Unique Small and Large Wineries in the USA

Located on a sprawling swath of land in California, with bocce ball, a swimming pool, delicious food, and plenty of memorabilia from Francis Ford Coppola’s movies, this winery, founded by one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, has definitely earned its place on a list of the best wineries in the US.

The design of Francis Ford Coppola Winery was first inspired by Copenhagen’s famous Tivoli Gardens, as a magical place where families can come to enjoy food, wine, fun activities, and more.

The winery markets itself for those looking for everything from “Cinema, Wine, Food, Hideaways & Adventure,” and in the midst of this busy mission statement, the quality of the wine itself is just as grand and spectacular.

Francis Ford Coppola Winery, 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville, CA 95441, Phone: 707-857-1471

Even wine connoisseurs may not know that Augusta, Missouri, located in the Missouri River Valley, was the first recognized US Wine District, in recognition of the climate and conditions that have made wine and grape production possible dating back to the 1800s. Everyone at Augusta Winery is well-trained on every type of wine imaginable, both the ones they produce at the winery as well as wines grown and produced around the world. Their winery location is a great place to enjoy a glass of award-winning vino with a charcuterie board in their Wine and Beer Garden, and their wines can be purchased throughout the region.

Augusta Winery, 5601 High St, Augusta, MO 63332, Phone: 888-667-9463

Producing wine in Alaska might seem like no easy task, but for people who love their product as much as Bill and Dorothy Fry, it’s a no brainer.

Since the 1990s, Bear Creek Winery & Lodging has been experimenting with fruit and taste to make some of the most innovative fruit wines on the market.

Everything from rhubarb to blueberries to kiwi has been used to make wine at Bear Creek, and with the hearty support of other Alaska locals, they have grown into a local institution.

Bear Creek offers 9 core varietals of wine as well as a number of seasonal options, and offers discounts in the tasting room for purchases of multiple bottles.

Bear Creek Winery & Lodging, 60203 Bear Creek Dr, Homer, AK 99603, Phone: 907-235-8484

Built in the late 19th century for George Vanderbilt, with the help of famous landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, the Biltmore estate is the largest privately owned home in America. This gorgeous mansion has a museum and is available for tours and event rentals, but it is also home to a winery. Half the fun of exploring the Biltmore wines is the winery itself; visitors can tour the vineyard, the wine production facilities, and the spectacularly beautiful wine bar, where truffles and charcuterie are also offered. Admission to the tasting room (and complimentary tastings) is included in the price of admission to the estate.

Biltmore Winery , 1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803, Facebook

For twenty years now, the rolling hills and groves of old-growth oak trees in Paso Robles, California have been home to Cass Vineyard & Winery. The daily heat and nightly cooling breezes of the area are ideal for growing grapes, and some of Cass Vineyard’s delicious wines include their Cass Reserve, Sparkling Viognier, delicious Rosé, and their Rockin’ One series, which includes the Rockin’ One Blanc and Rockin’ One Red.

The tasting room and cafe at Cass are open daily from 11am to 5pm, and the gorgeous shaded veranda is a great place to taste wine alongside delicious, fresh meals.

Cass Vineyard & Winery, 7350 Linne Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446, Phone: 805-239-1730

Cat-n-Bird is an Alabama winery located in Chelsea, which has been voted the best winery in the state of Alabama. At Cat-n-Bird Winery, there is no onsite vineyard, but what that means is that the winery is able to import the best grapes and juice from all over the world.

Their list of wines and offerings includes grapes from the US, Italy, Australia, and more, and they recommend that guests get to know their product in the best way—by tasting it, perhaps alongside a delicious cheese pairing which is offered in their tasting room.

Cat-n-Bird Winery, 11661 Old Hwy 280, Chelsea, AL 35043, Phone: 205-610-9463

This iconic Napa Valley winery is a no brainer for this list; Charles Krug Winery was first established in 1861, making it the oldest winery in a region world-renowned for its wine.

It is also home to California’s oldest and first ever tasting room, which was first opened in 1882 by Charles Krug himself. The exceptionally beautiful estate that Charles Krug calls home is simply breathtaking, and visitors will relish the opportunity to explore the cellars, grounds, vineyards, and tasting rooms, all with a glass of wine in hand.

Tours and tastings are offered by reservation, and Charles Krug is also home to a number of fun events like comedy festivals, movie nights, and tasting events.

Charles Krug , 2800 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574, Phone: 707-967-2229

The tasting room at Ciccone Vineyard & Winery is inviting and comfortable, with regularly scheduled events that invite the community to come in and spend some time with them, like live music which occurs twice a week on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and other great events offered throughout the year.

Ciccone’s products are grown and bottled on estate, and their wine list includes traditional bottled red and white wines, canned wine, fruit wines, and even cider.

Ciccone specializes in European style wines with a fruit-forward flavor profile, but all of their products are delicious.

Ciccone Vineyard & Winery, 10343 E Hilltop Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682, Phone: 231-271-5553

Cielo Farms is a winery in sunny Malibu, California, and the winery is stunningly beautiful, so much so that it was voted one of the top ten wedding venues in the United States by Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

The rolling hills, with their neat lines of grape vines and rows of olive trees, and the gorgeous panoramic views from the Tuscan-style winery buildings make a visit to Cielo Farms a truly beautiful one, and that’s before factoring in the wine.

Tastings take place in The Barn, and guests can also choose to enjoy a scenic walking tour of the estate or even a delectable pairing of Cielo Farms’ wines with a selection of dark chocolates.

Cielo Farms, 31424 Mulholland Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, Phone: 424-234-7242