Made in Missouri!
You don’t need a passport to taste something unforgettable
After a long career in wholesale distribution, Larry Wines thought that owning a vineyard would be the perfect retirement hobby for himself, and his family, especially considering their last name, Wines.
The transition from growing and selling grapes to local wineries to crafting wine at Wines Family Vineyard began a few years after acquiring the vineyard when he met another Larry; Larry Frichtel. Frichtel had been in the winemaking business for twenty years, with the last twelve years spent at his family’s winery, Lost Creek Winery; also located in Marthasville.
The sale of Lost Creek Winery opened the door for conversations between Wines and Frichtel about producing wine at the Wines Family Vineyard. While at Lost Creek, Larry Frichtel had taken part in and won awards at wine competitions in Missouri, New York, California and even Berlin, Germany. It’s clear he has the expertise to create outstanding wines and the Wines family is excited that he has chosen to join our team.
Our Values
Quality
Every vine is hand-tended. Every batch is small. Every decision is made with flavor and clarity in mind. We don’t rush or cut corners. Every detail matters.
History
Our vineyard sits on ancient glacial soil and grows in the shadow of winemakers who settled this land in the 1800s. This wine is deeply connected to its origins.
Family
We believe wine should be shared. Around kitchen tables. At celebrations. With the people you love. Our family name is on the bottle because we take pride in what’s inside.
A Word from Larry
“Our goal is to produce wine that makes people say, ‘Wow…this was made in Missouri?’
As proud residents of Missouri we can confidently respond, ‘Absolutely!’ This delicious wine is made from Missouri grapes aged in Missouri Oak, crafted by an award-winning winemaker from Missouri.
We don’t aspire to become a huge winery, just a really good one and if we have you saying, ‘Wow!’…Please tell your friends!”