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Growing grapes in colder climes means facing the harsh reality that only a limited variety will flourish.

Montana wineries have taken up the challenge by finding grape vines that will withstand both a short growing season that starts in May and ends in early October... and a cold winter that occasionally drops to -20 degress Farenheit.

Surprisingly, it is the traditional grape varieties such as pinot noir, pinot gris, chardonnay and gewurztraminer that ofen fit the bill given careful and tender treatment.

Cherries, huckleberries, other native fruits and honey are also coming into their own as prime sources for Montana winemaking.

Learn more about wines being made out West, and new pioneers taming the cold in Montana...

More information about Montana wineries around the Web:

Visit Montana - Montana Wineries - The complete picture, including locations and hours of operation, background history, photo galleries, maps & directions with related travel information.

Made in Montana - Montana Wineries - Good overview of the emerging wine industry within the state including locations, contact details, background history and information on tours and tastings.

Montana Wineries - Feature story with an overview of three of the earliest established wineries in Montana with contact information and tasting room hours.

Lolo Peak Winery - Fruit and honey wines are on the menu at this Western Montana winery with a history and profiles of the owners, maps and driving directions, related tourism links.

Mission Mountain Winery - In Dayton, Montana on the shores of Flathead Lake with a list of their wines, tasting notes, a description of their grape vineyard, photo gallery, maps and directions, ordering information.

Trail Creek Winery - An up and coming Montana winery in Seeley Lake with information about their wines, event calendar, map and directions.

also see -> Montana Lakes & Beaches

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