Missouri Wineries - Reviews

[Rik Brown]

I'm going to start this simple with the caveat that I really haven't visiting many Missouri wineries. But here are comments on some that I have visited:

AUGUSTA - St. Charles County (nearby St. Louis)

Mt. Pleasant - The winery that really revitalized the Augusta wine area. I've visited them since 1986 or 1987. They've grown and expanded their facilities over the years. You often see buses visiting. Overlooking the Missouri River Valley, they offer some of the more upscale wines in the area.

Our last visit was the summer of 2005. I believe there was a $5 tasting fee. You are allowed to bring in your own foods while there are cheeses and sausages, etc. for sale. Coolers are not allowed. You may also buy ice (I believe it was $2 for a bucket) [last visit: Summer 2005].

Balducci's - Just 3 miles west of the town of Augusta on Highway 94. A simple winery facility with mostly outdoor seating on plastic chairs/tables with umbrellas. For non-wine drinkers, they offer a limited selection of beers which makes them unique to the area. I guess I can't say much about the wine since I opted for the beer. You may bring in your own foods but not alcoholic beverages [Summer 2005].

Montelle - Built atop a hill just east of Augusta. They have a lot of trees which may make this a cooler option during the summer months. Montelle wines are on the cheap side, many wines having twist off caps. The outdoor seating is mostly on metal tables and chairs. We ordered a Klondike sandwich for $7.xx which was quite huge. Next time we'll probably order just one and split it between two people. You may not bring in drink nor food since they do have their own deli-style foods [November 2005].

Sugar Creek - Just east of Augusta (actually part of Defiance, MO) on top of a hill. The hilltop is fairly flat and that makes for decent seating. We opted for their port at about $20 which was fairly decent. You may bring in your own foods [November 2005].

Augusta Brewery - Located on a hill within the town of Augusta (follow the signs) overlooking the Katy Trail. I've included this stop since they offer an option to beer drinkers. They have their own home brews. Sorry, no wines.


Hermann - Missouri River City (Southwest of St. Louis)

Adam Puchta - Celebrating its 150th year, this small winery in the countryside on the outskirts of Hermann is a quiet, pastoral setting to visit when you are in the area. Of course, the Stone Hill Winery is Hermann's largest winery. So you might wish to stop here before or after a visit to Stone Hill. I can't comment on the wines here since I didn't drink them. But we visited here after having a lunch at a local restaurant where my wife consumed some of their wine and thus we visited to buy a bottle to take home (which was consumed before I had a chance to taste it). Go figure! [Summer 2005].

Stone Hill - Guess we'll have to review this winery on our next visit to Hermann.

Tip for all wineries: Bring your own wine glasses. Otherwise, you'll have to opt for free plastic cups or purchase overpriced glasses at the wineries.

[Rik Brown]

If you wish to visit Missouri wineries, here is a good list provided by the Missouri Department of Agriculture:

http://www.mda.state.mo.us/Market/wineries.htm

-- Rik

[Rik Brown]

Here are listings for Missouri Wineries. Please advise us of any changes.

Adam Puchta Winery
1947 Frene Creek Rd
Route 1, Box 73
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-5596

Augusta Winery
5601 High Street
P.O. Box 8
Augusta, MO 63332
(636) 228-4301
888-MOR-WINE

Bias Winery & Gruhlke's Microbrewery
P.O. Box 93
Berger, MO 63014
(573) 834-5475 or 800-905-2427

Blumenhof Winery
Hwy. 94 South
P.O. Box 30
Dutzow, MO 63342
(314) 433-2245

Bristle Ridge Vineyards
P.O. Box 95
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(816) 229-0961

Buffalo Creek Vineyards and Winery
29003 Possum Trot Road
Stover, MO 65078
(573) 377-4535

Bynum Winery
13520 S. Sam Moore Road
Lone Jack, MO 64070
(816) 566-2240

Ferrigno Winery
17301 Route B
St. James, MO 65559
(573) 265-7742

Gloria Winery
11185 Stave Mill Rd.
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-6263

Heinrichshaus Vineyard & Winery
18500 Route U
St. James, MO 65559
(573) 265-5000

Hermannof Winery
P.O. Box 251
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-5959

LaDolce Vita Vineyard & Winery
72 Forest Hills Drive
Washinton, MO 63090
(636) 239-7279

Les Bourgeois Winery & Vineyards
P.O. Box 118
Rocheport, MO
(573) 698-2133

Meramec Vineyards,
19655 County Road 1040
St. James, MO 65559
(573) 265-7847

Montelle Winery
Located on Highway 94 S
P.O. Box 147
Augusta, MO 63332
(636) 228-4464
(888) 595-WINE

Montserrat Vineyards
104 N.E. 641
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 747-3802 or (660) 747-0466

Mount Pleasant Wine Company
5634 High St.
Augusta, MO 63332
(636) 482-WINE

Navtive Stone Winery & Bull Rock Brewery
Native Stone Road
Jefferson City, MO 65453
(573) 584-8600

OakGlenn Vineyard & Winery Conference Center
1104 OakGlenn Place
Hermann, MO 65041
(877) 486-5057 or (573) 486-5057

Peaceful Bend Vineyards
1942 Hwy. T
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-3000

Pirtle Winery
P.O. Box 247
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 386-5200

River Ridge Winery
P.O. Box 118
Commerce, MO 63742
(573) 264-3712

Röbller Vineyard
275 Röbller Vineyard Road
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-3986

Sainte Genevieve Winery
245 Merchant St.
Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670
(573) 883-2800

Saint James Winery
540 Sidney St.
St. James, MO 65559
(573) 265-7912 or (800) 280-WINE

Stone Hill Winery - Hermann
1110 Stone Hill Hwy
Hermann, MO 65401
(800) 909-WINE

Stone Hill Winery - New Florence
485 Booneslick Rd.
New Florence, MO 63363
(573) 835-2420

Stone Hill Winery - Branson
601 State Highway 165
Branson, MO 65616
(573) 334-1897

Stonehaus Farms Winery
24607 N.E. Colbern Rd
Lee's Summit, MO 64086
(816) 524-7703

Thornhill Vineyard Winery
15 East Main
Hartsburg, MO 65039
(573) 657-4295

Tower Rock Winery
10769 Hwy A
Altenburg, MO 63732
(573) 824-5479

Winery of the Little Hills
501 South Main
St. Charles, MO 63301
(314) 946-9339

4-M Vineyard Rosati Winery
22050 State Rd KK
St. James, MO 65559
(573) 265-8147