3 Ways to Celebrate Missouri Wine Month

September 05, 2023

September is Missouri Wine Month and we invite you to celebrate this exciting fall season! Explore new areas of wine country, attend wine festivals, or host your own wine celebrations. Missouri wine country is closer than you think, how will you celebrate?

Fall view of wine country

1. No matter where you travel in Missouri, there is so much to explore and see. Missouri has five American Viticultural Areas, which are designated wine grape-growing regions in the United States. They are located across Missouri with regions including the Ozarks, Augusta, Hermann, and more. With 5 AVA regions and 129 wineries to choose from, there is so much to visit in Missouri wine country.

2. Fall in Missouri offers lots of winery events, especially wine festivals. These fall fun paloozas are the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself into wine culture and learn more about Missouri wine. Festivals can include live music, wine tastings, Wine 101 classes, and the chance to meet winery owners and winemakers. 

 

3. Planning a wine night at home instead? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Missouri Wine Month is the perfect time to host your own wine celebration. Gather friends or family and invite them over for a harvest themed dinner, wine tasting, or wine pairing festivity. Dinner gatherings area great time to show off Missouri wines. We even have a wine serving survival guide for you.

Independence UncorkedSeptember is the perfect time to discover all that Missouri has to offer – whether it is beautiful wine country, fun   wine strolls, or staying at home and sipping on delicious Missouri wine. No matter how you celebrate this September, always remember Missouri wine country is closer than you think!

03.15 | Cave Tour and Candlelit Tasting - Fence Stile

Event Name
Fence Stile Winery and Wine Cave tour and Candlelit tasting

Location
Fence Stile Vineyards, Winery & Distillery

Description
Enjoy a tour of the winery and wine caves. Learn about Fence Stile's wines, the winery's history, Brix (testing the sugar level in grapes), vineyard management, and the terroir of the estate. Finish with a candlelit tasting in the CELLAR57 club room and the wine caves.

03.15 | Cave Tour and Candlelit Tasting - Fence Stile

Event Name
Fence Stile Winery and Wine Cave tour and Candlelit tasting

Location
31010 W. 124th St. Excelsior Springs MO 64024

Description
Enjoy a tour of the winery and wine caves. Learn about Fence Stile's wines, the winery's history, Brix (testing the sugar level in grapes), vineyard management, and the terroir of the estate. Finish with a candlelit tasting in the CELLAR57 club room and the wine caves.

Warm Up with Mulled Wine

March 03, 2026

Happy Mulled Wine Day! Celebrate with us by making your own, from scratch. All you need is a Missouri dry white plus a few minutes!

Missouri dry white wine, orange slices, mulling spices, cheese cloth, and sugar on cutting board.

Servings: 4-5
Ingredients

•    1 bottle of Missouri dry white wine
•    1 orange, sliced into rounds
•    1/4 cup sugar
•    8 whole cloves
•    2 cinnamon sticks
•    2 tbsp star anise seed
•    optional garnishes: citrus slices (orange, lemon and/or lime), extra cinnamon sticks, extra star anise 
 

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a non-aluminum saucepan, and bring to a simmer (not a boil — you don’t want to boil the alcohol out!) over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and let the wine simmer for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours. Strain, and serve warm with your desired garnishes.

  2. You can also place the oranges, cloves, cinnamon, and star anise in a cheesecloth. Then simply strain and pull out the bundle when ready to serve
    Finished clear glass of mulled wine held by woman on couch with blanket.

    Share your mulled wine recipes with us #mowine!
     

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