Drink Local Wine Week starts November 12 and ends November 16. Drink Local Wine Week takes place in 47 states and everyone can participate – all you need is a bottle of wine from your region.

When visiting your local wine shop this week, ask where the local wine is stocked. Sometimes local wines can be a little difficult to find. Why? Perhaps sometimes consumers do not appreciate what they have in their own backyard. The best place to buy local wines is at the wineries, festivals and some farmers markets.

This is the week to discover what grapes grow well in your region and what types of wines your local wineries are producing. In addition to enjoying local wines, wine enthusiasts are encouraged to enjoy visiting local wineries and writing about their experiences.

“During wine week, writers from across the United States are asked to post stories to their blogs, Web sites, magazines, and newspapers about their favorite regional and local wines, wineries and events.” Send links to your articles and blogs to drinklocalwine@gmail.com.

If you enjoy buying local food, then why not buy local wine? If you have time next week visit your local wineries or attend a local wine event.

Note: Drink Local Wine website does not include California, Oregon and Washington since they are already well known for their wines.

Cheers! Kathy