Shawnee Bluff Winery

Shawnee Bluff Winery in Lake Ozark, Missouri, pairs wine tastings with sweeping views of the Lake of the Ozarks. The setting is the main draw: its Tasting Barn sits on Studio Hill, a grassy overlook adjacent to the inn. Operations center here rather than at the former restaurant and historic Mills Motel property next door—a useful distinction for returning visitors. This is the Lake Ozark winery, separate from Shawnee Bluff Vineyard, the special-event property in Eldon, Missouri.

Wine tastings, house-made sangria and wine slushes give a group several ways to settle into an afternoon overlooking the water. Bourbon tastings offer another option, and charcuterie boards keep the food side focused on grazing. Live music and events are also part of the mix. The Tasting Barn opens Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at 2454 Bagnell Dam Boulevard, with reservations available. For groups making a weekend of it, neighboring Edgewater Estate offers lodging beside the winery and Studio Hill.