Stretch that brain and test your knowledge of Missouri and wine, then visit a winery that is hosting trivia nights!

Wineries with Trivia Nights:

Beckett’s Winery – Glasgow, MO

Cedar Lake Cellars – Wright City, MO

Chandler Hill Vineyards – Defiance, MO

Defiance Ridge Vineyards - Defiance, MO

Fountain City Winery – Kansas City, MO

Jowler Creek Vineyard & Winery – Platte City, MO

Prairie Barn Winery and Christmas Tree Farm – St. James, MO

Weston Wine Company – Weston, MO

Missouri Wines Trivia:

• What year was Prohibition repealed?
• Who was the first Missouri State Entomologist?
• What pest did Missouri save the French wine industry from?
• Which American Viticultural Area in Missouri was the first in the U.S.?
• When did Norton become the Missouri State Grape?
• What is the oldest Missouri winery still in operation?

Missouri Trivia:

• Who is the only U.S. President from Missouri?
• When did Missouri become a state?
• What is Missouri’s nickname?
• What is the state bird of Missouri?
• Where does the name Missouri come from?
• What states border Missouri?

Let us know if you can answer these trivia questions and share your winery trivia night with us using #mowine.

Happy Bloody Mary Day! If you love Bloody Mary’s and wine, try out these fun and delicious Winey Mary Sippers. The perfect way to celebrate National Bloody Mary Day, or any day!

Ingredients:

• 3 ounces Missouri Norton
• 2 ounces vodka
• 3 ounces tomato juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon sriracha
• Pinch of salt and ground black pepper
• Seasoned salt for rim of glass

Steps:

1. Dip the rim of each small glass into a shallow dish of tomato juice then into a shallow dish with your seasoned salt.
2. Mix Missouri Norton, vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, sriracha, salt and pepper for the shooters in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into rimmed glasses.

We hope you enjoy National Bloody Mary day with these Winey Mary Sippers. Share your own recipe with us using #mowine

Look Behind the Label at Beckett’s Winery All Steel Red. This winery and their labels incorporate beautiful, real-life images with their town and its history!

Beckett’s Winery gets inspiration from their own surroundings. The All Steel Red is the perfect example of how they are doing that. The All Steel Red is named after and features the first all-steel bridge in the world, which was built in Glasgow, Missouri in 1878-1879. 

In 1877, the plan was to build a bridge across the Missouri River in Glasgow. It would be the first large all-steel bridge in the world. In May 1878 construction started and when completed in June 1879, a dedication was held, and over 7,000 people attended. The original bridge served until the early 1900’s when it had to be replaced. None the less, Beckett’s Winery recognizes every aspect of the uniqueness of Glasgow in their wines!

This wine is a Chambourcin blend - smooth, with notes of blackberry jam and includes flavors of luscious blackberry jam with a slight earthy scent and a dry, smooth finish.

Beckett's Winery is situated on the bank of the Missouri River in Glasgow, Missouri. When visiting try some of their food and enjoy your wine on the river view deck! Also try out their group wine tasting experience with cheese and snacks to pair!

Beckett’s Winery strives to represent Missouri hospitality and is a great winery to visit if you are in search of a true Missouri experience!

Learn more about Beckett’s Winery and their wines here!

Be sure to stop in Beckett’s Winery and try out the All Steel Red for a taste of history and heritage!

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New Year’s Eve is typically celebrated with sparkling wine. Mix it up this year and try out this New Year’s Eve Red Sangria, using a Missouri Chambourcin!

Ingredients:

• 1 lemon
• 1 lime
• 1 ½ cups rum (clear)
• ½ cup Grand Marnier, chilled
• 1 (750 ml) bottle of Missouri Chambourcin, chilled
• 1 ½ cups watermelon juice, chilled
• 2 cups pomegranate juice, chilled
• 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice, chilled
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• ½ liter club soda, chilled

Steps:

1. Slice Lemon and Lime into rounds.
2. Place fruit in pitcher.
3. Pour in rum.
4. Cover with plastic wrap and put in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
5. Add Grand Marnier, Chambourcin, watermelon juice, pomegranate juice, lime juice and sugar to pitcher.
6. Add club soda.
7. Stir well pressing fruit as you stir.
8. Serve over ice, add more soda if needed.

Ring in the new year with this delicious red sangria! Try out this recipe and share it with us using #mowine

Transform your empty wine bottles into stunning winter decorations that will add a flair to your holiday celebrations. With a bit of creativity and some simple materials, you can turn these bottles into a beautiful centerpiece. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or just want to add a little seasonal charm to your home, this DIY will spark seasonal cheer in everybody. Let’s dive into a way to give your home a frosty bottle flair makeover! 

Supplies: 

• 3 empty wine bottles 
• Primer (white) spray paint
• Epsom salt
• Spray adhesive 
• Assorted winter picks / sprays (optional) 

Steps: 

1. Remove labels from wine bottle 
2. Spray primer on bottles (let them dry) 
3. Sprinkle epsom salt out onto newspaper
4. Spray bottles with spray adhesive 
5. Roll the tacky bottle in Epsom salt 
6. Arrange the assorted winter picks / sprays

Transforming wine bottles into festive winter decorations is both fun and rewarding. This DIY project is not only adding a personal touch to your holiday décor but also makes great conversation starters. Gather your supplies, unleash your creativity, and let the magic of the season inspire you. Happy crafting, and may your home be filled with warmth, joy and frosty bottles. 

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