About
Mount Pleasant Estates is Augusta's oldest winery, founded in 1859 by German brothers George and Frederick Muench, and located in the first designated American Viticultural Area. They grow grapes locally in the Augusta Appellation and produce a range of award-winning wines including Norton, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Vignoles. The winery offers a tasting room, Appellation Cafe, weddings, private events, live music, and year-round entertainment.
Oldest winery in Augusta Appellation
Locally grown grapes in America's first AVA
Norton and Vignoles wines
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What They Make
Cabernet Sauvignon Augusta, Missouri NV
Toasted coconut, berry crème brulee, dried currant, and sweet spices. 90 Points Gold.
Merlot Augusta, Missouri NV
Baked berry, licorice, coconut cream, and eucalyptus. 92 Points Gold, Best Missouri Red.
2009 Vignoles Augusta, Missouri
Caramel nut apple, cream soda, banana cake, peach jam. 91 Points Gold, Best Missouri White.
Norton Augusta, Missouri NV
Boysenberries, cherries, strawberry jam, coconut crème brulee. 91 Points Gold.
2009 Villagio Augusta, Missouri
Dried flowers, lanolin lotion, baked yellow apples and peaches. 89 Points Silver.
Claret Augusta Missouri NV
Cacao shells, blueberry tart. 84 Points Bronze.
2007 Norton Augusta, Missouri
Creamy mocha, dried cherries, buttery cashew brittle. 88 Points Silver.
Awards
Gold Medal, Missouri Wine Competition 2021
2021
Silver Medal, National Wine Awards 2020
2020
Upcoming Events
Sip & Snap Social Media Art Egg Hunt
03/28/2026
Begins at 11:00 am
Live Music – Lisa Jones 1-4PM
04/18/2026
Begins at 1:00 pm
Live Music – Arvell & Reggie Sunday 1-4PM
04/19/2026
Begins at 1:00 pm
Plein Air Evening – Dinner Experience
04/24/2026
Begins at 5:00 pm
Latest News
New menu launched at Appellation Cafe, open daily 11am until 30 min before closing. Open 7 days a week for lunch and wine. Vineyards prepped for growing season. Recent media interview with General Manager Tom Fuchs. Cabin Fever Festival held.