Missouri is definitely known to be Wine Country. There are wineries in almost every city in the state. St. Charles, Missouri is definitely the very heart of Missouri Wine Country. Wine is a very subjective item, so there can certainly be no way for one to say a winery has the “best wine”, however St. Charles, Missouri hosts several top wineries with wines that certainly come close to taking home that title.
Little Hills Winery is located at 501 S. Main Street in historic St. Charles, Missouri. They offer free wine tasting daily at their wine bar, featuring over twenty different wines produced from French Hybrids and native grapes, all grown right here in Missouri. Little Hills Winery has been serving St. Charles for over twenty years producing award-winning wines, and is now ranked among the largest wineries in Missouri. Boasting a beautiful outdoor garden terrace, where you can enjoy a lovely bottle of wine and some relaxing company. Little Hills Winery is one of the few wineries in the state that hosts a restaurant on site. Enjoy a delicious meal of French American cuisine in this romantic, charming little restaurant. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. Positives: Huge array of wines, a restaurant on site, a free wine bar for tasting, and a unique little wine and gift shop. Negatives: None For more information call: 636-946-9339
Sugar Creek Winery and Vineyards is located at 125 Boone Country Lane in the town of Defiance, Missouri. Overlooking the Missouri River Bluffs and Valley and the Katy Trail, the scenery is magnificent. Boasting a beautiful wine terrace where you can relax with a bottle of wine and enjoy good company, and in April through October you can enjoy live music in the gazebo. When it’s cold outside, they invite you into their cozy parlor and tasting room found inside the beautiful turn of the century Victorian home. Sugar Creek Winery and Vineyards offers a wide variety of sausages, cheese and crackers, as well as several non-alcoholic beverages. Positives: They have the nicest wine shop where their special wines can be purchased as well as gifts and other wine related items, they are family friendly and well behaved children are welcome. They provide a lot of entertainment year round, making them not just a seasonal place to visit. Coolers with NON-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Negatives: None. For more information please call: 636-987-2400
Mount Pleasant Winery is located at 5634 High Street also in beautiful Augusta, Missouri. Winning several prestigious awards over the years, they have also achieved high ratings on their wines. Mount Pleasant offers a very calm, but friendly experience, so much so that you feel as if you’ve stepped into another world. The grounds are beautiful, with a full size patio with the most amazing view. Grab a bottle of wine and enjoy a delicious picnic right there on the patio. They offer a 45 minute tour of the limestone cellars and grounds, and offer free tastings of several different wines. Positives: Grocery and Grill on site. Offers a very large patio area, as well as tours of their facilities. Negatives: Very crowded on weekends. For more information call: 636-482-WINE(9463)
Augusta Winery is located at 5601 High Street in beautiful Augusta, Missouri. Winner of the prestigious 2006 Governor’s Cup for Best Missouri Wine, amongst other fine awards, Augusta Winery strives to bring the very best to you. The Augusta Winery offers a small, but quaint winery visit to its customers. On the grounds they have a free wine tasting room with sausage, cheese, crackers, water and soda available to make your visit more enjoyable. Also boasting a beautiful covered terrace with seating for about 40 people, and its available anytime. Positives: The wine is absolutely fabulous, and there are so many different flavors to choose from that there is something for every wine seeker. They encourage picnics, and have the beautiful covered terrace to enjoy it on. Negatives: Very small, does not offer tours or entertainment of any kind, due to its size. For more information call: 636-228-4130
Other notable wineries found in St. Charles, Missouri include:
Blumenhof Vineyards is located off Highway 94 in Dutzow, Missouri (800)419-2245
Cavern Springs Winery is located at 300 Water Street in St. Charles, Missouri (314)947-1200
La Dolce Vita Winery is located at 4 Lafayette Street in Washington, Missouri (636)390-8180
Louis P. Balducci Vineyards is located at 6601 Highway 94 South in Augusta, Missouri (636)482-WINE(9463)
Montelle Winery is located at 201 Montelle Drive at MO Hwy 94 in Augusta, Missouri (636)228-4464
