Louisiana wine

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 however it produces most of its wine by importing grapes from the west coast. To ensure that the Louisiana wine you are getting is actually made from Louisiana grapes or fruit look for "Louisiana" on the label. Another Louisiana vineyard is Pontchartrain Vineyards. Louisiana wine industry is small but growing.

Louisiana

Wine region
Official name	State of Louisiana
Type	U.S. state
Year established	1812
Country	United States
Sub-regions	Mississippi Delta AVA
Climate region	Humid subtropical
Total area	51,885 square miles (134,382 km^2)
Grapes produced	Blanc du Bois, Muscadine, Niagara, Norton, Viognier[1]
No. of wineries	4

Norton Grape Varietal

Louisiana Wine Paired Louisiana Cuisine

White Muscadines Harvested

"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."[2] -John Seago, owner of Pontchartrain Vineyard

Grape Varietal	Wine Characteristics	Pairs well with this type of Louisiana Cuisine	Example
Blanc Du Bois	Distinct melon and citrus character, with crisp acidity[3] (Dry to sweet white)	Shellfish	Grilled Shrimp
Le Noir	Interesting black currant and cherry notes, with a distinct wild character. (Port wine and dry reds).	Wild Games such as venison and duck	Seared Goose Steaks
Norton	Flavors of black berries and black cherries; chocolate, vanilla, and earthiness[4]	Barbeque, chicken pork, game and beef that has acidic sauces or marinades.	Wild duck in Sauce
Lomanto	Fresh fruit flavor and a deep purple color[5]	Beef, grilled Louisiana garden vegetables, or chocolate deserts	Cajun Sirloin
Victoria Red	Delightful Table Grape for those hot summer days.	Mix in a Fresh Garden Salad or eat individually with refreshments	Sweet tea and fresh grapes

Muscadine wine

Muscadine is a country wine with a place deep in the heart of many of 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.

Muscadine Wine Style	Pairs Well With	Louisiana Cuisine
Sweet White	Desserts	Peach Bread Pudding
Semi-Sweet White	Seafood and Pasta Dishes	Louisiana Crawfish Cakes
Dry White	Seafood white meats	Grilled Redfish over asparagus
Sweet Red	Desserts	Blueberry or Peach Cobbler
Dry Red	Red Meats and Game[6]	Pan Seared Venison Tenderloin

Muscadine

See also

• American wine

References

1. Appellation America (2007). "Louisiana: Appellation Description". Retrieved Nov. 27, 2007.
2. "Louisiana vineyard struggles for recognition - USATODAY.com". usatoday30.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2016-05-11.
3. "Fairhaven Vine Nursery". www.fairhavenvinenursery.com. Retrieved 2016-05-11.
4. Seda, Catherine. "Born in the USA: America's Norton grape". Napa Valley Register. Retrieved 2016-05-11.
5. "Fairhaven Vine Nursery". www.fairhavenvinenursery.com. Retrieved 2016-05-11.
6. Hill, Megan. "Louisiana Wine Pairings". Country Roads Magazine. Retrieved 2016-05-11.