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South Carolina wine

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South Carolina
Wine region
Official nameState of South Carolina
TypeU.S. state
Year established1788
CountryUnited States
Total area34,726 square miles (89,940 km2)
Grapes producedBlanc du Bois, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cayuga, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Melody, Merlot, Muscadine, Sauvignon Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Suwannee, Ravat, Vignoles, Viognier[1]
No. of wineries12[1][2]

South Carolina wine refers to wine made from grapes grown in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The climate of South Carolina is challenging for the production of wine grapes. Hot and humid summers require viticulturists to adapt their canopy management to minimize direct sunlight on the grapes, which are often harvested early in the summer. There are twelve wineries in South Carolina and no designated American Viticulture Areas.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "South Carolina: Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on May 2, 2014. Retrieved November 28, 2007.
  2. ^ a b "South Carolina Wineries". America's Wine Trails, LLC. Retrieved April 22, 2021.