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06/19/13
Winemakers Thrilled: Recent Rains Great for Grape Growing in Missouri
For farmers, it means a good hay crop and for those who grow grapes, insurance for a possibly dry summer.
06/18/13
Why Minnesota Can Be Called Wine Country
Having been in the business for 40 years, Nan Bailly knows the challenges of growing grapes in Minnesota. "I would say three out of five years I lose a significant portion of my crop," Nan said. For her, that's part of the appeal.
06/04/13
SD: Sidewalk wine ordinance up for approval
The council plans to hold the second reading of Ordinance 2437, which would give downtown businesses the opportunity to serve wine on adjacent sidewalks. The council voted 5-3 in favor of the first reading of the ordinance at the last council meeting May 20.
06/03/13
IA: Former school could become winery
Bill Bush and Cindy Bush of Garden Winery of Gowrie have had their proposal to turn the Callender school, which has been vacant for several years, into their new winery approved by the Prairie Valley Community School District, which owns the building, and the Callender City Council.
05/31/13
Wet Spring Is Good For Missouri Wine Production
This year, we've got rain and lots of it and more on the way.
05/30/13
Wine trends in Central Arkansas
Sweet wines, box wines and pretty labels sell well.
05/28/13
Local winery helps with relief efforts in Moore, Oklahoma
Pheasant Ridge Winery turned a weekend of business into a way to give back to those impacted by the devastation in Oklahoma.
05/23/13
Eighty Years Ago: Wyoming Voted to Repeal Prohibition
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Spotlight Multi-Billion Dollar Impact on Wyoming Economy
05/22/13
Minn. Legislature Allows Beer, Wine Sales In Capitol
The Legislature passed a bill Monday that includes a provision that directs the city of St. Paul to issue and on-sale wine and malt liquor license to the Capitol cafeteria. The bill now goes to Gov. Mark Dayton.
05/21/13
Oklahoma grocery store wine proposal being renewed
Supporters of plan to allow some Oklahoma grocery stores sell wine are renewing voter petition.
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