Not a rally, not a race, just a cruise thru the Missouri country side to Balducci’s Winery. Not boring old Highway 94 for our group, we will travel on roads just made for a MINI.

We will meet behind the fountain (in front of World Market) at the Boone’s Crossing entrance to Chesterfield Commons Shopping Center in Chesterfield Valley, then motor out Chesterfield Airport Road to 40/64 west taking the highway 94 exit, then the fun begins!

Carol & Rick Balducci will provide us with a special parking place overlooking the picnic area, and all MINI owners (21 & above) will receive 50% off their first bottle of wine. As always there will be live music. Bring a picnic lunch or the winery has food to purchase. For the non-wine drinkers, Balducci now offers O’Fallon Brewery beers. For more information on the winery check out: www.balduccivineyards.com .

A chance to motor thru some nice curves, with scenic vistas, listen to good music, sip a little wine, meet new friends, or renew old acquaintances. We hope to see you there.

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In case of rain, we will have the same schedule on Sunday, August 22nd)

Questions: contact Doug Travis at zinful@charter.net

 

We've got the date reserved on our calendar. We're looking forward to it

 

Doug,

Count us in Love those wine runs

Lois

 

I am going to mark it on the calender. If nothing interferes,(kids,works,dog,etc.) my wife Sue and I will be ther for sure.:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: Larry

 

Bring the wife, kids, and dog, leave the work at home. This is a very family frendly winery.

 

Darn. I can't make this one. I'll be in Chicago that weekend.

Drink some for me!

 

SCRATCH THAT!! I learned that I am NOT going to be in Chicago that weekend. :smile: So count me and Amanda in!

 

Donna and I did the final route to Balduccis yesterday. I can say, you have never had this much fun motoring to the Missouri Wine Area. We only got lost twice laying out the route, this way you won't have to. The roads have MINI written all over them, they will put a big smile :smile: on you cars grill and on your face too! See you there.

Motoring on,
Doug

 

I'm looking forward to seeing the Missouri wine area and another St. Louis event. I will be motoring down from Minnesota on Saturday in time for the event and back on Sunday. So, I hope the date does not change.

See you then-
Val

 

Im for sure in. I wont be drinking but hopefully ill have the mother along this time so she can enjoy a little, or at least someone will come.

 

I'll be there for this one too, and hopefully with at least one passenger.

 

Count Vicki & I in on the Balducci run!!

 

How many Minis are going to be at this cruise? I've been in Oklahoma for the past 6 months or so, but there is a chance that I will be in MO this weekend, just in time for this cruise. I don't know if I could make it, but if I'm in town, I sure will try. I missed the one last year cause I didn't have mine, so I would really like to go to this one.

chris

 

Last year we had 12 cars and from the looks of the replys above, we should have more than that. I hope you can make it, last year was a lot of fun and the route out there is better this year.

Cheers,

doug

 

Thanks. Right now its not looking good for our trip up there, but I'm still trying to talk the girlfriend into it. I probably won't know for sure until the very last minute. When I find out, I'll post here so everybody won't be waiting on me if I'm not going to make it.

chris

 

Long term weather report for the weekend looks great. It should be dry on Saturday and a high of 83. Perfect weather to motor and wine.
See you there.

Cheers,
Doug

 

Sorry. I'm not going to make it. Plans have changed that don't require us to drive up there. I'm really dissappointed, I was looking forward to this meet. I'll keep checking back here every now & then & maybe when I'm in town there will be something going on & I WILL be there.

chris

 

My wife and I are really looking fwd to attending this event.

 

I haven't attended a Mini event yet, but I am hoping to make this one!

 

Paul, looking forward to meeting you on the winery cruise. The weather will be beautiful.

Motoing thru the grape vines.

Doug

 

Had a great time today everyone. Good turnout of 25 Minis. Great weather for motoring as well. I definately enjoy seeing peoples' faces as a brigade for 25 MINIs roll by. Here are some pictures that I took today.

 

only lets me post 3 at a time

 

Good job, Doug Great people,great weather, great wine & especially great MINIs

 

We have photos available from the August 18th Happy Hour - AND - from August 21st trip to Wine Country. Just let us know if you would like them emailed to you........... no problem. A fun winter Happy Hour would be Smokey Bones in Fairview Heights, IL. They have lots of room, large fireplace, lots of libations & good food !!!

 

Thanks Doug, the winery cruise was a blast!

Good drive, good people, good food, and good wine!
-Paul