While France, Spain and Italy would arguably be known as the heavyweights of the global wine industry, the United States is home to approximately 250 U. S. dollars. Wine Zones (AVA) and, according to the Wines Vines Analytics Winery database, has more than 10,000 wineries. And many of those facilities don’t just make wine; They will offer behind-the-scenes tours, tastings, and even partnerships with chefs to manage some of the most productive restaurants in the country.
10Best. com invited a panel of experts to nominate their most sensible picks in 10 other wine-centric categories, and then we asked our readers to vote for their favorites among them. Meet the winners of the 2023 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award.
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The vineyard in San Jose, California, Alamitos Vineyards specializes in making Old World wines in small batches. This vineyard produces grape types grown on the estate that come with Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and, as a tribute to the vineyard owner’s heritage, Portugal’s Touriga Nacional grape variety.
Full of winners: Best New Wine Experience »
Noughty sparkling wines, which come in the Chardonnay and Rosé varieties, not only contain no alcohol, but are also organic, vegan, halal and low in sugar.
Full of winners: Best Non-Alcoholic Wine »
Naked Wines invests in independent winemakers, so consumers take advantage of in-house pricing on exclusive wines. The customers, called Angels, deposit a monthly payment into an Angel account, which can be used at any time to order wine from independent winemakers.
Full of winners: Best Wine Club »
With the tagline “Where wellness meets happiness,” it’s no wonder this hotel feels different from many others in Napa Valley. Open since 1952, it has an old-fashioned atmosphere and is especially popular for its on-site mineral hot springs.
Full of winners: Best Hotel Wine Country »
Sandy beaches and sailboats set the bar for this week-long festival in San Diego. Celebrity chefs, world-class winemakers, mixologists, master sommeliers, brewmasters and James Beard Award-winning authors combine for a multitude of exciting events.
Full of winners: Best Wine Festival »
For magnificent views, resort diversity, and five-star hospitality on California’s Central Coast, it’s all about Paso Robles. This region offers everything from small-batch winery tasting with small family-owned wineries to some of the most impressive perspectives with the ability to accommodate a crowd. In addition, there is a grape variety for every flavor preference that grows in Paso Robles wineries. In other words, no one leaves this position unsatisfied.
Full of winners: Best Wine Region »
Founded by brothers Georges and Daniel Daou, DAOU Vineyards Mountain Assets has a reputation for being one of the most productive places to enjoy the good looks of California’s Central Coast wine country. “This Tuscan-style hilltop estate in Paso Robles has amazing views, wonderful wines, and wonderful food, all served on a giant terrace,” says Jenny Peters, 10Best contributor.
Full of winners: Best Wine Tasting Room »
Located less than an hour from Boise, explore the Sunnyslope Wine Trail, known as “The Heart of Idaho’s Wine Country,” with Snake River Wine Tours. Tours include visits to up to 4 wineries in the domain with award-winning wines and exclusive tasting experiences. Snake River’s special relationships with local wineries make for visitors a unique wine experience.
Full of winners: Best Wine Route Company »
The 310-acre Grapevine Grill at Chaumette Vineyards and Winery near the historic town of Sainte Geneviève offers new American cuisine with Cajun, Creole and Southwestern influences. Local ingredients make the menu shine from farm to table.
Full of winners: Best Wine Restaurant »
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, located in New York’s Finger Lakes wine country, offers an 1886 food and wine festival in which visitors take a guided tour of viticulture or the vineyard followed by a wine tasting.
Full of winners: Best Winery Tour »
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