About Cider from USA

About Cider from USA
The United States is one of the most important players in the wine industry. On sheer numbers alone, the US is the fourth largest country in terms of total production; but it is the outstanding quality of wines from the US that is an additional part of its worldwide prestige. While the first wines produced in the colonies date back to the late 18th century, it has only been since the mid-1960s that the US has entered the premium wine market on a large scale. California, especially Napa Valley and Sonoma County were the areas that drove the new quality movement. Other areas in California also were home to great wines; soon Washington and Oregon were home to first-class wines as well. New York State, especially the Finger Lakes are was rediscovered for its Rieslings and soon wineries started opening in states such as Texas, Virginia and North Carolina. Today, 90% of domestic premium wine is produced in California and there are several wine types that share the spotlight; these include Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, Pinot Noir from Sonoma's Russian River Valley as well as Santa Barbara County and Chardonnay from several regions, such as Monterey and Sonoma County. Bordeaux-styles reds from Washington State have received great acclaim as have Oregon Pinot Noirs. Today, the United States is in an enviable position of being one of the largest producers of wine as well as one of the most celebrated.

Top Picks for USA

Cider

Two K Farms  Heirloom Ice Cider
92 points
$25
A massive cider to sip by the fireplace on a cold winter's night.
Awards: 2022 Best Ice Cider
Brick River Cider Co.  Homestead Peach Specialty Cider
91 points
$9
Best Buy
A delicious, natural-tasting peach flavored Cider with a grown-up vibe.
Awards: 2022 Best Specialty Cider
91 points $9 Best Buy
Vermont Cider Co.  Woodchuck Hard 100 Black Cherry Cider
89 points
Best Buy
A dry, lightly berry-flavored Cider sure to please hard seltzer drinkers.
89 points Best Buy
Woodchuck  Amber Sweet Red Apple Hard Cider
88 points
$9
Best Buy
A refreshing and unctuous semi-sweet cider that doesn't go overboard on sugar, and gives an enjoyable and carefree experience.
88 points $9 Best Buy
Woodchuck  Berry Snap Mixed Berry and Ginger Fruit Cider
88 points
$10
Best Buy
Tastes like a warm autumn day in your glass; pleasant and super drinkable.
88 points $10 Best Buy
Two K Farms  Honeycrisp Ice Cider
88 points
$25
This ice cider is the pick-me-up after dessert that everyone needs.
Vermont Cider Co.  Woodchuck Hard 100 Citrus Cider
88 points
Best Buy
A refreshing orange-inflected cider with a dry sensibility.
88 points Best Buy
Vermont Cider Co.  Woodchuck Hard Sangria Cider
88 points
Best Buy
A tangy, festive cider with fragrant spice character married with sweet berries.
88 points Best Buy
Vermont Cider Co.  Woodchuck Hard Mimosa Cider
88 points
Best Buy
A fruity, funky, citrusy cider that strays from the ordinary.
88 points Best Buy
State of Brewing  Pumpkin Pie Cider
87 points
$7.99
Best Buy
Tastes like autumn in a glass.
87 points $7.99 Best Buy