5 New Missouri Wineries You Need To Visit

September 14, 2023

Looking for some new Missouri wineries to explore? We did the work for you! Here are 5 of Missouri’s newest wineries!

Mathany Family Vineyards

Among the 1,150 miles of Lake of the Ozarks shoreline sets MFV. Mathany Family Vineyards is a family-owned winery that is 100% sustainably farmed. Their winery opened to the public in the summer of 2023, so the next time you are at the Lake of the Ozarks, swing by 100 Grand Vintners Lan

Mathany Vineyard bottle in front of water

 

The Rocheport Winery

In the heart of Rocheport, MO is one of the newest Missouri wineries. Only steps off the Katy Trail, enjoy beautiful views of the Missouri River with a glass of Rocheport Cellars’ sparkling wine. With endless Airbnb’s and excellent bed and breakfasts, make a whole weekend out of your visit!

Outdoor space at the rocheport winery

 

Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery

Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery, previously known as Four Horses and a Dog, officially reopened on April 1, 2023, under new ownership. Only 8 miles from the old winery, the new owners have opened a new tasting room with amazing views. From live music and Chief-themed winery days, there’s always something going on at 12300 Shoemaker Rd!

Shamrock hills sign

 

Silver Rails Vineyard & Winery

Located off Highway 63 in La Plata, MO is Silver Rails Vineyard & Winery. Try the delicious wine slushies or even a flight of their wines. This family and pet-friendly winery officially opened in May of 2023.

silver rails winery

 

The Terrace at French Village

The Terrace at French Village is a must-visit with delicious food and quality wine! Housed in an old home built in 1887, this winery has waterfalls and beautiful views overlooking southern Missouri.

the terrace at french village

The list of Missouri wineries continues to grow daily. Start planning your trip to these 5 amazing Missouri wineries today!

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. Click here for a full lineup of fall events.

 

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!

Trip Planner: Lake of the Ozarks

August 25, 2023

The Lake of the Ozarks, located in Central Missouri, is the perfect escape to get away for a weekend! With 1,150 miles of shoreline, there is no doubt you will find something to do. From delicious cuisines, fun activities for the whole family and Missouri Wines, the Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect oasis.

View our interactive trip planner to begin planning your next getaway!

Chardonel: A springtime staple

April 04, 2023

Chardonel month 2023 Every April, we take the time to focus on Chardonel. This “springtime staple” is easy to love. As the weather turns warmer, it is the perfect seasonal transition to white wines. Its crisp and delicious fruity notes awaken the senses, just as spring warms the Earth in Missouri wine country. The crisp acidity is balanced and refreshing, perfect for all kinds of wine enthusiasts.

Augusta Winery’s 2021 Estate Bottled Chardonel won Best Chardonel Varietal at the 2022 Missouri Wine Competition held in July. The winemaker, Colin Pennington, was excited that Augusta Winery secured this honor.

“The 2021 Chardonel was produced from a young vineyard where the vines are still establishing themselves,” Pennington says. “I couldn't be happier with how this Chardonel turned out and I'm excited to see what this vineyard produces in the future.” 

You’ll find another award-winning Chardonel at Adam Puchta Winery in Hermann. Their 2021 Chardonel took home top honors, earning a Jefferson Cup at the 2022 Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition.

Lee Baker, Adam Puchta Winery’s Brand Ambassador, shares excitement about what you’ll experience from their winemaking process for Chardonel.

“It’s made using the ‘Sur Lie’ (on the lees) style which is how the signature aromas and flavors of green apple and unripe pear come to life,” Baker says. “Being left on the lees imparts a softer mouthfeel that is present in the finish of this lightly oaked dry white wine.”

One of the best ways to explore the Chardonel varietal is to experience it in pairings

Baker says their Chardonel pairs beautifully with seafood, baked Brie, French cheeses, grilled chicken, alfredo, pesto, Portobello mushrooms, and more.  They also feature a Chardonel cheese sauce, served with warm, Bavarian style pretzels, at their 1855 Cellar Bistro.

Add these delightful springtime staples to your list to try the next time you visit Augusta and Hermann. Share your experiences with Chardonel by tagging #missouriwine and @missouriwine on social. Cheers to Chardonel Month!

Trip Planner: Hermann

March 28, 2023

Download and save to utilize this clickable PDF on your next trip to Hermann!
Enjoy highlights of Missouri wine country with this new and improved trip planner.
Wine, dine, stay and explore these wonderful Hermann locations!

