Wine regions of the United States: Pennsylvania
Overview
America is a land of wine, and Pennsylvania is often considered the epicenter of the industry. Philadelphia has been called “the nation’s second-most-important city,” primarily based on its flagship industry. The state has more than 200 wineries and more than 8,000 acres dedicated to wine-growing (and even more in the federally protected Allegheny National Forest). The oldest registered winery in America can be found in the state capital of Harrisburg, according to Penn State. American Viticulture and American Winemaking Associations put Pennsylvania as number one when it comes to total production volume of wine—it produces almost 20 percent of… Read more