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GRAND OPENING: newly expanded Tasting Room

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet

Summer Music at LBV

Collector’s Series Wine Release Party & Art Show

Chill Out

Sip & Shop Sidewalk Sale

Do you love a good bargain? You don’t want to miss our annual sidewalk sale in August! Join us for two days of shopping when we will line the sidewalks with tables of great deals. Sip on a wine slushie or Rocheport Distilling Co. slushie while you shop! It will help you beat the heat with cool summer bargains!

Our Tasting Room is located at the corner near Exit 115 off of I-70. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sip & Shop Sidewalk Sale

Do you love a good bargain? You don’t want to miss our first ever sidewalk sale in August! Join us for two days of shopping when we will line the sidewalks with tables of great deals. We’ll be sampling lots of gourmet snacks and of course our award-winning wines in addition to ice cold cocktails featuring our Rocheport Distilling Co. Rum. So come beat the heat with cool summer bargains!

Our Tasting Room is located at the corner near Exit115 off of I-70. We look forward to seeing you there!

Winemaker’s Select Wine Release

Join us this Saturday at the Blufftop Bistro as we release this year’s Winemaker’s Select wines!

Come enjoy tastings of these limited edition wines from 4-7 pm, and enjoy a meet-and-greet with the star of the vintage photo on the Noiret bottle, Curtis Bourgeois, Jr.

Crush Festival

Join us at our annual Crush Festival to kick off harvest season at Les Bourgeois Vineyards! Enjoy live music, kids games, pumpkin painting, and of course GRAPE-STOMPING FUN for the whole family!

The event is free and open to the public. Hope to see you there!

Rocheport Wine Stroll

Join us in in downtown Rocheport for the annual Rocheport Wine Stroll!

Buy a logo wine glass at the Community Hall in Rocheport for $20 (cash only) starting at 4 pm, then sample great wines from a dozen Missouri wineries at the local shops from 4-8 pm Saturday evening. After the Stroll, enjoy live music at the Rocheport General Store on Central Street.

Winter White Release Party

It’s back! Our seasonal sweet white wine, Winter White, is making its debut for the season.

Celebrate with us at the Tasting Room as we treat you to snacks and tastings!

Autumn Cocktail Reveal Night

We’re excited to reveal 8 new seasonal cocktails, available only in our Tasting Room! These cocktails embody the spirit of fall – both in flavor and appearance.

Using a number of craft brews and distillates, and of course our award-winning wines, we have captured the essence of Autumn in each of these new cocktails.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to taste our unique fall drinks as they make their debut appearance at the Tasting Room.

Dark Star Release Party

Sip N Soup

Collector’s Series Entry Deadline

Calling all artists! Entries are now open for the annual Collector’s Series Wine Label Art Competition held in conjunction with Columbia Art League. The three winning pieces will be featured on our Collector’s Series wines which will be released at the Collector’s Series Wine Release Party & Art Show in July 2017. Entries are due by midnight January 30th, 2017.

Learn more about entry rules and guidelines. 
Submit your artwork via our online submission form.

Romantic Dates at the Tasting Room

Valentine’s Day at the Bistro

Mardi Gras Winemaker’s Ball

Picnic Pairings

Easter Brunch Buffet

Wedding Open House

Summer Music at LBV

Bands will perform around 4 pm to sunset. Summer music at the A-Frame is free and open to the public.

(Schedule will be updated as dates are added.)

5/20 – C. Rock City

5/28 – Open Road Band

6/3 – The Ridgerunners

6/10 – Good Sam Club

6/17 – C. Rock City

6/24 – Volition

7/1 – Nicole Nelson Band

7/8 -The Ridgerunners

7/15 – C. Rock City

7/22 – Mick Byrd & The Back Road Band

7/29 – Open Road Band

8/5 – Good Sam Club

8/12 – Nicole Nelson Band

8/19 – Strangled Darlings

8/21 – C. Rock City

8/26 – The Flood Brothers

9/9 – Open Road Band

9/16 – River Ghost Revue

10/7 – Marcella’s Ghost

10/8 – Good Sam Club

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet

Rosé the Day Away – Blufftop Yoga

Join us as we Rosé the Day Away – Saturday, May 20!

