575 Best Sights in USA

A century-old former pony barn houses the tasting room of the Anderson Valley's oldest winery. Founded in 1968, Husch prides itself on its conservation efforts in the vineyard and winery. Wines of note include Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and old-vine Zinfandel. You can picnic on the deck or at tables under grape arbors.

Dubbed "the wise man of Carneros" by Wine Spectator, winegrower Larry Hyde began farming grapes in the southern Napa Valley in 1979. For years, high-scoring brands like Massican and DuMol have purchased his fruit. With this exalted a pedigree—experts consider Hyde Vineyards not merely among California's finest vineyards but also the world—it was only a matter of time before wines bearing the Hyde name would appear. Pinot Noir came first, followed by Chardonnay and later Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and Syrah, poured at the appointment-only tasting room Hyde and his son, Chris, opened. During midsummer heat waves, San Pablo Bay breezes keep patrons on the vineyard-edge terrace blessedly cool.

In a state with few wineries, this popular operation in downtown Cedar City sources grapes from respected vineyards in California's Napa and Sonoma Valleys, Washington's Columbia Valley, and Oregon's Rogue Valley. The Bordeaux-style reds are well-crafted, though spendy, while more moderately priced Tempranillo and Sangiovese also have plenty of fans. With exposed brick walls and hardwood floors, the handsome tasting room is hung with local art and warmed by a fireplace in winter. There's also a sunny patio, and live bands perform regularly.

"The winemaker is in," reads a driveway sign when owner Kathleen Inman, who crafts her winery's Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and other Russian River Valley wines, is present. Her restrained, balanced, exceedingly food-friendly output also includes rosé of Pinot Noir, sparkling wines, and Pinot Gris. Inman’s zeal to recycle is evident everywhere, most conspicuously in the tasting room, where redwood reclaimed from an on-site barn was incorporated into the design, and crushed wine-bottle glass was fashioned into the bar. Tastings, some held on an outdoor patio, are by appointment. Book a "Meet the Maker" session to learn directly from the source about her farming, fermenting, and aging methods.

Formerly the Slate Mill Wine Collective, this lovely site just south of downtown Fredericksburg was bought by Heath Family Brands, the family that owns one of the largest vineyards in the Hill Country. It's now Invention Vineyards, and you can tour the 35-acre estate vineyards, taste the wine in a stylish, modern industrial tasting room, and simply relax, raise a glass, and enjoy delicious Texas wines.

The impeccably maintained gardens at 1,150-acre Ironstone—not to mention the mining-history museum and 44-pound specimen of crystalline gold on display—make a visit here enjoyable even if you don't drink wine. Known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, old-vine Zinfandel, and whites including Albariño and Chardonnay, the winery hosts concerts and other events. Its deli has picnic items. The history-oriented estate tour, conducted on Friday and Saturday, takes in the gardens and wine caverns.

A top sparkling-wine producer, J also makes Russian River Valley Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and other still wines. One tasting highlights wines whose grapes come from multiple vineyards; another emphasizes single-vineyard and reserve wines. For a more indulgent experience, book yourself into the Bubble Room's five-course wine and food pairing (reservation required).

Next door to Barnard Griffin Winery, Bookwalter produces red wines aged in French oak barrels and whites that are 100% stainless-steel fermented. The classic Merlot is celebrated. Blends are prevalent in both reds and whites. The on-site restaurant, Fiction, has made the top 10 on several "best winery restaurant" lists.

Wine writers turned vintners Roger Beery and his late wife Donna parlayed their passion for Pinot Noir into a boutique winery that benefits from connections they made while reporting on the industry. They met their consulting winemaker, Adam Lee, even before he cofounded Siduri Wines, and their vineyard lineup includes stellar sites like El Coro, La Cruz, van der Kamp, and the Martinelli family's The Wedding Block. J. Cage also produces a Chardonnay, a Sauvignon Blanc, a rosé of Pinot Noir, and the Craftsman's blend of Sangiovese, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah. Considering the caliber of the vineyards involved, the wines, poured at a shared storefront space, are reasonably priced.

