Indeed. Vermont is likely to avoid becoming a vinous Disneyland at least partly thanks to geography and location. It's a long drive from most metropolitan areas, and the mountains which give the state character also make it a bumpy drive.
It'll be interesting to see what comes of the new sub-AVA, whether the Champlain Valley wineries will formalize a wine trail or similar. But I think Vermont's a long way from having to worry about the bumper-to-bumper traffic on 29 that plagues Napa Valley.
I agree with Fredric Koeppel. Shoot, there are a lot of people in Napa Valley who are not happy about what Napa Valley has become.
Indeed. Vermont is likely to avoid becoming a vinous Disneyland at least partly thanks to geography and location. It's a long drive from most metropolitan areas, and the mountains which give the state character also make it a bumpy drive.
It'll be interesting to see what comes of the new sub-AVA, whether the Champlain Valley wineries will formalize a wine trail or similar. But I think Vermont's a long way from having to worry about the bumper-to-bumper traffic on 29 that plagues Napa Valley.
Well done. And thank you for not saying that Vermont is the next Napa Valley.
Thank you! And my heavens, I hope it won't come to that.