Start the day with Blufftop Yoga by Yoga Gives – CoMo

10 am

• Proceeds will benefit Pink Pursuit
• Show your support and don your pink gear
• Indulge in a post-yoga Mimosa Bar
• Mimosa included with ticket purchase (for those 21+)
• Hydration Station with refreshing infused waters
• Tickets: $20

If you would also like to attend our Rosé the Day Away – Garden Party get combo tickets and save!

Rosé the Day Away – First Taste + Garden Party

Put on your Garden Party best and get a first taste of brand new wines while enjoying a blufftop garden party on Saturday, May 20 from 1 – 4 pm.

Join us for a private event featuring:

• An exclusive first taste of three brand new, special release Rosé wines
• Be the first to taste and buy these wines before they are available to the public
• Live music on the blufftop
• Gourmet food + hydration stations
• Yard games and more!
• Tickets: $25

Also want to join us for Blufftop Yoga? Save on combo tickets.

DIY & Wine – Wine Glass Painting

Relax and enjoy a glass of your favorite wine while our expert artist leads you in a guided wine glass painting tutorial! 

Ticket price: $25

Call the Tasting Room to reserve your spot! (573) 698-2716

Collector’s Series Wine Release Party and Art Show

Be among the first to sample and purchase the latest release of our Collector’s Series wines. Guests will be treated to tastings of the new vintages by our winemakers, a selection of appetizers by our Chef and live music. In addition, the winning artists featured on the labels will have collections of their artwork for show and sale.

DIY & Wine – Wine Glass Painting

Relax and enjoy a glass of your favorite wine while our expert artist leads you in a guided wine glass painting tutorial! This month we’ll be painting fruit-inspired glasses – watermelons, grapes and more!

Ticket price: $25

Call the Tasting Room to reserve your spot! (573) 698-2716

A Blufftop Eclipse + Moonshine Release

Rocheport Wine Stroll

Join us in in downtown Rocheport for the annual Rocheport Wine Stroll!

Buy a logo wine glass at the Community Hall in Rocheport for $20 (cash only) starting at 4 pm, then sample great wines from a dozen Missouri wineries at the local shops from 4-8 pm Saturday evening. After the Stroll, enjoy live music at the Rocheport General Store on Central Street.

Crush Festival

Join us at our 25th annual Crush Festival to kick off harvest season at Les Bourgeois Vineyards! To celebrate this milestone of 25 years we’ve extended our festival to two days this year where you can enjoy live music, kids games, pumpkin painting, and of course GRAPE-STOMPING FUN for the whole family!

Join us Saturday, October 7 from 2-6 PM and Sunday, October 8 from 12 – 4 pm. 

The event is free and open to the public. Hope to see you there!

Wedding Open House

Calling all brides-to-be! Save the date for our Wedding Open House at the Blufftop Bistro on November 5th from 11 am – 2 pm. Find wedding inspiration on the Blufftop with local vendors, enter exclusive giveaways, view a Blufftop ceremony setup and more!

Visit with some of the best vendors in mid-Missouri including: 

• A1 Party & Event Rental
• Belle Mariée Bridal Boutique
• Bronze By Design
• Busch’s Florist
• Bussen Productions
• Complete Weddings + Events
• Inkling
• Safari Sound

Holiday Open House

We’re excited to announce our 2nd annual Holiday Open House as we celebrate the holiday season at the Tasting Room and Gift Shop

Experience this exciting three-day event featuring: 

• Brand new holiday merchandise perfect for gifting
• Specialty craft distillate tastings from Rocheport Distilling Co
• And more!

Brunch with Santa

Santa has been making his rounds in Mid-Missouri and will be stopping by to see us for brunch the first three Sundays in December!

Make sure you bring your cameras to take pictures with him! He will be visiting with children throughout our brunch service (ending at 3 p.m.)

Bring your family for brunch. Order from our delicious brunch menu. We will have plenty of kid friendly options on our special Brunch with Santa kid’s menu!

Visit our Blufftop Bistro page to make your reservations!

Music on the Bluff: Norm Ruebling Trio

Join us for dinner Sunday, December 10 and enjoy the music of the Norm Ruebling Trio from 5:30 – 8:00 PM.

Collector’s Series – Artwork Submission Call for Entries

Calling all artists! Entries are now open for the annual Collector’s Series Wine Label Art Competition held in conjunction with Columbia Art League. The three winning pieces will be featured on our Collector’s Series wines which will be released at the Collector’s Series Wine Release Party & Art Show in July 14, 2018. Entries are due by midnight January 31, 2018.

