One of the most satisfying things in life is pairing great foods with great wines. Doesn’t it satisfy your ego when you have found the right wine for a meal you created or chose an amazing wine at a nice restaurant? It really is fantastic! But how about if we go one step further? Many of the words you would
Read moreWhen Robert and Lou Ann Nolan purchased 74 acres of land in Augusta, Missouri in 2005 with dreams of starting a winery, they probably had no idea what fantastic wines would emerge from those vines. Now their winery dreams have become reality and some of the best wines out of Augusta is produced right here at Noboleis Vineyards. Noboleis has
Read moreIf you enjoy a bright and refreshing white wine with lush tropical fruit flavors, you have just found salvation! Montelle Winery in Augusta, Missouri is the place to go for great wines, fun entertainment, good food, and the best deck and scenic view in the state! Add in some great friends and your stop here will be unforgettable! This tasting
Read moreWine is an amazing adventure! Each time you open a new bottle, it always files away another great memory for the day you first tried it. And discovering great wines from Missouri is like being one of the famous explorers of early American history. Lewis and Clark, Jacques Marquette, Tom Sawyer, and Huck Finn. Once you discover a few of
Read moreMany things can affect your opinion when experiencing a wine for the first time. Was it the ambiance of the winery or was it the fun wine tasting hosts? Views of the rolling hills and vineyard from the winery patio were spectacular! The weather was beautiful and we were laughing, smiling, and having a great time! Maybe all that swayed
Read moreWhen I see “off dry” on a wine label, I sometimes cringe! Everyone has a different idea of how much sweetness is sweet and how dry dry actually is. Am I going to get a syrupy sweet wine or steely dry? But then, how adventurous can one be when exploring new wines? Sampling wines, just like life, is an amazing
Read moreWhen Summer is coming up “Rosés”, then we must take advantage and sip them in. So many varieties, flavors, and smells…how can we try them all in just 13 short summer weeks? Colors that go from a pink salmon to a deep cranberry hue. They just scream fun, flavor, and festivities! Just as a rose can be wild and briery,
Read moreThe weather was cool, the music was hot, the food was great, and the wine was excellent! Yes, we are talking about Augusta, Missouri! Did you think we were talking about some faraway pacific coast getaway? Believe it or not Mr Ripley, Augusta, Missouri has some fantastic wines, wineries, and fun wine events! Augusta was named the first American Viticultural
Read moreThere is a belief out there that wines that you buy from wineries while on vacation seem to taste better than what they really are. We have experienced this personally many times. You are having a great time, trying a lot of wines through the day, and the fun and atmosphere makes everything taste just a little bit better. Then
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Wine Splash! 