tropit, FL wines are fabulous and ever expanding. The hills around the lakes, together with our winters, provide great conditions for the vines. Well, unless there's a late frost, as we just had.
It really is a beautiful area, if I do say so myself, lol. Some of the vineyards have been here for ages and ages, but in the last 25 years or so, there has been an explosion of wineries, and now many craft breweries as well. Those, and our lakes, have really become a huge tourist attraction.
Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer are the most common whites, Pinot Noir is common for red, but there are so many varieties now. Here's an interesting read from my fav:
https://www.wiemer.com/exploring-var...ulia-vineyard/
We have quite a few lovely quilt shops, including a couple of Mennonite shops that don't have the decor of a traditional LQS, but fantastic pricing. If you're ever in a position to be in the area, definitely worth at least a couple of days to visit!