Some say room temperature, others say cellar temperature. For this Myth of the Month, we are evaluating the optimal temperature for red wine.

Room temperature is around 70-73 degrees Fahrenheit. While room temperature is the easiest way to serve your wine, it could impact the taste of the wine in your glass.

Cellar temperature is around 55-58 degrees Fahrenheit. Most of us do not have a cellar in our homes, or a place that we keep at this temperature. This temperature is ideal for storing, but not for tasting.

Red wine is ideally served right in between room temperature and cellar temperature!

For a Missouri red wine, aim to serve it at around 65 degrees Fahrenheit. This will ensure the wine you serve your guests will provide the best tasting experience.

About an hour before you plan to serve your Missouri red wine to your guests, put in the refrigerator. This will bring your wine down to around 65 degrees Fahrenheit and get it ready for your guests!

Check out this graphic to get all of your wine ready to serve!

Behind this label is a deeper meaning. At first glance you see a sun, but for the owners of Wild Sun Winery & Brewery, this sun represents so much more!

The Wild Sun Winery & Brewery label represents more than just an eye-catching design; it is made up of the beliefs of its founders. This brand embodies a message that resonates deeply with their values. The name itself, paired with the imagery of the sun, captures attention. Wild Sun Winery & Brewery is a celebration of guiding principles that shape the lives of its creators.

Wild Sun Winery & Brewery represents a foundation of unwavering faith, which is integral to the identity of its owners. Their commitment to this belief is evident in the name of their parent company, Vision 29:11. Which is inspired by Jeremiah 29:11. 'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. ' This sense of purpose motivates their interactions with the world around them.

The name itself, paired with the imagery of the sun, captures attention. This sun is meant to represent God, a power greater than themselves. The owners believe that no matter where the future leads, they will always be humbled by Our Father in Heaven.

Wild Sun Winery & Brewery is located in Hillsboro, Missouri, just south of St. Louis. This winery is the perfect destination for family and friends. Here you can experience a beautiful country estate. Enjoy a rustic elegance and surrounding natural beauty, while sampling their wide variety of world class wines. 

Visit Wild Sun Winery & Brewery today, and experience peace, and of course great wines!

January is Hobby Month, and these trays are the perfect way to kickstart a new hobby! Serving trays with a twist. Use old labels to make this wine label serving tray.

Supplies:

• Serving tray (preferably inset)
• Labels off of favorite bottles
• Glue stick
• Razoring/scalpel tool
• Foam Brush
• Mod Podge
• Lacquer
• Epoxy

If you are removing labels from a bottle, check out this video:

Label Removal Video

Please watch our step by step video:

https://youtube.com/shorts/O1SCyEUnl1A?feature=share

Steps:

1. Gather old labels or remove your favorite labels from the bottle
2. Place the labels onto the tray, sticky side down, in whatever pattern you like, use the glue to stick the labels down
3. Use foam brush to apply a light layer of mod podge on the labels, cover every label and to the edge of the tray
   • Let dry completely and apply another thin layer
4. Use foam brush to apply a light layer of lacquer on the labels, cover every label and to the edge of the tray
   • Let dry completely and apply another thin layer
5. After lacquer is dried, apply epoxy over the lacquer, and let dry

Tips:

• Use a well-ventilated area for lacquer and epoxy application.
• If air bubbles appear, use a heat gun or blow dryer to settle the epoxy.

Now you have the perfect, unique serving tray to impress your guests, and add a pop of life to your home!

As we usher in the New Year, there’s so much to anticipate in Missouri’s vibrant wine country. This calendar highlights several months dedicated to celebrating our state’s unique grape varietals and marks key dates in the wine industry. As you savor the seasons ahead, remember to honor Missouri’s wine centric holidays with a delightful glass of local Missouri wine. Cheers to a year full of wonderful wine moments!

Be sure to tag us in all of your celebrations using #mowine!