| St. James Winery | |
|---|---|
| Location | St. James, Missouri, Phelps County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 38°00′34″N 91°36′33″W / 38.0094°N 91.6093°W |
| Appellation | Ozark Highlands AVA |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Website | St. James Winery Website |
St. James Winery is located in St. James, Missouri, near mile marker 195 of Interstate 44. The winery distributes 200,000 cases of wine per year in 19 states. The vineyards are composed of 180 acres (73 ha) of Catawba, Vignoles, Chardonel, Concord, Norton, Chambourcin, Seyval and Rougeon grapes. The winemaking heritage of the area was both started and subsequently influenced by Italian Immigrants in the late 19th century.[1] The company has over 50 employees working in the Cellar, Administration, Tasting Room, Shipping and Vineyard departments. The winery distributes in nine U.S. states, mostly in the Midwestern and Southern portions of the country.[2]