(AP) — In this July 8, 2005 file photo, Carlos Creek winery owner Robert Johnson tests 2002 cabernet in Alexandria, Minn.
Minnesota's wine industry is no longer a novelty for a state known for its frosty climate and presently boasts over 100 vineyards and 34 wineries according to a recent survey and contributed $59 million to the state's economy in 2011 alone. (AP Photo/Star Tribune,Stormi Greener, file)