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While California undoubtedly produces excellent wine, it's got stiff competition these days. North America is home to more than 250 grape-growing regions. We asked a panel of wine industry experts to pick their favorite North American wine regions.
- Walla Walla Valley - Washington
- Finger Lakes - New York
- Texas Hill Country - Texas
- Temecula Valley - California
- Valle de Guadalupe - Baja California
- Dahlonega Plateau - Georgia
- Verde Valley - Arizona
- Paso Robles - California
- Monticello - Virginia
- Old Mission Peninsula - Michigan
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote.
Congratulations to all these winning wine regions!
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Dynie Sanderson
Dynie is the creator of NapaFoodGalTravels and has... Read More
Dynie is the creator of NapaFoodGalTravels and has been a food, wine and travel journalist and digital influencer living and indulging in life in the Napa Valley and around the world for over 25 years. She was founder, publisher and editor of GuestWest Magazine, Napa Valley’s first luxury lifestyle magazine; Food and Flavor Editor for Napa Valley Life Magazine and contributor to a variety of food and wine publications. Always seeking out the next wine region or food and wine festival to experience around the US and around the world to add to “Dynie’s Delicious Destinations.” Follow NapaFoodGal on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Dynie Sanderson
Dynie is the creator of NapaFoodGalTravels and has been a food, wine and travel journalist and digital influencer living and indulging in life in the Napa Valley and around the world for over 25 years. She was founder, publisher and editor of GuestWest Magazine, Napa Valley’s first luxury lifestyle magazine; Food and Flavor Editor for Napa Valley Life Magazine and contributor to a variety of food and wine publications. Always seeking out the next wine region or food and wine festival to experience around the US and around the world to add to “Dynie’s Delicious Destinations.” Follow NapaFoodGal on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Jill Barth
Jill Barth is a wine, food and travel... Read More
Jill Barth is a wine, food and travel journalist–a regular contributor to Forbes and USA Today 10Best, where she is a wine country travel expert panelist for the Reader's Choice Awards. Jill is a Provence Wine Master and travels all over France as well as the U.S., Europe and South America to cover both well-known and still-secret wine regions for publications such as Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Forbes, Courrier International and more. Jill was awarded a fellowship by the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers and her blog, L'Occasion, was named Best Overall and Best Writing at the Wine Media Awards.
Jill Barth
Jill Barth is a wine, food and travel journalist–a regular contributor to Forbes and USA Today 10Best, where she is a wine country travel expert panelist for the Reader's Choice Awards. Jill is a Provence Wine Master and travels all over France as well as the U.S., Europe and South America to cover both well-known and still-secret wine regions for publications such as Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Forbes, Courrier International and more. Jill was awarded a fellowship by the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers and her blog, L'Occasion, was named Best Overall and Best Writing at the Wine Media Awards.
Shana Clarke
Shana Clarke is a wine journalist and content... Read More
Shana Clarke is a wine journalist and content writer. Her work has appeared in both consumer and trade publications such as Fortune, CNN Travel, NPR, Wine Enthusiast, Hemispheres, and SevenFifty Daily. She’s served as a judge and a writing mentor at the TEXSOM International Wine Awards, is WSET Level 3-certified, and is a Certified Sake Sommelier. She was shortlisted for the Louis Roederer 2020 International Wine Writers’ Awards and ranked one of the “Top 20 U.S. Wine Writers That Wineries Can Work With” by Beverage Trade Network in 2021. She is the contributing author to the North America section of The Wine Lover’s Bucket List, and her forthcoming book, 150 Vineyards You Need To Visit Before You Die will be published this fall. www.shanaspeakswine.com
Shana Clarke
Shana Clarke is a wine journalist and content writer. Her work has appeared in both consumer and trade publications such as Fortune, CNN Travel, NPR, Wine Enthusiast, Hemispheres, and SevenFifty Daily. She’s served as a judge and a writing mentor at the TEXSOM International Wine Awards, is WSET Level 3-certified, and is a Certified Sake Sommelier. She was shortlisted for the Louis Roederer 2020 International Wine Writers’ Awards and ranked one of the “Top 20 U.S. Wine Writers That Wineries Can Work With” by Beverage Trade Network in 2021. She is the contributing author to the North America section of The Wine Lover’s Bucket List, and her forthcoming book, 150 Vineyards You Need To Visit Before You Die will be published this fall. www.shanaspeakswine.com
Ziggy Eschliman
Known on the airwaves as Ziggy the Wine Gal, Ziggy... Read More
Known on the airwaves as Ziggy the Wine Gal, Ziggy Eschliman is among America's most enthusiastic, authoritative and entertaining libation experts. Her internationally known company, ZigStyle, combines her artistry for wine country entertaining and gardening while integrating her expertise of wine & spirits, showcasing a unique lifestyle. For over 25 years Ziggy has set and reported trends in all things wine and spirits. Her radio shows are broadcast throughout wine country and are available online.
Ziggy Eschliman
Known on the airwaves as Ziggy the Wine Gal, Ziggy Eschliman is among America's most enthusiastic, authoritative and entertaining libation experts. Her internationally known company, ZigStyle, combines her artistry for wine country entertaining and gardening while integrating her expertise of wine & spirits, showcasing a unique lifestyle. For over 25 years Ziggy has set and reported trends in all things wine and spirits. Her radio shows are broadcast throughout wine country and are available online.
Larissa Dubose
Larissa C Dubose is a Wine Educator and a... Read More
Larissa C Dubose is a Wine Educator and a market-savvy Senior Sales Manager with over a decade of experience in the Wine & Spirits wholesale industry. As the Founder of The Lotus & The Vines, Larissa’s mission is to bridge the gap from wine novice to wine connoisseur by sharing the soft skills of wine knowledge and wine etiquette so that in personal and professional settings individuals are empowered to put their best personal brand forward. Larissa is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 3, a Certified Specialist of Wine through the Society of Wine Educators, and a Champagne Master Level Candidate with the Wine Scholar Guild.
Larissa Dubose
Larissa C Dubose is a Wine Educator and a market-savvy Senior Sales Manager with over a decade of experience in the Wine & Spirits wholesale industry. As the Founder of The Lotus & The Vines, Larissa’s mission is to bridge the gap from wine novice to wine connoisseur by sharing the soft skills of wine knowledge and wine etiquette so that in personal and professional settings individuals are empowered to put their best personal brand forward. Larissa is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 3, a Certified Specialist of Wine through the Society of Wine Educators, and a Champagne Master Level Candidate with the Wine Scholar Guild.
