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

 

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Vignoles Month Cookbook

August 24, 2026

Get ready to dive into a world of flavor because we have been celebrating all things Vignoles this month! This varietal month is so versatile with all the different recipes you can make with a Vignoles wine. Let’s look back on some Vignoles recipes we have created over the years!

Recipes Below: 

A taste of what Vignoles has to offer all year round but especially in August. We hope these recipes inspire you to get creative in the kitchen and enjoy a glass of wine while mixing up the next recipe. Share your favorite Vignoles recipes with us using #mowine!

 

2 glasses of pineapple joy sitting on a decka pot of soup with the lid cracked on it spicy lemon garlic shrimp pasta sitting on a plate with a bottle of wineWhite wine carnitas sitting on a plate

08.22 | Bark Tie Gala - Augusta

Location
Purina Event Center

Description
Purina’s dedication to pet health and nutrition began 100 years ago at Purina Farms. Join us on Saturday, August 22 | 5-8pm as Purina Farms present Bark Tie Gala to celebrate our history and toast our future with a portion of ticket sales* as well as all auction and raffle proceeds benefiting the Coalition for Pet Progress.

Myth of the Month: Colder=Better

August 11, 2026

The more chilled the white wine is, the better right? While we all love a nice chilled refreshing sip of wine, colder does not always mean better.

In all reality over chilling your wine can hide its best qualities.

Chilling Wine Infographic

Temperature plays a bigger role than we think in how we experience wine. When a white wine is served too cold, the aromas and flavors can be hidden away, making it harder to experience the wine fully. A wine’s aroma tells you just as much, if not more about the wine. The different notes of fruit, flowers, herbs, and spices become easier to notice and love!

While what you prefer always matters, many white wines are best enjoyed slightly warmer than refrigerator temperature.

We recommend serving your whites around 55 degrees. Which equates to about 2 hours in the fridge. A standard refrigerator is usually around 35–40°F, meaning your wine may need a few minutes to warm up before it reaches its ideal serving temperature.

Cold wine is refreshing—but colder isn’t always better.

Instead of grabbing a bottle straight from the fridge and pouring immediately, give it a few minutes to warm up and see how the flavors change. You may be surprised by what you discover.

The next time you open a bottle of Missouri wine, don’t just ask, “Is it cold enough?”

Ask, “Is it the right temperature to enjoy everything this wine has to offer?”

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