Governor looks to grow West Virginia winemaking industry

 Gov. Jim Justice wants to expand West Virginia’s winemaking industry.

Republican goverr on Wednesday said he’s asking officials in state’s commerce and agricultural ncies to look into growing wine business in eastern panhandle.

Justice says having more vineyards and wineries in West Virginia will boost tourism and local ecomies. He ted that Virginia has benefited from promoting its winemaking industry where state borders West Virginia’s eastern panhandle.

Justice said he wants agriculture officials to evaluate winemaking conditions in eastern panhandle. He wants commerce officials to investigate market for vineyards.