Uncork the best: Vote for the top wine experiences in the US
While France, Spain, and Italy may be known as the heavy hitters in the world's wine industry, the United States alone is home to more than 250 American Viticultural Areas (AVA) and, according to the Wines Vines Analytics Winery Database, has over 10,000 wineries. And many of these facilities aren't just making wine; they're offering behind-the-scenes tours, hosting tastings, and even partnering with chefs to run some of the nation's top restaurants.
USA TODAY 10Best editors want to know your wine favorites across 10 different categories, from wine festivals and wine shops to wine clubs, winery restaurants, and winery tours. Vote for your top picks in each category once per day until voting ends on Monday, July 22 at noon ET.
Click on each category below to vote:
Best Non-Alcoholic Wine
There's long been a demand for non-alcoholic wines, though the production methods of the past often resulted in some less-than-satisfying compromises. Thankfully, vintners in recent years have made tremendous strides in retaining the flavors and aromas of wine while removing the alcohol, and sales of alcohol-reduced and alcohol-removed wines have soared accordingly.
Our panel of experts has nominated their top picks for non-alcoholic wines, and now it's your turn to select the best of the best.
Vote: Best Non-Alcoholic Wine »
Best Wine Club
Wine subscription services have made it easy to sample new wines from across the country and around the world — all without leaving home. We asked a panel of experts to nominate their favorite wine clubs, and now we need your help selecting the 10 best!
Best Wine Country Hotel
What's better than a quick day trip into wine country for a tasting or two? A full-fledged wine country getaway! These 20 hotels, nominated by a panel of experts, provide a perfect place to relax over a glass of wine after a day of touring and tasting in wine regions around the country.
Which hotel is your favorite?
Vote: Best Wine Country Hotel »
Best Wine Festival
There's a reason that Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, is often depicted as a partier; wine makes a good festival even better. From full parties to laid-back events, there's a wine festival for everyone.
We've teamed up with a panel of experts to find the best wine-centric celebrations throughout the United States. Now, we're asking you to help crown the winner by voting for your favorite.
Best Wine Region
Nearly every state in the U.S. grows grapes and, of course, with grapes come wine. With hundreds of wine-producing regions throughout the country to consider, we tasked a panel of experts to select their favorites.
You can help crown the best of the best by voting for your preferred wine region.
Best Wine Shop
Local and boutique wine shops offer a unique charm and personalized experience that large retailers simply can't match. They often serve as community hubs, where wine enthusiasts can discover carefully curated selections that highlight both local and international wines, engage in tastings, and learn from knowledgeable staff who are passionate about their craft.
These 20 shops — nominated by a panel of experts as the best in the U.S. — provide a sense of discovery and intimacy, often hosting events and offering recommendations that cater to individual tastes, making each visit a bespoke experience.
Which wine shop do you adore?
Best Wine Tasting Room
A comfortable, elegant tasting room with a knowledgeable staff can elevate the entire wine tasting experience. To find the best spots for sipping, we asked a panel of experts to nominate their top tasting rooms across the country. Now, it's your turn to pick the winner.
Vote: Best Wine Tasting Room »
Best Wine Tour Company
Whether you’re tasting your way through the famed California wine country, sipping wine in the mountains of North Carolina, or exploring wineries of the Pacific Northwest, enhance your wine tasting experience by leaving the driving to someone else.
These 20 tour operators offer wine-centric tours, complete with transportation, knowledgeable guides, and other extras. Which one offers your favorite experience?
Vote: Best Wine Tour Company »
Best Winery Restaurant
Nothing pairs better with a great glass of wine than a delectable meal. Many of the country's best wineries also operate equally extraordinary restaurants and culinary programs, where chefs and sommeliers work together to create the perfect marriage of food and wine.
Which winery restaurant is your favorite?
Vote: Best Winery Restaurant »
Best Winery Tour
There's nothing like getting a behind-the-scenes look at the winemaking process (while tasting along the way) to hone both your appreciation and your palate.
We asked a panel of experts to nominate their preferred winery tours throughout the U.S., and now it's your turn to vote for your top pick.
Remember, you can vote once per day in each category. The 10 nominees with the most votes in each category will be announced on Wednesday, July 31.
This article originally appeared on 10Best.com: What are your favorite ways to enjoy wine in the US? Vote now
