Cory Bomgaar, the Les Bourgeois vice president of winery operations, has a longstanding connection to the Missouri Wine and Grape Board. This connection was made official late last month when Gov.

Grapes are a sweet treat that date back to about 6000 B.C.. That's right — grapes have been a crowd pleaser for everyday snacking, charcuterie boards, jam, jelly and wine making since Neolithic times.