tourisme & vineyards

Michigan and Vine

Michigan is a state of the US Midwest, surrounded in part by the Great Lakes, which form a natural border with the Canadian province of Ontario. It is surrounded to the north by Lake Superior, on the west by Lake Michigan and Wisconsin, on the east by Lake Huron and Lake Erie and south by Indiana and Ohio, with Lansing for capital and an area of ​​250,941 km2.

Its name comes from American Natives who occupied the region to the origin meaning big water Ojibwe word Mishigamaw.

Are climate is humid continental climate without dry season influenced by the Great Lakes. With generally cold winters to hot, humid summers and the minimum temperatures fall below -10 ° C and can go up to 32 ° C.

State wines Michigan have won many gold medals in international wine competitions.

Wine Country, Michigan produces wine from many fruits which gives a production of dry and sweet wines. Most dry wines are grape varietals.

Wine Region of the United States, Michigan has over 108 wineries for a produce of 72 grapes varieties, with very diverse vineyard landscapes.

Offering a large number of wineries produced nearly 600 references.

Among which were found varietals: Aurore-Wine, Auxerrois, Baco-Boir, Barbera, Blanc de Blanc, Blanc de Noir, Blush, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Catawba, Cayuga-Red, Chambourcin, Chancellor White, Chardonel, Edelzwicker, Chardonnay, Chaunac-Red, Chenin Blanc, Chianti-Red, Concord-Red, DeChaunac, Delaware Wine, Gamay, Gewürztraminer, La Crescent, Lambrusco, Lemberger, Malbec, Marshal Foch, Marsanne, Merlot, Morado, Moscato, Muscat, Nebbiolo, Niagara-White, Petit Verdot, Petite Syrah, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Riesling, Roussanne, St. Pepin, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Syrah, Traminette, Vidal Blanc, Vignoles, Viognier, Zinfandel.

As well as wines from traditional method, Wine white and red blends, Meritage, and fortified wines such as Porto, and also fruit wines such as: Apple-Wine, Blackberry-Wine, Black-Currant- Wine, Wine-Blueberry, Cranberry-Wine, Cider, Wine-Peach, Pear-Wine, Plum Wine, Raspberry Wine-and-Sherry Wine.

The road of Michigan wines take you on the banks of the Little Bay on Lake Michigan and inland lakes in Northwest Michigan Wine Country, with the discovery of new cellars allowing you to taste outstanding wines from around the world, as well as new exceptional varietals wines from the new world, with not forgetting the fruits wines varieties. Do not hesitate to come and enjoy for a weekend of relaxing day to discover this beautiful region or vineyards overhangs lakes without the large crowd, and discover why this beautiful area has attracted golfers from more than 100 years.

You can take time for a romantic getaway and try a cooking class in one of the many inns of this wine route and discover the vintages of this region from the shores of Lake Michigan.

With Leelanau Peninsula, and are microclimates costs you will discover the local cuisine that goes well with wines from this small region and nestles close to 25 wineries and a selection of grapes well suited are climate as: Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc.

This wine route is divided into three paths allowing you to make a beautiful hike with a stop in each tasting room along trails, providing a unique experience with unparalleled views loaded with charm and chat with laids-backs that the produce.

This wine trail is the largest and oldest in Michigan and drew national attention as a world class destination.

Whether your visit lasts a day or a season, you are sure to find the comfort and pleasure in everything the road of Michigan wine has to offer.

Wisconsin and Vine

Wisconsin is a US Midwest state surrounded to the north by the Lake Superior and Michigan, to the east by the Lake Michigan, to the south by Illinois and to the west by Iowa and Minnesota.

Are continental climate is wet and rough with poor soils, with forest composed of oak, fir, pine, birch and maple covering nearly half of its territory .

Occupying the east of the state by a wide plateau over to 603 meters with Mount Arvon you will discover the plain of Lake Michigan created by the ice age.

It is traversed by the Mississippi river and its tributaries, Wisconsin river and the St. Croix river.

Rural state, and despite a cold and harsh continental climate, It is also boasts a number of vineyards nearly over fifty numbers, for almost three hundred wines references.

