Late Harvest Wines in Missouri

January 11, 2024

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Although most grapes are harvested in the fall, winemakers may choose to let the grapes hang longer with a special wine in mind. Late harvest wines are produced by grapes that have been left on the vine longer than usual. The reason for this is to allow the grape to ripen and dehydrate, creating a sweeter flavor.

Ice wines are a type of late harvest wines that are left on the vine until they are frozen. The process of making ice wine is quite different from regular wine making. The grapes are left to freeze on the vine and are picked and pressed while still frozen to extract the concentrated juice, leaving behind the ice crystals. The juice should be fermented at a low temperature to preserve the natural flavors of the grapes. Since making ice wine depends on weather conditions, it is not guaranteed wineries will produce an annual vintage.

Frozen grapes

Late harvest wines are a luxurious treat that requires patience and attention to detail to produce. They are typically served chilled and pair well with desserts, cheese, and fruit.

There are a variety of Missouri wineries that craft their own ice and late harvest wines:

Augusta Winery – 2021 Icewine

Fence Stile Vineyards – Ishq

Montelle Winery – 2018 Vidal Icewine

Sand Creek Vineyard – Late Harvest Chardonel, Late Harvest Chambourcin

St. James Winery – Late Harvest Chardonel, Late Harvest Traminette

Stone Hill Winery – 2021 Late Harvest Vignoles

Wenwood Farm Winery – Sweet Corky

The next time you enjoy a glass of late harvest wine, be sure to thank the winemaker for all their extra hard work to produce it!

Live Music at Adam Puchta Winery

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Adam Puchta Winery

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Join us for the Chocolate Wine Trail as we celebrate with live music by Twice Baked! A local favorite enjoyed by all.

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German Dinner

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Adam Puchta Winery

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Join Adam Puchta Winery as we celebrate our German heritage with our annual German Dinner!

Our 2024 German Dinner will feature a four-course meal prepared by our very own Chef Alex Blattel, with wines presented by 7th-generation Parker Puchta. This dinner will be hosted in our 1855 Cellar Bistro.

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German Dinner

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10-Year Vertical Norton Tasting & Dinner

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Stone Hill Winery

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The evening begins with a sparkling wine & appetizer reception in the Apostle Cellar, then on to our Sherry House for the Ten-year vertical Norton tasting. There you will have the opportunity to taste ten vintages, side-by-side, with Head Winemaker. The tasting is followed by a three-course gourmet wine dinner. Be one among the first to purchase some of the older Norton vintages.

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Wine Experience - Stone Hill Winery

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Stone Hill Winery

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WHAT YOU GET: A sit-down wine tasting in a private room with a limited number of guests for more one-on-one attention. Taste 5 wines ranging from dry, semi-sweet to sweet with a small plate of wine friendly bites, a special “winetail” beverage and a keepsake souvenir stemless wine glass.