Vineyard revives America’s native grape heritage

By Laura Handke, Missouri Farmer Today
Jun 29, 2024
Jun 29, 2024

TerraVox Winery ground — Native, forgotten grape varieties cover the 14-acre TerraVox vineyard located just outside of Weston, Mo.
Photo courtesy Ackerman Photography

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By Laura Handke, Missouri Farmer Today

In the rolling hills of Missouri, just north of Kansas City, Jerry Eisterhold is on a mission to revive America’s forgotten grape varieties, bringing their flavors to the wines he creates and serves at his TerraVox Winery venue.

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TerraVox Winery grapes — Jerry Eisterhold says each grape variety responds differently to slight changes in location, soils, trellis systems and weather conditions, which requires him and his team to constantly experiment with placement and fertility.
Photos courtesy Ackerman Photography

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