With snow in the forecast, it’s hard to believe that pruning season is right around the corner. Yet February typically marks the start of pruning in our vineyard. Proper pruning is one of the most important factors in producing high-quality Missouri wine, and it’s a task we take very seriously. Over the past year, Mike […]
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Have you ever wondered about the secret to baking with wine? The key is using wine as a flavor enhancer rather than the star of the show. Wine can be substituted for other liquids—such as oil, water, or milk—and is best added early in the baking process so the alcohol can cook off, leaving behind
Shamrock Hills Vineyard & Winery had the honor of attending the Governor’s Cup Awards Ceremony this week at the Governor’s Mansion, celebrating alongside the finest winemakers in Missouri. It was a memorable evening surrounded by the state’s most accomplished wineries, all gathered to recognize excellence in Missouri wine. This year, we were especially proud to
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There’s nothing quite like a warm mug of spiced wine to bring comfort, joy, and a touch of magic to the holiday season. At Shamrock Hills, one of our most-loved traditions is serving Hot Spiced Crimson Carol Wine, a fragrant, soul-warming blend that fills the winery with cozy aromas of spice, citrus, and red wine.
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Happy Fall, Friends! Autumn has arrived in full swing, and things are bustling here at the winery! Mike is fully immersed in crafting the next vintage of Shamrock Hills wines—sometimes quite literally knee-deep in grapes! Fermentation is underway, and we’re still looking forward to one final harvest day with our Zinthiana grapes. Mike also has
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Sweet Hadley Jo is an off-dry red wine crafted from Chambourcin grapes and back-sweetened with Cabernet Sauvignon fruit concentrate—and it’s been a customer favorite since its release! Bursting with notes of stone fruit and a subtle hint of chocolate, this wine greets your palate with rich, sweet dark cherry and a touch of spice—much like
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“May the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, may the rain fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.” Greetings Friends! As we approach our first harvest of our vines at Shamrock Hills Vineyard and
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We covered a lot of ground in 13 days—some of us even arrived a day early for a total of 14 days! Huge thanks to Anna Sue Spohn, Itchin’ to Go Travel, and SIE Tours for organizing this incredible Ireland getaway. And of course Michael, our tour guide/bus driver who really made this trip special
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Dia duit! We are still enjoying the pictures of our most recent Ireland trip—where 24 of us travelled across the pond where we met up with Michael our Tour Guide/Driver for a 12-day adventure through Ireland. We may not have picked up much Gaelic but we did get their slang down. The “h” is silent
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The Emerald Wine Experience is an elevated wine tasting like no other at Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery. We’re excited to offer this exclusive experience once a month to the public while we perfect it, with plans to expand in the future! This unique tasting event will be set in a variety of picturesque spots
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