HISTORY
Mount Pleasant Winery was founded in 1859 in Augusta, Missouri; America’s first designated wine district. George Munch, who came with his brother, Frederick, from Germany, established a vineyard and winery in an area that reminded him of his homeland. From the beauty of the topography to the incredible potential for creating excellent wines, they chose Mount Pleasant. The original cellars were completed in 1881 and were built from the wood and abundant limestone in the area.
When Prohibition hit in 1920 the winery was forced to close and all of the vines were removed. In 1966, the winery was reopened and the vineyards were replanted with self-rooted vines and classic grafted European varieties.
In 1980, the Augusta Appellation was created and became America’s First Wine District.
Today, the winery grows 16 grape varieties on 85 acres and the original cellars are still used to age the “estate bottled” wines and our international award winning Augusta Ports.
EXPERIENCE
Only a short distance from St. Louis, the winery offers a calm, friendly experience that is quite the opposite of the daily hustle and bustle of the city. Treat yourself to a trip to Mount Pleasant Winery, tour the limestone cellars and taste our international award-winning “estate bottled” wines and Ports (you’re sure to find a new favorite). Then settle down on the patio with its majestic view and enjoy a bottle of your favorite wine and delicious picnic fare from the Mount Pleasant grocery and grill.
DIRECTIONS
From St. Louis:
Travel west on Highway 40 (I-64) to Highway 94 South, eighteen miles on 94 to Augusta. Turn left on Jackson St. to High St. Right on High St. to our Main Entrance.
DURING HIGHWAY 40/64 CONSTRUCTION, VISITORS TRAVELING FROM EAST OF I-270 SHOULD TAKE I-44 WEST TO I-270 NORTH. TAKE I-270 NORTH TO I-40/64 WEST, THEN CONTINUE PER DIRECTIONS ABOVE.
From Kansas City:
Travel east on I-70 to Highway T at Foristell. Take T South to Highway 94. Then left on 94, one mile to Augusta. Turn right on Jackson St. to High St. Right on High St. to our Main Entrance.
From Springfield, Missouri
Travel east on I-44 to Highway 47 North at St. Clair. Go Right on Highway 94 East, eight miles to Augusta. Turn right on Jackson St. to High St. Right on High St. to our Main Entrance.
The winery is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day
For all your picnic items, please try our Grocery!
No outside alcohol or outside beverages allowed on the Winery grounds.
TOUR MOUNT PLEASANT
Mount Pleasant Winery, the oldest operating winery in Augusta, continues its commitment to offer guests a wonderful wine country experience. Guests are invited to participate in a guided 45 minute tour of the grounds on Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm and 3pm, April through October. Private tours are available year round and are by appointment only (pre-pay, 48 hour notice).
BUSSES AND LARGE GROUPS
Mount Pleasant Winery welcomes large groups and busses. To better assist you and your group, please call ahead and let us know you are planning to visit the winery. We are happy to cater your event and offer reserved seating with advance notice. Please call Laura at 636-482-WINE for more information.