Welcome to Twain's Vineyard

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A Missouri vineyard located in Washington County, Missouri; the vineyard is positioned high within the Ozark Mountain Range and lies just a few miles north of Taum Sauk Mountain. Taum Sauk is the highest point in the state of Missouri and our vineyard stands just a few feet below Taum Sauk. The "Ozark Highlands Appellation Zone" is one of the most prestigious viticultural areas in the entire state, and at one point in America's history was within the largest wine producing area in the entire United States. Twain's Vineyard was established in 2006 and currently has over 800 vines. It is projected that by 2010 there will be approximately 2000 trellised "French Hybrids" at the site. Total plot layouts are established for an ultimate stand of 8000 vines.

More About Twain's Vineyard

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Prohibition was the blow that set back wine production in Missouri. California escaped the ravages of prohibition by claiming their wine and vineyards were for production of Sacramental wine for the church. By side stepping Prohibition, California was able to sustain its crop and surpass Missouri for dominance in the wine industry. The first winery after Prohibition was reopened by Hermonoff in 1960, but the forty year gap allowed California to establish dominance.

Twain's Vineyard is a 70 acre plot of land located deep within the heart of Missouri's largest section of Mark Twain National Forests. The ground was purchased in January of 2006 by Dan and Renee Hopper as a hobby farm and future retirement destination. It was Dan's vision to turn this secluded treasure into a vineyard, weekend retreat with lodging facilities, and a winery.

History of Missouri Wine

For more information about Missouri Wines in general, visit our Links page for additional resources.

Excerpt from Missouri Wines - Wikipedia Article

...Missouri wine refers to wine made from grapes grown in the U.S. state of Missouri. Missouri was settled by European, especially German, immigrants in the early 1800s, when wine production in Missouri began. In the mid-1880s, more wine was produced by volume in Missouri than any other state. Missouri became home to the first federally recognized American Viticultural Area when August AVA received the status on June 20, 1980...
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