Learn more about entry rules and guidelines. 
Submit your artwork via our online submission form.

Valentine’s Dates at the Tasting Room

Valentine’s Dates at the Tasting Room

Wine Lover’s Tasting and Tour for Two
February 1-17 

$35 per couple
Reservations Required. Contact the Tasting Room at 573-698-2613.

Sip, sample and stroll your way through Valentine’s Day with our Wine Lover’s Tasting and Tour for Two. Reserve your spot at the Tasting Room to celebrate your love and enjoy this unique experience. The celebration begins as each couple is greeted with a single red rose and a glass of our LBV Brut sparkling wine. Next, you will enjoy a romantic candle lit tour of our barrel room and winery. The grand finale: our delicious ruby Port served with artisan chocolate. Two souvenir tasting glasses are included to commemorate this special occasion.

Romantic Wine + Chocolate Pairing
Offered during business hours in February
$25 per couple
Reservations Recommended. Contact the Tasting Room at 573-698-2613.

Celebrate your valentine with this one-of-a-kind chocolate and wine pairing. Enjoy 4 of our distinct wines, each expertly paired with artisan chocolates. Tasting notes will be provided with tasting and a discount of 20% on all wine and chocolate purchased during the tasting. Two souvenir tasting glasses are included to commemorate this special occasion.

3rd Annual Mardi Gras Winemaker’s Ball

Valentine’s Day at the Blufftop Bistro

Valentine’s Day at the Blufftop Bistro

The Blufftop Bistro will have special hours for your Valentine’s Day date. Although we are normally closed on Thursdays during the winter months, we will be open from 11 am – 9 pm for Valentine’s Day featuring a special menu.

Be sure to reserve your table online for you and your Valentine!

Want to treat your Valentine to an extra surprise? Ask a manager about purchasing a custom labeled bottle of wine to have during your visit! 

Mother’s Day Brunch

Join us at the Blufftop Bistro from 10 am to 4 pm for a special Mother’s Day brunch buffet. This all you can eat buffet is $28 for adults, $12 for children 12 and under (5 and under eat free).  We will be serving the brunch buffet in lieu of our regular menu. 

Summer Music at the A-frame

May 19- Good Sam Club Band 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm 

May 25- Al Jolly Duo 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm 

May 26- Open Road 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm 

May 27- Al Jolly Duo 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm 

June 2-Faded Youth 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 

June 9- Blue Stooges 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

June 23- Good Sam Club Band 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

June 30- Mick Byrd and the Back Road Band 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

July 14- Faded Youth 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

July 21- Mick Byrd and the Back Road Band 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

July 28- Marcellas Ghost 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

August 4- Strangled Darlings 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

August 18- C-Rock City 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm 

August 25- Open Road Band 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

September 1- Grand Villanova 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

September 8- Joshua Blythe Trio 4 pm – 7 pm 

September 15- Halle Kearns 4 pm – 7 pm 

September 22- 3^rd Switch 4 pm – 7 pm 

September 29- Blues Slingers 4 pm – 7 pm 

October 6- Marcellas Ghost 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm 

October 7- The Sonny Show 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm 

October 13- Grand Villanova 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Winemaker’s Select Wine Release

Join us on Saturday, June 30th at the Blufftop Bistro for the release of this year’s Winemaker’s Select wines. 

Come enjoy tastings of these limited edition wines from 12 – 6 pm.

Bacchus & BBQ Wine Trail

Bring your friends for a weekend filled with wine & BBQ! We are all about it!! Taste some of the best BBQ paired with fun summer wines at this laid back tour of the Missouri River Wine Trail. Start at any one of  the 7 wineries!

Ticket Valid Both Days!

Visit www.missouririverwinetrail.com for a list of participating wineries, ticket info, a map and directions.

Collector’s Series Wine Release & Art Show 2018

Be among the first to sample and purchase the latest release of our 2018 Collector’s Series wines. Guests will be treated to tastings of the new vintages by our winemakers, a selection of appetizers by our Chef, and live music. In addition, the winning artists featured on the labels will have collections of their artwork for show and sale. Join us from 2-6 pm at the newly remodeled Tasting Room. The event is free and open to the public. 