Winter in Wine Country

December 05, 2023

As the temperature drops and winter drifts into Missouri, wine tasting begins to look a little different. There are still ample ways to enjoy Missouri wine country, as many wineries offer indoor seating and winter-themed events.

Winter at Chaumette Vineyards and WineryWinter in wine country of Missouri is a magical experience. While the vines are dormant, the wineries are bustling with activity. You can enjoy sipping on a glass of wine while sitting next to a fireplace and taking in the beautiful views of the snow-covered vineyards. Some wineries offer guided tours of their production facilities, which can be a great way to learn about the art of winemaking. Additionally, many wineries host winter events such as wine tastings, food pairings, and live music performances. If you're feeling adventurous, you can also take a winter hike through the vineyards and enjoy the peaceful serenity of the winter countryside.

Click here for Missouri wineries that have indoor seating.

Listed below are some winter Missouri Wine country events!

11/30-12/10: Hermann Farm Christmas Experience

12/8: Christmas Walk Buffet – Mount Pleasant Estates

12/9: Trolley Wine Tour – Excelsior Springs Chamber Trolley

12/10: Holiday Sip, Savor and Shop – Defiance Ridge Vineyards

12/15: Holiday Sparkling Wine Dinner – Chandler Hill Vineyards

12/16: Christopher Elbow Chocolate Holiday Special – TerraVox Winery

12/17: Holiday Brunch at The Bistro – Les Bourgeois Vineyards

No matter what your interests are, there's something for everyone to enjoy in wine country during the winter season.

Winter at Stone Hill Winery

Show-Me That Sign Selfie Challenge

November 30, 2023

Are you ready for a MO Wine challenge?! There are 80 locations where you can find a ‘Missouri Wine’ sign.sign

To enter the challenge, take a selfie with the sign, post it to your Instagram or add the photo by commenting Facebook post announcing the challenge, use the hashtag #ShowMeThatSign, and make sure you are following the Missouri Wines social media accounts! Spot a location near you?

*This challenge begins on Friday, December 1, 2023, and ends on Friday, December 15, 2023. The Missouri Wine & Grape Board will select winners and ship swag bags out to winners on December 17, 2023.*

 

Ava:

Ava Beverage - 1014 Springfield Rd

 

Blue Springs:

Liquor Houzz - 601 State Hwy 7

 

Branson:

The Pantry - 164 Fall Creek Dr

Rhodes Family Price Chopper - 2210 West Hwy. 76

Macadoodles - 483 Branson Landing Blvd

 

Bridgeton:

Rock Road Liquor - 11453 St Charles Rock Rd

 

Centralia:

Prenger Extreme Mart - 327 E. Singleton

 

Columbia:

Arena Liquor 2 & C Store - 907 Rain Forest Pkwy, Suite 102

 

 

Concordia:

Bratcher's Market - 710 N Bismark

 

Crestwood:

Friar Tuck Beverage - 9053 Watson Rd

 

Farmington:

214 Liquor - 110 W Liberty St

 

Fulton:

C & R Supermarket - 640 Commons Dr

 

Hannibal:

County Market - 202 Steamboat Bend Shopping Ctr

 

Hermann:

Loutre Market - 1381 Hwy 19

 

Independence:

New Bubbles Liquors - 3717 S Noland Road

Mygrain Liquor - 1431 S Noland Rd

 

Jackson:

Barrel 131 - 131 S. High Street

 

 

Jefferson City:

International Wine & Liquors - 3702 W Truman Blvd, Suite 205

 

Joplin:

Alps Discount Liquor & Smokes - 2602 South Main Street

Macadoodles - 3105 E 17th St

 

Kahoka:

Macs Super Saver - 436 E. Main

C & R Supermarket - 263 N Johnson St

 

Kansas City:

Gomer's Fine Wines & Spirits - 9902 Holmes Road

Liquor Land - 10032 N Ambassador Dr.

