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The American wine scene has extended beyond Napa and Sonoma. From coast to coast, these alternatives are giving the heavy hitters a run for their money with weekend tastings and vintages available from the source.
—Alice Feiring
WHERE Finger Lakes, New York, a much-overlooked region starting to boom. GREAT GRAPES Hermann J. Wiemer (3962 Rte. 14, Dundee; 800/371-7971; www.wiemer.com), which makes terrific Riesling. EAT Suzanne Fine Regional Cuisine (9013 Rte. 414, Lodi; 607/582-7545; dinner for two $50), serving organic produce from its garden. STAY The refurbished Greek Revival Esperanza Mansion (3456 Rte. 54A, Bluff Point; 866/927-4400; www.esperanzamansion.com; doubles from $139), on Keuka Lake.
WHERE Central Virginia, a vineyard-lined area near the Blue Ridge Mountains. GREAT GRAPES Chrysalis Vineyards (23876 Champe Ford Rd., Middleburg; 800/235-8804; www.chrysaliswine.com), known for its red Norton. EAT Oxo Restaurant (215 W. Water St., Charlottesville; 434/977-8111; dinner for two $90), for modern French cooking. STAY Keswick Hall (701 Club Dr., Charlottesville; 800/274-5391; www.keswick.com; doubles from $225), a luxury golf resort.
WHERE Anderson Valley, California, a sleepy throwback to sweeter times. GREAT GRAPES Navarro Vineyards (5601 Hwy. 128, Philo; 800/537-9463; www.navarrowine.com), hot-listed by industry pros for its Gewürztraminer. EAT Libby's Restaurant (8651 Hwy. 128, Philo; 707/895-2646; dinner for two $38) offers up authentic Mexican dishes. STAY The charmingly rustic Philo Pottery Inn (8550 Hwy. 128, Philo; 707/895-3069; www.philopotteryinn.com; doubles from $110).
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