The World’s 100 Best Wineries · 2026

The Best Wineries in the United States

22 of the 100 wineries in The World’s 100 Best Wineries 2026 are in the United States. The highest placed is Varaison Vineyards & Winery in Palisade, at number 2 in the world. Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery in Saylorsburg (number 8) and Caprio Cellars in Walla Walla (number 13) follow.

Napa Valley

Caymus Vineyards in Rutherford is a family-owned estate known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, grown on valley floor and mountain vineyards. Opus One in Oakville makes Bordeaux-style blends, Opus One and Overture, from Cabernet-based grapes. Davis Estates sits on a mountainside in Calistoga and makes Cabernet Sauvignon and blends. HALL St. Helena is set on the Bergfeld vineyard at the foot of the Mayacamas Mountains, and V. Sattui in St. Helena has Tuscan-style grounds with picnic areas under oak and walnut trees.

Virginia

Barboursville Vineyards lies on a 900-acre estate near Barboursville in the Piedmont, growing Octagon, Viognier and Riesling along with some Italian varietals. Chateau Morrisette in Floyd sits on the Blue Ridge Parkway and makes Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and fruit wines. Pearmund Cellars in Broad Run makes dry reds and whites, including Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Viognier. King Family Vineyards near Crozet has its own vineyards and a polo field.

Texas Hill Country

Slate Theory Winery in Fredericksburg makes its wines in house from Texas grapes. Its guided tours include an underground cave and cellar. William Chris Vineyards in Hye, in the Hill Country near Fredericksburg, is known for Mourvèdre, Cinsault and white blends.