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?

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.

September 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!

Fall view of wine country

 

Independence Uncorked

07.26 | BBQ Brunch - Rocheport

Location
The Bistro at The Blufftop at Rocheport

Description
Join us for our next Sunday Brunch Buffet with BBQ!

The Bottomless Mimosa Bar returns with a variety of juices, fruits, & candies.
Brunch Buffet $35
Brunch Buffet $15 (4 to 10)
Bottomless Mimosa Bar $20
Reservations HIGHLY Recommended

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Biscuits & Gravy

Meet One of This Years Judges!

July 14, 2026

Each year Missouri Wines hosts the annual Governor’s Cup Wine Competition in July. This is where wineries who chose to enter compete for the bestowed Governor’s Cup award. All wines will be awarded medals by elite judges from around the country. Meet one of this year’s judges: Andrey Ivanov, Master Sommelier! 

A headshot of Andrey

Andrey Ivanov is the President & CEO of Bliss Wine Imports, a Master Sommelier, and seasoned wine industry leader with over a decade of experience in top restaurants and wine programs across the U.S. and Mexico. 

Originally from Yakutsk, Siberia, Andrey immigrated to the U.S. in 1992 and earned a BSBA in International Business, Economics, and Russian Studies from Saint Louis University.

His career began in St. Louis at acclaimed establishments such as Brasserie by Niche and Elaia & Olio, (2014 & 2015 Wine Enthusiast “Top 100 Wine Restaurants in America” awards). As Executive Beverage Director at Reeds American Table, he continued this success, securing the consecutive streak of Wine Enthusiast’s same awards in 2016 and 2017. In 2018, Andrey moved to San Francisco, leading the wine team at Lazy Bear, a Two Michelin Star restaurant under his direction. Lazy Bear received Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, a James Beard Wine Service nomination, and was recognized for the World’s Best Designed Wine List in North America (2022). 

Beyond restaurants, Andrey co-founded Bliss Wine Imports in 2015 and became owner of the U.S. based company in 2022 as President & CEO. He oversees wholesale distribution in the U.S. and Mexico, continuously sourcing exceptional wines worldwide. Andrey achieved the prestigious Master Sommelier title in 2018, one of fewer than 300 individuals worldwide to do so. He holds multiple national and international sommelier competition titles, including Wine & Spirits Magazine’s Best New Sommelier, Wine Enthusiast’s “Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers” and Food & Wine’s “Top Sommeliers of the Year”.

Now based in Mexico City—the only Master Sommelier in Mexico—Andrey continues to shape the future of fine wine and hospitality while also serving as Beverage Director of Nisei (One Michelin Star) in San Francisco.

We could not be happier to have his talents at this year’s Missouri Governor’s Cup Wine Competition. Stay tuned for the results here soon!

10.03 | Chrome & Corks - Cedar Lake Cellars

Location
Cedar Lake Cellars 11008 Schreckengast Rd, Wright City, MO 63390

Description
Join us on Saturday, October 3rd for our Chrome & Corks car show! Experience car culture at it’s finest as you peruse our beautiful grounds and sip wine, or take part in the festivities and enroll your car into the lineup for a small fee, where participants compete to win amazing prizes and enjoy one complimentary glass of wine on the house!

09.19 | Pyromania - Cedar Lake Cellars

Location
Cedar Lake Cellars 11008 Schreckengast Rd, Wright City, MO 63390

Description
Get ready to be amazed by thousands of fireworks artistically choreographed with music to create pyromusicals, or “concerts in the sky.”

This awe-inspiring two-hour show features technically advanced fireworks displays, gasoline fireballs, and an amazing finale that attendees say is “better than Disney!”

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