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Arkansas Wineries: All 34 Producers, Mapped by Region

Arkansas

America's oldest wine tradition west of the Mississippi

Arkansas has 34 federally permitted wine producers across 3 official wine regions (AVAs). The largest concentrations are in Altus. Every producer is listed below with the address, map and contact details we could confirm.

  • 34 wineries
  • 3 official wine regions
  • 1 wine trails & areas
  • 22 towns with a winery

Arkansas Wine, in Brief

Arkansas has been making wine since Swiss and German immigrants planted vines around Altus in the 1870s, and the families who founded those wineries still run several of them. The Altus area along the Arkansas River is the heart of it, with a handful of producers now spread across the Ozarks and the northwest corner.

The style is honest and traditional: native and hybrid grapes, sweet and semi-sweet wines with a loyal following, and a growing number of dry wines from Cynthiana and Chambourcin.

Where the Wineries Are

Wine Regions of Arkansas

Two American Viticultural Areas cover the state's historic core: the Arkansas Mountain AVA and, inside it, the smaller Altus AVA on the slopes above the river. Both sit within the much larger Ozark Mountain AVA shared with Missouri and Oklahoma.

Arkansas & Oklahoma168 wineries

Official wine regions (AVAs)

Arkansas Mountain 14 Altus 9 Ozark Mountain

Grapes to Look For in Arkansas

Cynthiana, the local name for Norton, is the flagship red. Muscadine, Concord, Niagara and hybrids such as Chambourcin and Vignoles fill out the lists.

Cynthiana Chambourcin Muscadine Vignoles Concord Norton Chardonnay Merlot

Planning a Visit to Arkansas Wine Country

Altus is small enough to visit every winery in an afternoon. Come in July for the Altus Grape Festival, or in autumn when the river valley colours turn.

Best time to go: May to October

Before You Go

Tasting rooms change their hours constantly and many small producers are appointment only. Confirm directly with the winery before you travel.

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Every Arkansas Winery, A to Z

All 34 producers licensed in Arkansas, listed alphabetically. Open any name for its full profile, or use the map above to browse by place.

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wineries are in Arkansas?

Arkansas has 34 federally permitted wine producers according to the most recent Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau permit list. This page lists every one of them.

What are the wine regions of Arkansas?

Two American Viticultural Areas cover the state's historic core: the Arkansas Mountain AVA and, inside it, the smaller Altus AVA on the slopes above the river. Both sit within the much larger Ozark Mountain AVA shared with Missouri and Oklahoma.

Which grapes is Arkansas known for?

Cynthiana, the local name for Norton, is the flagship red. Muscadine, Concord, Niagara and hybrids such as Chambourcin and Vignoles fill out the lists.

When is the best time to visit Arkansas wine country?

May to October. Altus is small enough to visit every winery in an afternoon. Come in July for the Altus Grape Festival, or in autumn when the river valley colours turn.

Nearby States

Missouri 214 Tennessee 106 Mississippi 10 Louisiana 15 Texas 771 Oklahoma 99
Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.

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