This page provides a list of entrepreneurs that have volunteered their vineyards and wineries as VESTA Field Practicum Sites. Should any of these sites happen to be located close to where you live, please feel free to contact them regarding the possibility their serving as your Field Practicum Site and Practicum Mentor.
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Hermann, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259. The winery has a production capacity of 62,000 gallons. Click here to view wines produced. Adam Puchta wines have won many awards in Missouri, as well as nationally and internationally Directions: located in Frene Creek Valley, just two miles southwest of Hermann off Hwy.100 west on Frene Creek Road. |
Berger, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 9 acres; has Seyval, DeChaunac, Vidal, Catawba, & Chambourcin, with a small amount of Maracheal Foch and Fredonia grapes. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259. The winery produces approximately 7,000 gallons of wine currently, with a capacity for up to 9,000 gallons. Directions: located off Highway 100 between the towns of Hermann and Washington. |
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Dutzow, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 20 acres consisting of Chambourcin, Chardonel, Cynthiana, Rayon d'Or, Seyval, Vidal, and Vignoles. Directions: Please click here for directions |
Charleville Vineyard, Winery and Microbrewery Ste. Genevieve, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 11 acres. This includes; Chardonel, Norton, and access to Chambourcin vines at a neighboring vineyard. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259. Directions: from St. Louis, take I-55 south to exit 150, Hwy. 32. Go right (west) on Hwy. 32 and an immediate left on Hwy B (14.5 miles) to Coffman. Take the left fork Hwy. WW to Boyd Road; Turn right on Boyd follow signs and turn right again at drive. |
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Chaumette Vineyards and Winery Ste. Genevieve Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 33 acres. This includes; Norton, Chambourcin, Vignole, Chardonel, and Traminette. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 257 and VIN 259. Directions: from St. Louis, From St. Louis: (about 1.25 hr.) Take I-55 South to exit 150. At top of exit ramp, turn right (west) for .1m, then left on Hwy B (south,) for 14 miles to Coffman. Veer left onto Hwy WW and go 2.6 miles, and turn right into winery. |
Hawtree Farm Buffalo, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115. .75 acres consisting of Norton, Concord, and Cayuga. Directions: Approximately 28 miles north of Springfield on US Hwy. 65. Call for specific directions. |
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St. James, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115. 14 acres. This includes; Vidal blanc, Prairie blanc, Vignoles, Chardonel, Chambourcin and Norton. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259. Directions: Exit at St. James, take Hwy. KK east 4 miles to Hwy. U; go north 3 miles to winery. |
Platte City, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115. 5 acres. Varieties include Cynthiana Norton, Vignoles, Traminette, and Cabernet Franc. Directions: Call for directions. |
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Hickory Grove Vineyard Alton, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115. 3.5 acres consisting of Chambourcin, St. Vincent, Norton, Vignoles, Chardonel, Espirit, Reliance, Lakemont, Sunbelt, and Concord vines. Directions: Call for directions. |
King Valley Vineyard Poplar Bluff, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115. 5 acres consisting of Norton and Cayuga. Directions: Call for directions. |
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Rocheport, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115. 27 acres. This includes; Norton, Chambourcin, Chardonel, Vignoles, and Vidal. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259. Directions: Les Bourgeois is located just one mile off of Interstate 70 in historic Rocheport, Missouri--just about 15 minutes from the University of Missouri Campus in Columbia. Take the Rocheport Exit off of the Interstate onto Highway BB. |
St. James, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115. This includes; Norton, Catawba, Seyval, Vignoles, Chambourcin, Concord, and Niagara. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259. Please click here for a complete listing of the wines produced. Directions: Click here for directions. |
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Merjavy Vineyards Chesterfield, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115. 4 acres. This includes Norton and Traminette vines. Directions: 1156 Templeton Place, Chesterfield, MO 63017 |
Missouri State University - Mtn. Grove Campus Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115. 25 acres. This includes; Norton, Chambourcin, Vivant, and Vidal blanc. Directions: The Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station is located in Mtn. Grove, MO; 63 miles east of Springfield, MO on Hwy 60 and Hwy. 96 at 9740 Red Spring Road. |
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Augusta, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115. 85 acres. This includes; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259. Click here for information on wines produced. Directions: Click here for directions. |
Augusta, MO Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259. Please click here to see the wines produced. Directions: Please click here for directions. |
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Springfield, MO Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259. Please click here to see the wines produced. Directions: Please click here for directions. |
Steeleville, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115. 14 acres. This includes; Chardonel, Chambourcin and Norton. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259. Directions: Peaceful Bend Vineyard is located on Hwy. T west of Steeleville off Highway 8. |
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New Haven, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 16 acres. This includes; Vidal, Vignoles, Melody, Villard Noir, St. Vincent, Steuben, Traminette, Chambourcin and Norton. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259. Directions: Röbller Vineyard is located on Hwy. 19 between Hermann and Washington, MO, in the heart of Missouri Wine Country. |
St. Genevieve, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 17 acres. This includes; Norton, Concord, Vignoles, Seyval, Vidal, and Muscat Canelli. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259. Directions: St. Genevieve Winery is located one hour south of St. Louis on Highway I-55. . |
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St. James, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259. Wine varieties produced include Chardonel, Concord, Chambourcin, among others. Click here for more information on the wines produced. Directions: Click here for directions. |
Sky Dancer Vineyard Eminence, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, 114, VIN 115. 1 acre This includes; Vidal Blanc and Norton. Directions: Go to Eminence, Proceed north on Hwy. 19 for 16 miles; Go past MFA propane tanks to white mail box on left. Vineyard is 1.5 miles from Hwy 19 on west side of road. |
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Stonehaus Farms Vineyard and Winery Lees Summit, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, 114, VIN 115. 3 acres of Norton. Directions: 24607 NE Colbern Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64086 |
Todey Vineyard 593 Riverview Drive Contact: Dan Todey Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, VIN 115. 1+ acres including Chambourcin, Chardonel vines. Directions: Call for directions. |
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Hillsboro, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, VIN 115. 10 acres including Chambourcin, Mars, Seyval, Chardonel, Cayuga, Traminette, and Norton vines. Directions: Call for directions. |
Whispering Oaks Vineyard and Winery Seymour, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115. 13 acre This includes; St. Vincent, Catawba, Vignole, Vidal Blanc, Rougeon, Norton, Cayuga white, Frontenac, Traminette, and Frontenac gris. The vineyard is separated to the north of the winery by 2 miles of oak forest overlooking a picturesque valley in the beautiful Gasconade watershed of southwest Missouri. The rocky Ozark soil produces unique red and white wines for your tasting pleasure. French hybrid and American grapes provide a variety of choices. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259. Directions: The winery is located on four lane Highway 60, a pleasant 40 mile drive east of Springfield, Missouri. 520 Lucky Rd, Seymour, MO 65746 |
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Mount Vernon, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, VIN 115. 2.5 acres including Chambourcin, Seyval, St. Vincent, Traminette, and Chardonel vines. Directions: Click here for directions. |
Liberty, MO Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, VIN 115. 15 acres including Vignoles and Cynthiana. Directions: Click here for directions. |
