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Alaska wine

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Alaska
Wine region
Official nameState of Alaska
TypeU.S. state
Year established1959
CountryUnited States
Total area663,267 square miles (1,717,854 km2)
No. of wineries4[1][2]
Wine producedMerlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Riesling[2]

Alaska wine refers to wine made in the state of Alaska. Alaskan wineries import juice from out of state to make Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Some wineries produce wine made with fruits other than grapes. Alaska's signature wines are made from honey and native Alaskan fruit such as raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, salmonberry, gooseberry and rhubarb.[2] Some wineries also produce ice wine.[1] There are no designated American Viticultural Areas in the state.

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Alaskan wine - it ain't just grapes!". Chiff.com. 2007. Retrieved November 28, 2007.
  2. ^ a b c "Alaska Wineries". AmericanWineryGuide.com.