Scenic views of Balducci Vineyards in Augusta, Missouri. Just an hour west of St. Louis, the small town of Augusta, Missouri, holds the title of America’s first official wine region—predating Napa ...

When you think of U.S. wine regions, West Coast states usually get all the glory. From tourist-luring locales like Napa Valley in California to secret Oregon wine regions with edgy, innovative blends ...

Missouri wine is kind of a big deal. The state is home to the first American Viticultural Area (AVA), established in Augusta in 1980, a few months before Napa Valley got the same status. Missouri is ...

The Harmonie presents the 3rd Annual Augusta Wine & Jazz Festival, coming to Augusta, Missouri! June 6, 7, 8th. Our featured headliner is the Hot Club of Baltimore – Sam Farthing and Michael Joseph ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Augusta Winery received recognition on NBC's "Today" show when hosts encouraged viewers to sample locally produced wines. The ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Blackberry wine is bottled in January 2010 at Augusta Winery in Augusta. Post-Dispatch file photo After a visit to the tasting ...

Scenic views of Balducci Vineyards in Augusta, Missouri. When most people think of famed wine-growing regions in the U.S, places such as California's Napa Valley, the Willamette Valley in Oregon, or ...

Augusta has rolling hills, award-winning wines, and country charm. Just an hour west of St. Louis, the small town of Augusta, Missouri, holds the title of America’s first official wine ...

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