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3 of the Best Emerging American Wine Regions

Over 90% of the wine produced in The USA is made in California, Washington, and Oregon. However, US wine is produced on more than just the West Coast!  In fact, every state in the USA produces wine, and wine grapes are grown in diverse locations from Hawaii to Virginia and Montana to Texas.

Here are some of my top picks from my travels to some of the lesser-known regions. Go beyond Napa and Sonoma with these emerging regions of the USA.

Wines From Emerging Regions of the USA

The Red, White, and Bubbly wines to toast Independence Day - because every day is a party. Liberate your taste buds with an ode to our country’s heritage with wines sourced exclusively from vineyards located in the United States. From a fun fruity Rosé to a robust red blend that celebrates a bright future, these wines will put the sparkle in any celebration.

Born in The USA: Independence Day Wines

These wineries are some of the oldest facilities still producing wine in America. Several even making wine continuously dating back to the 1800's! Using grape varieties you know, and some do not, you are sure to find a wine to try with these wineries. Whether it is to celebrate being American, or just in America, these wines have a story to tell (and not the boring kind) to spark interesting conversations.

Historic Wineries of The USA

Before orange wines (aka skin-macerated white wines) were a thing, a dedicated group of winemakers, mostly from Italy's Friuli region and neighboring Slovenia were reviving a style of winemaking that has its origins in the Republic of Georgia. Here then are the iconic wines from those producers, as well as some of their Georgian inspirations—the wines that launched the craze and made the world safe for skin-contact whites.

The Orange Wines that Started it All

The Orange Wines that Started it All.

Chenin Blanc is known for its wide variety of styles, covering all levels of dryness to sweetness and stillness to fully sparkling. Even within this collection of dry wines, you can see its huge versatility and ability to reflect local soil and climatic conditions. In this collection, you will find great examples from its original home in the Loire Valley, its adopted home in South Africa, from several US regions and from New Zealand, with styles reflecting its rich palette of flavors from the steely dry, mineral, green apple end of the spectrum through lanolin and beeswax to pear, peach and passion fruit.

The Dry Side of Chenin Blanc

We tend to romanticize “pioneers” who blaze new paths, but the reality is more complicated. Even in an ostensibly progressive place like California, many women in wine have faced difficulty on the job. In the 1970s, some wineries banned women from working in production cellars, instead relegating them to the lab. This drove highly qualified women to establish their own wineries where they could work more freely. We honor all the early women in California winemaking who hurdled daunting obstacles to pursue their craft. This collection was curated by Amy Bess Cook, who built the beverage industry’s first and most comprehensive directory of female vintners, along with an accompanying wine club. Discover more at [Woman-Owned Wineries](https://womanowned.wine/).

Drink in History with Women of California Wine

Did you know that Pix has its own wine discovery magazine, The Drop? Our editors work with award-winning writers from around the globe to highlight fresh discoveries, unexpected values, and trendsetting producers. We feature the most exciting finds from The Drop right here. These are the zeitgeist wines, the best of what people are writing about — and sipping — right now.

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Stuck in a wine rut? Pix’s Wine Team is here to help with a collection of bottles from the pioneers and mavericks of wine. These selections showcase grapes and styles on the rise. If you’re looking for innovative techniques and new taste experiences, you’ve come to the right place.

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There’s a whole wide world of wine to explore. This bottle selection from Pix’s Wine Team showcases wines from some of the most innovative and respected producers in emerging regions — from England to Uruguay. Consider these the new classics; our insider’s pick of what to try right now.

New Classics From Around The World

Discover (b): New Classics From Around The World

Pix’s Wine Team is always on the lookout for esteemed bottles to hold and save. So when top offers pop onto our radar, this is where they’ll appear — be sure to check back often. Expect benchmark wines from the world’s most acclaimed producers, alongside unbelievable steals that we’re excited to share. Any of these bottles are an excellent addition to a cellar — and perfect for a special occasion.

