Best of Missouri Market Photos
The Best of Missouri Market was held October 5-7 at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri. The event draws 25,000 people annually to one of the best botanical gardens in the U.S....
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Norton: The Dark Knight Part II
This is the second article of a two-part profile on the Norton grape. This article discusses Norton winemaking techniques, research into its genetic origins and the history of the variety. The first Norton article...
Summitt Lake Winery to Close After Foreclosure
The Fulton Sun reports that Summit Lake Winery in Holts Summit, Missouri closed its doors for business this Sunday. The winery closure was an indirect result of the FDIC assuming the assets of Premier...
Harvest Festival in Augusta, Missouri
The town of Augusta, Missouri has just celebrated its annual Harvest Festival. The festival opened with a concert and picnic on Friday evening at Augusta Winery and continued Saturday with a series of events...
Norton Grape Harvest & Crush at Jowler Creek
Norton is one of the last grapes to be harvested in the Midwest. Below are pictures from today’s Norton grape harvest and crush at Jowler Creek Vineyard, near Platte City in Missouri. Winemaker Jason...
Norton: Dark Knight of American Wine
This is the first article of a two part profile on the Norton grape. The first article discusses the characteristics of today’s Norton and includes a report on the 2012 Norton Harvest. The next...
Offbeat European Grapes Growing Across the Midwest
Increasingly, Midwestern winemakers are defying convention by growing popular vinifera grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc. But in recent years, a number of vineyards have planted lesser known European grapes considered offbeat for the...
Missouri Wine Tourism Feels the Heat
On August 3oth, The St. Louis Business Journal reported that three Missouri wineries had substantial decreases in summer tourist traffic due the severe heat wave. Stone Hill, Augusta and Mount Pleasant all reported declines....
Grape Breeder’s Hypothesis Could Reveal Norton Grape Origins
A Virginia grape breeder has conducted experiments and historical research that could lead to the unveiling of the genetic origin of one of America’s most renowned and mysterious native grapes: Norton. The UK-based Journal...
Four Simple Ways to Increase Tasting Room Revenue
Would you like to increase your winery tasting room revenue? With wine country visits increasing during the fall, now is the time to make the most of sales opportunities and increase your bottom line....