Montelle 2004 Chambourcin

Winemaker Interview
Celebrating America's First Appellation: An interview with Tony Kooyumjian of Augusta Winery

History of Montelle Winery:
Montelle Winery has played an important role in the remarkable rebirth of Missouri winemaking and the Augusta Wine District. The Augusta region was nationally known for its wine during the 19th century, but Prohibition halted the state's winemaking for decades.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, a few pioneering souls began to refurbish the old vineyards and winery buildings of Missouri's premier wine-growing regions. One of these pioneers was Clayton Byers, who founded Montelle Vineyards in 1970. The winery was then acquired by Tony Kooyumjian in 1998.

Winemaker Tasting Notes:
A dry red with a burly aroma and rich color. Hints of cherry and blackberry in the taste. Aging in French Oak gives it a smooth, mellow, dry finish. Enjoy with grilled lamb, fruit-pork kabobs, and smoked turkey.