The top 10 must-visit wine regions in the U.S. for a grape getaway includes Washington State, and it actually made the number one spot!
According to USA Today’s 10best, “nearly every state in the U.S. grows grapes and, of course, with grapes come wine.”And their panel of experts recently had picked the top nominees, which then went to votes on which are the favorites.
Yakima Valley, Washington, took first place in the 10 best wine regions across the country! The list calls it “a pioneer in the state’s wine industry.”
“Its vineyards, graced with over 300 days of sunshine a year, are nestled between rolling hills and fertile lands, creating a stunning travel destination packed with natural beauty,” it adds. “Combine that with a number of high-quality wineries and you’ve got an essential destination within the Pacific Northwest’s wine corridor.”
Who else made the list?
Here are the 10 best wine regions across the country:
10. Grand Valley – Colorado
9. Sonoma Valley – California
8. Willamette Valley – Oregon
7. Finger Lakes – New York
6. Santa Barbara County – California
5. Suisun Valley – California
4. Loudoun – Virginia
3. Paso Robles – California
2. Temecula Valley – California
1. Yakima Valley – Washington
There you go, no need to go to far to visit the best wine region in our nation!
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