The Missouri wine industry has a rich history dating back to the early 1800's when German settlers began growing grapes and producing wine in Hermann. By the mid 1880's, wine consumers in America and Europe enjoyed 2 million gallons of Missouri wine each year. Prohibition dealt a fatal blow to the industry in 1919 which lasted for many years. Thanks to a couple of pioneering families in the 1960's and 1970's, the Missouri wine industry experienced a rebirth. Today, Show-Me wineries are thriving and continue to earn top awards in national and international competitions. We invite you to learn about the challenges the pioneers overcame to resurrect the local wine industry in this video featuring exclusive interviews with Jim and Betty Held and Pat Hofherr.

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