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Get on our VIP list...
Join the Club!
The Augusta Winery Wine Club offers the perfect set of benefits for our members. Available in both quarterly and annual memberships.
Receive wines from our limited production line and new releases of our award winning wines before they are available to public.
One bottle of the owner's choice and one bottle of your choice shipped every quarter.
Plus! New Benefits and discounts for Wine Club members only!
Find out more details and join today!
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Upcoming Wine Courses
Private Tasting
Friday, May 25th 6pm
$10/person Open reservations Limited to 20 people
"With a Side of Wine"
Saturday, June 23rd 4pm $20/person
Learn the basics of pairing food and wine while enjoying samples of some of our favorite pairings.
To make reservations for any of the above listed courses contact us at 888.MOR.WINE.
Or make reservations online, events will be posted one month in advance.
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Private Wine Tasting
Ever feel like you just don't get enough time at the tasting bar on the weekend?Wanna learn more and feel like a VIP?We now do after hours Private Wine Tastings Call to reserve your group of 10 at $10 per person. Must be scheduled after hours and no less than 10 people, up to 15.
Cheese, sausage and crackers will be provided. Upgrade to a Premium Food and Wine Pairing at $20 per person, groups of 10.
Includes 6 wines and gourmet appetizer food pairings. For more info or to make reservations call 888-MOR-WINE
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Entertainment!
Click on the 'Entertainment' link in the header or here for the whole season schedule.
Music is weather permitting.
Saturday, June 23rd
Terry Beck 1pm-5pm
Sunday, June 24th
Joe Fry 1pm-5pm
Saturday, June 30th
Mark Moebeck 1pm-5pm
Sunday, July 1st
Ed Belling 1pm-5pm 
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Dear Friends,
What a beautiful June it's turning out to be! That makes us want to get out and about. So we are! Look for us this Thursday at IB Nuts in Washington, Missouri. We'll be pouring as part of downtown Washington's Thirsty Thursdays! Come see us June 21st, this Thursday, from 5pm - 8pm on Front Street at IB Nuts & Fruit Too! Visit our sister winery, Montelle, up at the Gary Lucy Gallery. IB Nuts will have all of wines being sampled available for purchase.
And the winner is...
It seems some of your favorites were also judges' favorites! We've received results back from competition. Does that really surprise you though?
2012 Florida State Fair International
2009 Norton - Gold & Double Gold
2009 Chambourcin - Silver
2012 Pacific Rim International
2009 Chambourcin - Gold
2011 Seyval Blanc - Gold
2011 Vidal Blanc - Silver
2011 Vignoles - Gold
2012 Riverside International
2009 Norton - Gold
2011 Seyval Blanc - Gold
2011 Vidal Blanc - Silver
2010 Vignoles - Silver
We're going to New York City! For the first time ever, a Missouri Wine is being featured with dinner at the James Beard House in New York City.. actually TWO Missouri Wines! Augusta 2009 Norton and from our sister winery, Montelle 2010 Dry Vignoles. On Tuesday, June 26th at 7pm Missouri wines will be flowing at 167 West 12th Street in New York City at The Beard House. Big thanks to Chef John Griffiths for bringing us along on his culinary accomplishment! Read more about the event, James Beard, and how to make reservations below. Of course.. it's a little bit of a road trip if you're not in New York but sooo worth it!
The moment you've all been waiting for...Cab Franc will be released soon! We have a very limited production on the 2009 Cab, about 40 cases, and it has already been released to the Wine Club. If you'd like to get a jump on the general public, join the Wine Club and get the Cab today! Look to the left hand column on how to join. Otherwise you'll be waiting until mid-July but whatever we have left of the 40 cases we'll release for purchase. (We are of course reserving a few additional cases for competition.)
Also related to the Wine Club... Coming up soon!
We'll be holding our first Wine Club exclusive event in July!Be sure to join before then to get your invite!
Final matter of business...
Vote for Us! The 2012 Missourian Reader's Choice Awards are now being submitted. The Missourian is a bi-weekly publication distributed throughout Franklin, Gasconade, Warren Counties and the surrounding areas.
Go to the polls at http://www.emissourian.com/readerschoice to vote for us as your favorite local winery!
