WINE SPECTATOR RATINGS

Cabernet Sauvignon American NV
Score: 82 points
Release Price: $48
Soft and jammy, with raisin , plum, and licorice notes and a light toasty finish. Drink now.

Vignoles Missouri 2009
Score: 82 points
Release Price $29
Clean and soft with off-dry green plum and peach notes. A hint of fruit cocktail marks the finish. Drink now.

American Villagio NV
Score: 82 points
Release Price: $22
Light, with an off-dry edge to the peach and apple notes, followed by a clean, quick finish. Rayon d'Or, Vidal Blanc, and Vignoles. Drink now.

Merlot America NV
Score: 83 points
Release Price: $48
Soft and lightly jammy, with plum, cherry and toasty vanilla notes backed by a light raisined hint on the finish. Drink now.

Norton Missouri 2007
Score: 85 points
Release Price: $38
A darker style, featuring mulled plum skin, blueberry and loganberry notes, laced with hints of raisin on the finish. Drink now.

BEVERAGE TESTING INSTITUTE RATINGS

Cabernet Sauvignon Augusta, Missouri NV
World Wine Championships Award: Gold Medal
Rating: 90 points
Aromas of toasted coconut, berry crème brulee, dried currant, and sweet spices follow though on a supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with very good depth of fruit and structure. Finishes with nice hints of savory herb and tomato with chewy, gripping tannins. Serve with prime rib. Drink now – 3 years.

Merlot Augusta, Missouri NV
World Wine Championships Award: Gold Medal
2010 Midwest Wine Challenge – Best Missouri Red
Rating: 92 points
Deep ruby black color. Baked berry, licorice, coconut cream, and delicate eucalyptus aromas follow through on a round entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with very good depth, structure, and vibrant acidity. Finishes with dried fruit, wood spice and tannin accents. An impressive offering reminiscent of a high end, Australian Shiraz. Pair with lamb. Drink now – 3 years.

2009 Vignoles Augusta, Missouri
World Wine Championships Award: Gold Medal
2010 Midwest Wine Challenge – Best Missouri White
Rating: 91 points
Pale golden silver color. Bright caramel nut apple, cream soda, banana cake, and peach jam aromas follow through on a rich, supple entry to a fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body with excellent depth, zestiness, and balance. Finishes with a long, tangy citrus marmalade and mineral wave. Very crowd and table friendly. Drink now – 3 years.

2009 Villagio Augusta, Missouri
World Wine Championships Award: Silver Medal
Rating: 89 points
Aromas of dried flowers, lanolin lotion, and baked yellow apples and peaches follow through on a supple entry to a dryish light-to-medium body with good depth and soft smooth texture. Finishes with a touch of lemon spritzed apple and nougat. Nice character in a soft, elegant style. Drink now – 3 years.

Claret Augusta Missouri NV
World Wine Championships Award: Bronze Medal
Rating: 84 points
Deep garnet with a violet rim. Aromas of cacao shells and blueberry tart follow through on a spry entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with a very good depth and intensity of fruit. Finishes with crisp, drying spiced apple and wood tannin fade. Drink now.

Norton Augusta, Missouri NV
World Wine Championships Award: Gold Medal
2010 Midwest Wine Challenge – Best Norton
Rating: 91 points
Deep violet color. Dense floral aromas of boysenberries and cherries, strawberry jam, and coconut crème brulee follow through on ad supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body with a great purity on fruit and intensity. Finishes with a long, spicy and savory rhubarb and tomato mélange. A delicious and table friendly wine that will go great with veal or lamb chops. Drink now – 3 years.

2007 Norton Augusta, Missouri
World Wine Championships Award: Silver Medal
Rating: 88 points
Creamy mocha, dried cherries, and buttery cashew brittle aromas follow through on a supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with great depth and hints of toasted coconut, baked apple, and spice on the generous finish. A flavorful sipper or table wine; pair with deep dish pizza. Drink now.

2009 Villagio Augusta, Missouri
World Wine Championships Award: Silver Medal
Rating: 89 points
Aromas of dried flowers, lanolin lotion, and baked yellow apples and peaches follow through on a supple entry to a dryish light-to-medium body with good depth and soft smooth texture. Finishes with a touch of lemon spritzed apple and nougat. Nice character in a soft, elegant style. Drink now – 3 years.