Best US Wineries of 2009 and Beyond

Wine drinking and winery visits are very popular in the United States. You'll find a lot of wineries to choose from. Here's a list of the 10 best wineries of 2009 and beyond.

Frog's Leap Winery. The Frog's Leap Winery produces wines using organically-farmed grapes. One of the best things about the winery is that it's in a historic Red Barn. Frog's Leap Winery is at 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford, CA 94573. The phone number is (707) 963-4704.

Franzia. You may recognize Franzia as a brand of wine found in five-liter boxes in stores. It's the third largest wine company in the world. Franzia Winery is at 17000 E State Highway 120, Ripon, CA 95366-9412. The phone number is (209) 599-4111.

Cakebread Cellars. This family-owned winery, founded in 1973, is in the Napa Valley. It touts that is creates world class wines. Tours and tastings are by prior appointment. The company offers a Wine Club. Cakebread Cellars is at 8300 Saint Helena Highway, Rutherford, CA‎. The phone number is (707) 963-5221‎.

French Rabbit. The French Rabbit winery, also known as Boisset America, offers a variety of wines. Among the choices are Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Merlot. The vineyards are in southern France, but the French Rabbit company has a location in California. Boisset America is at2320 Marinship Way, Suite 140, Sausalito, CA 94965. The phone number is (800) 878-1123.

Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyard. The Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyard is a new winery in the hills. Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyard is at 7250 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton, CA 93427-9421. The phone number is 805) 688-9090.

Benziger Family Winery. This winery is run by the Benziger family in Glen Ellen, California. The Benziger signature wines are the 2008 Signaterra Sauvignon Blanc and the 2007 de Coelo Pinot Noir, Quintus. Benziger Family Winery is at 1883 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, CA‎. The phone number is (707) 935-3000‎.

Demetria Estate - Santa Ynez Valley. The Demetria Estate is a family owned winery that was established in 2005 and has two portfolios of wines. Demetria Estate - Santa Ynez Valley is at 6701 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos, CA‎. The phone number is (805) 686-2345‎.

Bonny Doon Vineyard Tasting Room and Winery. This winery, founded in 1983, is in the Santa Cruz mountains of California. It boasts high-end wines. Bonny Doon Vineyard Tasting Room and Winery is at 10 Pine Flat Road, Bonny Doon, CA‎. The phone number is (831) 425-7777‎.

Grgich Hills Estate. This family-run winery is in Napa Valley. The grapes for their wines are certified organic. Grgich Hills Estate is at 1829 Saint Helena Highway, Saint Helena, CA‎. The phone number is (707) 963-2784.

Kendall Jackson Wine Estates. This vineyard and winery is in the Sonoma Valley. It makes its wine from a variety of grape varietals. Kendall Jackson Wine Estates is at 337 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA‎. The phone number is (707) 433-7102‎.