According to Wines and Vines, the top producing state in the US for wine is still California, but Texas and Virginia are moving up. So how many wineries does Virginia actually have? According to the latest data, Virginia ranks in the top 10. In 2016, the United States reported 8,702 wineries and in 2018, that figure has risen to 9,654 – More than 950 new wineries in 2 years! So where is the biggest growth occurring? Texas showed the biggest growth spike from 228 wineries in 2016 to 319 in 2018 (+91 new wineries). New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio rank 2nd highest in growth.
Top 10 Wine States In U.S. (2018)
- California 4,391 Wineries
- Oregon 774 Wineries
- Washington 772
- New York 395
- Texas 319
- Virginia – 276 Wineries
- Pennsylvania 261
- Ohio 208
- Michigan 184
- North Carolina 165
Source: https://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=widc&widcDomain=wineries
