Do you want to wow your guests without spending hours in the kitchen? Enter this glorious grazing board! It is as delicious as one chooses to make it with their perfect bite. The best part? It’s totally customizable and always a crowd-pleaser. 

So how do you even begin to build this masterpiece? Start with a sturdy base. We cleaned off the countertop and rolled out the butcher paper, (makes for easy clean up too!) you could also use several large serving platters or cutting boards. Aim for a mix of textures and flavors. Different cheeses, a few cured meats, some nuts and an assortment of crackers too. For a touch of sweetness, you can add some fruit like grapes, strawberries and some chocolate scattered too. Anything you want can be added to this, the options are unlimited!

Ready for the real showstopper? Missouri Wine! The beauty of a grazing board is the versatility and that means there is a wine pairing for each bite. Adding in an array of Missouri wines allows everyone to find a pairing that they will be sure to love! 

Wanting a fun way to hear everyone’s favorite pairings? Leave little cards out for people to write down their favorite parings for others to enjoy alongside them. The goal is to have sips that enhance all those delicious bites. 

Happy hosting! Share all your grazing boards with us on social using #mowine!

Get ready to shake, rattle, and stir, because Margarita Day is almost here! Here’s to the best time of the year where we collectively raise a salt-rimmed glass to one of the world’s most beloved cocktails. The only thing that makes it better is when it is a Jalapeño Moscato wine-a-rita! 

Serving Size: 1 glass

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients: 

• 2 oz tequila 
• 1 oz fresh lime
• 1 oz orange liqueur
• 1 oz simple syrup 
• 1 oz Moscato wine 
• 2 – 3 slices fresh jalapeño
• Ice 
• Salt for the rim

Instructions: 

• Prep the glass: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the serving glass. Dip the rim into a shallow plate of salt to coat it evenly. 
• Muddle the jalapeño: In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the fresh jalapeño slices with the simple syrup to release their flavor and heat.
• Shake the cocktail: Add the tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur to the shaker. Fill the shaker with ice, cover and shake until well-chilled.
• Strain and add wine: Add ice to your prepped glass and strain the mixture onto the ice. Slowly top the drink with Moscato wine.
• Garnish: Add flare with an extra jalapeño slice and lime wedge. 

As the ice melts and the last sip is savored remember it’s an invitation to relax and connect with friends. Cheers to the sweet and spicy sips that leave us wanting more! Share your wine-a-rita recipes with us using #mowine!

Ever noticed how wine bottles aren’t all the same? From tall, slender bottles to thick and broad bottles. With different colors from blue, brown, green and clear glass, there is a lot of variation. These aren’t just aesthetic choices, they’re rooted in history, practicality, and even the wine itself. 

Historically, bottle shapes and colors evolved for functionality reasons. Darker glass, like brown were crucial for protecting the wine from light, which helps maintain the flavor and aromas over time. This used to be vital because climate-controlled storage was limited. Different regions developed distinct bottles shapes, often reflecting the type of wine in the bottles. For instance, blue, tall, slender bottles, traditionally used for white wines as it was believed to enhance the wine’s delicate aromas. Straight sided Bordeaux bottles were associated with full-bodied red wines, its shape designed to accommodate the sediment that can develop in these wines. Sparkling bottles tend to have a thicker glass as they need to be “stronger” to hold the pressure that comes with the carbonation. 

The evolution of these shapes became a way to quickly identify what style of wine was within the bottle. Next time you are admiring a bottle of wine, take a moment to appreciate the thought that went into its design. Each shape and color can tell a story, not just of the wine within but the decades of innovation. A little piece of history and science waiting to be uncorked and enjoyed. 

National Pizza Day is here! Celebrate by pairing your favorite pizzas with Missouri wines. Shakespeare’s, Imo’s, or even a frozen pizza pair up perfectly with Missouri wines! Check out all of our pizza pairing guides and celebrate the right way.

Cheers to pizza and wine! Share your pizza pairings with us using #mowine! 

Chocolate wine fondue combines the best of both worlds. A warm, gooey chocolate dip perfect for sharing and trying new things. Create a snack board of all your favorite sweets and get ready to take your taste buds on an adventure!

Ingredients: 

• 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 
• 2 tbsp butter
• 10 oz package of dark chocolate chips 
• 1 tsp vanilla 
• ½ cup dry red wine 
• 2 tbsp raspberry jam 
• ½ tsp kosher salt 
• Toothpicks 

Instructions: 

1. Combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, dark chocolate chips and vanilla until melted.
2. Lightly stir until melted.
3. Remove from heat, stir in red wine, raspberry jam and kosher salt.
4. Lightly sprinkle more kosher salt on top before serving. 
5. Keep warm.
6. Serve with your favorite fresh fruit, marshmallows, rice krispy treats, graham crackers or more! 

Creating this Chocolate Wine Fondue is sure to be the star of the show at your next gathering! Allowing everyone to mix and match to make their perfect pairing will be sure to please every palate. Share your chocolate wine fondue recipes with us using #mowine!

Pro-Tip: Use a candle warmer to keep it melted if you don’t have a warmer!