{"id":97177709,"date":"2017-05-23T09:00:12","date_gmt":"2017-05-23T09:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/?p=97177709"},"modified":"2018-08-08T13:42:36","modified_gmt":"2018-08-08T13:42:36","slug":"how-celebrate-national-wine-day-visit-cool-american-vineyards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/how-celebrate-national-wine-day-visit-cool-american-vineyards\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Celebrate National Wine Day? Visit These 6 Cool American Vineyards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unless you\u2019re somewhat of a wine connoisseur, the fact that today (May 25) is National Wine Day probably caught you by surprise when you saw it trending on social media. It\u2019s not 100% clear how the holiday celebrating the globally popular alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes came about, but it\u2019s pretty obvious how to celebrate it.<\/p>\n

You can pick up a bottle of your favorite pinot (noir or gris) and down a few glasses OR you can make\u00a0plans to travel <\/a>to a winery (either today or maybe this weekend). This survey<\/a> from 2014 recorded over 7,700 vineyards in the US<\/span>. Some are in internationally renowned regions like California<\/a>\u2019s Napa Valley, but many can be found spread across other fertile regions of the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are six cool American wineries that are totally worth visiting:<\/p>\n

Sunset Hills Vineyard<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Located an hour\u2019s drive from Washington D.C., Virginia’s \u00a0Loudoun County has been home to\u00a0<\/span>Sunset Hills Vineyard<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for nearly 15 years. Over this time, the vineyard has won numerous awards and earned a reputation for its dedication to sustainability and historical preservation. Guests are welcomed by breathtaking mountain views and are allowed to sample Sunset Hills\u2019 offerings (both red and white) in a restored Amish barn. Oh, and there\u2019s live music on Saturday and Sunday! Just be sure to make a reservation for your party ahead of time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wine Fact:<\/strong><\/em> The fear of wine is called Oenophobia – and yes, there are some unfortunate souls who actually suffer from it.<\/p>\n

Sterling Vineyards<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Considered by many to be one the \u201cmust-visit\u201d wineries in Napa Valley, <\/span>Sterling Vineyards<\/span><\/a> rests atop a 300-foot hill. Guests take an aerial tramway to get to the Mediterranean-inspired compound, where they are then free to walk around on their own and enjoy a self-guided tour (complete with motion-activated screens that explain the winemaking process). There are tasting rooms and terraces offering samples of wines paired with cheeses, all set in glorious view of the valley. Be sure to keep your ears open for the eight 17th century British church bells housed in Sterling’s towers; they ring every 15 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Torre di Pietra<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cutting through central and south Texas<\/a>, Texas Hill Country has emerged as the home to many of the state\u2019s biggest names in wine. One of the area\u2019s most well-known vineyards is the family owned and operated <\/span>Torre di Pietra<\/span><\/a>. Along with tasting Torre di Pietra\u2019s wines, visitors can also buy some food and enjoy a picnic, sometimes (depending on the date) while listening to live music.<\/span><\/p>\n

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