Predominantly red wines with bold, dry flavors are produced by Javelina Leap Vineyard. Taste a few here and you'll be welcomed by the owners as if you were family.

Mirrors and shiny surfaces abound in this ode to indulgence named for its French owner, Jean-Charles Boisset (JCB). Sparkling wine, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir were early successes, with Cabernet Sauvignon a more recent strong suit. Boisset's plush tasting space doubles as a showcase for home decor items from the likes of Lalique and Baccarat.

Known for elegant, fruit-forward wines with velvety tannins, Jeff Runquist specializes in Barbera, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah but makes several other reds and Muscat Canelli, Verdelho, and Viognier whites. His tasting room ranks among the Shenandoah Valley's jolliest.

The downtown tasting room of owner-winemaker Jeremy Trettevik has the feel of an old-time saloon, though in good weather everyone sips in the umbrella-shaded patio out back. Creative red blends are the specialty, with sweet yet clean-on-the-palate wines like the Bluebonnet Albariño–Orange Muscat blend among the lighter options. Tastings are also held at the winery (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) in nearby Lockeford.

The grapes at family-owned Jericho Canyon grow on hillsides that slope as much as 55 degrees. The rocky, volcanic soils of this former cattle ranch yield intensely flavored berries that winemaker Nicholas Bleecher, the founders' son, transforms in consultation with blending specialist Michel Rolland into three Cabernet Sauvignons and a few other wines. The nuances of sustainable farming in this challenging environment are among the topics covered during tastings. All visits, customized based on guests' interests, are by appointment.

This suave winery built its reputation on Isosceles, a hearty Bordeaux blend, usually of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. JUSTIN's Cabernet Sauvignon is also well regarded, as is the Right Angle blend of Cab and three other varietals. Tastings here take place in the expansive outdoor patio overlooking the hillside vineyards. There are also a couple of more elaborate tasting experiences available, including an e-bike tour of the vineyards. The Restaurant at JUSTIN, located on-site, is the only Michelin-starred restaurant at a California winery.

Nikhila Narra Davis co-founded Narra Vineyards in the Texas High Plains AVA with her farming family, and, together with her husband, Greg Davis, they sustainably farm a 140-acre vineyard where they produce estate-grown wines. Nikhila, the winemaker and viticulturist, began experimenting with making her own wine and has now launched her own brand under the label Kalasi Cellars, with a vineyard, tasting room (where they offer a wine and chocolate tasting, inspired by Indian flavors like saffron and cardamom and a small-bites menu of Indian snacks), and boutique winery in northeast Fredericksburg. Sheep keep the grounds free from weeds, and Kalasi Cellars grapes are entirely estate grown, creating the unique distinction of Texas-fruit, single-vineyard wines.

Dahlonega's largest winery, Kaya's wines are produced exclusively from estate-grown grapes, including Chardonnay, Viognier, Touriga, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. The tasting room offers sweeping panoramic views of Dahlonega's beautiful mountain scenery and regularly features events. Tastings are offered daily along with light lunch items.

This boutique winery's guests discover why "wind to wine" is the Petaluma Gap AVA's slogan. The steady Pacific Ocean and San Pablo Bay breezes that mitigate the midday heat give the grapes thick "sailor's skin," heightening their tannins and flavor, says Ana Keller, whose parents began planting vineyards here in 1989 on former dairy fields. Tastings of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah wines usually take place alfresco on a stone terrace shaded by umbrellas and flowering pear trees. On most days, a few dozen cars collected by winery founder Arturo Keller are on display.

Carlton's former train depot is now the tasting room for Ken Wright Cellars and his warm-climate label, Tyrus Evan. The winery specializes in single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, each subtly different from the next depending on the soil types and grape clones. The wines are poured side by side, giving you an opportunity to go back and forth to compare them. The Tyrus Evan wines are quite different from the Ken Wright Pinots: they are warm-climate varieties like Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Syrah, and red Bordeaux blends, from grapes Wright buys from vineyards in eastern Washington and southern Oregon.

