Welcome to the Ozark Highlands AVA

JOIN US FOR THE AUTUMN WINE TASTING EVENT

November 15-16, 2025
11am-5pm each day
Tickets: $30 SOLD OUT

Deadline for Tickets is Sunday November 9th at Midnight!

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Get Tickets for the Next Event in FEB!

AUTUMN WINE TRAIL
NOVEMBER 15-16

TICKET SALES END SUN NOV 9TH

Wine & Food Pairings

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Peaceful Bend Winery

Red Moose Vidal Blanc – paired with – Swiss Chard & Lentil Soup Topped with Fresh Parmesan
*Plus – Live Music: The Ozark Snappers SAT Nov 15th 2-5pm

Eagles’ Landing Wine

Firebird – paired with – Coffee Rub Venison
*Plus – Live Music: Cherry & Jerry SAT Nov 15th 12-3pm
*Plus – Harvest Dinner SAT NOV 15th at 6pm
(hello@eagleslandingwine.com)

Spencer Manor Winery

TNV Norton – paired with – Wine Braised Beef & Mushroom Crostini with Herb Goat Cheese

Prairie Barn Winery & Christmas Tree Farm

Norton – paired with – Pumpkin Spice Dessert

St. James Winery

Cranberry Wine – paired with – Dark Chocolate Truffles
*Plus – Holiday Open House SAT Nov 15th

Tutte le Cose Rosati
(Historic Rosati Winery Museum)

Cranberry Orange Dirty Soda (NA) – paired with – Sweet Potato Crostini

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Get tickets for the next event in FEB

AUTUMN WINE TRAIL
NOVEMBER 15-16

TICKET SALES END SUN NOV 9TH – SOLD OUT!

How It Works

1. Purchase a ticket online (you must be 21 to participate). A ticket will be emailed to you. Bring your ticket with you and start at any of the participating wineries. Pairings begin at 11am each day and end by 5pm.

2. Pick up a glass at your first winery. Be sure to have your glass and ticket at each winery you visit on the trail. A winery representative will check your ticket before serving you.

3. Enjoy all the food and wine pairings! Also, feel free to sample and enjoy the unique atmosphere each of the wineries on the Meramec River Wine Trail offers.

Policies and Other Notes

(1) You MUST be 21 or older to attend the event.

(2) By your presence at the event, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded. Your attendance constitutes your consent to such photography, filming and/or recording and to any use, in any and all media, of your appearance, voice and name for any purpose whatsoever in connection with this event.

(3) All policies and rules of each winery remain intact and applicable while you are on the participating winery’s property.

(4) Ticket sales are final. Ticket sales will end at 11pm on the Sunday before the event to allow for inventory to be purchased by individual wineries.

(5) The event will be held regardless of weather. If the wine trail cancels for any reason, a reschedule date will be announced or a raincheck will be issued to you for an upcoming event.

(6) Arrangements for transportation are the responsibility of attendee. Visit our website for a map to all the participating wineries.

(7) If you have allergies, please contact the individual wineries to confirm whether or not they can accommodate you.

THIS IS OZARK HIGHLANDS WINE

The Meramec River Wine Trail features wineries in the Ozark Highlands AVA, between Historic Route 66 and the Meramec River. Explore local shops and restaurants while visiting winery members and tasting locally grown Missouri wines!

Peaceful Bend Winery is nestled in the hills near the Meramec River and offers tastings, live music, and spacious outdoor seating area. Home brewed wines, beers, and appetizers.

Peaceful Bend Vineyards
1942 Highway T
Steelville, MO 65565

573-775-3000

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Eagles’ Landing & Crooked Creek Cellars (formerly Just a Taste), located in downtown St. James. Tastings, Restaurant, Full Bar, Event Space, Drink Club.

Eagles’ Landing Winery
21681 County Road 3640
St. James, MO 65559

417-529-7273

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St. James winery is known for their large award winning wine selection and being Missouri’s largest winery. Partnered with the Public House and sharing and outdoor courtyard “The Gardens” to enjoy food, drink, and music.

St. James Winery
Public House Brewing Company
540 State Rte B
St James, MO 65559

800-280-9463

Website

Prairie Barn Winery & Christmas Tree Farm (formally Three Squerrels Winery) is a new spin on an old farm. Offering a range of home made wines, outdoor fire pit, hay rides, and cabins.

Prairie Barn Winery & Christmas Tree Farm
17301 State Rte B
Saint James, MO 65559

660-253-0079

Website

Family-owned winery in St. James, MO. Now open!

Spencer Manor Winery
15064 N Highway 68
Saint James, MO 65559

573-899-8265

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