Missouri Hopper

Stone Hill Winery

Cross J Vineyard Norton 2015

Blinded a dear buddy in the wine trade on this tonight, guesses all over the place, in a great spot, want to see this in 10+Y.

72H Update:
Nose has crushed blackberries, ripe plum, dried plum, dried tart cherries, moist mahogany and faint moist soil. Palate has tart plum, light molasses, blackberry compote, faint leather notes and fine tannins. Not as good as day one, but no slouch on day three. A wonderful experience, many years in the bottle to go ahead.
— 3 years ago

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Severn Goodwin

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@Erik Longabardi We had an '83 version a few years back, changed my outlook on life TBH...
Tom Casagrande

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Missouri? 🤯
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@Tom Casagrande Don't count MO out, it'll really take you by surprise.

Perennial Artisan Ales

Abraxas 2020

One of the best. Love the chili pepper flavor with dark and milk chocolates. Cinnamon and vanilla are secondary. The spice is what sets this apart from other beers in this style. Needs no pairing. — 4 years ago

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Stone Hill Winery

Chambourcin 2017

Taking a cue from @Severn Goodwin I’m drinking some MO wine, which is made just a few hours from where I live. I had never had anything by Stone Hill prior to this, assuming it wasn’t very good, but I was wrong. This is a great light bodied red and was great with a slight chill. Black and blue fruits, forest floor, and a mineral streak combine with medium + acid and light tannins for an easy drinking, dry, fresh red. I bought a few of this producer’s wines and look forward to trying the others. A pleasant surprise! — 2 years ago

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Severn Goodwin

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Nice, not had this one yet. Last time I had a Chambourcin it was from PA.

Stone Hill Winery

Estate Bottled Hermann Norton 2006

2006. We’ve had this in the cellar since a really fun bike ride across Missouri long ago. I was surprised how much dark rich fruit remained, how smooth the tannins were, and how great it paired with a grilled Nebraska steak! — 3 years ago

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Venge Vineyards

Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

Very dry and full of tasty tanning. Very good with grill Steak — 4 years ago

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St. James Winery

Velvet Red Sweet Concord

Sweet at first and then tart to finish. A very good contrast. Not too sweet and not too tart. My favorite wine so far. — 3 years ago

Stone Hill Winery

Missouri Cream Sherry

Almost like a tawny port without the sugar hangover . Delicious!!! — 4 years ago

St. James Winery

Blackberry Sweet Wine Red Blend

One of my favorites! The berry aroma and flavor is strong with this one. No bitterness whatsoever. Just super-smooth great tasting fruit wine! — 4 years ago