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Article: KENTUCKY'S GROWING WINE INDUSTRY CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION IN OCTOBER
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- October 14, 2008
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The Kentucky Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer invites all Kentuckians to visit a Kentucky Proud winery during Grape and Wine Month in October.
"Kentucky wineries are producing wines that are receiving national acclaim," Commissioner Farmer said. "Many of the wineries are also outstanding destinations where you can taste different wines while you enjoy Kentucky's breathtaking fall scenery."
Kentucky wines earned 164 gold, silver and bronze medals in a series of five in-state competitions judged by out-of-state experts earlier this year. Kentucky wines also earned gold medals in national and international competitions. ...