Sunday, February 28, 2010

Oklahoma Pride


Above is a photo of Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication [SOP]
 
 Oklahoma is home to the University of Oklahoma, the Sooners and Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communications.  Oklahoma is also home to grapes.  The wide variety of grapes grown in the state leads a path to a diverse selection of wines.
 
"Oklahomans are new wine drinkers," Gary Strebel, owner of Strebel Creek Vineyard, said.  "People start with a white wine, and go to a drier white wine. Then, many people go on to [drink] a light red wine and ultimately go to a heavier red wine."
 
Below is a listing of some of the grape varieties grown in the state's vineyards, according to the Oklahoma State University Viticulture and Enology web site.


Alicante Bouschet
Barbera
Cabernet Sauvignon [Red]
Cabernet Franc
Catawba
Chambourcin
Chardonel
Chardonnay[White]
Chenin Blanc
Concord
Gewurztraminer
Merlot [Red]


 Muscat Canelli
Niagara
Norton / Cynthiana
Pinot Gris / Grigio[White]
Pinot Noir[Red]
Riesling (White)
Sauvignon Blanc[White]
Seyval Blanc
Syrah / Shiraz [Red]
Vidal Blanc
Viognier
Zinfandel

Cimarron
Frontenac
Villard Blanc
Rubaiyat
Malbec
Petit Verdot
Ruby Cabernet[Red]
Sangiovese [Red]
Vignoles


The only way to find the special wine, or wines, you like, is to try them. Many Oklahoma vineyards and wineries offer free wine tastings.  
 
The Oklahoma Agritourism Program is sponsoring a chance to visit a few of Oklahoma's 53 vineyards and wineries, take some photos and enter monthly drawings for great giveaways during 2010.
 

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