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Mango fruit wine is here

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With the weather warming up, St. James Winery has the answer for the perfect tropical escape! Our new, year-round fruit wine was a past customer favorite seasonal wine selection, Mango! This sweet wine is made from 100% pure, ripe mangos with no added artificial flavors or colors. 

St. James Winery Mango is a great wine to enjoy chilled during the hot months of summer. It’s a great addition in many drink and food recipes too. A favorite drink recipe at our St. James campus is our Mango Wine Slushie. You can find our refreshing wine slushies in The Gardens, located between the Winery and Public House Brewing Company’s St. James Taproom. While this delicious wine slushie can be found in The Gardens, you can make it in the comfort of your own home. This recipe works great with any of the St. James Winery fruit wines.

Find St. James Winery Mango and our other fruit wine in our Tasting Room or in a store near you to beat the heat this summer!

Discover how easy it is to re-create the Mango Wine Slushie.

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Intern’s Sweet Sangria

Try this sweet delight outdoors with plenty of sunshine – just the way Stephanie likes it!

Ingredients:

1.5 parts Moscato
1 part Peach wine
1 part Mango wine
Frozen chunks of peach and mango (optional)

Instructions:

Serve chilled and enjoy!

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Wine of the Week: Moscato

Our wine of the week is Moscato!

Moscato is derived from the muscat grape, which some believe to be the oldest type of grape in the world. More than 200 variations of the muscat grape exist today and can be found in most renowned wine growing regions across the globe. Due to its powerful aroma, Pliny the Elder referred to muscat as “The Grape of the Bees”.

Our Moscato features dynamic flavors of nectarines and apricots accented with juicy notes of tropical fruit. Balanced by a crisp acidity, this fragrant semi-dry white wine is full of personality.

Moscato has continued to grow in popularity within the United States over the last decade and has increased at an impressive rate of 25% for the last three years. While Moscato used to be enjoyed primarily by an older demographic, younger wine enthusiasts are now regularly indulging. Regardless of your generation, Moscato wine is sure to satisfy your palette!

You can pick up a bottle of St. James Winery Moscato at our Tasting Room or at a retailer near you.

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Little Italy of the Ozarks Festival

The Italians that settled in this area more than a century ago were a tight knit community that enjoyed socializing over good wine and food. Over the years, this region fondly became known as “Little Italy of the Ozarks.” We honor the area’s Italian social traditions at our Little Italy of the Ozarks Festival Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19. Celebrate with us on our beautiful campus.

Friday, May 18

St. James Winery Tasting Room

WINE TASTING AND FOOD PAIRING

Winemakers Series Anniversary

5 – 8 p.m.

$15 per ticket includes St. James Winery crystal stemless wine glass

We are celebrating the first anniversary of releasing our Winemaker Series, a line of distinctive, small-batch wines that pay homage to our winemakers and their team’s grape growing and winemaking talents. Enjoy five of our handmade, small-batch wines expertly paired with delectable fare.

  • Chambourcin – Vanilla and lemon zest panna cotta
  • The Folly – The Folly-pickled asparagus
  • Blend #43 – Mini pimento cheese balls
  • Seyval – Smoked salmon served on a marinated piece of cucumber
  • Dry Vignoles – Diced hard salami and smoked Gouda tossed in an apple cider vinaigrette with Italian seasonings on crostini

LIVE MUSIC

4:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Justyn Moreland

 

Public House Brewing Company St. James Taproom

LIVE MUSIC
6 – 9 p.m. | Marissa Harms

 

Saturday, May 19

The Gardens

ITALIAN-STYLE FARMER’S MARKET
11 a.m. until early afternoon

Vendors include:

LIVE MUSIC & DANCE
Noon | Italian Dance Group
6 – 9 p.m. | Drifter’s Mile

ROSATI-STYLE SPAGHETTI SPECIAL
All-day Rosati-style spaghetti dinner special | $15

GIVEAWAY
Win a winery gift box and tickets to a Sporting Kansas City major league soccer game.

