Our Wines

Dry Whites:

2007 Chardonnay  (With oak)  In 2007 we lost 80% of our grapes due to a spring freeze. Because of this we decided to bring in grapes from outside Missouri for the first time. The grapes for this wine came from a beautiful vineyard in Lake County, California. This is a very fruity wine with a touch of oak. $ 24.00

2007 Chardonnay (No oak)  This grape is also from they vineyard in Lake County, California.  Bright with a burst of citrus.  Great with seafood. $ 24.00

Dry Reds::

2006 Joie de Riviere  A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Malbec. This wine is fruitier than the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc also with greater nuances. $24.00

2006 Cabernet Franc  This wine has the typical characteristics of  bell pepper, mint, and herbs. This is a rich wine. $24.00

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon  A rich and complex Missouri Cabernet with dark fruits,moderate oak,and thick tannins. Still needs time in the bottle but would be good now for fans of young Cab. $24.00

2006 Refosco  A beautifully colored wine with good acidity,black cherry, and gripping tannins. Definitely needs time in the bottle. $30.00

2007 Chambourcin   Our 2006 is very similar to a medium bodied  Pinot Noir.  We have blended in 15% Cabernet Franc for more body and tannin. A River Ridge staff favorite! $20.00

2006 Cynthiana  The Cynthiana (also known as Norton) is herbal and earthy and great with wild game and other hearty dishes. Aged in French oak for one year. $25.00

Semi-Dry Wines:

10 Spot - A semi-dry Cardonnay.  $10.00.

Lucky Dog - A semi-dry white wine from the Vignoles grape.  Named after our famous winery dog.  Water color label of Lucky by Eddie Stuart. $12.00

Traminette - A spicy and floral semi-dry wine. $12.00.

Nooner-  This semi-dry white is a blend of Vignoles and Seyval with a rich finish.  Perfect for your mid-day  meal. We have a lot of fun with this wine.  Our best selling gift shop item is our T-shirt "I had a Nooner at River Ridge Winery". $12.00 

Rose - Similar to a white Zinfandel and one of our best sellers. $12.00

Sweet Wines:

Dessert Vignoles This late harvest Vignoles pairs well with cheesecake. 375ml $15.00

Dessert Chambourcin  One of the few dessert red wines.  This wine is remeniscent of cherries and is wonderful with anything chocolate. 375ml $15.00

Dessert Traminette  A sweet and fragrant dessert wine.  Great with apple pie.  $ 15.00

Reserve Wines: ( These wines are limited and only avalible at the winery)

1999 Hahn Chambourcin    A dark and rich wine from a great vintage ready to drink now. $30.00

2000 Hahn Chambourcin  Medium bodied wine with flavors of dried cherries, silky and balanced. $25.00

2001 Hahn Chambourcin  A nose reminiscent of a pinot noir. Good fruit and elegant, a little heavier than the 2000. $27.00

2002 Hahn Chambourcin  The 2002 is a little on the earthy  side with some dark fruit flavors, ready to drink now. $23.00

2003 Hahn Chambourcin   The last vintage from this vineyard. A rich wine with lots of depth and character. $30.00

2000 Cloister Chambourcin  A beautifully colored wine that would be great with pasta or pork. Medium bodied and elegant. $27.00

2002 Cloister Chambourcin  One of our favorite vintages from this vineyard. similar to an aged pinot noir. $27.00 

2000 Cynthiana  Velvety smooth with cinnamon and nutmeg flavors. Great with BBQ or wild game. $30.00

2001 Cynthiana  Deep reddish-brown in color with cinnamon spice on the nose. Very polished on the palate, enjoy now. $27.00

2002 Cynthiana  A nice ruby color and still bright on the palate. $27.00

2004 Cynthiana  Extremely dark in color with baking spices filling the glass. The acid in this wine is a bit higher and is enjoyable now but will get better with age. $27.00

2003 Norton  The difference between our Cynthiana and Norton is the oak. This is the only wine we use Missouri white oak on. 2003 was a great growing season that led to ripe fruit and excellent wine. $30.00

2001 Joie de Riviere  A light bodied wine with bright fruit and good acidity. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. $30.00

2002 Joie de Riviere  Cedar, earth, and black cherry on the nose. A heavier wine than the 2001 and has some tannin on the finish. Great with red meat.$30.00

2001 Syrah  Very light in color with flavors of fresh strawberries. A great summer red for fans of dry rose'. $23.00

2003 Syrah  Beautiful red color with red currant on the nose. A nice light bodied Syrah. $27.00

2003 Cabernet Sauvignon  Our first varietal bottling of Cabernet Sauvignon, has layered flavors of oak and allspice. $30.00

 ALL OF OUR WINES ARE VINTED BY RIVER RIDGE WINERY, COMMERCE, MO AND THE GRAPES ARE GROWN ON PREMISES OR WITHIN MILES OF THE WINERY.  HANDCRAFTED FROM THE GRAPE TO THE BOTTLE.