Most Missouri wineries offer a unique experience, whether it’s a historical tour, elevated tasting or live music and dancing. But a handful offer a one-of-a-kind waterfront view!

Looking for a stunning view over the water, visit these wineries: 

Beckett’s Winery – Glasgow

Beckett’s Winery has stunning waterfront views to offer along with an amazing selection of drinks and a delicious food menu.

Les Bourgeois Vineyards – Rocheport 

Les Bourgeois Vineyards has everything you are looking for. Whether it be a sunset view from the A Frame Winegarden or a relaxing morning sunrise from their bed and breakfasts; Founder’s Point, The 1912, Trailside Suites. They are sure to have everything you need. Stop by their tasting room and grab a flight of their award-winning Missouri wines!

OakGlenn Vineyards & Winery – Hermann

No matter the time of the year the views from OakGlenn are breathtaking. They offer a wonderful and delicious line up of great Missouri wines. They have a trolley that allows you to enjoy all the local wineries.

Shawnee Bluff – Lake of the Ozarks

While overlooking the exquisite sweeping views of the Lake of the Ozarks, Shawnee Bluff is ready to celebrate every moment – from the biggest events in your life to the daily joys of great food, great friends and even better wine!

Wineries accessible by a peaceful boat ride: 

Florida Winery – Mark Twain Lake

Located in Florida just a short hike from a cove to the Florida Winery you are guaranteed to enjoy not only the great wine but also the food and the finest musical performers to enjoy with your friends.

Buffalo Creek Winery – Lake of the Ozarks

Located in Stover sits Buffalo Creek Winery, stop in and try some amazing wines that pair extremely well with their meat and cheese trays.

Stop by one of these lake front properties. Don't forget to take pictures and share them with us by using #MoWines.

What better way to celebrate Vignoles month! Try out this delicious spicy lemon garlic shrimp, using Vignoles, and celebrate this Missouri varietal!

Ingredients:
•    2 lbs Raw Frozen Shrimp, Deveined, Shells Off
•    ¼ c Fresh Parsley
•    ¾ tsp Crushed Red Pepper
•    4 tbsp Minced Garlic
•    1 Whole Lemon Juiced
•    ½ c Missouri Dry Vignoles
•    2 Sticks Cold Butter, Cubed
 

Optional:
•    Toasted Bread for Serving
•    Pasta
•    Parmesan Cheese
 

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
 

Instructions
1.    Preheat the oven to 375° F. Rinse the shrimp to separate, and then arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
2.    Grab a bowl. Add the parsley, salt, red pepper, garlic, lemon juice and wine. Mix and then distribute evenly over the shrimp.
3.    Distribute butter cubes evenly over the shrimp.
4.    Bake until the shrimp is pink, and the butter is hot and bubbly.
5.    Serve over pasta or with toasted bread. Save the butter for both the pasta and the bread! Dip the bread in the butter.
 

Serve with a crisp glass of Vignoles and enjoy!

Missouri wine country is filled with breathtaking landscapes, endless opportunities and beauty around every corner. We are inviting all photographers, regardless of experience level, to participate in our annual photo contest, Through the Glass.

Images submitted can reflect any part of Missouri wine country. Be creative and showcase the different elements of what makes our Missouri wine country so special! IT IS NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE A WINE GLASS IN THE PHOTO.
 

The winner of the contest will be announced October 22^nd and will receive a Missouri prize pack along with 2 tickets to the Missouri Governor’s Cup presentation at the Governor’s Mansion in Jefferson City. The winning image will be displayed during the event on November 14, 2024. 

All entries are due by October 4^th at 11:59 p.m. CST. A panel of judges will choose top entries which will then be voted on through public voting using an online survey from October 14-20. 

Click here for the rules and entry form. Use the drag and drop feature to upload to our dropbox. In the recipient forum, put missouri.wine@mda.mo.gov. 

Grab your camera and start exploring Missouri wine country!

Have you ever tried a Missouri Concord wine? Kick back and relax while putting a fun twist on a classic summertime favorite! 

