You know what they say: When in doubt, go to a winery. They say that, right? Because they should. The thing is, wineries are never a bad idea—sunny days, rainy days, summer days, winter days, vacation days, staycation days, you name it, there's never a bad time to have a good time.
That holds true no matter what state in the US you're in, fellow wine connoisseurs. Yelp helped us compile the 51—yes, of course we included DC—best wineries in the United States. To do so, the review website looked at the star rating and number of reviews for businesses listed in the "wineries" category. Some of these are just too good to be true.
"This was my first visit to the winery but for sure won't be my last. The atmosphere is laid back and relaxed. The view is of trees and a barnyard, very beautiful in fall with the outdoor seating. Indoor is plenty of seating at the bar, and tables in the back." - Nikki
11661 Old Highway 280
Chelsea, AL 35043
"A winery in Alaska...whhhaatt! This place is super cool. Came here on our last trip to Homer and it was definitely on the list of places to go back to on this trip." - Michelle G.
60203 Bear Creek Drive
Homer, AK 99603
"Great wines, great staff, great ambiance, great food and all very reasonably priced. Had a great Saturday afternoon tasting (generous pours); back on Sunday for delicious skewers." - Claudio I.
1023 N. Main Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
"We loved this quaint little winery. The owners were knowledgable & friendly. We enjoyed a free tasting & stayed & shared a bottle on location. Bought several bottles to take home. A must-visit." - Christine L.
4937 Highway 187
Eureka Springs, AR 72631
"SIMPLY THE BEST WINE I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE! ... If you are in Calistoga, make your appointment. Go see them. Thank me later!!" - Poupie B.
2361 Greenwood Avenue
Calistoga, CA 94515
"With no shortage of vineyards and wineries in the area, I have to love a place on an epic level to go more than once during our excursions to Palisade. Hermosa is one of those wineries. I could easily come here every day (Not just on vacation, literally every day)." - Sarah M.
3269 3/4 C Road
Palisade, Colorado 81526
"What a special place. Did a full tasting (15?!) for a super-reasonable price, deliberated over the list with a glass or three more and built a case purchase. A first for me." - Jonathan M.
848 Route 171
Woodstock, CT 06281
"Gorgeous space, beautiful location, and delicious food!" - Rachael P.
385 Water Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
"Amazing amazing wine with enough selection to please any palate...The staff is incredibly friendly and were the best part of the experience. The wine slushees are amazing, the atmosphere is beautiful. Definitely a must-do." - Abigail R.
32512 Blackwater Road
Frankford, DE 19945
"What a find! We miss the wineries of Virginia after moving to Florida from the DC area, and this little gem was a welcome find! Phenomenal wine and quaint atmosphere. Don't be fooled by the location- it's tucked away in a very unassuming spot. But the minute you walk through the door, you'll be glad you came!" - Just M.
22041 US Highway 19 N
Clearwater, FL 33765
"What really makes The Cottage stand out from other North Georgia wineries is the breathtaking view it offers...The tasting room is surrounded by mountains and looks down on a couple small houses and fields in the distance." - Laura N.
5050 Highway 129 N
Cleveland, GA 30528
"Not sure what they put in that volcanic soil, but it sure makes some good wine. Located five minutes from the entrance to Volcano National Park, this winery is a great place to stop if you need a break from hiking and lava and whatnot." - Audrey S.
35 Pii Mauna Drive
Volcano, HI 96785
"The winery sits atop a hill and is easy to find and plenty of parking. We enjoyed our dinner. We had the steak and salmon meals that were cooked to perfection. The wine choices were many. Wow!" - Bobby B.
24509 Rudd Road
Parma, ID 83660
"The August Hill Winery Tasting Room will make you feel like you are in Napa. Stop in for a wine tasting and to see the art." - Jennifer R.
106 Mill Street
Utica, IL 61373
"Beautiful ambience. Excellent service. Delicious wine everywhere. Reasonably priced." - Chesla N.
200 E Winery Road
Bloomington, IN 47404
"Great wine! Amazing garden/patio. Truly a gem in the middle of Iowa. I wish we could have stayed longer. I highly recommend this place." - Bobbi S.
1755 P Avenue
Marengo, IA 52301
"We absolutely love this place! Fell in love with Grace Hill the 1st time we visited the winery! So much so we had our wedding reception here! We love coming every time we are in KS!" - Anna V.
6310 S. Grace Hill Road
Whitewater, KS 67154
"Beautiful vineyard. Tastings are a must...There is live music at various times throughout the weekend." - Kacie B.
7086 Tates Creek Road
Lexington, KY 40515
"This is the best winery in Louisiana, hands down. The Southern climate makes it hard for certain grapes to grow so most wineries don't have the kind of top notch selection offered here. Ponchartrain offers wines from their own locally grown fruit, and imports California grapes to make all of the standard favorites." - Jesse B.
81250 Highway 1082
Bush, LA 70431
"How cute is this place. The winery is pretty much a huge barn that they modernized but kept all the original wood from back in the day." - Diane H.
367 Youngtown Road
Lincolnville, ME 04849
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