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Ross Bauer, of Murphysboro, thins out a grapevine Tuesday at Alto Pass Vineyards that will produce chambourcin wine, and be sold at the vineyard. The vineyard is building an indoor lounge area, said Julie Harvey, marketing director. “It will be a great place to enjoy local flavors and socialize outside of the rowdy drunk crowd.”