Note to self

On nice October days the wineries of Augusta, MO are very very VERY crowded. Bring lawn chairs so you don't have to sit on a rock.

I love the wineries of Augusta. I love wine. I’m not sure which I like more, the wine or the wineries (the real ones with vineyards). I think it’s the wineries. No, I’m sure it’s the wineries...the land, the hills, the trees, the grapes, and the incredible scenery, that’s what I love most about going to a winery. With lush rolling hills and high winding roads, Augusta, Missouri is a beautiful place to visit with or without a glass of wine in hand. Every time I go there I find myself wondering if the residents of Augusta take its beauty for granted, or do they feel incredibly lucky to live there year round? Like I believe I would.

A few of the many wonderful Augusta wineries:

BLUMENHOFF, a small winery on the outskirts of Augusta in a town called Dutzow.
http://www.blumenhof.com/

LOUIS BALDUCCI, a winery with a spacious open feel, and with a barn, but always one of the most crowded and what one acquaintance called the “party place”.
http://www.balduccivineyards.com/

NOBOLEIS VINEYARDS, open for only a year and our first visit here. Very nice and will definitely go back.
http://www.noboleisvineyards.com/

MONTELLE, always my favorite winery in Augusta, and not because of the wine...it's the view, the incredible view, especially at sunset.
http://www.montelle.com/

Nothing like a relaxing drive in the country

Noboleis Vineyards

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