Among which were found the varieties: Baco-Noir, Barolo-Red, Blush, Brianna, Cabernet Sauvignon, Catawba, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Concord-Red, Edelweiss, Frontenac Gris, Frontenac-Red, Gewürztraminer, La Crescent, LaCrosse, Leon Millot, Malbec, Marshal Foch, Marquette-Red, Merlot, White Merlot, Montepulciano, Müller-Thurgau, Muscat, White Niagara, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, St. Croix, St. Pepin, Sangiovese , Sauvignon Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Syrah, Vidal Blanc, Viognier, Zinfandel.

As well as white and Red assembly wines, Meritage wines and berry wines such as: Apple Wine, Black-Berry-Wine, Blueberry-Wine, Cranberry Wine, Elderberry-Wine, Honey-Wine, Mango Wine, Peach-wine, Pear-wine, Plum wine, Raspberry wine, Sherry-wine, Rhubarb-wine, Strawberry-wine, and a fortified wine.

Wine Country, Wisconsin produces wine from many fruits which gives a production of dry and sweet wines. Most dry wines are from grape varietals while sweet wines are from fruit wines.

Rural State is the first producer of dairy, and with pig and mink farming are also practiced. For Cereals, we find to: potatoes, soybeans, tobacco, forage, fruits and vegetables are the main crops and lumbering.

With more than 50 wineries nestled along the Wisconsin, the road of Wisconsin wines allows to all visitors and tourists to come and taste its wines, or some many wines trails across the state will lead you to caves and vineyards, allowing you enjoying fine craft production in red and white wines representative the Wisconsin authenticity.

As the Great River Road Wine Trail on the banks of the Mississippi river a trail of 11 established wineries on both sides of the river are waiting to be discover , you can spend a weekend or why not a whole week to visit the many villages and vineyards located along Great River.

Take your time and enjoy the scenery, and each step will allow you to taste the wines of wineries facilities with a selection of over 100 wines.

Or enjoy the view of Lake Superior from a green valley with hills covered in sunny vineyards, breathing fresh air into the orchards with windswept.

The discovery of the vineyards is the perfect way to get experience truly the amazing variety of Wisconsin wines, to meet winemakers, to see vineyards and orchards and visiting cellars.

Legend in the brewing industry in Wisconsin, you can find the biggest names in American beer brands.

The traditions of the Old World is here proudly worn in the colorful caves of Wisconsin. Or you can enjoy a tour of the well kept orchards and a beer tasting.

Tourism activity It is not limited to the winery, Wisconsin also has many other cultural assets, natural and historic: as the Milwaukee Art Center, a museum of natural sciences, the Lizard Mound State Park (Native Americans tumuli), the old Wade House (former diligence) of Greenbush, or the old World Wisconsin, outdoor museum with farms built by German immigrants.

Viticulture in Minnesota

Minnesota is a state in the US Midwest, surrounded on the west by North Dakota and South Dakota to the north by the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Ontario, on the east by Lake Superior and Wisconsin and south by Iowa.

Its name comes from "mnisota" Minnesota River named by the Dakota Sioux tribe.

Established in 1849, the city of St. Paul became its capital; It is also the US state further north, with the exception of Alaska, with its extreme northwest who is the only region that lies north of the 49th parallel north.

Its winters are relatively cold and snowfalls are frequent with hot and humid summers with reference to the large number of lakes in the state (over twelve thousand) causing thunderstorms.

Despite Are continental cold and wet climate, It is also boasts a number of vineyards with the numbers 33, for nearly three hundred thirty references.

Among which were found varietals: Blush, Brianna, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Colombard, Concord, Edelweiss, Frontenac Gris, Frontenac-Red, Gewürztraminer, La Crescent, LaCrosse, Leon Millot, Malbec, Marshal Foch, Marquette-Red, Merlot, Muscat, Petite Syrah, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Ratafia, Riesling, Sabrevois-Red, St. Croix, St. Pepin, Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc, Vignoles, Zinfandel.

As well as white and Red Blends Wines, Meritage wines and berry wines such as: Apple Wine, Blackberry-Wine, Black-Currant-Wine, Blueberry-Wine, Eldelberry-Wine, Peach Wine, Strawberry-Wine and a fortified wine.

Wine Country, the Minnesota produced wine from many fruits which gives a production of dry and sweet wines. Most dry wines are grape varietals while sweet wines are fruit wines.

It is crossed by two major rivers Mississippi that rises north of the state in Itasca Lake and its tributary, the Minnesota, which rises to the southwest of the state and flows into the Mississippi near St.Paul.

