For the FIRST EPISODE of Beyond the Gate, Jamie Johansen sits down with Annette Alden, the Marketing Director for the Missouri Wine and Grape Board, for a fun dive into the stories, surprises, and history behind Missouri wine. Annette grew up on a farm, built a career in agriculture and marketing, and eventually found her passion in the wine world. She opens up about how Missouri’s wine roots stretch back to the 1800s, how the industry rebounded after Prohibition, and why people across the country look to Missouri as a model for supporting wineries. 


They talk about everything wine lovers are curious about: how modern technology changed the way grapes are grown, what wine labels actually tell you, how to store and serve wine the right way, and why screw caps are not the enemy. Annette also shares fun pairing ideas, tips for exploring local wineries, and insight into big celebrations coming up in 2026 that will shine a spotlight on Missouri. 

If you love a good story, enjoy learning something new, or just want an excuse to plan your next winery visit, this episode is a great place to start.

For the FIRST EPISODE of Beyond the Gate, Jamie Johansen sits down with Annette Alden, the Marketing Director for the Missouri Wine and Grape Board, for a fun dive into the stories, surprises, and history behind Missouri wine. Annette grew up on a farm, built a career in agriculture and marketing, and eventually found her passion in the wine world. She opens up about how Missouri&rsquo;s wine roots stretch back to the 1800s, how the industry rebounded after Prohibition, and why people across the country look to Missouri as a model for supporting wineries.&nbsp;
 They talk about everything wine lovers are curious about: how modern technology changed the way grapes are grown, what wine labels actually tell you, how to store and serve wine the right way, and why screw caps are not the enemy. Annette also shares fun pairing ideas, tips for exploring local wineries, and insight into big celebrations coming up in 2026 that will shine a spotlight on Missouri.&nbsp;
If you love a good story, enjoy learning something new, or just want an excuse to plan your next winery visit, this episode is a great place to start.

Join host Jamie Johansen for Beyond The Gate, a podcast sharing the grit, growth, and spirit of rural life. From fields to front porches, this is where the heart of agriculture comes alive as we celebrate the people, challenges, and triumphs that define rural life.

Whether you’re in the tractor, at the kitchen table, or on the road, we’re bringing the heart of agriculture straight to you. The gate’s open… are you ready to step through?

Join host Jamie Johansen for&nbsp;Beyond The Gate, a podcast sharing the grit, growth, and spirit of rural life. From fields to front porches, this is where the heart of agriculture comes alive as we celebrate the people, challenges, and triumphs that define rural life.
Whether you&rsquo;re in the tractor, at the kitchen table, or on the road, we&rsquo;re bringing the heart of agriculture straight to you. The gate&rsquo;s open&hellip; are you ready to step through?

Beyond The Gate

Join host Jamie Johansen for Beyond The Gate, a podcast sharing the grit, growth, and spirit of rural life. From fields to front porches, this is where the heart of agriculture comes alive as we celebrate the people, challenges, and triumphs that define rural life.

Whether you’re in the tractor, at the kitchen table, or on the road, we’re bringing the heart of agriculture straight to you. The gate’s open… are you ready to step through?

Episodes drop every other Wednesday, starting TOMORROW, on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

Join host Jamie Johansen for Beyond The Gate, a podcast sharing the grit, growth, and spirit of rural life. From fields to front porches, this is where the heart of agriculture comes alive as we celebrate the people, challenges, and triumphs that define rural life.
Whether you&rsquo;re in the tractor, at the kitchen table, or on the road, we&rsquo;re bringing the heart of agriculture straight to you. The gate&rsquo;s open&hellip; are you ready to step through?
Episodes drop every other Wednesday, starting TOMORROW, on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.