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Massachusetts Wine

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Massachusetts is a state in the north-eastern corner of the United States, covering 10,550 square miles (27,300 square km) between New Hampshire to the north and Connecticut to the south. Its eastern border is formed by the Atlantic Ocean, a pivotal factor in the state's history as one of the first European colonies in the North America.

In the early 21st century, Massachusetts is home to about 30 wineries – double the number registered at the end of the 1990s. Total wine production has also increased dramatically (if not commensurately) by about 50%; the increase is smaller than might be expected as a result of the new wineries being mostly 'farm–winery' operations.

Massachusetts' vineyards and wineries are spread across its southern half, from its western border with New York to the eastern coastal areas south of Boston. Two islands off the Massachusetts coast also have wine-bearing vineyards, the more famous of which is the controversial Martha's Vineyard AVA. Even Cape Cod has a vineyard and winery producing quality wines. Truro Vineyards' location was immortalized by artist Edward Hooper. He depicted the lighthouse at Truro, where he had a summer house, in 'Highland Light', and also painted 'Rich's House' and 'Rich's Barn' – buildings within the winery grounds.

A combination of Franco-American hybrids such as Marechal Foch and Seyval Blanc, and vinifera varieties such as Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay are grown in Massachusetts – the hardier hybrids almost a necessity in the state's cooler mesoclimates. The Alsatian varieties Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris are the vinifera vines best suited to the conditions here and are sometimes used to make sparkling wines in the methode traditionelle.

In addition to the state AVA, Massachusetts also has two more specific AVAs. It shares Southeastern New England with Connecticut and Rhode Island – its southern neighbors – and has the island AVA, Martha's Vineyard. These two regions are situated in the south and east of the state; further north, fruit wines are more common than those made from grapes, although some wineries import grapes or must from other parts of the US.

Here are some wines produced in this wine region. Displaying 1 to 25.
Wine Name (by Search Rank, sort by Name)			Grape	Avg Price (Ex Tax)
1.	Samuel Adams Utopias Beer, Massachusetts, USA		Beer	$239
2.	Berkshire Mountain Distillers Berkshire Bourbon Whiskey, Massachusetts, USA		Whiskey - Bourbon	$43
3.	Samuel Adams Infinium Beer, Massachusetts, USA		Beer	$22
4.	Berkshire Mountain Distillers Ice Glen Vodka, Massachusetts, USA		Vodka	$28
5.	Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod Cabernet Franc, Massachusetts, USA		Cabernet Franc	$17
6.	Samuel Adams Boston Lager Beer, Massachusetts, USA		Beer	$9
7.	Berkshire Mountain Distillers New England Corn Whiskey, Massachusetts, USA			$41
8.	Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod Chardonnay, Massachusetts, USA		Chardonnay	$19
9.	Samuel Adams Summer Ale Beer, Massachusetts, USA		Beer	$5
10.	Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat Beer, Massachusetts, USA		Beer	$5
11.	Berkshire Mountain Distillers Greylock Gin, Massachusetts, USA		Gin	$30
12.	Berkshire Mountain Distillers Ethereal Limited EditionGin, Massachusetts, USA		Gin	$35
13.	Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod Blush, Massachusetts, USA			$11
14.	Berkshire Mountain Distillers Ragged Mountain Rum, Massachusetts, USA		Rum	$30
15.	Allen's Coffee Brandy, Massachusetts, USA		Brandy	$9
16.	Harpoon Brewery UFO Pumpkin Beer, Massachusetts, USA		Beer
17.	Samuel Adams Latitude 48 IPA Beer, Massachusetts, USA		Beer	$6
18.	Samuel Adams Light Beer, Massachusetts, USA		Beer	$5
19.	Samuel Adams Barrel Room Collection 'New World Tripel' Beer, Massachusetts, USA		Beer	$9
20.	Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock Beer, Massachusetts, USA		Beer	$14
21.	Samuel Adams Imperial Series 'Double Bock' Beer, Massachusetts, USA		Beer	$8
22.	Samuel Adams Irish Red Beer, Massachusetts, USA		Beer	$5
23.	Samuel Adams The Vixen Chocolate Chili Bock Beer, Massachusetts, USA		Beer	$6
24.	Samuel Adams Black Lager Beer, Massachusetts, USA		Beer	$5
25.	Harpoon Brewery India Pale Ale Beer, Massachusetts, USA		Beer	$9
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