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As in most Midwest States, grape growing in Kansas began with homesteaders planting a crop in family-run farms all during the 19th century.

Before the onset of Prohibition in 1920, Kansas and Missouri together produced 86 percent of all the wine consumed in the United States.

Today, there are slightly more than 140 acres of winery grapes planted in Kansas, compared to Missouri which has 870 acres. Since the 1990's, Kansas has grown from three to seven wineries while Missouri grew from 30 to 51 (and Nebraska from four to 14).

With anywhere to go but up, watch Kansas' winemaking industry continue to grow in the years ahead. Above, the Smokey Hill Vineyards & Winery in Salina, Kansas.

Kansas Wineries - Take the virtual tour through Kansas wineries and vineyards with contact info, brief descriptions and links to their main Web sites, courtesy of the Kansas State Library.

Dozier Vineyard & Winery - Located in Ellenwood with maps and directions, a description of their wine selection grown from eight varieties of Kansas-grown grapes, background history, and tales of a haunting...

Smokey Hill Vineyards & Winery - In Salina, with an online shop of wines, gift baskets and accessories, details on facilty rentals, info on the vineyards, winery, wine tasting room and special events.

Holy-Field Winery - A wine production cellar, tasting room, gift shop and 14 acre vineyard located just west of Basehor, Kansas, with a virtual tour of photos and information on their wines, special events, map and contact details.

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