There’s a chill in the air. Fall is here, and to some that means one thing… PUMPKIN! Pumpkin everything. If you love pumpkin and local, award-winning wine, this blog post is for you. Let’s talk about some of the amazing pumpkin products out there and the Missouri wines that pair perfectly with them. There are also a plethora of scrumptious dishes you can make with pumpkin, each deserving a delicious wine pairing. After all… “A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine.” – Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (famous food critic).

Next time you’re at the grocery store, look for these items and the Missouri wines that go with them:

Pumpkin Spice Latte M&Ms +Traminette

Pumpkin Spice Almonds + Concord

Pumpkin Tortilla Chips and Salsa + Norton

Pumpkin Spice Caramel Corn + Sweet Sparkling Wine

Pumpkin Spice English Muffins (or bagels) and Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread + Sparkling Wine (Maybe even a Mimosa...Cheers to Fall brunch!)

Often when people think of pumpkin recipes they think of sweets and desserts, but there’s potential for savory dishes is boundless. Try these recipes, and be sure to remember the Missouri wine!

Pumpkin, Beef and Black Bean Chili + Traminette

Thai Pumpkin, Coconut and Lentil Soup + Vignoles

Chicken, Bacon and Pumpkin Gnocchi + Chambourcin

Pumpkin, Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells + Seyval Blanc

Pumpkin-Sage Cream Sauce + Vidal Blanc

Enjoy Pumpkin Season (oops, Fall) with Missouri wines!