Missouri wine producer enjoys building on family history

Benjamin Herrold
Jul 2, 2022
Jul 2, 2022

Adam Puchta Winery Norton grapes — Norton grapes, Missouri’s state grape, grow on a hill above the Adam Puchta Winery buildings, in Gasconade County near Hermann. Parker Puchta is the seventh generation of his family to work on the family farm.
Photo by Benjamin Herrold

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HERMANN, Mo. — For winemakers, the production cycle requires them to think long term. On a hot day in Gasconade County, Parker Puchta checked on some recently planted grape vines on his farm.

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MO grapevine — Photo by Benjamin Herrold

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