While Missouri State’s research winery (located at the State Fruit Experiment Station in Mountain Grove, Mo.) sold most of its 2009 inventory, the team is working hard to make its award winning wine for 2010. Last year this quiet branch of campus created a lot of buzz not only among the local wine connoisseurs but also on the national level. With the following awards you can see why the winery is gaining notoriety:

Indy International	Silver – Maroon Blend & Chambourcin Bronze – Pink Catawba
International Eastern	Silver – Maroon Blend & Pink Catawba
San Francisco International	Silver – Chambourcin
Finger Lakes International	Silver – Pink Catawba
Mid American	Silver – Pink Catawba Bronze – Maroon Blend & Chambourcin

We are anxiously awaiting the new products for 2010. We expect to have wine available for sale in early to mid-spring. Watch the web site for the exact release date and when wine will be available for purchase on our campus. Due to the experimental nature of the winery – our products are considered to be specialty items and therefore are very limited in quantity. While we have little inventory left, some of our community partners, including the good people at P.F.I. Western Store/Diamond Ridge Market still have a selection available for purchase.

We look forward to the opportunities in 2010 as we continue to learn, grow and expand our achievements. If you would like more information about the activities at the Fruit Station please call us at 417-547-7500. Visit our website at http://mtngrv.missouristate.edu.