Official name State of Louisiana Year established 1812 Sub-regions Mississippi Delta AVA | Type U.S. state Country United States | |
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Total area 51,885 square miles (134,382 km) | ||
Louisiana wine refers to wine made from grapes grown in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Growing grapes in Louisiana is challenging which has hindered its wine industry. The climate of Louisiana is extremely hot and humid, and viticulturists in the state face Pierce's disease, powdery mildew, and other grapevine diseases. There are four commercial wineries in Louisiana that collectively produce about 20,000 gallons (75,000 liters) of wine per year. One of those commercial wineries is Landry Vineyards which is the largest vineyard and winery in Northeast Louisiana. Landry Vineyards grows grapes that are specific to the climate of Louisiana. Louisiana wine industry is small but growing.
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Louisiana Wine Paired Louisiana Cuisine
"The main problem we have is getting people to try our wine," Seago said. "They say, 'How can it be any good, it's from Louisiana?' Well, they never say that about our food. So they should find out about the wine too." -John Seago, owner of Pontchartrain Vineyard
Muscadine wine
often considered a country wine has a place deep in the heart of many Louisiana's people. They have fond memories of picking them fresh and eating them as a refreshing snack on those hot August days when they ripen every time they take a sip of a sweet white. Muscadines make a great wine for many types of Louisiana cuisine, providing you with a unique wine with a unique food and life style.