In Minnesota each wine route is always a discovery, the wine routes of Minnesota does not exceptions.

The Minnesota wine roads are wonderful places to visit.

Nestled along the St. Croix National Scenic River way on the path along the river you will discover scenic landscapes with fertile farmland accompanied by dense forests creating some special conditions for the cultivation of vines in this region or vineyards and cellars that his family businesses open their doors accompanied by some wines tastings.

Wine Region to rapid growth, you will discover from producer to another on this path restaurants, and shops to delight travelers with great wines it has to offer or visit three of the oldest vineyards of Minnesota: Saint Croix vineyards, the northern vineyards and Winehaven that is the time for a weekend or a day to enjoy the scenery of the valley.

Or further Heartland Wine Trail located on the grassland in the far west, in the area of ​​glacial lakes and beautiful valleys surrounding the river this trail connects some diverse group of wineries with tasting some of the Minnesota best wines providing educational and deeper experience on the Minnesota wine industry and the pleasure to discovering some big differences of this wine regions that trail is really representing the true depth of this soil.

The vineyard of Montana

Montana

Originally populated by several tribes of Native Americans: Sioux, Nez Perce, Kootenays, Cheyenne occupied these territories before the Europeans arrival.

Is a state of the northern United States with for capital Helena and it is surrounded on the west by Idaho, on the east by South Dakota and North Dakota, to the south by Wyoming and to the north by Canada's border with the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Its name comes from the Montaña (in Spanish, meaning "mountain.")

It is divided into two distinct regions. To the west, the broad valleys are dominated by the towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains. And to the east the plains are dominate.

Its climate is continental, with to the west landscapes that range from broad valleys surmounted by the peaks of the Rocky Mountains, and with some vast fertile plains to the east. Its river system is important with the Missouri River running through it along with several tributaries of the Missouri River whose rivers: Yellowstone river, the Milk River, the Musselshell River through the state and are forming numerous canyons and waterfalls.

When we have believed in Montana, with its cold winters, the presence of vineyards does not come to mind. However, there are varieties suited to the northern climate of Montana, with innovative winemakers constantly developing new hybrids adapted well to the climate accompanied by new techniques for the vine cultivation.

Or Montana's oldest winery to open these doors there are more than 30 years in 1984 on the shores of Flathead Lake today the vineyard produces about 6,500 cases of wine per year, with access to the cave by boat the tasting room is open from May to October.

Currently the Montana wine industry has only 9 vineyards today for nearly 50 references mainly for table wines and fruit wines regardless like Blackberry wines and Cherry wines, giving a production of dry wines and soft wines. Most dry wines are grape varietals while sweet wines are fruit wines.

Among the grape varieties are found: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Frontenac, La Crescent, LaCrosse, Leon Millot, Malbec, Marshal Foch, Marquette, Merlot, Mourvèdre-Rosé, Muscat, Muscat Canelli, Petite Syrah, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, St. Croix, St. Pepin, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah.

Every year a live music festival is held together with a tasting wine service and locally grown fruit producers or shops are open all year.

All of these wineries are offering tasting rooms and gift shop, as well as free guided tours every day Open all year, Tuesday to Saturday,

The farmers market plays an important role in promoting Montana agricultural products. Costumers are enjoying the freshness and taste of locally grown food offering a direct sales from their products to consumers in a local economy.

Rural Territory are agriculture is mainly practiced in the wide valleys of the Rocky Mountains, it concern livestock, wheat grain, forage and sugar beets, without forgotten Forest exploitation.

The economy is diverse there. Mineral resources are considerable with reserves of copper, oil, natural gas and coal, gold, silver, phosphates, zinc and manganese.

They industries are based primarily on the treatment and processing of agricultural and mineral raw materials.

Do not hesitate to come visit one of these wineries for an educational experience and a truly representative wines taste of mountains.

Viticulture in the state of Washington

Washington State

Washington State is located in the extreme northwest of the United States, bordered on the north by the Canadian province of British Columbia, to the east by Idaho, to the south by Oregon and to the west by the Pacific Ocean.

Wine Region, Washington State produces wine from many fruits which gives a production of dry and sweet wines. Most dry wines are from grape varietals.

It benefits also of some many vineyards, with 422 vineyards for nearly 3000 references.

