Happy Mulled Wine Day! Celebrate with us by making your own, from scratch. All you need is a Missouri dry white plus a few minutes!

Servings: 4-5
Ingredients

•    1 bottle of Missouri dry white wine
•    1 orange, sliced into rounds
•    1/4 cup sugar
•    8 whole cloves
•    2 cinnamon sticks
•    2 tbsp star anise seed
•    optional garnishes: citrus slices (orange, lemon and/or lime), extra cinnamon sticks, extra star anise 
 

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a non-aluminum saucepan, and bring to a simmer (not a boil — you don’t want to boil the alcohol out!) over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and let the wine simmer for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours. Strain, and serve warm with your desired garnishes.

2. You can also place the oranges, cloves, cinnamon, and star anise in a cheesecloth. Then simply strain and pull out the bundle when ready to serve
   

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In today’s world the idea of disconnecting can feel like a distant dream. But what if we turned that dream into reality, even if it is just for a weekend. National Unplugged Day is the perfect excuse to ditch the devices and leave the busy world and dive into intentional experiences. We challenge you to venture into Missouri Wine Country, seeking the perfect balance of relaxation, connection and of course, great wine! 

Choose a place to stay nestled in the rolling vineyards. The absence of mindlessly scrolling will be replaced with laughter, storytelling, and the joy of just being together. Spend the day exploring the local wineries, great bites, and the charm of Missouri Wine Country. 

Unplugging for the weekend isn’t just about escaping. It is a moment to rediscover human connection, the simple pleasure of life and to experience the one-of-a-kind Missouri Wine Country! 

Be sure to check out all of our 90+ wineries websites for lodging information. 

The more a wine has aged, the better it is in quality, taste and overall enjoyment, right? Wrong! While some wines are meant to be aged and do in fact get better with time, not all are made for that.

Some wines are better and actually meant to be enjoyed right away. Most white, lighter red, fruit, sparkling and other wines are not going to get better with time. In fact, waiting too long could make the wine not as tasty or even ruin it.

These wines are meant to be enjoyed right away because over time their aromas and flavors actually fade. Aging these wines is not always worth it, and an action that could ruin your glass of wine.

However, some wines do get better with age. Usually, the dry reds, dessert and some sweet wines can benefit from aging. Over time these wines can change and actually develop new aromas and flavors. The structure and flavor soften, reducing acidity and tannins.

When aging wine, the only guarantee is change. If you are looking for a soft and complex wine, age your dry reds. If you are looking for a fresh wine and a pop of flavor, have a glass of your white wine soon after you buy it.

Whether you age your wine or not, proper storage is key to enjoy aged and young wines. Get more tips on storing your wine in our blog, Wine Storage Made Easy,

Not all wine is better after aging, but aging the correct wine the correct way, can create an entirely new wine!