Augusta, Missouri America’s First AVA

06/16/2023

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If not the world-renowned Napa Valley, what region gets the honor of forever being known as the U.S.'s first American Viticultural Area?

03/05/2023

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This little-known region in Missouri has deep roots in the American wine industry. Learn about its renaissance and how you can visit.

01/27/2023

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11/03/2022

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Augusta, Missouri, has a surprising wine scene you should know about.

10/20/2022

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The town of Augusta, population 293, may soon be the hottest tourist attraction in the Midwest. Plans are underway for a 150 million dollar project, ... Read More

06/16/2022

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Our Vine to Wine, Week 16 Update has us in the winery with an exciting announcement!

It's turning out to be a "golden" year! This year’s Sunset International Wine Competition saw more than 2,900 entries. We are thrilled to share that we received gold medals all around with our submissions. Congratulations to our entire team, but especially to our winemaking team! Gabe, Tom and Justin put in countless hours, passion and talent into making our wines, and this is a perfect recognition of that hard work. Three cheers to our winemaking trio! Check out our results below:

Brut Rosé - Double Gold, 95 Points
Dry Rosé - Double Gold, 96 Points
Dry Vignoles - Gold, 92 Points
Noboleis Blanc - Gold, 91 Points

Check out all the 2021 Competition Winners by clicking the link below!
https://sunsetcompetitions.com/2021-sunset-wine-awards/

04/30/2022

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Construction crews are busy juggling multiple projects in Augusta. 5 On Your Side's Monica Adams took a look at what's to come.

04/06/2022

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Construction on an amphitheater and 12-hole championship golf course located at Balducci Vineyards is set to begin within 90 days

04/01/2022

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02/18/2022

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Developer David Hoffmann tells KMOX News they’ve completed the land acquisitions and will be opening bed and breakfasts, a hunting lodge and a hostel in March and April.

11/07/2021

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05/31/2021

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Hoffmann Family Of Companies Balducci Vineyards Montelle Winery Mount Pleasant Estates Augusta Winery
The first AVA in the United States was accorded to Augusta, Missouri on June 20, 1980. Seven California districts and one in Oregon had filed applications with the Bureau of Alcohol, To***co and Fi****ms; however, the honor went to the 15 square mile area surrounding Augusta.