It’s that time of year again when grape picking and wine tasting punctuate the leisure activities across America’s vineyards. Entrancingly, every state in the nation boasts a wine producing region – from tropical Hawaii to chilly Alaska. This makes for a picturesque scene that invites visitors to explore the lush vineyards, experience insightful tours, savor delightful tastings, and enjoy multi-course menu pairings on a harvest weekend getaway.

Northern Michigan's Traverse Wine Coast offers a captivating journey covering about 40 wineries. One standout is Chateau Chantal, a pastoral hideaway on the gorgeous Old Mission Peninsula, which overlooks Lake Michigan. Tours, tastings, and crown-pleasing multi-course wine-pairing dinners, crafted by their resident chef, will make your visit a memorable one.

Just half-an-hour’s drive from Portland, Oregon, Alloro Vineyard introduces guests to its flagship estate Pinot Noir and a unique selection of dishes, including steelhead trout served with foraged nettle puree. This vineyard oozes Italian aura from its scenic views to its exciting food offerings. Owner David Nemarnik's heritage reflects through various elements- from the tastefully rustic stone tasting house to chef Denali Whaley's daily pranzo (Italian mid-day meal) and the periodic multi-course 'Cinque Cose' menus.

In Washington state, Kiona Vineyards reveals the sheer beauty of Red Mountain terroir through its glass-clad tasting room. Visitors can relish indulgent red wines while being entranced by the vineyard landscape. They offer guided tours, usually led by family members who run the vineyard, and you can stay overnight if you desire.

Unwind at TWP Winery in Colorado, surrounded by big skies, sculptural rock formations, and the Mt. Garfield. The winery takes pairing to a different level with cheeses, chocolates, and charcuterie, including their housemade South African biltong. The stylish farmhouse offers overnight accommodation.

Escape to the remote Sonoma County winery - Matanzas Creek, for a uniquely aromatic wine tasting amidst three-acre lavender gardens. Post tasting, explore the lavender market to find a range of balms, butters, mists, and oils. The seated tasting flanked by bocce court and picnic opportunities makes it perfect for a gregarious day out.

In the heart of Napa Valley, Cardinale Winery hosts graceful, individual tasting sessions. Following a recent renovation, the vineyard offers an array of tasting sessions tailored with seasonal culinary accompaniments. The Cardinale Mt. Veeder Experience offers an unforgettable vineyard tour and tasting, elevated 2,000 feet above the Napa Valley floor.

The 170-acre D.A.Ranch in Arizona’s Verde Valley, a former cattle ranch dating back to 1876, today stands as a picturesque Western American vineyard. Leisurely afternoons call for strolls by the lake, guided vineyard tours and tasting flights of three wines.

Burnt Hill Farm in Maryland, combines gastronomy and wine in a delightful way, pairing wine flavors with seasonal garden snacks and house-milled bread. The winery is opening in September, featuring an eight-seat chef’s counter that will serve a personal tasting menu.

Offering a slice of Italian hospitality in peaceful Virginia countryside, Barboursville Vineyards is a full weekend getaway experience. A seated tasting at Palladio Restaurant, an on-site dining spot that offers fresh menu items from its kitchen garden, is highly recommended.

In Mayacamas Vineyard, a legacy winery established in 1889, the long winding drive up the Mt. Veeder rewards visitors with the endless beauty of Napa Valley and a stellar tasting of both current and library wines.

Kontokosta Winery, the only waterside tasting room on the North Fork of Long Island, offers wine tastings in a glass-covered setting in the midst of the vines, overlooking Long Island Sound.

Lastly, enjoy Texas Hill Country’s million-dollar view from Driftwood Estate. The winery’s tasting room and Driftwood Bistro are fantastic places to soak up the regional essence.

This harvest season, invest in an unforgettable journey through the scenic and multifaceted vineyards of America. Whether you are a connoisseur or simply a wine enthusiast, these vineyard tours and tastings will offer you an insight into the fascinating undercurrents of regional winemaking across America.