Did you know there is a wine destination in Montana? We didn't either.

Montana and Alcohol

Wine is mostly an afterthought in Montana.

Regarding alcohol in Montana, beer and liquor are the two prominent alcohol industries.

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You can find many high-quality breweries and distilleries across Big Sky Country.

Why?

It's easier to produce liquor and beer in Montana.

Montana readily provides wheat, barley, potatoes, huckleberries, and other ingredients for beer or hard alcohol.

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Wineries Have An Uphill Battle in Montana

Wine's main ingredient, grapes, are finicky and need a warmer climate.

Montana's long winters and cold snaps have killed fruit trees recently.

With that information, you would believe Montana doesn't have a wine destination.

Well, you would be wrong.

The answer will surprise you.

Montana's Top Wine Destination

AZ Animals made a list of the Top Wine Destinations for Every State, including one for Montana.

According to AZ Animals, Billings is the top wine destination.

You might be wondering why Billings was selected, and we might have an idea.

Billings is home to the Best Winery in Montana, Yellowstone Cellars & Winery.

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Yellowstone Cellars has been around for almost 20 years and goes to great lengths to create their wine.

Yellowstone Cellars picks fruit in the Yakima Valley in Washington and drives the produce back to Billings to ferment and create its wines.

Top Wine Destinations

Billings might not be a top wine destination like Walla Walla, Washington, or Napa Valley, California, but who knew Montana had wineries?

Montana wineries might not be as well known as some breweries or distilleries, but some folks might want to see if Big Sky Country wines are on the same level as other states.

Who else wants to have a classy glass of wine after a long week?