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It’s National Wine Day and Memorial Day Weekend in Clay County, which is a good combination even with the rainy weather we’ve been seeing this week. With all our local wineries offering their own brand of delicious Missouri wines, Clay is the place to celebrate National Wine Day and Memorial Day Weekend!

Here is a list of the top five wineries and wine shops where you can try Missouri wines in Clay:

1. Belvoir Winery and Inn

Liberty, MO

2. Ladoga Ridge Winery

Smithville, MO

3. Four Horses and a Dog Winery

Excelsior Springs, MO

4. Willow Springs Mercantile

Excelsior Springs, MO

5. Cellar & Loft

Kearney, MO

Did you know that Norton is Missouri’s state grape? And not only that, but the grape has a long and storied history that not everyone is aware of. Several of Clay’s local wineries offer their own Norton wine that you should taste at least once to experience a wine that’s truly Missourian.

If you’re interested in learning more about Missouri’s state grape, check out Feast Magazine’s article linked below: “The Long and Tangled History of Norton, Missouri's State Grape”.

https://www.feastmagazine.com/drink/features/artic...