Prior to prohibition, Kansas was the largest grape growing region.
A lot of black nutrient rich soil around here, not ideal for growing Bordeaux variety grapes…but fantastic for wheat, corn, soybeans, etc. However there are pockets in the flint hills and eastern parts of the state that try.
As you know our climate can be brutal. Extreme heat and cold with punishing winds.
Hopefully this young K-State couple can make something out of it (even though he is more known for his hard ciders)
We went last year before Covid hit, would like to go back in the Fall this year to see their progress.
Riley/Keats/Leonardville/Wakefield??
The wnry out towards Riley on the old shielding test site makes some Pretty decent wines. Seems to know what they’re doing.
Tom