Categories: Entertainment and Attractions
St. Louis Wineries
Author: Beth Custer and Roger Slavens
The area just west and south of St. Louis is known as Missouri Wine Country, and is brimming with wineries and vineyards. Take a trip down the Weinstrasse, or "Wine Road", also known as Missouri Highway 94, to reach wine country and many of Missouri's wineries.
At Balducci Vineyards (636-482-VINO, 6610 Hwy. 94 South, Augusta ) try delicious wine and food paired with beautiful scenic vistas of the surrounding hills and growing vines.
Website: www.balduccivineyards.com
Blumenhof Winery (636-433-2245, Hwy. 94) is part of the historic village of Dutzow, Missouri's oldest German settlement. Live entertainment in the winegarden and treats from the Brathaus Grill will make your visit memorable.
Website: www.blumenhof.com
Enjoy beautiful views while trying the vineyard's noted dry and semi-dry table wines at Montelle Winery (636-228-4464, Hwy. 94, Augusta ).
Website: www.montelle.com
At Mount Pleasant Winery (800-467-WINE, 5634 High St. ) in Augusta, tour the limestone cellars, taste international award-winning wines, and enjoy majestic views from the patio. Picnic on the patio, indulge in a winemaker dinner, or take part in a murder mystery dinner.
Website: www.mountpleasant.com
Sample dry, semi-dry, and fruit wines at Sugar Creek Winery (636-987-2400, Hwy. 94, Defiance ). The winery overlooks beautiful river bluffs near the Katy Trail.
Website: www.sugarcreekwines.com.
If you have more time, head to Hermann, Missouri, and Stone Hill Winer y (800-909-WINE) to sample its award-winning Norton (similar in style to a Cabernet Sauvignon).
Wine is also a good reason to visit Ste. Genevieve, a historic French Colonial village an hour south of St. Louis. Crown Valley Winery (866-207-9463,Route WW in western Ste. Genevieve County) is set amid acres of lush vineyards, and offers tastings and tours to rival any in the Napa Valley.
Website: www.crownvalleywinery.com
Check out places of interest near St. Louis Wineries:
Augusta Winery
5601 High Street,
Augusta , MO 63332
Visitors come to see the sprawling vineyards and taste the wine. The winery features a wide selection of wines with a wide price range.
Balducci Vineyards
6601 Highway 94 South,
Augusta, MO 63332
Proprietors Rick and Carol Balducci invite you to visit Augusta, Missouri's newest winery featuring world class wine and food, paired with sophisticated sounds and beautiful scenic vistas. Our location is perfect for a day trip, a weekend destination, your special event, or corporate outing. We offer full service and a family atmosphere, and all the amenities of our state-of-the-art facility.
Be sure to check our site often for special events, and detailed updates on our wines, menus, catering options and related items.
Be sure to come visit us soon. Click here for directions!
Please note: $1.00 cover charge per person on Saturdays and Sundays during the months of May, June, September & October. Children 6 and under are free.
Mount Pleasant Winery
5634 High Street,
Augusta, MO 63332
Located just 18 miles west of St. Louis, the Mount Pleasant Winery makes an ideal getaway for the wine afficionados. Visitors can tour the winery's cellars and stop for food and refreshment on the patio, which boasts the best views of the winery's vineyards.
The Repertory Theater of St. Louis
130 Edgar Road,
St. Louis, MO 63119
This St. Louis theater company is on a mission to bring high quality theater to the city for audiences of all ages. Performances suit a wide array of tastes; the company's line-up includes all types of theater from musicals to psycological murder mystery to comedy to experimental theater.
