Two Shamrock Hills wines receive gold medals and Best of Class honors EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — Shamrock Hills Vineyard & Winery is celebrating an exceptional showing at the 2026 Missouri Governor’s Cup Wine Competition, earning recognition for all 11 wines entered and bringing home 13 total awards. The winery received four gold medals, six silver […]
It has been quite a journey over the past 3½ years for Shamrock Hills Vineyard & Winery, and Mike and I are incredibly grateful for the love, support, and encouragement we have received from our community along the way. As we look back on how far we’ve come, we are excited for the future and
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Thank you to all of our Wine Club members who joined us for our 2026 Spring Wine Release Party on Sunday, June 7, at Shamrock Hills! We closed the winery to the public for the day to celebrate our valued Wine Club members with an afternoon filled with new wine releases, thoughtfully paired tapas, live
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You’ve probably heard us describe wines as dry, off-dry, semi-sweet, or sweet—but what do those terms really mean? It all starts during fermentation. As grapes ferment, natural sugars are converted into alcohol. From the very beginning, the winemaker is shaping the final profile of the wine—including how sweet (or not) it will be. There are a couple of
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This easy chicken and mushroom pasta is the perfect choice for both relaxed weeknights and cozy weekend dinners. Paired with our award-winning Chardonel, the wine doesn’t just complement the dish—it enhances it, brightening the sauce with a subtle citrus lift that brings every flavor into balance. Ingredients • 1 pkg of raw chicken tenders 2
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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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