(ColumbiaMissourian) - The state of Missouri has seen steady growth in the wine industry in the past decade, both in the number of wineries and in wine production. During that time Missouri has broken into the top 10 of wine-producing states, moving up to No. 8 in 2012 with 1.17 million gallons, according to data from the Missouri Wine and Grape Board. There are 118 wineries operating in Missouri compared to 42 in 2003, the oldest data the Wine and Grape Board has on wineries in the state. In 2012, state wine production was 1.17 million gallons.