Utah approves winery in town with polygamous sect

Published August 27, 2014 11:20pm ET



SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A town on the Utah-Arizona border largely controlled by Warren Jeffs’ polygamous sect moved closer to opening its first commercial winery, a new venture and a signal of yet another lifestyle choice that separates the sect from mainstream Mormon teachings.

State liquor authorities say the owners of Vintage Reserve Estates plan to make red and rosé wines with grapes purchased out of state and sell it through Utah’s state-owned liquor stores.

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