 

Public House Brewing Company St. James Taproom

PREMIUM PAID WINE TASTING

Our Winemakes Series turns one! Celebrate by tasting these exclusive, small-batch wines.

Choose between Norton 42, Chambourcin, Seyval and Dry Vignoles

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Fifth Annual Movie Night in the Vineyard Series

FADE IN TO SCENE

A meadow nestled in a small valley surrounded by rolling hills planted with straight rows of grape vines. Dusk is settling over the vineyard.

ACTION

Groups of people are gathering in front of a large outdoor movie screen. They are setting up chairs or sitting on blankets. A group of young boys is playing tag. Others are purchasing wine and food before settling down for the start of the movie.

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The scene above paints the picture for our Movie Night in the Vineyard series, returning for a fifth year. We welcome you, and your family and friends, to join us for one of the most unique ways to see a movie in our area – under the stars in our vineyard.

Admission is free – this is our way of giving back to the community that has done so much for us. The Vineyard opens at 6:30 p.m., with the movie starting after sunset. It has to be dark before you can see the movie on the screen. Bring your own seating. Nights can be chilly, so bring jackets or blankets as needed.

Our wine, cider and juice, plus Public House Brewing Company beer will be available for purchase. You must be 21 to purchase alcohol, IDs required. We will also have popcorn, soda and candy available for purchase. Food tents will provide food options. Follow us on social media to see which food vendors will be at the movie. Please, no outside food or alcohol permitted.

Where:

St. James Winery Vineyard Cottage
19506 CR 1000
St. James, MO 65559

Movie Schedule:

  • Friday, May 11 | Sweet Home Alabama
  • Saturday, June 9 | Wonder Woman
  • Saturday, July 14 | Toy Story
  • Saturday, August 18 | Jumanji (1995)
  • Saturday, September 15 | Twister

 

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Riddle me this…

What would be a terrific improvement to our Winemaker team in terms of precision, space savings and efficiency?

This was the question our winemakers, Andrew Meggitt and Aaron Spohr, asked when discussing how the St. James Winery Cellar Crew could become more proficient in producing champagne. With the fermentation process taking a minimum of 12 months inside each bottle of champagne, it is necessary to remove all sediment, also known as lees. This is accomplished by gathering the lees in the neck of each bottle during a process commonly referred to as riddling.

Since the start of champagne production at the St. James Winery, the Cellar Crew has used the handmade riddling racks built by founder, James Hofherr. With the riddling racks, the bottles are placed with their necks upside down at an angle, and are individually hand turned once or twice a day, depending on if the lees have all gathered together. With the racks, riddling takes several weeks to gather the sediment, and is rather labor intensive.

After doing some research, Aaron Spohr composed a rough sketch of a hand operated gyropalette, a device where bottles are placed in a cage and all the bottles can be rotated at the same time. Our farm managers, Scott Veatch and Sam Cobb, volunteered to head this project and constructed our very own in only four days. With our newest St. James Winery team member, The Riddler, riddling 282 bottles of champagne only takes us about one week worth of effort and saves nearly six times the space!

If you are interested in seeing the Riddler in person, visit the St. James Winery for a tour today! Check out the video to see the creation process and to witness the ease of the Riddler in action.

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Wine of the Week: Summer Berry

Let the sunshine in with our wine of the week, Summer Berry!

You may recognize the name Summer Berry from our 2017 Podium Series. This innovative blend rapidly sold out in our Tasting Room and online and blew our customers out of the water.

This fresh, sweet blend of Strawberry, Peach, Blueberry and Raspberry wines make Summer Berry the ideal summer seasonal. It’s crisp, lively fruit flavors with tart berry and stone fruits will certainly help you defeat the heat. Made with 100% real fruit, Summer Berry has no added color or flavors. Try it chilled or add a splash to your summer mixology with our Summer Berry Sangria.