Classic Wines to Keep for a While

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Introducing the latest release from 19 Crimes, Martha's Chard. Building on the success of their collaboration with Snoop Dogg to create their first California wine, 19 Crimes partnered with another icon to create a unique California Chardonnay. Martha Stewart had a very big part in the development and set out to create a Chardonnay that "that is clean, crisp, and flavorful without being too heavy or oaky." You be the judge if she was successful! The wine is medium straw color with hints of green  at the edge. It has bright citrus fruit, framed by a distinctly sweet oak character. Round entry, with stone fruit notes. Toasty sur-lies character married with creamy, caramel oak emerges on mid-palate. Firm acidic core keeps the savory notes from dominating the fruit and offers up a crisp, refreshing finish.

19 Crimes Martha's Chard 750ml

The boisterous bouquet invites you in with lively aromas of delicate Meyer lemon, orange blossom, fresh white peach and delicate honeysuckle, supported by more subtle notes of Tarte Tatin and brioche toast (a nod to the well-integrated French Oak). Fresh, vibrant and mouthwatering, the palate is crisp with layers of ripe Golden Delicious apple, guava and warm Asian pear, backed up by a luscious texture that is rich and balanced (hinting at the delicate batonnage lees stirring that occurs during the winemaking process). Well-integrated notes of vanilla, allspice and creme brulee lead to a lengthy finish that is full and bright. Maintaining a core of fresh acidity, this Chardonnay is graceful and elegant, full of depth and complexity.

Stags' Leap Chardonnay 750ml

This rich Chardonnay exhibits a classic profile of tropical fruit and Bosc pear alongside warm oak aromatics. The luscious palate suggests creme brulee and buttered toast, and finishes with fresh acidity. If you love old-style California big, buttery Chardonnays, Harken is for you.

Harken Barrel-Fermented Chardonnay 2020 750ml, CA 750ml

Escape the everyday. This bottle elevates superb dry rose: vibrant acidity and fresh fruit flavors. Refreshing to sip by the pool or pair with small bites or fresh salads.

Matua Pinot Noir Rose 750ml

Cotes du Rhone. Fruity and fleshy with beautiful tannins, its a great everyday wine made almost exclusively from our Grand Prebois vineyards (for the Grenache) and our Vinsobres vineyards (for the Syrah).  Pretty deep color. The nose offers a beautiful aromatic complexity, marked by Grenache and a hint of blackcurrant brought by the ripe Syrah. On the palate, it shows complexity with tannins still present, but with finesse and elegance, and a beautiful freshness.

Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Villages Rouge 750ml

<p>Tasting Notes For Landmark Overlook Pinot Noir 2018 </p><div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <span>Medium purple ruby color, with a medley of black and red cherry, ripe pomegranate, attractive baking spice with a crushed pink peppercorn accent. The palate is medium to full-bodied, fresh and lively with muddled strawberry, cherry and cola on entry with wild berried, rhubarb and a hint of sassafras toward the mid palate. The finish shows sustained dark fruit and spice wrapped in silky tannins with a barely perceivable suggestion of lemon zest. </span> </div> <div> <br> </div> <div> <p>Vineyard Locations: 65% Monterey County, 18% Santa Barbara County, 17% Sonoma County </p> Critic Ratings <div> <div> <div> <strong>Wine & Spirits Review - </strong> <strong> Rated 90: </strong> </div> <div> <div>This wine’s clean flavors of red cherries and currants fill a soft and elegant frame. It’s floral up front, with scents of lavender and tobacco, lasting on tannins that are light enough to pour with poached salmon at brunch. —J.G. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <br> </div> </div> <div> <strong>Winery </strong> Landmark <br> <strong>Country </strong> United States <strong>Region </strong> California <strong>Year </strong> 2018 <strong>Grape Varietal </strong> Pinot Noir <strong>Size </strong> 750 ML <strong>ABV </strong> 14.6% <strong>Wine Style </strong> Red Wine </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Landmark Overlook Pinot Noir 2018 (750 ml)

A sauvignon with lots of grapefruit and lime undertone. Medium- to full-bodied and round with tension. A delicious finish. Aftertaste of pears and light tropical fruits.

