September 21, 2015
Nine industry experts blind-tasted hundreds of Missouri wines at the 2015 Missouri Wine Competition, and according to them, these 12 wines rose to the top of the pack as the Best of Class. Head out to wine country or your local retailer and give these wines a taste before they’re gone!
Meet the rest of the 2015 Best of Class winners:
- Governor’s Cup (Best Overall): 2014 Vignoles, St. James Winery – St. James
- C.V. Riley Award (Best Norton): 2013 Savage Norton, Chandler Hill Vineyards – Defiance
- Sparkling: Brut Rosé, Stone Hill Winery – Hermann
- Dry White: Dry Vignoles, Adam Puchta Winery – Hermann
- Semi-Dry White: 2014 Vignoles, St. James Winery – St. James
- Sweet White: 2013 Vignoles, Stone Hill Winery – Hermann
- Dry Red: 2012 Chambourcin, Stone Hill Winery – Hermann
- Semi-Dry Red: 2013 Steinberg Red, Stone Hill Winery – Hermann
- Sweet Red: Stone House Red, Montelle Winery – Augusta
- Rosé: Dry Rosé, Stone Hill Winery – Hermann
- Fruit Wine: Raspberry, Windy Wine Company – Osborn
- Dessert/Fortified: Cream Sherry, Stone Hill Winery – Hermann
- Late Harvest/Icewine: 2013 Vidal Ice Wine, Stone Hill Winery – Hermann
- Distilled Product: Cherry Brandy, Montelle Winery – Augusta