New Hampshire

Climate: Cool continental

Soils: Rocky granite hills, glacial deposits, and gneiss

New Hampshire does not at this point have any official AVAs. The state has focused until very recently on fruit wines. Creation of cold-hardy hybrids, especially those released by the University of Minnesota’s Grape Breeding and Enology Project, have recently boosted wine production throughout the state, and climate change is due to make New Hampshire viticulture even more promising in the near future. Common hybrids include Frontenac, La Crescent, Marquette, and Seyval Blanc

New Hampshire wineries are scattered throughout the state. Where the state’s first AVA will appear is up for debate. In some regions lakes moderate the climate, and south facing slopes are of utmost importance. Large wineries like Labelle and Flag Hill are accompanied by a handful of smaller producers, and a marketing push is currently underway to get this state’s wineries more recognition.