US: How to Learn Winemaking in NYC
US: How to Learn Winemaking in NYC
Nov 27, 2011 6
(Pursuitist) - Interest in wine is growing in the U.S. – earlier this year the country took the title of largest wine-consuming nation, passing France for the first time. France, however, still reigns when it comes to per-capita consumption.
Wine production is also burgeoning in the States. The U.S. is the fourth largest producer of wine, and it experienced nearly a 14% increase in production between 2006 and 2009, making it the only country of the top five producers to experience positive growth.
While 89% of U.S. wine production takes place in California, a new trend is making its way to center stage: urban winemaking.
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