30 Most Popular Wine Brands in America

Sultan Khalid
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In this article, we are going to discuss the 30 most popular wine brands in America. You can skip our detailed analysis of the wine market in America, the recent acquisition in the wine industry, and wine tourism in the United States, and go directly to 10 Most Popular Wine Brands in America. 

Over the last few decades, winemaking has become immensely popular in America as both a business venture and a hobby. When prohibition passed in 1920, the popularity of winemaking plummeted and would stay relatively obscure for half a century. However, the turning point for American wine occurred on May 24, 1976, when some California producers entered their wines in a blind tasting, comparing California wines with French.

The judging panel was exclusively French, so it was a shock when Californian wines were ranked the highest in both of the competition categories – Chardonnays and reds. The results of what became known as the Judgment of Paris were reported in Time Magazine, thus attracting international attention towards premier wines from the Golden State. That year marked the beginning of an American wine renaissance, and today there are over 11,000 wineries in the U.S. that offer an incredibly diverse selection of wines.

Wine Market in America: 

As we mentioned in our article – 15 U.S. States that Produce the Most Wine – The United States was the world leader in the wine market last year in terms of revenue, at $52.7 billion. Although wine is produced in every state of the country, the majority of production takes place in the sun-soaked state of California, responsible for around 85% of the total U.S. wine production volume. With 22.4 million hectoliters of wine produced in 2022, the U.S. ranks among the Top Wine Producing Countries in the World. 

Organic/sustainable wine is a trend particularly popular among the Gen Z, and to a somewhat lesser extent the millennials. While in Europe this trend is well-established, with a third of French and Spanish consumers purchasing organic wine, in the U.S. it is just beginning to take hold. Organic/sustainable wine is currently an $8.6 billion market in the U.S., but is projected to grow to $21 billion by 2030. 

Wine Tourism in the United States: 

People travel around the world for different reasons. Some travel to explore new cultures, learn new languages, admire unique locations, and some to drink wine. Among several types of tourism, wine tourism is a new concept with a focus on exploring wine cultures around the world. 

The U.S. wine industry is a major magnet for tourists and tourism-driven expenses. According to WineAmerica, the country’s ‘wine country’ regions generated 49.18 million tourist visits and $16.69 billion in tourism expenditures in 2022, benefiting local economies and tax bases. 

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