p>\n

Texas Hill Country Wineries: Texas<\/h3>\n

With\u00a0more than 350 wineries statewide, Texas provides quite the grape escape. Sprawling from\u00a0Austin<\/a>\u00a0to Fredericksburg and Lampasas to New Braunfels, this particular viticultural area has a ton of locations\u2014around 51 different vineyards and wineries\u2014where visitors for a tasting.\u00a0Becker Vineyards<\/strong>\u00a0features an agricultural splendor that\u2019s not just about maintaining wine grapes (they were the first in Texas to commercially plant viognier) but also fields of lavender and wildflowers. Some of their red and white wines have received accolades, including their 2014 Chevaux Noir, which earned\u00a0a Silver Medal at the 2016 San Francisco International Wine Competition.\u00a04.0 Cellars<\/strong>, meanwhile, is a collaboration involving three Texan wineries, in which all of their respective wines, plus Texas-made edibles, can be enjoyed.<\/p>\n

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Monticello Wine Trail: Virginia<\/h3>\n

Virginia has over 250wineries, but only\u00a0one trail was inspired by America\u2019s first noted wine connoisseur\u2014the Virginian, Thomas Jefferson. The main author of the Declaration of Independence and our third U.S. President tried his hand at planting grape vines near Monticello before the American Revolution. His vision: to produce high-quality American wines equivalent to Old World counterparts. Though Jefferson\u2019s project was\u2014ahem<\/em>\u2014fruitless, Virginia\u2019s winemaking production took off during the ’70s\u00a0and ’80s. Nowadays, the trail\u00a0is lined with more than 30 member wineries in and around Charlottesville<\/a>. Start at Jefferson Vineyards<\/strong>, which\u00a0stands partly on the land where the Founding Father first\u00a0planted vines, or at Keswick Vineyards<\/strong> whose wines have won awards like the 2016 Virginia Governor\u2019s Cup.<\/p>\n

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Unicoi Wine Trail: Georgia<\/h3>\n

Boasting\u00a0its own festival each June and an app available through iTunes, this Georgian wine trail nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains 80 miles north of\u00a0Atlanta<\/a>\u00a0has vineyards and tasting rooms located a few miles apart from each other. Begin\u00a0your journey\u00a0at\u00a0CeNita Vineyards & Winery<\/strong>, offering varietals made from the vineyard\u2019s Cabernet Franc, Barbera, Vidal Blanc, Chambourcin and Traminette grapes, which were first planted in 2008. End the trail at\u00a0Yonah Mountain Vineyards<\/strong>, a 200-acre family winery at the southeastern base of iconic Yonah Mountain. Rolling hills and sandy soil provide the setting for the vineyard\u2019s 17-planted acres of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Petit Manseng, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot.<\/p>\n

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Iowa Wine Trail: Iowa<\/h3>\n

As the oldest of Iowa\u2019s seven wine trails, the Iowa Wine Trail treks along the state\u2019s Northeast corner, particularly the upper Mississippi Valley. The route is quite picturesque too, snaking around scenic\u00a0byways, river bluffs, trout streams and views of the Mississippi River. There\u2019s another benefit to this scenery: this hilly country<\/a> is well suited for soil irrigation and having the right amount of sun for producing grapes. Eleven participating wineries belong to this trail. TYCOGA Vineyard & Winery<\/strong> produces more than 20 types of dry, semi-sweet, sweet and dessert wines, while Wide River Creek Winery<\/strong>\u00a0has clever names (like Ms. Chievous) for its whites, blushes, and reds.<\/p>\n

Lake Erie Vines and Wines Trail: Ohio<\/h3>\n

Northeast Ohio, along Lake Erie\u2019s south shore and within the Grand River Valley, possesses more wineries per square mile than any other region in the state\u00a0and well over half of the state\u2019s wine grape acreage. Partly due to lake\u00a0effect, the region\u2019s microclimate makes for producing fine Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chambourcin, and Chardonnay. As for trails, the popular Lake Erie Vines and Wines Trail\u00a0contains 25 diverse wineries and vineyards. For example, South River Vineyard<\/strong> is located inside a century-old church and is saidto be the only vineyard in thearea to grow Merlot and Semillon. Grand River Cellars<\/strong>, meanwhile, earns\u00a0nods for its Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, but also produces everything from Chardonnay to Cabernet Franc.<\/p>\n

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Palisade Fruit & Wine Byway: Colorado<\/h3>\n

In Grand Valley, the town of Palisade<\/a> not only lucks out with having scenic views of the Colorado River, but also a microclimate providing the right blend of nighttime coolness and dry air for grape growing. Divided into three loops, the Palisade Fruit & Wine Byway consists of 25 wineries, plus a number of fruit orchards and breweries. Head toAvant Vineyards<\/strong>, which produces small batch wines from grapes that are grown at the base of Colorado\u2019s Grand Mesa, along the Colorado River. Also, long-timer Colorado Cellars<\/strong> produces various mead, fruit, port, dry red, semi-sweet and sweet wines. Plus, the scenery in this wine region makes for fun exploring not just by car, but also by bike.<\/p>\n

Madera Wine Trail: California<\/h3>\n

California has a ton of wine trails that rival Napa and Sonoma counties and one of them is Madera<\/a>. Described as being both an up-and-coming and historic wine region, this county\u2019s 10-member trail is considered to be one of the oldest grape growing regions in the U.S. Vines were first planted in Madera over a century ago, and nowadays family-run winemakers have the lay of the land. Among them, Ficklin Vineyards<\/strong> specializes in port wines, with ruby, tawny, specialty and flavored versions, while\u00a0Quady<\/strong> concentrates on sweet and aperitif wines like their Muscatos, Vermouths and Ports, plus an amontillado sherry.<\/p>\n

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