Crush Festival

Join us RAIN OR SHINE at our 26th annual Crush Festival to celebrate harvest season at Les Bourgeois Vineyards! For the second year in a row the festival will span two days, where you can enjoy live music, face painting, kids games, pumpkin painting, and of course GRAPE-STOMPING FUN for the whole family!

Join us Saturday, October 6 from 2-6 PM and Sunday, October 7 from 12 – 4 pm. 

Entrance to the event is free and open to the public. 

Pumpkin painting – small pumpkins: $1, medium pumpkins: $2

Face painting – basic designs: Free, premium design: $4

Hope to see you there!

Wine Release: Burning Barrel Norton Reserve

Join us this Saturday at the Blufftop Bistro to be one of the first to taste and purchase our Burning Barrel Norton Reserve Series wine! 

Come chat with one of our winemakers and get insight about this exquisite vintage. Stop by the Blufftop Bistro between 2 – 5 pm on October 27 or make a reservation online. 

Sip N Soup on the Missouri River Wine Trail

Did you know we are one of the wineries on the Missouri River Wine Trail?

Bring your friends for a weekend filled with wine & soup!  Taste some delicious soups paired with wines at this laid back tour of the Missouri River Wine Trail. PLUS, receive a NEW souvenir at this trail. 

Get your tickets here.

Start at any one of the 6 wineries:

Bushwhacker Bend Winery
Canterbury Hill Winery
Cooper’s Oak Winery
Hummingbird Vineyard and Winery
Les Bourgeois Vineyards
Serenity Valley Winery

Holiday Open House

We’re excited to announce our 3rd annual Holiday Open House as we celebrate the holiday season at the Tasting Room and Gift Shop.

Experience this exciting three-day event featuring brand new holiday merchandise perfect for your celebrations! Enjoy exclusive discounts, prizes, tastings AND the official release of WINTER WHITE!

Brunch with Santa

Santa has been making his rounds in Mid-Missouri and will be stopping by to see us for brunch Sunday, December 9!

Make sure you bring your cameras to take pictures with him! He will be visiting with children throughout our brunch service making his first appearance around 11:30 AM. 

Visit our Blufftop Bistro page to make your reservations!

Wedding Open House

Calling all brides-to-be!

Celebrate Valentine’s day with your fiancé or soon-to-be by saving the date for our Winter Wedding Open House at the Blufftop Bistro on Saturday February 16th from 1 pm to 4 pm in the
Blufftop Bistro Terrace.

Find wedding inspiration on the Blufftop with local vendors, enter exclusive giveaways, view a Blufftop ceremony setup and more! This event is open to the public.

Visit with some of the best vendors in mid-Missouri including:

– Bronze by Design
– Safari Sound Mobile Dj
– Dr. Gary Copeland – Wedding Officiant
– Makes Scents
– Flour Power cakes by Trish
– Mount Nebo Inn
– Art & Soul Photography

Check back for new vendors, being added frequently!

4th Annual Mardi Gras Winemaker’s Ball

Join us for a formal Masquerade Ball at the Blufftop Bistro on Saturday February 23rd!

Black tie optional, masks welcome! This enchanting evening will include: 

• an exquisite, four-course meal prepared by our executive chef David Cabanas
• local wine & spirits
• live music by Loose Loose
• door prizes  
• and crowning of a King & Queen

Hors d’oeuvres and aperitifs at 6:00 pm & dinner at 7:00 pm

View ticket options and purchase your tickets here. 

The menu for the evening: 

• Hors d’ oeuvres- 
  • Crawfish Ceviche: Citrus marinated crawfish on a bed of arugula & red onions, topped with pork belly cracklings
  • Deconstructed Po’ boy: Fried oysters atop grilled French bread, layered with remoulade slaw, pickled veggies & lemon
  • Chilled Creole Gazpacho 
• First Course- 
  • Creole Salad with Peppercorn Crusted Steak & Crispy Pancetta: Mixed greens tossed in Creole vinaigrette, topped with red onion, grape tomatoes, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, green olives, &
    croutons, topped with peppercorn crusted steak & crispy pancetta, Paired with 2017 St. Vincent Dry Rosé 
• Second Course- 
  • Seafood Fra Diavolo: Mussels, clams & shrimp in a spicy Fra Diavolo sauce atop linguini, Paired with 2017 Dry Vignoles 
• Intermezzo: Blood orange sorbet with a Rocheport gastrique, & frozen, wine poached, sugar coated grapes 
• Third Course- 
  • Southern Pork Roulade: Brined pork loin roulade stuffed with smoked cheddar, andouille grits, slow roasted with a sage jus, topped with toasted cornbread,served with southern wilted greens,
    Paired with 2016 Burning Barrel Norton 
• Fourth Course- 
  • Bananas Foster: French vanilla bean ice cream topped with banana rum sauce, fried plantains, fresh mint, & blueberry whipped cream

