Originally aired on YPR’s Flavors Under the Big Sky
Great efforts are being made in Big Sky country to grow grapes to make wine. Last month Flavors Under the Big Sky talked to Yellowstone Cellars and Winery in Billings and Tongue River Winery in Miles City. While Yellowstone Cellars sources their grapes from eastern Washington, Tongue River Winery makes much of their wines from grapes and fruit grown on site.
Those who pursue growing grapes in Big Sky country where Mother Nature is moody and often, unpredictable must equip themselves with fortitude and tenacity for these pioneers have chosen a road that hold many challenges…