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The oldest and largest grape juice and wine producing state in the South, Arkansas today has a tourist wine route that traces its roots back to the 1870's - when German-Swiss immigrants established the state's first commercial vineyard in the foothills of the Ozarks.

Take the virtual tour here...with more on events, tastings, and information on what's happening at wineries across Arkansas wine country right now, along with a bit of history about Arkansas winemaking through the centuries..

Above, the Post Familie Vineyard & Winery in Altus, Arkansas.

More information about Arkansas wineries around the Web:

Arkansas wine country - Feature story from Arkansas.com with a guide to the state's top wineries including information on touring and tasting, hours of operation, location and contact details. Scroll down the page for more on brew pubs and microbreweries.

Arkansas Wine and Wineries - About.com guide to Arizona wine history along with information on available winery tours, contact information and directions.

Wine Industry - Encyclopedia of Arkansas - Excellent overview of the history of Arkansas winemaking dating back to the early 19th century through Prohibition and the rise of the modern Arkansas winery, with related references and resources.

also see -> Arkansas Beaches | Arkansas Tourist Attractions

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