Among which were found the grapes: Aglianico Albariño Barbera-Red, blush, Brianna, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Franc Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet, Carmenere, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Claret, Dolcetto, Edelweiss, Gamay- Red, Gewürztraminer, Grenache, Grenache-Rose, LaCrescent, LaCrosse, Lemberger, Leon Millot, Madeleine Angevine, Malbec, Marshal Foch, Marsanne, Merlot, Monastrell, Moscato, Mourvèdre Mourvèdre-Rose, Müller-Thurgau, Muscat, Muscat Canelli , Muskat-Ottonel, Nebbiolo-Red, Petit Verdot, Petite Syrah, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir Rose, Pinotage, Primitivo-Red, Riesling, Rioja-Red, Roussanne, Sangiovese-Red, Cabernet Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Tempranillo, Tinto-Red, Viognier, Zinfandel,

As well as wines from traditional method, blends Red and white Wine, Meritage, fortified wines such as Porto and wines from fruits and berries such as: Apple-Wine, Wine-Blackberry, Blueberry-Wine, Cider, Cranberry-Wine, Wine Plum, Raspberry-Wine, Sherry-Wine, Strawberry-Wine.

It was only in the mid 20th century that the winemakers and farmers having learned cultivation techniques to allow the grapes to this develop in eastern Washington state, but it is only in the 70's that the modern wine industry began with later onset of the first wine regions in years of 1980.

You will discover two distinct regions of East region of Washington where most wine grapes are grown and western temperate region where conditions are more conducive to the growth of vine

With now 11 distinct wine roads: Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley, Puget Sound, Red Mountain Valley, Columbia Gorge, Horse Heaven Hills, Wahluke Slope, Rattlesnake Hills, Snipes Mountain, Lake Chelan and Yakima Valley.

The soils of vineyards are varied but overall they are formed of sand, silt and soil the result of the Ice Age These soils drain well and are conducive to the growth of deep roots - important for the vine, these soils also stop phylloxera allowing the species to be planted vinifiera on their own rootstock.

In each Northwest Region tour guides will help you to find your way through hills and vineyards or wine shops , wine bars and wineries will help you during your stay.

Coming visit the wine routes of Washington region whether for a weekend getaway or a week you will not forget this trip through the vineyards.

Have no restraint to ask questions. Winemakers will always be happy to tell you about their wines. No question is bothering and learning, listening always adds much to the experience of vine grapes. You will definitely find a wine that you like in particular that you can enjoy and sharing your experience with friends when you return home after your stay.

The aim of these wine tasting is to become familiar with the style of a wine or another

Whether you are a familiar wine route of the Washington wine or a tourist or seasoned Always tighten delighted by your visit. This route of the Northwest US wine worth seeing

Finally, take the time to explore this region there are beautiful landscapes and the cascades chain that runs through the state is an ideal place for outdoor enthusiasts without forgetting the local cuisine.

Viticulture in Oregon

Oregon

Oregon is a state in northwestern United States, surrounded to the north by the state of Washington, to the south by California, to the south east by Nevada to the east by Idaho and to the west by the Pacific Ocean, and with the course of Columbia River and Snake River that serve as natural border to the east and north.

Originally occupied by Native Americans, Bannock, Chinook, Klamath, and Nez Perce.

When pioneers arrived in Oregon they saw that the place would be perfect for growing grapes across varied landscapes of the state.

Wine Country, Oregon produces wine from many fruits which gives a production of dry and sweet wines. Most dry wines are grape varietals.

Third winegrowing region of the United States, Oregon is blessed by the gods, with 18 wine regions and more than 400 wineries for a produce of 72 varieties grapes with vineyard landscapes among the most diverse and most beautiful in the world.

Offering a large number of references, there were near 1900 references.

Among which were found the grape varieties: Albariño, Auxerrois, Baco-Boir, Barbera-Red, Blush, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Claret, Dolcetto, Fumé Blanc, Gamay-Red, Gewürztraminer, Grenache, Malbec, Leon Millot, Marechal Foch, Marsanne, Melon de Bourgogne, Merlot, Moscato, Mourvèdre, Müller-Thurgau, Muscat, Nebbiolo-Red, Niagara-White, Petit Verdot, Petite Syrah, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Pinot-Noir-Rose, Pinot-Noir-White-,Red Primitivo, Riesling, Roussanne, Red-Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Tempranillo, Viognier, Zinfandel.

