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Missouri and Arkansas means the Ozarks, St. Louis, and Kansas City. It may come as a surprise that the region is also home to a number of excellent wineries, set in two flourishing wine areas. Wine, in many cases high-quality wine, has been cultivated in these parts for over 100 years. Europeans hailing from Germany and Switzerland were the first to make wine here, along the Missouri River and near the city of Altus on the Arkansas River.
The wineries come in very region-specific varieties - the average wine drinker will find his or her Chardonnay and perhaps a Zinfandel, but absent are the Cabernet Sauvignons and Pinots. Rather, acquaint yourself with Cynthiana, Norton, Vignoles, Seyval, and Chambourcin. These are indeed not your standard fare, but they can be brought to a high level of perfection. You're not surprised, are you?
Wineries in Kansas City, St. Louis, Branson and the Ozarks of Missouri and Arkansas
Wineries
Chateau Aux Arc Winery - Altus, Arkansas
Chaumette Winery & Vineyards - Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
Cowie Wine Cellars - Paris, Arkansas
Crown Valley Winery - Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
Mount Bethel Winery - Altus, Arkansas
Post Familie Vineyards & Winery - Altus, Arkansas
Villa Antonio Winery - Hillsboro, Missouri
Wenwood Farm Winery - Gasconade County, Missouri
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