3 Ways to Celebrate Missouri Wine Month

September 05, 2023

September is Missouri Wine Month and we invite you to celebrate this exciting fall season! Explore new areas of wine country, attend wine festivals, or host your own wine celebrations. Missouri wine country is closer than you think, how will you celebrate?

Fall view of wine country

1. No matter where you travel in Missouri, there is so much to explore and see. Missouri has five American Viticultural Areas, which are designated wine grape-growing regions in the United States. They are located across Missouri with regions including the Ozarks, Augusta, Hermann, and more. With 5 AVA regions and 129 wineries to choose from, there is so much to visit in Missouri wine country.

2. Fall in Missouri offers lots of winery events, especially wine festivals. These fall fun paloozas are the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself into wine culture and learn more about Missouri wine. Festivals can include live music, wine tastings, Wine 101 classes, and the chance to meet winery owners and winemakers. 

 

3. Planning a wine night at home instead? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Missouri Wine Month is the perfect time to host your own wine celebration. Gather friends or family and invite them over for a harvest themed dinner, wine tasting, or wine pairing festivity. Dinner gatherings area great time to show off Missouri wines. We even have a wine serving survival guide for you.

Independence UncorkedSeptember is the perfect time to discover all that Missouri has to offer – whether it is beautiful wine country, fun   wine strolls, or staying at home and sipping on delicious Missouri wine. No matter how you celebrate this September, always remember Missouri wine country is closer than you think!

Chocolate Wine Fondue

February 04, 2026

Chocolate wine fondue combines the best of both worlds. A warm, gooey chocolate dip perfect for sharing and trying new things. Create a snack board of all your favorite sweets and get ready to take your taste buds on an adventure!

a cutting board with a variety of food on it. bananas, rice krispys, strawberries, popcorn, graham crackers and toothpicks!

Ingredients: 

  • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 10 oz package of dark chocolate chips 
  • 1 tsp vanilla 
  • ½ cup dry red wine 
  • 2 tbsp raspberry jam 
  • ½ tsp kosher salt 
  • Toothpicks 

Instructions: 

  1. Combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, dark chocolate chips and vanilla until melted.
  2. Lightly stir until melted.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in red wine, raspberry jam and kosher salt.
  4. Lightly sprinkle more kosher salt on top before serving. 
  5. Keep warm.
  6. Serve with your favorite fresh fruit, marshmallows, rice krispy treats, graham crackers or more! 

Creating this Chocolate Wine Fondue is sure to be the star of the show at your next gathering! Allowing everyone to mix and match to make their perfect pairing will be sure to please every palate. Share your chocolate wine fondue recipes with us using #mowine!

A candle warmer with a bowl of chocolate fondue sitting on it with bananas and strawberries on a cutting board next to it.

Pro-Tip: Use a candle warmer to keep it melted if you don’t have a warmer!

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