Sterling Sauvignon Blanc 750ml

The Vintage The Spring Was Warm And Dry Getting The Vines Off To An Early Start The Weather Stayed Warm Throughout The Summer But Was Free Of Damaging Heat Spells September Brought A Classic Napa Valley Autumn With Warm Days And Very Cool Nights With The Consistent Warmth The Harvest Began About Two Weeks Early And We Had A Very Busy September The Beautiful Growing Season Resulted In Truly Exceptional Winesfull Of Ripe Flavors Developed In The Sunshine And Balanced By Natural Acidity From The Co

Trefethen Dry Riesling

James Suckling gave this a 94. And it's under $30. You should probably buy this. It's a triumph.

Marques De Murrieta Rioja Reserva Finca Ygay

Monterey County, CA - Garnet in color, with aromas of strawberry, pastry cream, and nutmeg. This wine is medium-bodied with dusty fine-grained tannins and a long juicy finish. Enjoy with grilled salmon, braised duck, or stuffed Portobello mushrooms. California, Monterey

Intercept by Charles Woodson Pinot Noir - 750ml

Our Special Limited Release Blanc de Blanc opens with aromas of green pear, crushed seashell, and a touch of brioche in the nose.

2016 Murrieta's Well Blanc de Blanc

Wine Advocate-Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy - "This Riserva offers dark fruit, ripe cherry, plum and soft concentration throughout. Its ample textual fiber is loosened up and refreshed by the pretty vein of crisp acidity that is so characteristic of Sangiovese. Italy, Tuscany

Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva, 2018 - 750ml

Tribute Chardonnay has a rich and creamy soft mouthfeel with refreshing flavors of apple, butter, melon, and citrus. It is 100% barrel fermented and aged in French and American oak for 8 months.

Tribute Chardonnay Web Special 750ml

2016 Domaine de la Vougeraie Vougeot 1er Cru "Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot" Blanc

Burghound-France- "A restrained and discreetly floral-inflected nose features ripe plum and black berry liqueur aromas along with plenty of earth character. The broad-scaled, rich and intense broad-shouldered flavors evidence a sleek muscularity on the long, punchy and moderately austere finish. France, Burgundy

Domaine Vougeraie Clos de Vougeot, 2014 - 750ml

RNDC Winemaker Notes Aromas of black currants, dried fruit and cherry blend with subtle notes of anise, spice and cocoa. Tannins are rich and refined on the finish, a characteristic of Red Mountain fruit, with flavors of berries, black fruit and cocoa. Critical Acclaim JD94 Jeb Dunnuck The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain is all varietal and spent 22 months in new French oak. Coming from a mix of the Sol Solare, Quintessence, Shaw, and Kina vineyards, its deep purple hue is followed by a beautifully balanced, medium to full-bodied Cabernet with lots of currant fruits, notes of lead pencil, violets, and damp earth, silky tannins, and a great finish. It doesn&#x2019;t have the richness or concentration of the reserve, yet it&#x2019;s better balanced. Drink this beauty over the coming 15 years or so. RP93 Robert Parker s Wine Advocate Also blended with a splash of Cabernet Franc, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with dusty, dark blackberry essence with the rusticity of Red Mountain terroir. Full-bodied and weighted on the palate, the wine offers a balanced frame and some tight tannins that will loosen in time before. The wine ends with flavors of pencil shavings, cedar and plum reduction on the long, drawn-out finish. It s always good and constantly dependable. Rating: 93(+) JS93 James Suckling A rather lean, gritty-textured cabernet with lots of iodine, blackberry and confer undertones. Full-bodied, tight and rich. Better in 2021. Drink or hold. WS92 Wine Spectator Savory and well-proportioned, with a fervent structure of tannin and acid, balanced by deep blackberry and green olive flavors. Drink now through 2029. W&S91 Wine &amp; Spirits Col Solare&#x2019;s flagship red, this has a demonstrative cedar scent and flavors of blueberry and black cherry. It&#x2019;s a powerful wine, dense and tannic, with a furry, suedelike texture that stops just short of excess. It needs time in the cellar before uncorking it for lamb.

