Top 100 red wines of Arkansas
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Arkansas as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Arkansas and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Arkansas
Oldest wine state in the American South, cradle of the state's first AVA (Altus, 1984) on the Ozark foothills with a Swiss-German heritage (Wiederkehr, Post). Dominant French hybrids: Chambourcin as ruby red king with cherry, blackberry, pepper and a smoky touch, supple tannins; Cynthiana/Norton full-bodied with wild berries and spice; Vidal Blanc and Seyval Blanc taut with citrus. Native Muscadine fruity and sweet. Cabernet and Chardonnay as vinifera.