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Andrew Meggitt, executive winemaker at St. James Winery, was recently named to IntoWine.com’s list of “Top 100 Most Influential U.S. Winemakers.” A native of New Zealand, Meggitt joined the winemaking team at St. James Winery in 2002 and moved to the position of executive winemaker in 2006.

IntoWine.com recognized Meggitt for his work as executive winemaker, work which has consistently placed St. James Winery among the top gold medal awarded wineries in the U.S. The article also noted Meggitt’s stretching the boundaries of traditional winemaking by integrating both old and new-world techniques.

When asked about the recognition, Meggitt said,“I’m very happy to be named to the list, because being on it is better than not being on it. But in truth making wine is such a team effort, seeing just my name up there…, well, it isn’t accurate. Winemaking, at least here at St. James Winery, is more like an orchestra, one in which we all participate equally to create a vast array of music. No one person can play all the instruments at the same time, but together, we can create something very special.”

“Obviously Andrew’s recognition is great for St. James Winery,” said Peter Hofherr, CEO of St. James Winery, “but it also boosts awareness of Missouri winemaking as a whole. His inclusion on this list of 100 Influential US Winemakers really draws attention to Missouri as an emerging wine region and the high quality wines we are producing here.”

About St. James Winery
St. James Winery is the largest and most awarded winery in Missouri. Founded by the Hofherr family in 1970, St. James Winery celebrates more than 40 years as a family owned and operated winery. St. James Winery’s award-winning wines are sold in stores throughout the Midwest and the South. St. James Winery is online at www.stjameswinery.com.

IntoWine.com
IntoWine.com has made it their goal to aggregate the collective knowledge and experience of the wine community on one site, a site geared purely for those people who are into wine. They have contributors from nearly all walks of “wine life” including sommeliers, chefs, bartenders, waiters, wine industry professionals, wine producers, as well as a gaggle of super enthusiasts. Visit them online at www.intowine.com

Pat Hofherr with St. James Mayor Dennis Wilson.

Pat Hofherr, who founded St. James Winery with her late husband, Jim, was recently honored by the St. James Chamber of Commerce with their Lifetime Achievement Award.

“I’m flabbergasted to say the least,” said Pat Hofherr shortly after accepting the award. “I so appreciate this honor, and I am so surprised.”

This award truly reflects Hofherr’s long-term commitment to the St. James community which began in 1970 with the launching of St. James Winery. In addition to her work growing and managing St. James Winery, Hofherr also served as a driving force behind St. James’s annual Grape & Fall Festival, and as a volunteer, she has spent countless hours over the past 40 years working to improve the quality of life in St. James, Missouri.

Hofherr was nominated by Dan Cavender, a past St. James Chamber of Commerce president, who wrote “The wine garden and grape stomp, now Grape & Fall Festival staples, came to be when Pat was determined to put the ‘Grape’ back in Grape & Fall Festival. Not only did she create, manage and grow one of St. James’ largest and most successful businesses over the years (St. James Winery), but she has given to the community through countless financial gift donations that continue today….She deserves this award and has for many years.”

During the awards ceremony a proclamation from Representative Dan Brown was also read by St. James Mayor Dennis Wilson. Representative Brown’s proclamation praised Hofherr’s work, as well as the relationships she has nurtured over the years, encouraging volunteerism and close community ties.

St. James Winery is the largest and most awarded winery in Missouri. Founded by the Hofherr family in 1970, St. James Winery celebrates more than 40 years as a family owned and operated winery. St. James Winery’s award-winning wines are sold in stores throughout the Midwest and the South. St. James Winery is online at www.stjameswinery.com.

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