As well as wines from traditional method, Red and white blends Wines, Meritage, and fortified wines such as Porto, and also fruit wines such as: Apple-Wine, Wine-Blackberry, Blueberry-Wine, Cranberry-Wine, Wine-Elderberry, Peach-Wine, Pear-Wine, Raspberry Wine-and-Wine Rhubard.

Located at an average altitude of 1004 meters are complex relief is not very high coastal mountains rising directly above the Pacific Ocean and innermost the Cascades chain culminating with Mount Hood at 3426 m in northern Oregon.

Due to its relief and its extension in latitude the climate is diverse: Oceanic, Mediterranean, alpine and desert.

Directly under the maritime influence of ocean the coastal region is experiencing a climate of oceanic. On the other side the east highlands of the Cascade chain experiencing a climate of both continental and semiarid.

Floors should their fertility to repeated flooding of the Columbia River along the northern border of Oregon and flooded several times this region as a result of the breaking ice dams on the Clark Fork River.

From Bench Lands located above the Columbia River Gorge to the green hills of the Willamette Valley or in the deep valleys of southern Oregon, we discover some views and incredible vineyard landscapes or sitting on terrace of ' one of the countless cellar you can taste the Chardonnay or Oregon Pinot Noir emblematic grapes of that State.

In the autumn, farmers and winemakers well celebrate the end of the season and the harvest, with enormous agricultural and food festivals or producers and wine growers offer every year the best of their products with increasingly Every Thanksgiving weekend, the winemakers invite you to a tasting weekend to celebrate the harvest season.

With the winter, the truffle season in the Willamette Valley home of the Oregon truffle, known as one of the best truffles in the world.

Or foodies flock are coming to the wine region of Oregon for a hunt truffles, with the truffles, market you will discover a world class truffles or at evening time the region chief of the will make some dinners with truffles.

Or join Corvallis for a culinary week or great chefs of local restaurants show their talents by offering their best products.

Feel free to discover Oregon and wine routes or Whatever time of year you will always find plenty to see.

Idaho and Vine

Idaho

Idaho is a state in northwestern United States, surrounded on the west by the State of Washington and Oregon, to the south by Nevada and Utah and to the east by Montana and Wyoming, to the North by British Columbia province of Canadian State and inhabited for about 14 500 years.

The discovery in 1959 of arrows in Wilson Butte Cave near Twin Falls, gave evidence of one of the oldest dated in North America. The most important tribes of Native Americans were the Nez Perce to the north and Shoshoneau to the south.

Idaho is an important agricultural state: it produces about a third of all potatoes grown in the United States. Other notable agricultural products are beans, lentils, barley, wheat, bulls and sugar beet.

Wine Region, Idaho produces wine from many fruits which gives a production of dry and sweet wines. Most dry wines are grape varietals.

It benefits also some many vineyards which are 42 numbers, for nearly 240 references.

Among which were found the grapes: Barbera-Red, Blush, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Grenache, Lemberger, Malbec, Merlot, Muscat, Mourvèdre, Muscat Canelli, Petit Verdot, Petite Syrah, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Roussanne, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Tempranillo, Touriga-Red, Viognier, Zinfandel.

As well we find wines from traditional method and white and red wines assemblies, Meritage, and fortified wines such as Porto.

Viticulture in Idaho is divided into 3 regions, the northern region, the South West wine region and South-East wine region. In each region some guided tours accompanied by wine tastings are organized to pleasantly enjoy your stay in the area.

Or vineyard owners, producers, wineries assist you in discovering their vineyards with each year a variety of events organized will allow you to enjoy a complete experience of Idaho wines.

Idaho vineyards are generally located at an altitude up to 3,000 feet, with soils consisting primarily of volcanic ash and accompany with long hours under a hot sun light during the growing season of vine typical of northern latitudes and arid climates with cool summer evenings - characteristic of desert environments.

This combination of factors contributes to the production of quality wine grapes with concentrated fruit flavors and naturally high in acidity. In this state most of the wineries are concentrated along the south-western part of the Snake River Valley between Mountain Home and Twin Falls, with near the eastern Wyoming border, three other wineries which ones today became the first name of Idaho wines.

Snake River creates a favorable environment for grapes, creating distinctive wines.

The northern part of Idaho State is second wine region with home of eight wine cellars, just west of the Washington border in Spokane Region.

Away from the Pacific coast, are climate remains under the maritime influence is done there still feel, So despite the high altitude of the State, the winters are less rigorous than in the central plains in south State is unlike northern winter is the driest season with a semi-arid plains.

