Screw Cap Pumpkins

September 30, 2024

Save your screw caps and use them for your next DIY craft. Spice up your home with these cute screw cap pumpkins that are not only perfect for Halloween but the entire fall season! 

 

Supplies: 

  • Screw caps 
  • Glue dots or hot glue gun

 

Steps: 

  1. Lay pumpkin design out on table. 
  2. Apply glue dots sides of screwcaps while sticking them together. 
  3. Go row by row starting from the bottom. 
  4. Allow time for glue dots to adhere. 
  5. Decorate with the finished screw cap pumpkins around your home! 

 

Share your final design with us using #mowineDIY

 

World Foods + Wine

September 30, 2024

Have you ever wondered how to take your everyday meals from ordinary to extraordinary? The answer is definitely simpler than you might think, wine. Adding a Missouri wine to your dinner meal takes it to the next level! Enjoy #MoWine with cuisines from all different parts of the world. 

Here are a couple popular dishes and what Missouri wine they pair well with! 

American:

  • BBQ Chicken Pizza + Catawba  
  • Burger + Chambourcin 

Chinese:

  • Vegetable Fried Rice + Sparkling Wine 
  • Beef & Broccoli + Norton 

Thai:

  • Pad Thai + Vignoles 
  • - Thai Green Curry + Traminette

Italian: 

  • Alfredo + Chardonel 
  • Risotto + Vidal Blanc 

Brazilian:

  • Acarajé + Norton 
  • Picanha + Vignoles 

Cajun:

  • Gumbo + Seyval Blanc 
  • Jambalaya + Chambourcin

Greek: 

  • Gyros + Norton  
  • Souvlaki + Chambourcin 

Cheers to the unique food of the world and Missouri wine pairings! Be sure to tag Missouri wines using #MoWine and #wineandfoodpairings!

Pairing MO Wine and Chinese Food

Pairing MO Wine and Chinese Food: Broccoli Beef + Norton Pairing MO Wine and Chinese Food: Fried Rice + Traminette

Crocktober

September 25, 2024

As the crisp autumn air begins to settle in and the leaves start to turn, there’s nothing quite like the comfort of a warm meal. This fall, let your crockpot become your best friend in the kitchen! Try out these Pork Chops with a White Wine & Mushroom sauce.

 

 

Ingredients: 

  • 4 Boneless Pork Chops 
  • Salt & Pepper to Taste 
  • ½ c Missouri Dry Chardonel 
  • ½ c Chicken Broth 
  • ¼ c Heavy Cream 
  • 2 Cloves of Garlic, Minced
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme 
  • 1 c Sliced Mushrooms 
  • Fresh Parsley, Chopped (optional, for garnish)

 

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6-7 hours low / 3-4 hours high 

 

Instructions: 

  1. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. 
  2. In a bowl, mix together the white wine, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, and dried thyme. 
  3. Place the pork chops in the crockpot.
  4. Pour the white wine mixture over the pork chops and top with mushrooms.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  6. Serve the pork chops with the white wine and mushroom sauce from the crockpot, garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

 

Serve with a refreshing glass of Chardonel and enjoy! 

Plated food with a glass of wine

 

Delicious and Decadent: Port Truffles

September 23, 2024

Missouri port style wine can only be made better, with chocolate. Combine them and try out these decadent Port and Chocolate truffles!

 

Prep-time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 3 hours

 

Ingredients:

  • 6 oz - Semisweet or Bittersweet Chocolate chips
  • ½ cup - Heavy Cream
  • 3 Tbsp - Missouri port style wine
  • ½ cup - Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • ½ cup - Chocolate Almond Bark

 

Steps:

  1. Combine chocolate chips and heavy cream in bowl and melt on low heat in microwave or saucepan, stirring frequently.
  2. When melted add into a bowl with wine and combine.
  3. Refrigerate or chill in freezer until mixture is firm.
  4. Place wax paper on a baking sheet. 
  5. With a spoon or melon baller, scoop a half inch to an inch diameter size truffle. Roll them in the cocoa powder and place on wax paper.
  6. Melt almond bark on low heat, stirring frequently. Use a spoon to drizzle chocolate onto truffles.
  7. Freeze for 10 minutes and then enjoy!

 

Keep in the fridge and enjoy them alongside a glass of Missouri port style wine. Try out these delicious and easy to make port truffles!

Free Live Music - Shamrock Hills

Location
Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery

Description
Come on down to Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery for a fantastic day filled with awesome tunes from the talented Jack Soutter from 3:30-5:30pm on Sunday, October 13. Grab a glass of your favorite wine, sit back, and enjoy the live music in the beautiful surroundings of the vineyard. It’s the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends and family. Don’t miss out on this great event!

Free Live Music - Shamrock Hills

Location
Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery

Description
Welcome to Live Music with Double Jointed! Get ready to groove to the sounds of this talented band on Sat, Oct 12, 2024 at Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery. The event kicks off at 3:30 PM so make sure to arrive early to secure a good spot. Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled evening of great music, delicious wine, and beautiful vineyard views!

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Free Live Music - Shamrock Hills

Location
Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery

Description
Welcome to a night of Free Live Music with Donny Altman at Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery! Join us on Sat, Oct 05, 2024 at 4:00 PM for an evening filled with great tunes and good vibes. Donny Altman will be performing live! Come relax, enjoy a glass of wine, and groove to the sounds of Donny Altman in the beautiful setting of Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery!

Free Live Music - Shamrock Hills

Location
Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery

Description
Welcome to a night of Free Live Music with Marshall Holles at Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery! Join us on Fri, Oct 4, 2024 at 5:30 PM for an evening of great music in a beautiful setting. Bring your friends and family for a relaxing night out while enjoying some of the best tunes from Marshall Holles. We can’t wait to see you there!

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