Summertime Sips with Missouri Wines and Fox 2’s Studio STL

Posted on August 9, 2026 by whimsicalwinewoman

*Brittany Kyles and Avonlea Schoeneberg posing with their glass of wine for Fox 2’s Studio STL filming segment.*

Summertime is still in full swing in the Midwest, with plenty of opportunities left to enjoy a day by the water! We talked about some of my favorite Missouri wines to sip poolside or lakeside this August on Fox 2’s Studio STL, here they are!💧☀️

A clip of *Brittany Kyles and Avonlea Schoeneberg on Fox 2’s Studio STL Wine Down Wednesday segment.*

August is Vignoles Month, and I can understand why! This versatile grape can produce wines for every palate. With flavors like pineapple, peach, and pear, Vignoles is delicious served chilled for a crisp, refreshing cool-down by the pool. 🕶️

*Noboleis Vineyards Vignoles, Adam Puchta Winery Dry Vignoles, and Mathany Vineyards Sweet Vignoles.*

🍷 Dry Vignoles from Adam Puchta Winery in Hermann, MO

🍷 Semi-Dry Vignoles from Noboleis Vineyards in Augusta, MO

🍷 Sweet Vignoles from Mathany Family Vineyards in Lake Ozark, MO

August is also peak peach season, and peach wine is the perfect companion for lake or pool days. It’s like enjoying a peach orchard in a glass! Served chilled, its bright, fruity flavors make it an easy sipper on hot August afternoons. 🍑

*Montelle Winery Peachy Wine and Stone Hill Winery Seasonal Peach Wine*

🍷 Peachy from Montelle Winery in Augusta, MO

🍷 Seasonal Peach from Stone Hill Winery in Hermann, MO

Is there ever a bad time for a glass of rosé? Rosé is incredibly refreshing and perfect for even the hottest August days. With notes of strawberry, raspberry, and peach, an ice-cold glass is an easy crowd-pleaser wherever summer takes you. 🌹

*Mount Pleasant Estates St. Vincent Rosé*

🍷 St. Vincent Rosé from Mount Pleasant Estates in Augusta, MO

*All of the wines we talked about on the episode!*

Missouri Wines are having their summer moment, and honestly, so should you. Grab a chilled glass of Missouri Wine, find a float, and let summer do the rest!☀️😎

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DIY Mini Wine Bottle String Lights

Posted on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 by whimsicalwinewoman

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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Wine Cotton Candy Deliciousness!

Posted on March 24, 2019 by whimsicalwinewoman

Ever have the hankering for something sweet and sugary, but with the delicious flavors of some of your favorite wines? Chocolate Storybook has got you officially covered with their selection of wine flavored cotton candy!

Chocolate Storybook has all of your favorite boozy flavors in cotton candy form! From Champagne, Rosé, and Merlot–to Mimosa, and even Pina Colada, you will have a hard time picking out your favorite flavors to try!