GoCampingAmerica.com | Posted November
3rd, 2015

Cabernet, Chardonnay &
Camping

Happy Camper Blog

October 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.

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.