March 17, 2025
You all loved the riddles the first time, so we are back for round two. Take the challenge and crack each code to solve for a Missouri winery.
On weekends, music fills the air,
And pizza's aroma is beyond compare.
When you're here, the world feels far away,Yet right off I-70, you can easily stay.
In a realm where rustic meets the sublime,
Four lakes encircle this haven divine.
With wines dry and views so grand,This enchanting land command.
Saturdays and Sundays, let live tunes take flight,
With Italian delights to savor each night.
A venue for love, celebrations, and more,
What moonlit name does this vineyard implore?
2. On eighty-four acres of rolling hills so grand,
In the first AVA, where winemaking takes a stand.
Gaze upon vistas of Augusta's historic grace,
Where award-winning wines find their birthplace.
Pack a picnic or taste pizza under the tent,
With live music's sweet notes, your time is well spent.
From April to October, tunes fill the air,
In this vineyard of wonders, beyond compare.
What enchanting name does this lush estate claim,
Where nature and melody play a harmonious game?
3. Amidst fields where the winds gently sway,
In a barn painted by nature's palette each day.
Where vines flourish under the sun's golden charm,
Such a delightful Christmas tree farm.
With wines crafted from grapes in their prime,
And a setting that echoes the passage of time.
On weekends, when laughter and joy intertwine,
What name does this pastoral winery define?
4. In foothills where the rolling landscape lies,
A vineyard where seven hidden waters arise.
Between Camdenton and Osage Beach's embrace,
A winery's charm in a picturesque place.
With Missouri wines and sangrias so fine,
And microbrews for those who seek a new line.
A porch covered, a patio grand,
A gazebo where memories expand.
For receptions and meetings, a haven so bright,
Just a short drive from the lakes light.
Come for the wine, stay for the view,
What name does this winery claim, known to you?
5. In a garden where stories unfurl,
A family crafts wines with a gentle swirl.
From vine to sip, perfection's pursuit,
What name does this boutique winery suit?
With each glass poured, tales take flight,
In a charming garden, under starlight.
With less than 100 cases, each lot's unique,
Both humble and chic.
Award-winning flavors, yet uncomplicated and fine,
Where every bottle tells a tale divine.
A city that echoes with Greek history's grace,
In a land where wine and myth embrace.
What is the name of this vineyard so small,
Where family and wine are the heart of it all?
6. In the heart of Missouri, where history is deep,
On a hilltop so grand, where memories keep.
Once the nation's second, then turned to gloom,
Through Prohibition's shadow, it found a new room.
A mushroom's domain in times of despair,
Now a vineyard with medals beyond compare.
More than four thousand since '93,
A testament to quality for you and me.
Explore ancient cellars with arches so grand,
Taste award-winning wines from this storied land.
What name does this historic winery hold,
Where old-world charm and rich tales unfold?
7. Amidst the whispers of gentle vines,
Where pecans and raisins craft unique wines.
A nutty, smooth, buttery delight,
A taste that lingers, day and night.
In a garden where views are vast and grand,
Sit back, sip, and let time stand.
What is the name of this winery so fine,
Where infinite sunny days and flavors intertwine?
Riddles are a fantastic way to challenge our minds and keep our thinking sharp. Whether you cracked them all or got stumped by a few remember to go out and explore Missouri Wine country! Email victoria.washburn@mda.mo.gov with your answers for a chance to win some Missouri Wine swag.