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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

Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2022 Antonov Sauvignon Blanc
94 points
$32
Orchard fruits, melon, and a bit of tropical fruit balanced with a hit of the classic green herbs note, this is exactly what you want from cooler climate Sauvignon Blanc.
Awards: 2024 New York Wine Classic - Best Sauvignon Blanc
Cherry Creek Cellars 2023 Charamar Collection Kerner
93 points
$23
This fun, interesting white wine is unique, delicious and quite expressive for the normally reticent Kerner grape.
Awards: 2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
King Estate 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$20
Best Buy
Fresh fruit and light floral notes lead the way for this lovely, well-balanced Sauv Blanc from Oregon.
93 points $20 Best Buy
Weis Vineyards 2022 Dry Riesling
93 points
$20
Best Buy
Very linear and focused with good mineral backbone and tart fruit with a touch of honeysuckle roundness; drinks very Austrian in style.
93 points $20 Best Buy
Weis Vineyards 2022 Winzer Select A Riesling
93 points
$28
A delicious mouthwatering 'sweet' Riesling that due to its complexity, and a touch of botrytis, is not too sweet and will be very versatile with desserts, cheeses, and spicy cuisine.
Weis Vineyards 2022 Terroir Limestone Riesling
93 points
$34
Drinks like a citrus-focused and mineral-driven Mosel Trocken Feinherb Kabinett; kudos.
Bravery Wines 2022 2771 Series Reserve Riesling
93 points
$36
A beautiful, crisp, dry Riesling that could easily be compared to a Feinherb Kabinett.
Bravery Wines 2022 2771 Series Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$39
Lovely tropical fruits and balanced green herb flavor make this a terrific example of the Sauvignon Blanc global standard.
True Oak Estate 2022  Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$18
Best Buy
Clean and crisp with pronounced tropical fruit and ripe orchard fruit on the nose and palate; would pair well with creamy goat cheese or light veggie dishes.
93 points $18 Best Buy
King Estate 2022  Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$19
Best Buy
A mouthwatering Oregon Sauvignon Blanc with a great combination of ripe fruit and savory green goodness; will be a compelling partner for fish tacos.
93 points $19 Best Buy