 

Kimberling City:

Harter House - 11798 State Hwy 13

 

Kirkwood:

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market - 1018 N Kirkwood Rd

 

Lebanon:

Ramey Price Cutter - 550 N Jefferson Ave

 

Lee's Summit:

Pina Wine & Spirits - 815 NE Lakewood Blvd

 

Lexington:

Bharti Liquor Store - 1101 Hwy 13

 

Macon:

C & R Supermarket - 703 E Briggs Dr

Prenger Foods - 902 E Briggs

 

Marshall:

Bharti Liquor at 1672 S Odell Avenue

 

Maryland Heights:

ABC Liquor & Wine - 12207 Dorsett Rd

 

 

Maryville:

Finish Line - 620 N Main St

 

Mexico:

Moser's Supermarket - 1101 W Monroe

 

Moberly:

Bratcher's Market - 301 S Morley

 

Monroe City:

C & R Supermarket -1110 Hwy 24 & 36 E Suite 30

 

Moscow Mills:

Iron Cross Liquor - 101 Moscow Springs Plaza

 

Mountain Grove:

The Hub - 503 W 3rd Street

 

Nevada:

Ms D's Smokeshop - 14180 E 54 Highway

 

New Haven:

The Liquor Cabinet - 202 Immanuel Ave

 

O'Fallon:

Corner Spirits - 1228 Bryan Rd

 

Odessa:

Tucker's 2 Liquor & Convenience - 204 W Otway St

 

Pacific:

B & H Market - 2244 W Osage St

 

Peculiar:

Good Time Liquor - 361 Legend Ln

 

Perryville:

Rozier Merc. Co - 217 N Main

 

Platte City:

Worlds Liquors - 1302 Platte Falls Road, Ste E

Price Chopper - 2600 Ensign Hill Dr.

Apple Market - 11501 E 63rd St

 

Rolla:

The Liquor Cabinet - 1140 Forum Dr

 

Sedalia:

State Fair Spirits - 1419 S Limit Ave

Broadway Liquor & Smokes - 2610 W Broadway Blvd

 

Shell Knob:

Harter House - 24988 State Hwy 39

 

Sikeston:

Food Giant - 945 East Malone

 

Springfield:

Harter House - 1625 S Eastgate Ave

Macadoodles - 1455 E Independence St

 

St. Johns:

St Johns Market - 3314 Brown Rd

 

St. Joseph:

Smooth Endings - 3606 Beck Rd

South Belt Liquor & Smokes - 1414 S Belt Hwy

 

St. Louis:

Captain Z's - 2874 Telegraph Rd

Randall's Wines & Spirits (S. Jefferson) - 1910 S Jefferson Ave

 

St. Robert:

Discount Smoke Shop - 215 Saint Robert Blvd # 5

 

Ste. Genevieve:

Show-Me Shop - 10 S Main St

 

Strafford:

Harter House - 421 East Old RT 66

 

Sweet Springs:

The Market - 401 South Locust Street

The Cheese Store - 100 N Locust St

 

Taylor:

Haymakers - 8555 Highway 24

 

Union:

Heartland Discount Pharmacy - 707 Hwy 50 W

T's Liquor Lane - 1510 Denmark Rd

 

Warrenton:

Moser's Foods - 1035 Armory Rd

 

Warsaw:

G & W Country Mart - 1000 E Main St

 

Washington:

I.B. Nuts - 200 Elm Street

 

West Plains:

Ramey Supermarket - 1211 Parkway Shopping Center

 

Wright City:

Hanny's Market -103 W 2nd St N

Wine and Music: The Perfect Pairing for DIY Bottle Décor

November 27, 2023

Are you looking for a fun and creative way to upcycle your empty wine bottles? Look no further than this wine bottle craft! By wrapping the bottles in sheet music, you can create a charming and unique decoration that adds a whimsy touch to any space. Whether you're a music lover or simply appreciate the beauty of vintage decor, this craft will impress. Grab a bottle of your favorite Missouri wine (or two) and let's get crafty!

Supplies for wine bottle craft

SUPPLIES:

  • An empty wine bottle
  • Sheet music (we used two sheets)
  • Mod Podge
  • Water
  • (OPTIONAL) Fairy lights

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Remove the label on the wine bottle. Check out this blog to find the easiest way to remove the label.
  2. Tear the sheet music into strips.
  3. Begin applying Mod Podge straight onto the bottle and place sheet music on glue. Overlap pieces to add texture to the bottle. We recommend adding flat pieces to the bottom edge of the bottle.
  4. Let your bottle dry.
  5. (OPTIONAL) Feed fairy lights into the bottle to add flair to this craft.

 

finished bottle lamp

 

This DI-Wine project is not only environmentally friendly, but it also provides an opportunity for you to express your creativity and personal style. Gather your supplies and let your imagination run wild as you transform your old wine bottles into beautiful works of art. Cheers to a fun and rewarding crafting experience!

