Red State, Blue State: Eight Wines to Try During the Election

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Try a wine from a vineyard in a blue state and a wine from a vineyard in a red state on election day.

There's been nonstop talk about red states, blue states and battleground states during this election cycle. Boston Public Radio added some levity to the conversation with a twist of the corkscrew. Callie Crossley spoke with Boston Wine School founder Jonathan Alsop about blue state and red state wineries. 

Alsop's Recommendations:

• New Mexico: Gruet Sparkler
• Virginia: Linden, Horton, Williamsburg
• Idaho: Ste. Chappelle Winery
• Texas: Llano Estacado Winery
• Michigan: Leelanau Vineyards, Ciccone Winery (Madonna's dad!)

While you're perusing the packie aisles, look for all-American grapes: Norton, Zinfandel, Concord.