Keep an eye out for Summer Berry at a retailer near you and get it while you can! It’s our most recent addition to our seasonal line-up meaning it will only be available for a limited time.

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We’re the official wine of Big BAM!

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St. James Winery is excited to be the official wine and cider sponsor of this year’s Big BAM on Route 66 and Big BAM on the Katy Trail! These two cycling events offer beautiful journeys for experienced and novice cyclists. If you don’t have a bike – you can still be a big part of this experience by joining us any (or every) evening in the featured community stops for a free concert and some St. James wine and McIntyre Cider.

For Big Bam on Route 66, cyclists start their ride in Joplin on June 17 and end in Eureka on June 22. This Big BAM (Bike Across Missouri) is a 304 mile journey that features rolling hills, beautiful roads, great people and small town hospitality. Big BAM on the Katy Trail will be October 7 through 12 starting in Clinton and ending in St. Charles. This route is 311 miles along the Katy Trail, offering riders a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the outdoor beauty of Missouri during autumn. What better way to experience the peak colors of the season?

The director of Big BAM, Greg Wood, as quoted in KTTN News said, “The event is like a festival on two wheels. There are a lot of moving parts, but the cyclists are the friendliest people in the world, always encouraging each other onward. And there’s plenty of time to explore the small towns along the way. It’s a ride, not a race.”

At St. James Winery we love opportunities to experience the great State of Missouri. So whether you are a cyclist, a local seeking some community fun, or a traveler seeking a great Missouri experience, join us for Big BAM rides and relaxation destinations. We are excited to be a part of these great days and nights.

 

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Opening Day in The Gardens

Join us as we celebrate our Third Annual Opening Day at The Gardens on Saturday, April 21!

Located between St. James Winery and Public House Brewing Company’s St. James Taproom in St. James, The Gardens is a beautifully landscaped outdoor seating area that is the perfect getaway to enjoy a glass of wine, hard cider or beer. To celebrate The Gardens yearly opening, we have a whole day of festivities planned starting at 11 a.m.!

Kick back and relax with our all-day live music lineup, try our new summer wine and beer releases, get competitive with our lawn games, take a complimentary tour of our winery and brewery with knowledgeable staff members, and enjoy the delicious food from the Public House Brewing Company’s St. James Taproom menu. We will be set up in The Gardens so you can conveniently sample and purchase your favorite wines. Furthermore, in honor of Opening Day at The Gardens coinciding with Earth Day, we will be planting a new tree on our campus.

Live Music

  • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Joe Fry
  • 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Jonathon McCammon
  • 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Forestwood Boys

Summer Wine & Beer Releases

  • Mango wine
  • Bourbon Barrel-aged Soest Road circa 1995
  • Summer Berry wine
  • Farmstand Peach Ale

Lawn Games

  • Bocce Ball
  • Life-Size Chess
  • Bags
  • Giant Jenga®

Complimentary Tours

  • 12 p.m.
  • 2 p.m.
  • 4 p.m.

Food

  • Regular full menu all day
  • The Gardens Kitchen
  • Wine slushies available

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Wine of the Week: Peach Wine

Our wine of the week is our Peach fruit wine!

Made with 100% rich, ripe, real fruit juice, St. James Winery’s Peach fruit wine is the next best thing to biting into a perfectly plump peach. Bursting with the aroma and flavors of ripe peaches, this wine brings fresh-from-the-orchard peaches to your glass.

Like all of our fruit wines, Peach wine can be used to create delicious concoctions. Brew your own love potion or cook up some savory smoke roasted chicken with peach balsamic drizzle. Delicious with desserts and best served chilled, our Peach wine is a must for hot summer days!

Pick up a bottle of this fruit wine for your next gathering and create some sweet memories with friends and family this summer. Life is sweeter with St. James Winery Wine.

Available in our Tasting Room, in stores and online.

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