Affirmation of Emerging Regions!

                The WSJ recently posted a short article that held some affirmation for our midterm projects called “The Surprising Resurgence of American Wine.”  The piece highlighted three wines from lesser known domestic regions that have been gaining popularity and some critical acclaim.  The three bottles featured wines from regions – Idaho, Michigan, & Los Angeles – that had thrived before prohibition, but then fell away and never fully re-emerged after repeal.

                The wine from Idaho was a 2016 red blend dominated by Syrah.  The region, a local restaurant owner noted, is similar in soil and temperature to other Pacific Northwest states, but actually has the slight advantage that winemakers can be a bit more daring given the lack of established varietals or techniques.  A citrusy and dry Riesling was the varietal featured from Michigan and the region’s longer and cooler wine growing season was highlighted as an advantage, as was the “soul” that can be found in the state.  Finally, another Syrah was featured, this one from LA, an area with a very small number of producers.  Locals are hoping more investment in wine in the region will open up variety and scope.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-surprising-resurgence-of-american-wine-11552567264?mod=searchresults&page=1&pos=6