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Published October 14, 2008 05:01 pm - With 70-plus wineries in Missouri producing more than 420 varieties sporting the Missouri-product designation, it’s easy to understand why the state’s wines are growing in acceptance and popularity. Show Me some wine w/ links to winery Web sites and food and wine pairings By Dave Woods
dwoods@joplinglobe.com Piper Pierce knows a thing or two about wine. So, it’s no surprise to the Southwest Missouri native — who staffs the wine and spirits counter at Annie’s Epicurean Delights, 116 W. Third St. in Carthage — that interest in Show-Me State wines is growing. Pierce said Missouri vineyards and wineries offer a little something for everybody. “St. James’ Velvet Red and their Velvet White are, to me, really good for people just getting started drinking wine,” she said. “A lot of people just starting with wine are looking for something a little sweeter.” If you are looking for something less sweet, a drier wine, she said the fruit of Missouri’s vines have that covered, too. The Norton — a style of dry red wine made with Missouri’s state grape — is popular too, she said. “Any of the Missouri Nortons would be great for making mulled wine,” she said. “It’s a spiced wine drink that can be served warm or cold.” And, she added, it makes the house smell great during the holidays. ------------------------------------ Wine Feast --------------------------------- Missouri wines and others will be featured during Ozark Public Television’s 19th annual Wine Feast on Sunday, Nov. 2, at Hammons Convention Center. For $25 in advance and $30 at the door, participants may sample more than 60 wines including products from Mount Pleasant, St. James and Stone Hill wineries, and locally produced wines from Keltoi Winery in Oronogo and the White Rose Winery in Carthage. Call 782-2226 for reservations and information. Participants must be 21. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music to their ears That kind of talk is music to the ears of Peter Hofherr, the owner of St. James Winery in St. James. “The Norton is a distinctive wine that has gained worldwide acceptance,” he said. “The Norton is our best dry wine, and our Velvet Red is a good wine for those who like something sweeter.” 
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