Experience Excelsior Springs Trip Planner 2023

Drink I Sip I Swig I Chug I Guzzle I Gulp
Same Great Wines With New Beginnings
This story began back in 2008 when friends (Jeanine & Stephen Stubbs and
Michael & Cheryl Jennings) agreed to try their hand at planting grapes to make
wine for personal use. Over the next few years, numerous additional vines were
planted until what began as a hobby gradually morphed into the business venture of
Four Horses and a Dog Vineyard and Winery. The tasting room opened its doors
on April 1, 2015, offering a small selection of mostly dry wines. Over the next few
years, additional wines were added to include a wider range of styles ranging from
sweet to dry. As the wine selections grew, so did the customer volume resulting in
three tasting room expansions over the course of five years.
By 2020, Four Horses and a Dog Vineyard & Winery was rated the number
one thing to do in Excelsior Springs by TripAdvisor. The uniqueness of this winery
doesn’t just come from the comfortable and friendly atmosphere, it also comes from
the focus on drier wines, which is a unique spin for Missouri grown grapes, but one
that proved to be very popular with the customers. As the growth has continued, the
friends determined it was time for the winery to find a new location.
Mike and Denise Riley, owners of Shamrock Ranch and wine lovers themselves,
had made the choice to add grapes to their property, just fifteen minutes from Four
Horses and a Dog, but hadn’t ever envisioned owning a winery. They have spent
time in many Oregon wineries, and have always loved the Midwestern atmosphere
and vibe of those properties. When they joined the Excelsior Springs community,
they decided to attend a trolley wine tour and learn about the local wineries. When
they arrived at Four Horses and a Dog, they realized they had found that same
feeling right here at home.
Since Mike and Denise knew they wanted to put grapes in the ground, and
they were attracted to the Four Horses atmosphere, they solicited growing advice
from Mike and Stephen and the rest is history. That’s the moment the stars
aligned, and everyone knew it was a match made in heaven.
The Rileys look forward to embracing the
friendly and welcoming atmosphere so carefully
curated by Four Horses and a Dog where
guests become friends and everlasting
memories are made at the new wine venue,
Shamrock Hills. But the Rileys’ plans do not stop
there. They plan to continue the growth of the
winery. For the next several years, the grapes at
Four Horses and a Dog will continue to be used
as the Rileys plant their own vines. In 2023,
four acres will be planted, including Crimson
Cabernet, Cabernet Dore, St. Vincent and
Zinthiana. In 2024, two more acres will house
grapes of the Traminette and Chambourcin varietal.
The Stubbses, Jenningses, and Rileys are so
happy for one another and look forward to their
friendship continuing. Grab a glass at Four Horses and a
Dog Vineyard & Winery through March 30, 2023 and after
that at Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery at 12300 Shoemaker
Road, where you can enjoy the same delicious wines in a new tasting room with
a new beautiful scenic landscape.
Coming 2023: New Name, New Location - Same Great Wine!
VINEYARD & WINERY
Through March 2023 Opening April 2023
White & Red Wines • Hard Ciders
Sangria • Craft Beer
Meat & Cheese Plates • And More
Tasting Room: Fri. 3-7 • Sat. 12-6 • Sun 12-5 • Closed Jan. & Feb.
15010 Salem Rd., Excelsior Springs
fourhorsesandadogwinery.com • 816.582.4648
Beautiful Scenery • Missouri Wines
New Varietals Coming Soon • Tasting Room
Live Music • Craft Beer • Seltzers • Sangria
Tasting Room: Fri. 3-7 • Sat. 12-6 • Sun 12-5 • Closed Jan. & Feb.
12300 Shoemaker Rd., Excelsior Springs
shamrockhillsvineyardandwinery.com
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