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The history of winemaking in the USA is short compared to many other countries. It is the fourth largest wine producer in the world and every state produces wine. However, it is not easy to taste the USA wines in Europe - there is little supply and little American appetite for exports. The large domestic market consumes everything and asks for more. But America is very interesting and worth the effort.
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The history of winemaking in the USA is short compared to many other countries. It is the fourth largest wine producer in the world and every state produces wine. However, it is not easy to taste the USA wines in Europe - there is little supply and little American appetite for exports. The large domestic market consumes everything and asks for more. But America is very interesting and worth the effort.
The USA wine regions
It is not easy to describe the wines of the United States of America, which has a very diverse landscape from the East Coast to the West Coast. And while the USA wines are produced in every state in the country, the most important wines come from California, Washington (state), Oregon and New York.
California, also known as America's wine paradise. Not for nothing, as Napa Valley and Sonoma County are like paintings of wine art. These counties produce some of the world's finest Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
California's climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean. It is ideal for the production of rich, fruity red wines. Closer to the Pacific Ocean, the foggy areas are a good source of cooler climate grape varieties, including whites and 'Pinot Noir'. This region produces 80% of all US wine. Most of it comes from just 8 grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc.
Oregon - this north-western region is bringing innovation to the USA wine culture, which is appreciated by wine lovers around the world. The climate is humid and maritime. It is therefore suitable for grape varieties that prefer cooler growing conditions, such as 'Pinot Noir'. In particular, the region has gained fame for its exceptional, fruity, light 'Pinot Noir' wines, which are appreciated by wine enthusiasts and critics alike. The epicentre of Pinot Noir production is the sub-regions around the Dundee Hills and Eola-Emity Hills.
Washington is the second most wine-producing state after California. Washington wine is grown mainly in the eastern part of the state, which is dry and sunny. This area produces fruity red wines with sweet acidity. The most widely grown grapes are 'Cabernet Sauvignon' and 'Syrah'.
New York - Along the deep and cold Finger Lakes in New York State, cold climate grapes grow well. It is the Finger Lakes that have become famous for the world-class Riesling. American Riesling is renowned for its liveliness, freshness and good balance. These wines often have aromas of green apple, lemon, grapefruit, wild flowers and minerals.
The USA grape varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most popular red grape variety in US wine. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes thrive in the western part of the country, in northern California. It is renowned for its bright, robust, full-bodied character. Its wines have deep aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, spiced baked goods and often green pepper. The Napa Valley and Sonoma County are particularly famous for their exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
Chardonnay is a white grape variety widely grown throughout the USA. The versatility of this grape allows winemakers to create wines in a variety of styles. From rich, buttery oaky wines from California, to fresher, more minerally, Burgundian-like Chardonnay from Oregon. In the USA, the Chardonnay grape offers a bouquet of aromas of yellow apple, Meyer lemon, buttered toast, pineapple, vanilla and caramel.
Pinot Noir is the pride of the state of Oregon. A delicate, elegant grape variety that thrives in cooler climates. The wine is generally lighter and more refined, with acidic notes of cherry, pomegranate, allspice, earth and forest floor.
Zinfandel - also known as 'Primitivo' - is the fourth most widely planted red grape variety in California. It grows well in warm, sunny regions. Rich, jammy and higher in alcohol, it has a bouquet of blackberry, baked plum, preserved peach, cinnamon and sweet tobacco aromas.
