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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, news and info on what's happening at wineries across Arkansas wine country right now.

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

Post Familie Vineyards & Winery - Elegantly designed, easily navigable, and if the site is anything like the winery - start packing. With info on a selection of dry, semi-dry, sweet and dessert wines, muscadine grape juice and jellies, plus info on tours, tastings, a beautifully outfitted gift shop, a bit of family history, map and directions.

Wiederkehr Wine Cellars - One of Arkansas' oldest and hippest with a complete history, details on the family restaurant, the annual wine festival, visitor information including tours and tastings, links to area accommodations and a preview of their vintage reds, whites, dessert and non-alcoholic wines.

Chateau Aux Arc - Famous for being owned by one of the youngest vintners in the U.S. - and its homegrown chardonnay - with a complete events calendar, tasting room schedule, visitor info, map, driving directions, related links, FAQ.

Cowie Wine Cellars - Meet owner, Roger Cowie, and settle down for more on the company's background, take a tour of the Arkansas Wine Museum, cyber-sample their dinner and dessert wines, and find complete map and directions to the winery also featuring bed and breakfast accommodations.

Imboden Winery - More up-close info, and featuring what is probably the only winery site online to include personal recipes for their fruit wines you can make at home.

Mount Bethel Winery - With the complete story on the winery's origins and info on their grape and fruit wines, plus a company store, upcoming events, area attractions with contact details, weather info, map and directions.

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