Some of the best Kenwood wines—Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and a red blend—are made from Sonoma Mountain AVA grapes the winery farms on the author Jack London's old vineyard. Kenwood, established in 1970, is best known for these wines and its widely distributed Sauvignon Blanc. Since its purchase by France's Pernod Ricard, new to the brand are the top-of-the-line The Barn Chardonnay and The Barn Pinot Noir, whose labels depict the 1906 barn, still in use, erected by the property's original vintners. Tastings are by appointment, though last-minute weekday visits are usually possible.

Sitting at the highest point in Kerr County and overlooking the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Kerrville Hills Winery was the first winery established in Kerrville in 2008. Built on the footprint of a Kerrville homestead, the tasting room features the building's original double-sided fireplace, winery-facing windows, and unique rustic warehouse decor. Award-winning winemaker John Rivenburgh has a passion for growing high-quality, sustainable Texas grapes, and has gained acclaim for his full-bodied reds like Tannat, Tempranillo, and the Sagrantino. After a wine tasting, grab a glass of your favorite selection as you watch the sun set behind the hills.

One of Oregon's largest producers is known for its crisp Pinot Gris and silky Pinot Noir and boasts the largest Demeter-certified biodynamic vineyard in the nation. Guests can sample wines at the tasting room (by appointment) or reserve a spot at the restaurant, which highlights local meats and organic produce grown in the estate gardens.

The old-vine Zinfandels of this winery named for the bricks used to construct Lodi buildings of days past score well in competitions for their smooth tannins and complex flavors. Like the Cabernet Sauvignon, they're reasonably priced considering the quality. Lighter offerings include sparkling wines, Albariño, and the Vorgänger white blend. If the weather's good, taste outside and enjoy garden and vineyard views. Request a Reserve Flight ($20) to sample top-of-the-line reds.

Two businessmen brothers own this winery that produces collector-quality Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Sauvignon on a secluded Knights Valley AVA estate. All the wine production on this site, whose elevation varies from 300 to 900 feet, takes place underground in an ingeniously designed cave. Most visits begin with a UTV side-by-side property tour, passing by dry-farmed, head-trained Chardonnay vines more than three decades old and several Cabernet and other Bordeaux-grape blocks. Although in Sonoma County, the winery bears a Calistoga address; if using GPS, make sure to enter the correct coordinates.

The brothers Korbel (Joseph, Francis, and Anton) planted Pinot Noir grapes in the Russian River Valley in the 1870s, pioneering efforts duly noted during tastings and tours at the well-known brand's Guerneville facility. Korbel produces dry to sweet bubblies using the French méthode champenoise, for which the second fermentation occurs in the bottle. If it's open when you visit, stroll through the rose garden, home to more than 250 varieties.

This Sonoma Valley operation (now more than a century old) prides itself on producing 100% estate wines from its 1,850-acre property, which rises 1,700 feet from the valley floor. The Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs are among the best wines, with a Zinfandel from 1880s vines standing out among the reds. Although the winery changed ownership in late 2024, fourth- and fifth-generation members of the founding Kunde family still hold key positions.    Ask about the Mountain Top Tasting, a late spring–mid-fall vineyard tour to a tree-shaded valley-view ridge.

This shaded vineyard makes its Twisted Sisters wines from the sweet muscadine grapes grown on the property. Tastings and tours are available on Wednesdays and Saturdays for $15 and include live music. The gift shop offers everything from wine to savory dips and fun grape-themed items.

The high-profile brand's multistory tasting space occupies a restored early-1900s redwood barn used over the years for hops, hay storage, and as a stable. With its cool Russian River Valley maritime climate, the celebrated Saralee's Vineyard fits the preferred La Crema profile for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. You can sample wines on the patio or (if you book ahead) hop aboard a golf cart for a vineyard tour followed by a tasting.

This spot may be located a short jaunt from the rest of the traditional Texas Wine Trail, but it’s absolutely worth a visit to experience a winery that’s always done things a little differently. Inspired by his friend and fellow winemaker Tony Coturri, Lewis Dickson began planting grapes and producing natural wine back in 2000. The winery is named after the old Mexican graveyard cross in the vineyard (ask Dickson for the full story behind it), and the eclectic tasting room is set in a house filled with plenty of art, photographs, and relics to marvel at while you sample the wines.