Col Solare - Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (750ml)

The Finger Lakes region of upstate New York is one of the eastern United States' finest wine-growing areas. This cool-climate zone is known particularly for its high-quality Riesling, which is produced in both dry and sweeter styles, and even as lusciously sweet ice wine.

Brotherhood Winery Sparkling Riesling

91 points Decanter: "Crisp green apple notes on the nose, the palate is lively with fine bubbles and such juicy apple flavours - crisp green and bruised red giving a wonderful impact on the palate with bright lemon coming in on the finish. Clean and clear, this is refreshing and a crowd pleaser. (GH)" (04/2021) 

Wine Enthusiast: "Delicate scents of dried apple slices, orange blossom and chalky soil dance in the bouquet of this attractive bubbly. Medium in weight, it boasts rounded carbonation and citrusy acidity that lifts the apple, white peach and pineapple core flavors. It's round in feel, but well-balanced and clean on the close. *Best Buy* (LB)" (02/2019) 

K&L Notes: You should always have a handful of bottles of this sparkler on hand for impromptu parties (because a sudden Tuesday night fete with your pals is, of course, better with bubbly). This wallet-friendly "Blanc de Blancs" drinks like an expensive French Champagne, with a rich, yeasty nose and body to match. It's called a "Cremant de Limoux," the official name for a sparkling wine from Limoux in southern France near Carcassonne (that meets certain production and quality requirements). Definitely worth a serious look. Your friends will swear they're drinking Champagne worth 2-3 times what you paid!

J. Laurens Brut Crémant de Limoux

California- The Côtes de Tablas Blanc is a blend in the style of French Cotes du Rhone whites, and features spicy aromas of herbs, stone fruits and minerals are followed in the mouth by apricot flavors, rich texture, bright acidity, and a long, clean peachy finish. California, Central Coast

Tablas Creek Blanc - 750ml

Simply pretty and light on its feet, this classic Pinot Gris offers a solid acid backbone with aromas and flavors of pear, applesauce and stone fruit, with hints of quince, lime and peach blossoms. A touch of spice adds intrigue, leading to a notable, persistent finish.

Etude Pinot Gris 750ml

California- This Chardonnay has ample tropical fruit and a great structure provided by moderate oak aging. A smooth mouth feel makes this pineapple, guava, and mango laden wine easy drinking and delicious. California

Iter Chardonnay California - 750ml

Lucid 'Wanderlust' Red Blend 2020 - Organically Grown grapes, vegan, gluten free, fermented naturally and with hickory woods. Available at ReciprocityWines.com

Lucid 'Wanderlust' Red Blend 2020

This is a lively Rose with a bouquet of strawberry and citrus notes. Red berry flavors are balanced with a nice acidity. Refreshing Rose perfect for an outdoor event! - Vegan Friendly

Cameleon Rose 750ml

Carneros, Napa, CA- A beautiful bouquet marked by floral and citrus notes. The palate is fresh and vibrant, with a rich structure and creaminess that brings balance and intensity to the flavors. The refined finish shows remarkable length with excellent minerality. California

Frank Family Carneros Blanc de Blanc - 750ml

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Aromas of cinnamon, dried herbs, and red fruit flow off the rim and draw you closer. Crunchy blue fruit excites the palate with a soft elegant mouthfeel. This wine absolutely hits the mark with structure, purity, and richness of flavor.

1881 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain 2017

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