Leading members of Missouri’s wine industry are calling for changes to the way a winery is defined. “It’s got to the point now where there are actually restaurants that are calling themselves wineries,” said...
On March 3 & 4, 2013 Eckert’s Country Store and Restaurant in Belleville, Illinois hosted a Wine and Food Festival with cooking demos, wine tastings, and samples. The crowd enjoyed a wide variety of...
The first non vinifera wine won Wine of the Year at the 2012 Indy International Wine Competition. River City Winery of New Albany, Indiana took the top prize for its 2011 Vignoles at the...
St. James is Missouri’s largest winery, producing over 200,000 cases per year. Because St. James’ wine is distributed to retail stores in 17 states, packaging is an important marketing consideration according to marketing manager...
Often, it’s hard to find a parking spot at Herman’s Liquor Store in Ottawa, Illinois. The lines at the check out counter, always managed by at least two friendly and knowledgeable staff, attest to...