American Wine Grapes
American grapes are Native to North America.
They are often used to create interspecific hybrids called French-American grapes.
US Wine Production 2023
California has the dominant role in U.S. wine production, producing more wine (680 millon gallons) than all other states combined.
| State | Gallons | Hectares |
|---|---|---|
| 1. California | 680.0 million | 240,000 |
| 2. Washington | 41.0 million | 24,000 |
| 3. New York | 28.0 million | 14,500 |
| 4. Oregon | 12.0 million | 13,000 |
| 5. Texas | 2.1 million | 3,200 |
| 6. Virginia | 1.9 million | 1,800 |
| 7. Pennsylvania | 1.8 million | 1,600 |
| 8. Michigan | 1.5 million | 1,400 |
| 9. Missouri | 1.0 million | 1,300 |
US Grape Plantings
| Grape | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Chardonnay | 36,000 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | 34,000 |
| Pinot Noir | 22,000 |
| Merlot | 19,000 |
| Zinfandel | 18,000 |
| Syrah | 9,000 |
| Sauvignon Blanc | 8,000 |
| Pinot Gris | 7,000 |
| Petit Sirah | 4,500 |
| Riesling | 4,000 |
