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In the heart of the Missouri wine country along the Missouri River lies a 15 square mile plot of land which came to be known as the first officially recognized appellation in all of North America. The town of Augusta was approved as an AVA based read more...largely on its long historical relationship with wine. However, there is also an ecological basis for this viticultural area, which is sheltered by a series of hills that protect the vineyards from the extreme weather conditions which affect other parts of the state. With less than ten wineries in the region, winemakers work closely with other nearby appellations to promote quality products and develop a state wine culture and tourism industry. In Augusta winemaking, history and traditions outweigh global market trends, and intimate family owned wineries remain true to their heritage. Augusta vintners continue to make the indigenous Norton/Cynthiana varietal their trademark product, and prefer hybrid varieties, such as Chambourcin and Seyval Blanc, over Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. In these parts, the ecological horse is in front of the marketing cart.    (hide)

rhodies wrote in the forum topic: Barrel Oak Winery Norton 2008

November 2009

rhodies

Comparing Norton wines. I have a database of 170 Norton producing vineyards ... 4 Hermann, MO Augusta Winery 3 Augusta, MO Blumenhof Winery 5 Marthasville, MO...

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D9sus4 wrote in the forum topic: Norton - a brief history of an American wine

September 2009

D9sus4

I was asked by a fellow snoother to write a bit about Norton wines after I had ... Area) was given to Augusta, MO. That was eight months before Napa Valley, CA received it's AVA. The wine industry in Missouri had...

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tailleur reviewed Augusta River Valley Red NV:

September 2009

tailleur

sweet, intense and flavorful. yum.

Augusta River Valley Red NV

Starting at $9^.08 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Val13 reviewed Mount Pleasant Claret Rouge 2006:

March 2009

Val13

Spice and a tiny bit of chocolate on the nose, dry and moderate tannins, green pepper, full body and slightly fruity finish. My current favorite red for food or alone!

Mount Pleasant Claret Rouge 2006

Starting at $9^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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Val13 reviewed Augusta Winery Chardonel 2004:

March 2009

Val13

Yummy! Creamy/peachy dry white

Augusta Winery Chardonel 2004

Starting at $9^.00 Snoothrank: 4/5

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Val13 reviewed Augusta Winery Chambourcin Rouge 2004:

March 2009

Val13

Good red; rich, lots of tobacco; better with salty foods or meat

Augusta Winery Chambourcin Rouge 2004

Starting at $9^.08 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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rhodies reviewed Mount Pleasant Norton 2006:

February 2009

rhodies

Sure was good, but balked at further purchases with the price when similar wines of comparable tastes or better were available from the same region at nearly half the price.

Mount Pleasant Norton 2006

Starting at $17^.95 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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rhodies reviewed Augusta Norton 2002:

February 2009

rhodies

Rich dark cherry Norton. Though sold as a dry red, Augusta Norton is fruity tasting in comparison to their sister vineyard's Montelle Cynthiana. Have ordered several cases from this vineyard in the past. Never...

Augusta Norton 2002

Starting at $17^.69 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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rhodies reviewed Augusta Norton 2002:

February 2009

rhodies

Augusta Norton 2002

Starting at $17^.69 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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rhodies reviewed Blumenhof Norton Original Cyn 2003:

January 2009

rhodies

Our favorite rated norton wine. Have encountered now 25 Missouri norton vineyards and this is our number 1 choice. Now for the bad news, I think that the 2006 vintage is sold out. Shucks, have to wait until next year ....

Blumenhof Norton Original Cyn 2003

Snoothrank: 4/5

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