Missouri wineries are proud of the communities they come from and the family they share. Many of these wineries look for the chance to give back to causes that hit close to home. These wines can be purchased knowing that a portion of the proceeds benefit a cause that these generous wineries strongly support. Please note that these wines were gathered based on a recent survey and this is not an exhaustive list of all wineries that give back.

 

 

Joli Vin by Baltimore Bend

This blush blend of Vignoles, Chardonel and Chambourcin holds the French name of ‘beautiful wine’ and represents a beautiful cause. During the month of October, Joli Vin is on special with a portion of all sales given to the Lafayette County Cancer Coalition. Seek this wine during Breast Cancer month and find assurance in supporting this shared cause and the lives it can touch.

 

Renegade by Mallinson Vineyard & Hall

Dedicated to the Wayne City Landing and Port, this sweet wine benefits a piece of American history. This spot on the map near Independence served as a supply port for early pioneers traveling west. Mallinson’s main winery building is the oldest school house in Jackson County which is known as the Gilpin School. This property is located along the historic Lewis and Clark, Santa Fe, California and Oregon trails with two National Park markers nearby. Renegade benefits this preservation of history near the winery the Mallinson family calls home.

Ozark Hellbender by Stone Hill Winery

The Ozark Hellbender is a unique aquatic salamander native to Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas Ozarks. This endangered species serves tell-tale signs of healthy streams and remains vital to healthy river ecosystems. When you purchase this red blend, A percentage of the proceeds is donated to the breeding and conservation efforts at the St. Louis Zoo’s Ron Goellner Center for Hellbender Conservation.

 

 

Catawba by Ladoga Ridge Winery

With the sweet pink color of this wine, it is only fitting that a portion of the proceeds from Ladoga Ridge Winery’s Catawba is donated to various breast cancer awareness programs. As resources allow, patrons will once again be able to make purchases of this wine during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October of 2022.

 

Foxy Lady and Old Glory by Top Hat Winery

With every purchase of this Missouri pink Catawba, Foxy Lady, a portion of the proceeds from each bottle goes to help fight breast cancer in the Independence area. Old Glory benefits homeless veterans in the Independence area. Donate to this important cause with each purchase of this Missouri Niagara semi-sweet wine.

Sweet Corky by Wenwood Farm Winery

This silky and sweet white ice-wine is named in honor of winery owners’ late winery dog, Corky. The label holds sentimental value representing the rainbow bridge of ‘dog heaven’ shown through the face of their sweet Corky. With the purchase of every bottle, a portion is donated to Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue in Columbia.