Shop Local on Small Business Saturday

November 25, 2023

Looking for the perfect wine to gift for the holidays? Take advantage of shopping close to home on Small Business Saturday and support local wine shops.

Small Business Saturday is a great opportunity to shop local and support your community. By shopping at these small businesses, you can not only find unique and high-quality wines, but also help support your local economy.

Local wine shops often have knowledgeable staff who can help you find the perfect bottle for any occasion and provide recommendations based on your preferences. Additionally, many shops offer tastings or events, providing a fun and educational experience for wine lovers.

Parker’s Table – St. Louis

Parker's Table is a small, independent business that has been catering to wine and specialty food enthusiasts since 1995. From Missouri to across the country, they offer a wide range of high-quality wines to satisfy any palate. Parker's Table believes that good food and wine should be an integral part of daily life, and they strive to make that belief a reality for their customers. Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or a curious beginner, Parker's Table is the perfect place to explore new flavors and discover your next favorite bottle on Small Business Saturday.

Parker's TableParker's Table

Made in KC – Kansas City

Made in KC is a local shop that offers a wide range of goods, from local gifts to apparel. With 10 locations across Kansas City, this shop is a great spot to visit for anyone looking to support small businesses. In addition to their vast selection of products, Made in KC also offers local Missouri wine, perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a taste of the area. With seasonal decor available, this store is an ideal spot to shop on Small Business Saturday, as it is a great way to celebrate and support the local community.

Made in KCMade in KC

Willow Spring Mercantile – Excelsior Springs

Willow Spring Mercantile is a charming boutique retailer that offers a wide variety of Missouri wines. They are the perfect place to shop on Small Business Saturday. Since its establishment in 2005, this unique shop has become known for having the largest selection of Missouri-made wines, craft beers, and distilled spirits in the state, as well as for its small bistro that serves an excellent lunch. In addition to the wine, the main floor also houses a gift shop that offers gourmet chocolates, handcrafted soaps, gemstone and sterling silver jewelry, photography and artwork, gourmet foods, fresh roasted coffee and beans, loose leaf teas, gift baskets, and more. Downstairs, visitors can find a cozy bistro and wine cellar, where they can relax and unwind while enjoying a gourmet lunch and a bottle of wine from a Missouri winery.

Willow Spring Mercantile Willow Spring Mercantile

Show Me Shop – Ste. Genevieve

If you're looking for a unique shopping experience, Show Me Shop in Ste. Genevieve is definitely worth a visit. As a wine shop specializing in Missouri wines, they have an impressive selection that's sure to please any wine lover. But that's not all they offer! Their selection of gourmet foods, unique gifts and specialty baskets is extensive, and you're sure to find something for everyone on your list. Show Me Shop also offers seasonal gifts and greeting cards, making them the perfect place to shop for those hard-to-buy-for people on your list. And if you're looking to support local businesses, Show Me Shop is the perfect spot to visit on Small Business Saturday.

Show Me ShopShow Me Shop

Missouri Trading Post – Hermann

Stop into the Missouri Trading Post in Hermann and discover a world of wine, gifts, and seasonal items! This family-owned shop boasts an impressive selection of Missouri wines, with a focus on those produced by small, family-owned wineries. Additionally, they offer an impressive collection of locally made crafts, including pottery, jewelry, and artwork. For those looking to support small businesses, Missouri’s Trading Post is a fantastic place to shop on Small Business Saturday. Not only will you find one-of-a-kind gifts, but you’ll also be supporting the local economy and helping to preserve the unique character of this historic town.

Missouri Trading Post  Missouri Trading Post

Friar Tuck Beverage – Fenton

Friar Tuck Beverage, located in Fenton, is a fantastic destination for wine, beer, and spirits enthusiasts. Their selection of Missouri Wines is particularly noteworthy, with a great variety to choose from. Whether you're looking for a rich red or a crisp white, Friar Tuck is sure to have something to suit your taste. Additionally, Friar Tuck is a great destination for small business Saturday, providing a local option for holiday shopping. Their knowledgeable staff is always on hand to help you select the perfect bottle for any occasion, making Friar Tuck a must-visit for anyone in the Fenton area.

Friar Tuck BeverageFriar Tuck Beverage

So this Small Business Saturday, consider visiting your local wine shop and discover the wide variety of wines they have to offer.

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