Are main river is Snake River flowing in Idaho.

Located west of the Continental Divide, all rivers flow in direction of, Pacific Ocean or tributaries and sub-tributaries of the Columbia River empties into the Pacific Ocean with in the extreme south rivers are flowing to the Great Salt Lake.

Visitors will also benefited advantage of its landscapes beauty, the Rocky Mountains known for these high snowy peaks, these waterfalls, vast lakes and deep canyons or wildlife is still largely preserved.

Utah and Vine

Utah and Vine

Utah is a western state of United States with Salt Lake City for capital.

Utah State is one of the Four Corners states. It is bordered to the North by Idaho, to the North East by Wyoming, to the east by Colorado, to the southeast by New Mexico, to the south by Arizona and on the west by Nevada.

Its area is 219 887 km².

It is boundaries located on lines of latitude and longitude.

Utah is characterized by geological diversity, with snowy mountains, some valleys with high rivers and barren deserts.

The Utah wine industry has only 6 vineyards today to nearly 27 references mainly for table wines, which gives a production of dry and sweet wines. Most dry wines are grape varietals.

Among the grape varieties are found: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Marsanne, Merlot, Muscat, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sherry-Wine, Syrah, Viognier.

Created by local craftsmen supporting products, of Utah wineries, breweries and distilleries.

Which is one passion for all these enthusiasts’ winemakers, you will during visits to taste the products of your choice of wine, beer or spirits.

You can find hotels and accommodation in the area. Allowing you, visit some historical sites around the Great Salt Lake City and Park City with the unique history of alcohol in the "Beehive State."

Utah wine refers to wine made from grapes grown in the state. The first wine grapes were planted in Utah is from1860s, shortly after the Mormon installation in Utah.

Quickly abandoned until late 1980.Today Most of Utah's vineyards are located in mountain valleys, located at an altitude of (1829 m) above the level sea.

The climate is cold and dry, often requiring irrigation for crops, despite all the scenery is magnificent there.

Do not hesitate to come for a weekend or relaxes days and learn while traveling the road of vineyards, breweries, distilleries and Utah.

Relief is mainly rocky with three distinct regions: the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin and the Colorado Plateau. Known for its natural diversity is home to a wide variety and formations of arid deserts accompanied by sand dunes and pine forests in mountain valleys.

With the central Wasatch chain which rises to 3650 m above the sea level. Some parts of the mountains receive more than 12 meters of snow per year, which makes it a very famous place to practice skiing with its powdery and light.

Northeast of the Uinta Mountains include Kings Peak, located at 4123 m the highest peak of the state with to the West of Mountains Wasatch, the Great Salt Lake, which is a part of the Great Basin on mostly arid west.

Southern Utah is eroded by the Colorado River and its tributaries, which contrasts with the Northeast is quite mountainous with forests.

Wyoming and vines

Wyoming

Once inhabited by several groups of Native Americans whose: Crows, Arapaho, Sioux and Shoshone.

Wyoming is a western state of the United States, bordered on the west by Idaho, on the north by Montana, on the east by Nebraska and South Dakota and to the south by Colorado and 'Utah. One third of the state is located in the Great Plains, but Wyoming is mountainous throughout the rest of its territory. It is one of only two fully rectangular States (with Colorado). It is also the least populated state in the United States with its 563,626 inhabitants. With for capital and largest city Cheyenne.

The wine industry in Wyoming has only three vineyards that today almost 8 references mainly tables wines and regardless fruit wines such as Blackberry wines, and Cherry wines, giving a production of dry and sweet wines. Most dry wines are grape varietals while sweet wines are fruit wines.

Among the grape varieties are found: Frontenac, Frontenac Gris, Merlot Chardonnay, 'Marechal Foch, Marquette.

Wyoming Located to the west of the United States. Its territory includes both the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains. Its mountain continental climate is with some mild temperatures, sunny along with rigorous winter months. Temperatures are ranging from -8 ° C in winter and 28 ° C in July.

Snowmelt from the heights of the mountain comes to enlarge a number of rivers and streams as: the Snake River begins his long winding trip to Idaho and Columbia River; à Yellowstone moving from north to the east to come and throw in Missouri; and the Green River flows south to join Colorado. This richness compensates rare rainfall and channeling for irrigation, and in some cases, for hydroelectric power.

