Dive Into Summer with a glass of Vidal Blanc! If you like a crisp, clean, white wine then you are sure to love a Vidal Blanc. 

Vidal Blanc (vee-dahl-blahnc) is a French American hybrid that is known for its hardiness and ability to tolerate colder climates due to its thicker skin. This varietal was developed by a French grape breeder in the 1930s and is now a staple in Missouri wine country. Bearing 99.8 acres in Missouri.

Style: Dry to semi-dry wine

Tastes: Apple, Citrus, Lemon and Grapefruit 

Smell: Fresh summer garden

Pairings: Mozzarella, Grilled chicken, Seafood, Broccoli & Asparagus, Pine nuts & Melon 

To celebrate Vidal Blanc month try out our recipes!

If you’re in search of a Missouri white wine to complement your meal, enjoy a refreshing sip, or just a Missouri classic, Vidal Blanc is an outstanding choice. With every sip, you’ll experience the essence of summer.  

White Barbecue sauce might sound different, but boy is it delicious! The recipe below is made even better by adding your favorite, Missouri wine. Try it out!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Reduced Missouri Seyval Blanc
• 1 ½ cup mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon white pepper

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper more or less to taste

• 1-2 tsp Sugar (Optional)

Instructions

1. Reduce the Wine: In a small saucepan, simmer the wine until it is reduced by half. Let it cool completely.
2. Combine: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, reduced wine, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, white pepper, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne pepper until smooth.
3. Rest: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
4. Serve: Use as a dipping sauce, or brush onto during the last few minutes of grilling. 

Enjoy this delicious sauce and share your recipes with us using #mowine!

Get ready for warmer weather and plan your summer in Missouri Wine Country!

7C’s Winery – Walnut Grove

• June 27: Farm to Table Dinner
• July 5: Beach Bash

Adam Puchta Winery – Hermann

• June 13: Timmy-Palooza
• June 27: Wine & Swine Festival and Vineyard 5k

Apple Creek Vineyard & Winery – Friedheim

• June 20: Shrimp Boil 2026 Father’s Day Weekend

Augusta Winery – Augusta

• June 5-7: Augusta Wine & Jazz Festival 2026
• August 15: Summer’s Last Blast Block Party

Balducci Vineyards – Augusta

• June 5-7: Augusta Wine & Jazz Festival 2026
• June 12: Pasta Friday
• July 10: Pasta Friday
• August 14: Pasta Friday
• August 15: Summer’s Last Blast Block Party

Belvoir Winery & Inn – Liberty

• June 14: Sip and Shop
• June 19: Paranormal Investigation at Belvoir Winery
• June 26: Paranormal Investigation at Belvoir Winery
• July 10: Paranormal Investigation at Belvoir Winery
• July 18: Sip and Shop
• July 24: Paranormal Investigation at Belvoir Winery
• August 7: Paranormal Investigation at Belvoir Winery

Blumenhof Vineyards & Winery – Dutzow

• Every Thursday: Thirsty Thursday Trivia at Blumenhof

Canterbury Hill Winery and Restaurant – Holts Summit

• June 5: Dueling Pianos
• July 4: 4^th of July at Canterbury Hill
• July 16: July Murder Mystery Show
• July 25: Comedy Night
• August 8: Mind-Blown: A Comedy Magic Show

Cedar Lake Cellars – Wright City

• June 12: Boots, Blue Jeans & Boogie
• June 26: Wine-O Bingo
• July 10: Boots, Blue Jeans & Boogie

Chandler Hill Vineyards – Defiance

• June 14: Wine and Wags

Chateau Sainte Genevieve – Sainte Genevieve

• June 13: French Heritage Festival

Christine’s Vineyard – Webb City

• June 17: Paint & Sip Sunset Surfer Bug
• June 28: Paint & Sip Hydrangea Backyard Bliss

Dale Hollow Winery - Stover

• July 3: Independence Day Celebration

Defiance Ridge Vineyards – Defiance

• June 7: BBQ Cook-Off Competition
• June 10: June Farmhouse Dinner

Edg-Clif Vineyard, Winery & Brewery – Potosi

• July 4: ECF Heritage Celebration with BBQ Buffet
• August 1: Farm to Table Dinner

Fence Stile Vineyards, Winery & Distillery – Excelsior Springs

• Every Sunday: Wine Cave Tour and Candlelit Tasting

Jowler Creek Vineyard & Winery – Platte City

• June 5: Trivia Night
• June 12: Karaoke Night
• June 19: Music Bingo
• June 26: Game Night
• July 3: Trivia Night
• July 10: Karaoke Night
• July 17: Music Bingo
• July 24: Game Night
• August 1: Dueling Pianos
• August 7: Trivia Night
• August 14: Karaoke Night

Les Bourgeois Vineyards – Rocheport

• June 7: Sunday Brunch Buffet & Bouquets

McKelvey Vineyards – New Haven

• June 12: Karaoke
• June 19: Line Dancing
• July 10: Karaoke
• July 17: Line Dancing

Montelle Winery – Augusta

• June 5-7: Augusta Wine & Jazz Festival 2026
• August 15: Summer’s Last Blast Block Party

Mount Pleasant Estates - Augusta

• June 5-7: Augusta Wine & Jazz Festival 2026
• June 27: Port & Poker Run
• August 15: Summer’s Last Blast Block Party

Prairie Barn Winery & Christmas Tree Farm – St. James

• June 5,7,12,19,26: Trivia Night
• June 13: Sip and Paint with Rita
• June 13: Fundraiser for Type 1 Diabetes Camp
• June 28: Open Mic: Music Poetry, Comedy. Etc.
• July 25: Art, Craft, Wine and Cheese Fest
• July 25 & 26: Meramec River Wine Trail: Summer Tasting Event 2026

Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery – Excelsior Springs

• June 13: Excelsior Springs Wine Festival
• June 27: Vines of Freedom

St. James Winery – St. James

• June 13: Backyard BBQ, Bourbon & Brews
• June 26: Movie Night in the Gardens

Stone Hill Winery – Hermann

• Every Friday: Sunsets at Stone Hill
• June 12: Farm to Table Dinner
• June 13: Hilltop Market

Sugar Creek Winery and Vineyards – Defiance

• June 28: Boot Scootin Sunday
• July 26: Boot Scootin Sunday

TerraVox Vineyards – Kansas City

• June 13: June Barrel Tasting with our Winemaker Jean-Louis
• June 27: Grand Tasting 10 Years of Norton

Villa Antonio Winery – Hillsboro

• June 14: Fine Art Fair

Walnut Creek Winery – Holt

• Every Sunday: Brunch at Walnut Creek
• Every Thursday: Poker Night

Many wineries also host live music throughout the summer. Check out our calendar for more events!

Enjoy this summer in Missouri Wine Country!