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Wine Travel: Now Available Near You On A U.s. Wine Trail
If you enjoy wine tours and wine travel, you'll be pleased to know that there's a U.S. wine trail within a half day's drive of your home, just waiting for you to experience and enjoy. With over 6000 wineries now active in the United States, many of these wineries are clustered all across the country in small groups in grape growing areas. These groups of wineries are often designated as a wine trail, and are perfect for visiting as a weekend excursion.
If you enjoy wine tours and wine travel, you’ll be pleased to know that there’s a U.S. wine trail within a half day’s drive of your home, just waiting for you to experience and enjoy. With over 6000 wineries now active in the United States, many of these wineries are clustered all across the country in small groups in grape growing areas. These groups of wineries are often designated as a wine trail, and are perfect for visiting as a weekend excursion.
These small independent wineries are typically grouped only a few miles apart, making it easy to visit several over the course of a day or two. In addition to beautiful scenic countryside, you’ll be able to taste some of America’s finest new award winning wines, produced by master winemakers.
A wine trail is usually designated by a state’s tourism commission, with signs and routes marked for easy navigation. Since wine making is both art and science, you’ll experience different offerings and tastes at each winery. The spirit of entrepreneurship and passion for excellence is evident when you visit, and the experience of tasting new wine is an enjoyable experience to share with friends.
Although the traditional wine producting states like California, Washington, and Oregon are usually in the forefront of wine lover’s minds, other states are catching up fast. With groups of wineries scattered all over the U.S., there are options galore for those seeking a wine travel experience. Almost two dozen states have officially designated at least one wine trail. We expect the trend to continue as state tourism boards learn more about wine travel and wine related tourism.
Visiting a wine trail is the very best way to experience regional wine specialties. Many locales produce wines according to the grapes and fruits most suited to their area, with palate pleasing results. Since wine shipping laws are still evolving (thankfully for the better), some wineries can’t ship their wine to certain states. Even still, getting acquainted with wines from small independent wineries is akin to trying local food specialties ... it’s fun, interesting, and educational.
Very often, these scenic wine trails offer quaint comfortable overnight accommodations at local bed and breakfast inns. Weekends are particularly lively at these small local wineries, and chances are the winemaker will be present to discuss and share their wines. Almost every winery has a tasting room and gift shop, making it possible to take home your favorite choice.
We always bring an open mind when exploring new wine trails. With thousands of grape varieties, it stands to reason there are almost as many wine styles. These small independent wineries enjoy bringing you a new twist on an old favorite, so leave any preconceptions at home. Each region generally offers local specialties, so open your palate and you may discover a new favorite!
Whenever we travel a wine trail, we always add in an overnight stay. This allows us to relax and enjoy wine as it was meant to be enjoyed. It’s particularly enjoyable to try local restaurants and their regional specialties. You’ll even be able to break up the wineries into two seperate days, which will help keep you and your palate sharp.
Exploring a U.S. wine trail is a highly enjoyable weekend getaway, one you’ll want to duplicate again and again. With so many small boutique wineries, you’ll appreciate the chance to allow your palate and tastes to blossom. Best of all, no matter where home is, chances are there’s a wine trail within a half day’s drive. No matter the season, small friendly wineries are waiting for your visit, ready to share their handcrafted wines with pride.