If you’re not from Missouri, you may not know about the wealth of vineyards our state has to offer. In fact, before Prohibition, Missouri was the second-largest wine-producing state in the country. Though we may not lead the ranks now, we still have a good amount of vineyards around that produce top notch wine.
The Augusta Viticulture Area was the first AVA to be federally recognized (8 months before Napa Valley). So what better place to go on a wine trail than the Augusta Wine Trail? Located just 40 miles west of St. Louis, Augusta makes for a perfect weekend trip.
Check out these 10 wineries on the trail:
Augusta Winery
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Augusta Winery/Facebook Augusta has an amazing wine & beer garden that features a spectacular 10-foot grape arbor above, a peaceful fountain, craft beers, and free live weekend entertainment from May to October. Address: 5601 High St. Augusta, MO 63332
Balducci Vineyards
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Balducci Vineyards/Facebook This family-owned vineyard serves delicious Italian food along with your wine, so come hungry! Address: 6601 S Missouri 94 Augusta, MO 63332
Blumenhof Winery
Blumenhof Winery/Facebook
Blumenhof Winery/Facebook Blumenhof has the bragging rights of being the “Most Awarded All-Missouri Winery.” On top of that, they frequently have live music playing. Address: 3699 S Missouri 94 Dutzow, MO 63342
Chandler Hill Vineyard
Chandler Hill Vineyards/Yelp
Chandler Hill Vineyards/Yelp This winery is Tuscan-inspired with a Napa twist and a Missouri soul. Pets are also welcome on the outdoor patio, so have your pooch join you! Address: 596 Defiance Rd. Defiance, MO 63341
Montelle Winery
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Montelle Winery/Facebook Enjoy a beautiful view of the Missouri Valley as you sip some tantalizing wine from Montelle’s. If you’re wanting to change it up, they also have a distillery on site that produces apple, peach, cherry and grape brandy. Address: 201 Montelle Dr. Augusta, MO 63332
Mount Pleasant Estates
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Mount Pleasant Estates/Facebook Not only will the wine taste good, but you’ll feel good about drinking it. Mount Pleasant focuses on sustainable viticulture by using energy-saving compact fluorescent bulbs and implementing a bottle return program. Address: 5634 High St. Augusta, MO 63332
Noboleis Vineyards & Winery
Noboleis Vineyards/Yelp
Kate G./Yelp Family-owned and family-grown, this vineyard offers yoga and mass in addition to wine tastings. Sounds like a peaceful Sunday to me. Address: 100 Hemsath Rd. Augusta, MO 63332
Sugar Creek Winery
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Sugar Creek Winery/Facebook Located within close proximity to the Katy Trail, Sugar Creek is a favorite among cyclists and walkers catching a break after a long ride or walk. Address: 125 Boone Country Ln.Defiance, MO 63341
Yellow Farmhouse Vineyard & Winery
Yellow Farmhouse Winery/Facebook
Yellow Farmhouse Winery/Facebook Enjoy handcrafted wines, snacks, and confections with beautiful views on their Picnic Hill and entertainment at the Pavilion. Address: 100 Defiance Road @ Hwy 94 Defiance, MO 63341
Holy Grail Winery
Sharon S./Yelp
Holy Grail Winery/Facebook The Holy Grail has been found! And it’s in the form of an extravagant chocolate and wine tasting at this winery. Address: 5505 Locust St. Augusta, MO 63332
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Augusta Winery/Yelp
Augusta Winery/Facebook
Augusta has an amazing wine & beer garden that features a spectacular 10-foot grape arbor above, a peaceful fountain, craft beers, and free live weekend entertainment from May to October. Address: 5601 High St. Augusta, MO 63332
Balducci Vineyards/Facebook
This family-owned vineyard serves delicious Italian food along with your wine, so come hungry! Address: 6601 S Missouri 94 Augusta, MO 63332
Blumenhof Winery/Facebook
Blumenhof has the bragging rights of being the “Most Awarded All-Missouri Winery.” On top of that, they frequently have live music playing. Address: 3699 S Missouri 94 Dutzow, MO 63342
Chandler Hill Vineyards/Yelp
This winery is Tuscan-inspired with a Napa twist and a Missouri soul. Pets are also welcome on the outdoor patio, so have your pooch join you! Address: 596 Defiance Rd. Defiance, MO 63341
Montelle Winery/Facebook
Enjoy a beautiful view of the Missouri Valley as you sip some tantalizing wine from Montelle’s. If you’re wanting to change it up, they also have a distillery on site that produces apple, peach, cherry and grape brandy. Address: 201 Montelle Dr. Augusta, MO 63332
Mount Pleasant Estates/Facebook
Not only will the wine taste good, but you’ll feel good about drinking it. Mount Pleasant focuses on sustainable viticulture by using energy-saving compact fluorescent bulbs and implementing a bottle return program. Address: 5634 High St. Augusta, MO 63332
Noboleis Vineyards/Yelp
Kate G./Yelp
Family-owned and family-grown, this vineyard offers yoga and mass in addition to wine tastings. Sounds like a peaceful Sunday to me. Address: 100 Hemsath Rd. Augusta, MO 63332
Sugar Creek Winery/Facebook
Located within close proximity to the Katy Trail, Sugar Creek is a favorite among cyclists and walkers catching a break after a long ride or walk. Address: 125 Boone Country Ln.Defiance, MO 63341
Yellow Farmhouse Winery/Facebook
Enjoy handcrafted wines, snacks, and confections with beautiful views on their Picnic Hill and entertainment at the Pavilion. Address: 100 Defiance Road @ Hwy 94 Defiance, MO 63341
Sharon S./Yelp
Holy Grail Winery/Facebook
The Holy Grail has been found! And it’s in the form of an extravagant chocolate and wine tasting at this winery. Address: 5505 Locust St. Augusta, MO 63332
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Address: 100 Hemsath Rd. Augusta, MO 63332
