Explore Missouri's Rich Wine Culture: Discover 7 Local Wine Trails

Missouri, also known as the Show-Me State, hosts over 125 wineries. Approximately 50 of these wineries form eight wine trails. These trails allow wine enthusiasts to explore the state's winemaking history and diverse wine styles.

The Hermann Wine Trail is located in Hermann, a village in the Missouri River Valley. It consists of six family-owned wineries, contributing to about a third of the state's total wine production. These wineries vary from small country farms to historic wine cellars. The trail is recognized for its events, where each winery presents a different Missouri wine and food pairing.

The Kansas City Wine Trail provides a varied experience. Visitors can taste wine in a city setting, a chapel from the 1800s, or a restored barn from the 1930s. The trail forms a loop, allowing visitors to start anywhere and spend time sampling wines, viewing vineyards, and visiting local attractions.

The Lake of the Ozarks Wine Trail offers views of the Lake and the Missouri foothills. Visitors can enjoy the area’s wine and gourmet food at a leisurely pace. The Meramec River Wine Trail, located between Historic Route 66 and the Meramec River, allows visitors to visit local shops and restaurants while tasting Missouri wines.

The Mississippi River Hills Wine Trail, the Northwest Wine Trail, and the Ozark Mountain Wine Trail each have their unique characteristics. The Mississippi River Hills Wine Trail includes two family-owned wineries and showcases some of the state’s countryside. The Northwest Missouri Wine Trail features unique wineries in the state's northwest region. The Ozark Mountain Wine Trail, located in southwest Missouri, offers a variety of wines from local grapes, fruit wines from Missouri produce, and Mead from local beekeepers.

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