After having the good fortune recently to taste a few Norton wines from Missouri, Virginia and Georgia - and with the knowledge that there are wineries in each of the United States - I have decided to embark on an effort to taste wine from all 50 states, and report my findings on the Now And Zin Wine Blog.
A brief Google search showed me that others have attempted this endeavor and some are currently involved in it. I thought it sounded like fun, so I've decided to give it a shot and see what I can learn.
My expectations are not set too high. This is not due to a fear that the wines from other states - I live in California - will fail to live up to my hopes. I already know there are good wines coming from some unexpected places. My fears center on the practical side. Will I be able to have wine from every state shipped to me? I'm not an expert on state-by-state alcohol shipping laws, but I'm guessing there will be some trouble along the way.
I have a wide open mindset for the experiences which lie ahead and will no doubt enjoy the wines of different regions as they are enjoyed by those to whom they are readily available.
From the research I have done, I expect that in some states - Alaska and Hawaii pop into mind - I may try wine made from fruit other than grapes. I'm open to that.
These Wine Country experiences will appear in this space on an irregular basis as I am able to procure the product. I'll shoot for one state per week. I hope you'll keep reading!
A brief Google search showed me that others have attempted this endeavor and some are currently involved in it. I thought it sounded like fun, so I've decided to give it a shot and see what I can learn.
My expectations are not set too high. This is not due to a fear that the wines from other states - I live in California - will fail to live up to my hopes. I already know there are good wines coming from some unexpected places. My fears center on the practical side. Will I be able to have wine from every state shipped to me? I'm not an expert on state-by-state alcohol shipping laws, but I'm guessing there will be some trouble along the way.
I have a wide open mindset for the experiences which lie ahead and will no doubt enjoy the wines of different regions as they are enjoyed by those to whom they are readily available.
From the research I have done, I expect that in some states - Alaska and Hawaii pop into mind - I may try wine made from fruit other than grapes. I'm open to that.
These Wine Country experiences will appear in this space on an irregular basis as I am able to procure the product. I'll shoot for one state per week. I hope you'll keep reading!
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