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Missouri Wine Trail
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When you think of American wine, you
think of the Napa Valley — not Missouri.
But believe it or not, there’s some fine
wine to be had in the Midwest. We’ve got
a one-day trail that’ll introduce you to
the reds, whites and booze of Missouri.
1. Riverwood
Winery
riverwoodwinery.com
22200 Highway 45
North Rushville,
MO 64484
(816) 579-9797
MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM/FLICKR
There’s a lot more
to do here than just
drink wine. Check out
Riverwood’s calendar
of events for live music
and performances or
themed wine tastings.
They even recommend
nearby locations for
hiking and birding.
2. Jowler Creek
nwmissouriwine.com
16905 Jowler
Creek Rd.
Platte City, Missouri
64079
(816) 858-5528
Missouri’s first green
vineyard and winery is
just 30 minutes north of
downtown Kansas City.
It’s worth the visit just to
see the grazing sheep
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and chickens that keep
the land up to par, but
Jowler also boasts nine
award-winning wines.
We know that’s why
you’re really there.
3. Ladoga
Ridge Winery
ladogaridgewinery.com
100 E. Pope Ln.
Smithville, Missouri
64089
(816) 866-4077
If you like your wine
fruity, this is the
LIBERTY
place for you. Ladoga
Ridge won six medals
in the 2013 Finger
Lakes International
Wine Competition,
and check out four of
the flavors that won:
Chococherry Kiss,
Strawberry Rhubarb,
Blackberry and Peach.
4. Belvoir Winery
belvoirwinery.com
1325 Odd Fellows Rd.
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 200-1811
Open seven days a
week, Belvoir has
one of the most
gorgeous settings of
the bunch. Take a stroll
around the historic
property, which
includes Belvoir’s own
vineyards on site. Make
sure you get a taste of
all six varieties: three
reds and three whites.