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2013 Missouri Wine Competition

Missouri Wineries:

We would like to invite you to enter the 2013 Missouri Wine Competition which will take place July 23-25, 2013. The Missouri Wine Competition is a premier wine competition designed to recognize and promote quality wines.

A panel of expert judges from across the United States will sample entries from wineries all across Missouri. Last year 297 wines were tasted and 47 Gold, 87 Silver and 82 Bronze medals were awarded.

Bottles for the wine/juice competition may be shipped or delivered to the Department of Agriculture, Wine and Grape Board, 1616 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

If you have any questions, please give us a call at (800) 392-9463 or email at missouri.wine@mda.mo.gov.

Thank you and good luck!

Important dates to remember:
Deadline for entry forms and fees:
TBA

Deadline for wine/juice delivery:
TBA

Judging of wine:
July 23-25, 2013

Entry Fee:
$30 per entry + $40 for each additional vintage entry

Get set up as a winery

Steps to get set up as a winery with the Missouri Wine and Grape Board

  1. Obtain the proper licensing:Domestic, 22MS, or LMS license
    According to the Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Control, one or more of these licenses must be held to be considered a winery in Missouri
    Contact ATC for more information and to apply: 573-751-2333
  2. Once you are producing wine and open to the public, contact the Missouri Wine and Grape Board and request a New Winery Form.Missouri Wine and Grape Board
    1616 Missouri Blvd.
    Jefferson City, MO 65109
    Phone: 800.392.9463
    Fax: 573.522.2416
    Email: missouri.wine@mda.mo.gov
  3. Complete the form and send it back to our office along with any high resolution photos of your winery. Once we receive your form we will add your winery to our website listing and send you a Passport kit to get you started.
  4. Be sure and keep us up to date on your hours and contact information.