Hope to see you soon! - The Augusta Winery staff
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 Augusta 2009 Norton at The James Beard House in New York City
The James Beard Foundation is at the center of America's culinary community, dedicated to exploring the way food enriches our lives. On November 5, 1986, the James Beard Foundation officially opened the James Beard House in New York City, "to provide a center for the culinary arts and to continue to foster the interest James Beard inspired in all aspects of food, its preparation, presentation, and of course, enjoyment."
At 'The Beard House' multi-course meals, complemented by wine pairings, are prepared by guest chefs from around the world. On Tuesday, June 26th Augusta Winery's 2009 Norton and Montelle Winery's 2010 Dry Vignoles (both Gold medal recipients) will be featured as part of a six-course, Rustic Italian menu. Chef John Griffiths, a protégé of JBF Award winner Larry Forgione, will embrace his mentor's commitment to seasonal and regional cuisine, spinning the finest Midwestern ingredients and products into Italian fare that's both modern and comforting. For more information or to make reservations for the June 26th dinner in New York, visit |
Cooking with Wine
Festively Fruity!
"Drunken Fruits" - Fruit Salad w/Augusta Vignoles ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Augusta Vignoles
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lightly packed lemon zest (from 1/2 medium lemon)
- 9 cups (approx) mixed cubed/sliced fruits
We used apples, pears, honeydew, grapes, & kiwi. Other fruits that worked were cantaloupe, blueberries, strawberries, bananas & pineapple.
directions
1. Place wine in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until reduced by about a quarter, approx. 7 minutes.
2. Add honey and lemon zest and stir until honey is dissolved
3. Place sliced or cubed fruits in a large bowl, pour wine mixture on top and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
There is always room for creative cooking on this recipe!
Use a frozen fruit mix and put in blender for a cool smoothie.
Fold in some Cool Whip for a fluffier, richer treat.
Use different fruits to mix different flavors.
The main ingredients here are wine, fruit, and fun!
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We love it when you bring in your recipe ideas so let us know how you cook with our wines or shoot us a recipe by email. If we use your recipe in a newsletter or on Facebook we'll send you a $5 Gift Card.
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 MAY - Wine of the Month Gold Medal at 2011 Pacific Rim International 2010 Vignoles
This semi-sweet white wine made from the Vignoles grape is light golden in color with a pineapple and tropical fruit bouquet. The body is fresh and crisp with a slightly sweet finish. Similar to a Gewurtz or Muscat, this Vignoles pairs very well with spicy foods or fresh fruit.
Cellar Life: 2-3 Years
$8.18 per bottle when purchased as a case!
That's $98.16 a case!
*In-Store only!
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In the Community
Look for our friendly faces out in the community, we've been doing some off-site tastings recently and really enjoy it. Most recently we were at the Scheer Landscaping Grand Opening in Washington, MO. This Thursday we'll be at IB Nuts in Washington.
We may be coming to a store near you! We'll also be partnering with restaurants in the St. Charles, St. Louis, and Chesterfield, MO areas to feature Wine & Dine evenings, look for us at your favorite place. If you want to see some of your favorite Augusta Winery wines at your favorite local restaurant let them know. Let us know too and we'll try to contact them and make your 'foodie' dreams come true.
In the Comment Box
We are so lucky to have all of you and really enjoy visiting with you, either in the tasting room or via email or through our social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter. We want to know what makes us special. How did we get so lucky to earn a spot on your winerack? Call it fishing for compliments if you wish but we just want to make sure to stay on your list and keep doing the things that got us there. Reply to this email, drop us a note on Facebook or give us a tweet on Twitter to let us know what you like about Augusta Winery or what you'd like to see more of this coming season.
Because the busy season is here and we can't wait to see your faces!
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Looking for Dinner with a View?
Reserve a Friday or Saturday night dinner at our sister Winery!Gourmet Chef Nick Cipponeri has a flare for wining and dining by incorporating Montelle Winery fine wines into his fine dining menu with specialties like Mushroom Stuffed Flank Steak with Norton Buerre Rouge. The Sunset Dinners provide the feel of a gourmet restaurant with crisp linens, real china, fine wines, and table service with an unbeatable view.
Reserve online or by phone at 888.595.WINE x22.
June Menu
6/22-6/23 French Style Chicken Coq au Vin * Dinner with Dave Glover Show* Friday only
6/29-6/30 Grilled Petite Filet Steak and Seared Scallops
Montelle is now open late on Fridays and Saturdays!Friday dinners are served at 7pm, winery open until 9pm
Saturday dinners are served at 7pm, winery open until 10pm.
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