Mount Pleasant Winery
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Mount Pleasant Winery | |
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Augusta (grape) | |
Founded | 1859 |
Key people | George Muench (founder), Frederick Muench (founder), |
Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon, Norton (grape), Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot noir, Vignoles (grape) |
Distribution | Regional, some national, some international |
Tasting | open to public |
Website | http://www.mountpleasant.com/ |
Mount Pleasant Estates is a winery in Augusta, Missouri, United States, on the north side of the Missouri River in what is called the Missouri Rhineland.
History
Mount Pleasant Winery was founded in 1859 by
It was reopened for production in 1968, the second winery in the state to open in the current era.[3] All wines are produced and bottled at the estate. In 1980, the Augusta AVA was the first American Viticultural Area designated by the United States government. The winery is situated on a south-facing bluff overlooking the Missouri River Valley. It has 85 acres (34 ha) of vines in cultivation, growing 16 varieties of grapes. The winery has constructed a public wine garden and terraces.
In 1991, the owners were fined by the
The following year, the winery's owners, Lucian and Eva Dressel, were divorced, and as a result the winery was sold at auction. The winery stayed in the Dressel family, as the winning bid of $660,000 was made by
Today, Mount Pleasant is the oldest winery in Augusta. The winery grows 12 grape varieties on 85 acres (34 ha). Over the past two decades, Mount Pleasant has won several awards and achieved high point-ratings for its wine.
Products and awards
The winery produces a variety of red and white table wines, with semi-dry, dry, and sweet styles. It also produces fortified wine (using the "port wine" designation) and sparkling wine.[11] Grape varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chambourcin, St. Vincent, Vidal Blanc, Rayon d'Or, Merlot, Vignoles, and Norton.
Mount Pleasant Estates has won international awards for its wines. Its highest rating in Wine Enthusiast magazine was 92 points for its 1994 Belle Yvonne Bordeaux Blend.
Mount Pleasant has also been recognized for its practice of sustainable viticulture, an integrated system of wine grape growing that is economically viable, socially supportive, and ecologically sound.
Branson location
Mount Pleasant Winery opened a second winery in the city of
See also
References
- ^ Georg Muench, muenchfamilyassociation.com
- ^ FINAL REPORT: SURVEY OF AUGUSTA, MISSOURI Archived 2020-10-18 at the Wayback Machine, dnr.mo.gov
- ^ Our Heritage Archived 2020-09-18 at the Wayback Machine, mountpleasant.com
- ^ Lindecke, Fred W., "Missouri winery fined for importing too much California juice", St. Louis Post-Dispatch (September 22, 1991) p. 3B
- ^ Pollack, Joe, "Mt. Pleasant's actions tarnish industry", St. Louis Post-Dispatch (October 22, 1991) p. 4D
- ^ State of Missouri, Administrative Hearing Commission https://ahc.mo.gov/cases/historical/266
- ^ "Bad debt squeezes St. Charles winery; Sale of property schedule for June 12", Kansas City Star (June 3, 1992) p. C2
- ^ VandeWater, Judith, "Mt. Pleasant Winery sold to vintner's brother", St. Louis Post-Dispatch (June 13, 1992) p. 8C
- ^ VandeWater, Judith, "Mt. Pleasant Winery to go on auction block after default on deed", St. Louis Post-Dispatch (June 2, 1992)
- ^ Gillerman, Margaret and VandeWater, Judith, "Winery auction's a family affair", St Louis Post-Dispatch (June 15, 1992) p 1
- ^ Weil, Tom (3 October 1982). "Corncob capital of the world". The New York Times.