South Carolina wine explained

South Carolina
Official Name:State of South Carolina
Type:U.S. state
Year:1788
Country:United States
Total Size:34726sqmi
Grapes:Blanc du Bois, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cayuga, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Melody, Merlot, Muscadine,Sauvignon Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Suwannee, Ravat, Vignoles, Viognier[1]
Wineries:12[2]

South Carolina wine refers to wine made from grapes grown in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The climate of South Carolina is challenging for the production of wine grapes. Hot and humid summers require viticulturists to adapt their canopy management to minimize direct sunlight on the grapes, which are often harvested early in the summer. There are twelve wineries in South Carolina and no designated American Viticulture Areas.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Appellation America . 2007 . South Carolina: Appellation Profile . https://web.archive.org/web/20140502095553/http://wine.appellationamerica.com/wine-region/South-Carolina.html . 2014-05-02 . live. 2007-11-28.
  2. Web site: South Carolina Wineries . America's Wine Trails, LLC . 22 April 2021.