Concord wine offers a sweet and refreshing taste with every sip. While Concord wine is good by itself you should try this cocktail highlighting its sweet, summer flavor. One of our favorites is this simple winetail – Concord Lemonade. 

To mix up a batch of Concord Lemonade, you will need:

• Frozen grapes (optional) 
• 3 cups of your favorite lemonade
• 1 cup of Missouri Concord wine 
• Lemon slices (optional) 
• 7-Up (optional) 

Directions: 

1. Place grapes in freezer. 
2. Prepare lemonade according to directions on can.
3. Freeze lemonade into ice cubes
4. Add frozen lemonade to blender. 
5. Add Concord wine to blender. Blend lemonade and Concord wine together to form a slushy mixture. 
6. Pour slushy mixture into glass. 
7. For more fizz top with 7-Up
8. Add frozen grapes and lemon slices to garnish! 

Serving Size: 4 people 

Use Concord Lemonade for your next summer gathering and share it with us using #MoWine!

Summer’s Best Story, The Missouri State Fair, will be held from August 8-18, 2024, in Sedalia, Missouri! 

With the fair approaching, it is time to plan out which activities and events you want to attend. Lucky for you Missouri Wines will be at the fair, with plenty of opportunities for fun!

Wine 101 Classes

Expand your palate with one of our Wine 101 classes at the Wine tent, across from the Grandstand. Each class features 5 different Missouri Wines. Learn more about the history of the wine industry in Missouri and sign up for a class at the wine tent!

https://www.mostatefair.com/attractions/missouri-wine-101-classes/

Wine and Fair Food

Looking for new ways to enjoy food at the fair? Check out for our blog on fair food and wine pairings! 

https://missouriwine.org/news/get-taste-missouri-and-missouri-wines-state-fair

Explore Missouri

Missouri is a tourism destination. Explore Missouri in the Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall Tourism expo on Thursday, August 15 and sign up for our wine tasting that afternoon at 3pm (must be 21+ to participate). 

Wine Tent

If you need a refreshing sip on one of the hot afternoons, be sure to stop by the wine tent and get a taste of Missouri wine. With a huge selection the wine tent is sure to have the perfect glass for you! The winning wines of the 2024 Missouri Governor’s Cup Wine Competition will also be on display, and some will be available to purchase. If you like what you sip, sign up for a Wine 101 Class!

Find our Logo and Win!

Keep an eye on the Missouri State Fair Facebook page throughout the fair. A picture of the Missouri Wines logo will be posted in a location around the Fairgrounds – the first person to find the logo will win concert or event tickets. 

No matter which event has peaked your interest, be sure to make the wine tent, across from the Grandstand, one of your must-visits at the fair this year! Tag us in your Missouri State Fair adventures with #MissouriWine and @missouriwine.

August is Vignoles month! Vignoles (veen-yole) is one of Missouri’s most versatile white grapes and a popular cultivar grown in the Midwest. This hybrid grape produces wines that have range from dry, to sweet, to late harvest dessert wines. Vignoles is a popular choice for white wine blends.

This medium-bodied, crisp and flavorful wine will give you a taste of tropical fruits like pineapple, peach and apricot, sometimes citrus and floral notes. With the hot Missouri temperatures happening now, Vignoles is the ideal summer sipper!

Vignoles grapes are hardy enough to handle the Show Me State winters and are one of the earlier ripening grape varietals in the state. You may visit a vineyard and witness them being harvested already. Vignoles' crowd-pleasing capabilities and versatility make it an incredibly popular choice among the wine-buying public and winemakers. 

When pairing try out spicy cheeses, spiced curry, Asian or Mexican dishes, buffalo wings, spicy grilled peppers and barbecue, berries and tropical fruits, cheesecake or Crème Brûlée. With this many pairing options, you can enjoy any summer snack with your summer sip!

To celebrate Vignoles month try out some of these recipes and keep a look out for more!

Recipe ideas:

Vignoles Peach & Strawberry Slush

Berry Mint Vignoles Ice Pops

Delicious and Easy Peachy Vignoles Trifle

5 Ingredient Raspberry Sorbet

Pineapple Joy

Vignoles and Brie Soup

Wine Marinated Grilled Fruit

Vignoles Fruit Dip