Despite the small number of vineyards research done on grapes from10 years sees promise for growth potential of grapes in Wyoming; Accompanied by a hot and dry climate, viticulture have a good reason to believe in the future, between 25-30 farms are under development spread across the state along with a variety of grapes grown in the Wyoming State

Many buy grapes or get some from California juice to make wine in Wyoming.

And we find some cepages like : LaCrosse, Saint Croix, Saint Pepin, Edelweiss, Frontenac, Marechal Foch, LeonLillot, DeChaunac, Chancellor, Vignoles, Cyntthiana, Steuben, Concord, Catawba, Niagara, Seyval Blanc, Traminette, Melody, Vidal Blanc, Chambourcin, Chardonel, Cayuga White, Cabernet Franc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot , Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer.

Research is currently focused on the identification of grape varieties that are well adapted to tolerate cold, drought and salinity in Wyoming.

The interest in Wyoming for grapes usually comes from producers, owners and all those involved in wine production.

With an increase in grape production, many people will begin to interested wine making to begin to establish vineyards, with the huge potential of that State.

The Wyoming climate does not promote the growth of disease. Producers did not use fungicides; Reason is the climate so suitable. There's so hot and dry that Wyoming has no fungal diseases, this represents a huge advantage for Wyoming.

Some producers are looking for new varieties, other than that from traditional livestock use such as Chardonnay, and Merlot.

Viticulture in Colorado

Colorado is a western state of the United States. With Denver for capital, bordered to the north by Wyoming and Nebraska, to the east by the Kansas, to the south East by Oklahoma, to the south by New Mexico and to the west by Utah. It is also one of only two states completely rectangular with Wyoming.

The entire territory is located above 1000 meters in the west with the Rocky Mountains and the Colorado Plateau or Mount Elbert culminates mountains at 4401 meters, while Eastern State is occupied by Great Plains; with an average altitude of the State situated over 2073 meters above sea level

Are altitude steppe climate is semi-arid with winter drought accompanied by temperatures change rapidly from year to year in the varied ground of the Rocky mountain.

It is crossed by many rivers: the Colorado River, the Rio Grande, Arkansas (Mississippi tributary) of the South Platte and North Platte, branches of the Platte, a tributary of Mississippi.

It benefits also many vineyards that the numbers are 94 vineyards, for nearly 500 references.

Among which were found the grapes: Barbera-Red, Barolo-Red, Blush, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Cayuga-Red, Chambourcin-Red, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Chianti-Red, Cinsault, Concord-Red, Gamay, Gewürztraminer, Grenache, Lemberger, Malbec, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Muscadine-Red, Muscat, Petit Verdot, Petite Syrah, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Pinot Black, Riesling, Roussanne, Sangiovese-Red, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon , Syrah, Tempranillo, Viognier, Zinfandel.

As well we find wines from traditional method and white and red wines assemblies, Meritage, some berries wine: Blueberry-Wine, Honey Peach-Wine-Wine, Sherry-Wine, and fortified wines such as Porto.

Wine Country, Colorado produces wine from many fruits which gives a production of dry and sweet wines. Most dry wines are grape varietals while sweet wines are from fruits wines.

When we have thought Colorado it is more than certain that the culture of the vine do not come to mind, However on these trays watered by runoff from the mountains, we have found some of the best vineyards between Mississippi River and the West Coast.

With nearly 300 days of sunshine a year and the cooling breezes of mountains coupled with cold and invigorating nights accompanied by low humidity provides an ideal set for a culture of world class wine grapes.

The winemaking began over a century ago on the western slope of Colorado however the first vines were uprooted and replaced by orchards.

Today modern vineyards are with classic grape varieties from the world and have been restored in the valleys of the region, and once again the art of winemaking resumed in Colorado. Built on the tradition of pioneering winemakers and today we have now found vineyards spread throughout the state.

Colorado vineyards are mostly nestled on high mesas and temperate river valleys, located at an altitude between 1400 and 2400 meters, with a certain area in the county of Montezuma. The vineyards are among the highest in the world, causing hot days accompanied by cool nights, which makes them unique wine Colorado.

If you have not had the opportunity to spent time in Colorado, do not hesitate to come for a weekend to discover the mountains in a B & B and visit the wineries and vineyards accompanied by a tasting of wines, all with a microclimate of invigorating trays.