For questions please contact our private events director at 573-698-3060 or catering@missouriwine.com

Easter Brunch

Join us at the Blufftop Bistro from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a special Easter Brunch Buffet for the whole family. This all-you-care-to-eat buffet is $28 for adults, $12 for children 12 and under (5 and under eat free).  We will be serving the brunch buffet in lieu of our regular menu. Be sure to make your reservations online or call 573-698-2300!

Yoga & Brunch on the Blufftop with Moon Yoga

Sunday, April 28 at 9:30 a.m. 

Join Yogi, Amber Treece (owner of the brand new MoonYoga Studio), in the Terrace at the Blufftop Bistro for an hour long vinyasa practice that will meet you at your level and challenge your mind & body. After the class, attendees will enjoy a glass of award-winning Les Bourgeois Vineyards wine or a mimosa. Attendees who book a reservation for brunch will receive 25% off their meal following the yoga event. Brunch is served from 10am – 3:30pm and reservations can be made here.

Tickets are $20. Space is limited and we must have a minimum of 20 tickets sold to hold the class. Please purchase your tickets in advance here.

Take in the serene view of the Missouri River Bluffs as you connect to your breath in the comfort of the Terrace on the ground floor of the Blufftop Bistro. Continue the relaxation and rejuvenation with wine and brunch after the class!

A little about our teacher:

Amber Treece graduated from Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Tempe, Arizona in 2014 where she left as a 200RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher). She went on to teach a few years in Phoenix where she fell in love with the vinyasa style of yoga.

Coming back to her roots in Missouri, she decided she wanted to create a vinyasa studio of her own. Then Moon Yoga was born! What started out as pop up classes around Columbia, has now turned into a brick and mortar location! Moon Yoga Studio, a modern vinyasa studio is located at 23 South 4th street. Find more information at moonyogamo.com.

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet

Join us at the Blufftop Bistro for a delicious brunch in honor of Mom! Treat your mother to a spectacular view on Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This all-you-care-to-eat buffet is $28 for adults, $12 for children 12 and under (5 and under eat free).  We will be serving the brunch buffet in lieu of our regular menu. Spots are filling up fast; be sure to make your reservations online or call 573-698-2300.

Beverages are sold separately and a gratuity of 20% is automatically added to checks for tables with six or more guests. 

Summer Music Series

Join us at the A-Frame for the 2019 Summer Music Series, featuring local and national acts, as well as many activities for the whole family. All events are free and open to the public. Please stay tuned for future details and updates!

5/25 – Rae Fitzgerald

6/1 – The Burney Sisters

6/8 – Shaun Munday

6/14 – Sissy Paycheck & Fumes

6/16 – Vintage Vibes Father’s Day with Live DJ, Hitt Records Vinyl Sale, Logboat Brewing Co. Tap Takeover, BBQ & Wizard Bounce House

6/22 – The Ridgerunners

6/29 – Jack Grelle

7/4 – 4th of July: Fireworks and 4 Hands with Live Music by The Adaptation, BBQ, 4 Hands Brewery Tap Takeover, and Rocket Bounce House

8/3 – Founder’s Brewing Co. Tap Takeover

8/24 – Bike MO & Bell’s Brewery Tap Takeover

8/31 – Loose Loose

9/14 – It’s Me: Ross & Cowgirl Jordy with Left Hand Brewing Tap Takeover

9/28 – Noah Earle

10/12 – Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Tap Takeover

Collector’s Series Wine Release Party & Art Show 2019

Be among the first to sample and purchase the latest release of our 2019 Collector’s Series wines. Guests will be treated to tastings of the new vintages crafted by our winemakers, a selection of delicious appetizers prepared by our Chef to pair perfectly with the wines, and live music. In addition, the winning artists featured on the labels will have collections of their artwork for show and sale. Join us from 2-6 pm at the Tasting Room. This event is free and open to the public.