Missouri Wine

August is Vignoles Month!

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A perfect wine for summertime just also happens to be celebrated in August! This versatile grape can make award-winning wines for all flavor appreciation types, and the 2026 Missouri Wine Governor’s Cup results prove that!

Missouri Governor’s Cup Vignoles Wine Winners

This years Best of Class winners included:

Dry White: 2025 Dry Vignoles from Adam Puchta Winery

Semi Dry White: 2024 Vignoles from Noboleis Vineyards

Sweet White: 2025 Vignoles from Mathany Family Vineyards

The 2026 Missouri Governor’s Cup winner was the 2025 Dry Vignoles from Adam Puchta Winery.

2026 Missouri Governor’s Cup Winner

If that isn’t proof this is a versatile grape, I’m not sure what will! You can check out the full list of winners on the Missouri Wine website. https://missouriwine.org/news/2026-missouri-governors-cup-wine-competition-results

Vignoles grapes are very hardy in Missouri and are one of the first you may see being harvested. Vignoles wines can feature crisp flavors like pineapple, pear, and peach to fresh citrus and florals making it the perfect wine for summertime sips!

Vignoles wine pairs really well with foods that have a slight kick to them! General Tso’s chicken is my personal favorite Vignoles wine and food pairing! If you’re looking to pair it with something sweet, go for a cheesecake or crème brĂ»lĂ©e type sweet treat.

A plate of General Tso's chicken and white rice paired with a glass of Vignoles Wine
A plate of General Tso’s chicken and white rice paired with a glass of Vignoles Wine

As always though, drink what you want with what you want to eat it with. No one’s judging your personal preferences in my book ever!

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The Best Peach Wines of the Season!

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One of the best times of the year in the Midwest is definitely peach season! Whether you’re picking some up from your local farmers market or spending a day picking your own at Eckert’s Family Farms, it’s a great time of the year for all–so it makes sense that peach wine would be so popular here too! 🍑

Here are some of my favorite peach wines made by amazing Midwest wineries!

•Fox Creek Winery Peach Wine (Illinois)

•Lynfred Winery Peach Wine (Illinois)

•Grafton Winery Peach Wine (Illinois)

•Hopewell Winery Peach Wine (Illinois)

•French Lick Winery Just Peachy Wine (Indiana)

•Stone Hill Winery Peach Wine (Missouri)

•St. James Winery Peach Wine (Missouri)

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DIY Mini Wine Bottle String Lights

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Create your own fun mini wine bottle string lights that will light up any occasion!

Here’s what you will need!

• Plastic mini wine bottles with screw caps (available at most liquor and grocery stores in singles and 4-packs)

• String lights with attachable/detachable bulbs (here’s an example! bit.ly/2JUbG6P) **bulbs should be no larger than 0.7” or they won’t fit inside of bottle neck

• Hand drill with 16/34” drill bit

Step 1. Go get some tacos, drink the wine, feel real fine.

Step 2. Remove the wine bottle labels. Soaking them in warm soapy water usually does the trick!

Step 3. Make sure there is no liquid left in the bottles!

Step 4. Safely drill a hole (I used a 13/64″ bit) in the screw cap of the bottles.

Step 5. String each individual light into each screw top hole, then secure the bulb onto the light.

Step 6. Screw each cap back onto each wine bottle and voila! You have a fun string of lights any wine lover would be proud to own!

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Missouri Wobbles and Wine!

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On October 6, 2018 the annual Missouri Wine Wobble took over Cedar Lake Cellars ! “Will run for wine” is a common phrase in the wine world and with the Missouri Wine Wobble, you really can run(or wobble) and be rewarded with wine! 🙌🍷👟

The Missouri Wine Wobble has a little something for everyone! (Even people like me who can’t stand running🤣) Not up to running an entire 5K? Then sign up for the 1K Taster’s Trot! Feeling like you have some energy to burn? Sign up for both the 5K AND 1K races and get extra wobbly! It really is a blast for everyone!

Once you’ve picked which race is right for you, prepare to “wobble” thru the vineyards stopping every so often for a wine break!

Photography by John Kelly
Photography by John Kelly

Once you’ve finished your race, there is more wine and whiskey (and water) waiting for you to enjoy! Races over? Now it’s time to party! The after party will sure to keep that wobble wobbly!

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©BillAverettePhotography

You don’t want to miss the next Missouri Wine Wobble! You can keep up with their social media and stay up to date with ticket sales, deals, dates, and more!

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