Vignoles

*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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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.

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 brûlée type sweet treat.