Sales of Missouri wines have increased steadily during the past five years.
The state's 29 registered wineries annually produce about 300,000 gallons of wine, the highest level in Missouri since before Prohibition.
More than 2.5 million people a year visit Missouri wineries.
These figures were revealed during the annual Midwest Regional Grape & Wine Conference, held recently at Tan-Tar-A-Resort.
A free brochure highlighting the Show Me State's grape and wine industry is available by calling 1-800-392-WINE.
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