About Aromatic and Summer White Wines from USA

About Aromatic  and  Summer White Wines 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

Aromatic and Summer White Wines

Weis Vineyards 2024  Sauvignon Blanc
96 points
$24
Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc typicity that over-delivers -- tarragon, lemongrass, lime skin, papaya on the nose with flavors of white peach and ripe pear, pus grapefruit and a hint of jalapeño, juicy sweet lemon, dried honey and honeydew melon.
Awards: 2025 New York Wine Classic - Best Sauvignon Blanc - 2025 Best Sauvignon Blanc
Weis Vineyards 2024 Winzer Select A Riesling
95 points
$28
The archetypal Riesling that put NY State Vinifera on the map, hard to set your glass down once you take your first swirl and sip — this will take your cheese and charcuterie platter to the stratosphere.
Awards: 2026 New York Wine Classic - Best Riesling (Sweet)
Weis Vineyards 2025  Sauvignon Blanc
94 points
$24
Best Buy
Zippy and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with loads of lemongrass, arugula, nectarine and citrus — a tangy white to open your palate and invite you to the table.
Awards: 2026 New York Wine Classic - Best Sauvignon Blanc
94 points $24 Best Buy
Filkins Vineyards 2024  Riesling
94 points
$25
Best Buy
Off-dry and vivaciously aromatic, packed with crisp acidity and wet stone minerality to balance the pineapple and melon fruit, this Riesling will be a champion from socializing through dinner.
Awards: 2026 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
94 points $25 Best Buy
Acquilano Wine Cellars 2022  Riesling
94 points
$22
Riesling with electricity from start to finish, as sumptuously appealing as the ginger-pineapple-candied lime zest flavors are on their own as an aperitif, you will need a second bottle as you MUST have this with Peking Duck, a great marriage of tropical fruit and acidity.
Weis Vineyards 2023 Winzer Select A Riesling
94 points
$28
A honeyed, silky white which would be delicious sipped slowly and contemplatively.
Awards: 2025 New York Wine Classic - Best Riesling (Sweet)
Weis Vineyards 2024  Gewurztraminer
93 points
$22
Best Buy
This friendly Gewurz shows a touch of fun and a touch of serious — equally appropriate for light appetizers and summer bonfires.
93 points $22 Best Buy
Weis Vineyards 2024 Winzer Select K Riesling
93 points
$26
Crisp, dry, fruity and floral all at the same time with a long, balanced finish of perfectly ripe fruit and creek stones.
Weis Vineyards 2020 Winzer Select S Riesling
93 points
$28
A refreshing, tangy and balanced Riesling packed with fruit and zippy ginger to enjoy on its own and with food.
AvinoDos 2023 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$32
A plush and vibrant Fume-style Sauvignon Blanc with ample fruit and creamy, leesy, lightly oaky flavor and textural notes in support; will appeal to Chardonnay drinkers as well.