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Missouri Wine Region Wine Region Guide

Missouri, in the US Midwest, has a winemaking heritage rooted in 19th-century German settlers along the Missouri River, and is known for Norton, the official state grape, plus Chambourcin, Vignoles and Traminette.

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Wineries: 2 Wineries
Experiences: 2 Experiences

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About Missouri Wine Region Wine

Soil: Loess, limestone, clay
Climate: Humid continental

Augusta became the first American Viticultural Area in the United States in 1980

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Best Wineries in Missouri Wine Region

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7C'S Winery

4.01 experience

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Meramec Vineyards Winery

4.01 experience

From $180

Best Wine Tastings in Missouri Wine Region

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Missouri Wine & Mead Tasting at 7C’s Winery

Enjoy Missouri's finest wines and meads with a guided cellar tour at 7C’s Winery

7C'S Winery, Missouri Wine Region

30 min

From $5 / person

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Wine Tasting and Tour at Meramec Vineyards Winery

Savor Exquisite Wines from the Ozark Highlands Viticultural Area

Meramec Vineyards Winery, Missouri Wine Region

2 hours

From $180 / person

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Missouri known for in wine?

Missouri is known for the Norton grape, its official state grape, and for historic German-founded wine towns like Hermann and Augusta. Before Prohibition it was one of the leading wine-producing states in the country.

What are the main grape varieties grown in Missouri?

Norton (also called Cynthiana) is the signature red, alongside Chambourcin, Vignoles, Traminette, Seyval Blanc, Catawba and Concord.

When is the best time to visit Missouri for wine tasting?

Harvest runs from about August to October, and October brings busy Oktoberfest weekends in Hermann. Spring is also lovely along the Missouri River wine trails.

How do I get to Missouri wine country?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport is the closest major airport to Augusta and Hermann, both within a scenic drive west of St. Louis.

What are Missouri's wine AVAs?

Missouri's AVAs include Augusta, Hermann, Ozark Highlands and the multi-state Ozark Mountain AVA.

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