This month, the state’s top awards for winemaking were celebrated at the Governor’s Mansion. Ashley Byrd was there and spoke with some of the award-winners and leaders of this fast-growing industry in Missouri.
Some of Missouri’s grapes have died on the vine because of a harsh winter and spring. Jim Anderson, executive director of the Missouri Wine and Grape Board, said he expects about a 60% to 70% reduction of projected crop yields by the time this fall’s harvest rolls...