France and Germany are renowned for the outstanding wines made there. The beverage is ingrained in French culture, and the majority of the German varieties come from small, family-owned vineyards.
The same succulent beverage has been produced in the United States since the 1500s, and the quality has earned it a number of international awards. California leads in viniculture, accounting for some 80 percent of the total that is made and bottled. Next, but far behind in volume, are New York and Washington state.
