Best Bet 7/18/14: A Taste of Country wine event

The Mississippi River Hills Wine Trail -- four wineries in Southeast Missouri -- hosts A Taste of Country this weekend from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Purchase a ticket and receive a barbecued or smoked meat dish paired with a complimentary featured wine at each winery. Wineries taking part in the event are Hemman Winery in Brazeau, Missouri Hunter Valley Winery in Cape Girardeau, The Barrens Winery in Perryville, Missouri, and Apple Creek Winery in Friedheim. Visit mississippiriverhillswinetrail.com for more information and to purchased tickets.