GoCampingAmerica.com | Posted November
    3rd, 2015

               

    Cabernet, Chardonnay &
    Camping

               

    Happy Camper Blog

             

             
               
                 

    WineOctober means it’s harvest time for wineries across the
    country. Red or white, wine can help adults unwind during a relaxing camping
    trip. Many RV parks and campgrounds cater to the growing wine tourism
    culture, in traditional spots like California and more up and coming spots
    like
    Virginia.

     

    California

    California
    boasts some of the most historically prestigious wines and wineries in the
    United States. Wines from the state put the country on par with France as a
    wine producer back in 1976 during the famous Judgement of Paris.Top regions
    include Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, Mendocino and Paso
    Robles.

     

    Washington

    More
    than 80 grape varietals are grown in Washington, which also boasts 43,000
    acres of vineyards. The state is known for the Bordeaux style blends
    including Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in addition to Syrah,
    Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris. Washington plays home to more than 850
    wineries. Wine regions include the Yakima Valley and Columbia
    Valley.

     

    Vineyard

    Oregon

    Oregon
    is most known for its award winning Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris wines, more
    than 16,000 tons were harvested in 2005. Overall, there are 303 wineries in
    Oregon that helped develop a tourism industry that sees 1.48 million visitors
    each year. Wine regions include: Willamette Valley, Umpqua Valley and
    Columbia Valley

     

    Virginia

    Home
    to 16 wine regions, more than 25 wine trails and about 250 wineries of all
    sizes, Virginia is an unspoken haven for wine-os. Virginia wines have
    recently received national and international accolades. Historically, the
    first winery in Virginia was established by British settlers more than 400
    years ago in Jamestown. Wine regions include: Blue Ridge highlands,
    Chesapeake Bay, Rocky Knob and Shenandoah
    Valley.

     

    Michigan

    Northern
    Michigan has been referred to as the Napa Valley of the northeast, and for
    good reason. As the “Cherry Capital of the World”, the landscape around
    Traverse City creates excellent cherries and wine production with the cooler
    temperatures. The region is known for sweeter red wines, dessert wine and
    white wines.