Monday, May 4, 2009

Daily Wine Tidbits


I always like some fun and interesting stats, so just wanted to share a few. What are the top five states in the United States with the most number of wineries? Well, not surprisingly, California is at the top of the list with 1,905 wineries, followed by Washington with 430, Oregon with 290, New York with 218 and Virginia with 135. These numbers are always growing as well, as more and more American winemakers are taking the art of vinification seriously and growing their own crops. So, when did this all start? Well, William Penn planted the first vineyard ever in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in 1683. Hard to imagine, isn't it?

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