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January is Norton Month

January in Missouri is cold temperatures, snowy landscapes, and chilly winds. It’s easy to see why January is also Norton Month in Missouri — Norton is a great way to warm up when you come inside.

St. James Winery’s Estate Norton showcases Missouri’s state grape in a wine that has aromas of mixed berries mingled with flavors of vanilla, black cherries, blackberries, and pepper. This full-bodied dry red (only .4% residual sugar!) has been aged on oak for 12 months. It looks beautiful in the glass and tastes even better!

Enjoy St. James Winery Estate Norton with grilled lamb or venison!

In honor of Norton Month and the cold temperature, here are some of our favorite warm and hearty soup recipes featuring St. James Winery’s Estate Norton.

And our Cherry Fudge Cake is delicious for dessert…served with a glass of Norton. Of course!

January 22, 2016/by CurlyHost

Love Potions Made with Wine

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Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to experiment with a wine cocktails to set the scene for romance!

Here are some of our favorite wine cocktails made with your favorite St. James Winery wines.

•Love Potion Made with Wine— Peach Wine, vodka, grapefruit juice & soda

•Sparkling Love— Sparkling Blush & raspberry sorbet

•Mulled Cherry Wine— Cherry Wine, spices, lime, & pineapple juice

•Milady de Winter— Blackberry Wine, rum, simple syrup, & ginger ale

•Norhattan— Estate Norton, rye whiskey, vermouth, & bitters

•Brandy Alexandria— Raspberry Wine & orange liqueur

February 9, 2015/by CurlyHost

Warm Up!

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St. James Winery’s Norton Dessert begs to be sipped from a snifter on late winter evenings, and it’s especially lovely when paired with a cozy fire.

Our Norton Dessert wine is rich and sweet, with a complex structure and flavor of Norton grapes, and the oak imparts a nutty character.

After hearing this weekend’s weather forecast, we think Norton Dessert Wine sounds like a great way to stay nice and warm.

February 25, 2014/by CurlyHost

Chocolate Goes With….

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St. James Winery’s Raspberry or Cherry wines!

All our fruit wines are made with real fruit juices, which gives them as close to fresh ripe fruit taste as you can find in a bottle of wine.

Serve St. James Winery Raspberry or Cherry wines well-chilled. They pair beautifully with a big wine glass and an even bigger box of chocolates!

They also taste great alongside your favorite book, so……after dinner, St. James Winery recommends Todd Klimen’ s The Wild Vine: A Forgotten Grape and the Untold Story of American Wine, a book devoted to the fascinating story of the Norton grape.

For two different takes on the same Norton grape, sip along with our 2012 Cynthiana or 2009 Norton, which the San Francisco Chronicle just awarded Double Gold and Gold, respectively.

January 28, 2014/by CurlyHost

January is for Norton

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This month St. James Winery and the Missouri Wine and Grape Board are partnering to celebrate Norton, Missouri’s State Grape.

Norton is a great cold weather wine, so when January serves up a chilly evening, it’s time to grill up some lamb chops, t-bone steaks, or venison loin and pair then with a glass of deep, rich Norton.

St. James Winery’s Norton features aromas of mixed berries mingled with flavors of vanilla, black cherries, blackberries, and pepper.

Our 2011 Estate Norton was recently chosen as Best of Class at the 2013 Grand Harvest Wine Competition.

Steal of a Deal!
In honor of Norton Month, St. James Winery has a special deal on our 2008 Norton during the month of January, or while supplies last.

Cases (12 bottles) of the 2008 Norton are on sale for only $84 per case! This deal applies to case purchases only and cannot be combined with other offers. Stop by the Tasting Room for this Tasting Room Only special!

January 14, 2014/by CurlyHost

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Love State Parks for the Holidays

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There is an ongoing trend toward making the holiday season meaningful, whether it’s the events we attend or the gifts we purchase. For wine lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, St. James Winery’s Missouri State Parks Collector’s Editions wines – Johnson’s Shut-Ins Red and Montauk White – embody this principle.

St. James Winery developed a series of wines that celebrate Missouri’s exquisite state parks, and through their partnership with the Missouri State Parks Foundation, proceeds from these wines will go to keep Missouri State Parks strong and sustainable, providing for their future.

The Missouri State Parks Collector’s Edition wines are wonderful additions to your holiday entertaining. Johnson’s Shut-ins Red, a 2012 Norton, is a dry red wine with a fruity nose of plums and red cherries with dynamic flavors of black cherries and blackberries. Montauk White, a 2012 Seyval, is a dry white wine with aromas of melon and grapefruit, bright acid accentuating crisp lemon, green apple, and slate flavors.

Limited amounts of Johnson’s Shut-Ins Red and Montauk White have been bottled, making these true collector’s items, and the specially designed labels are inspired by vintage travel posters. The Missouri State Parks Collector’s Edition wines are available for sale online at www.MOStateParksWine.com for $19.99 a bottle.

If someone you love values the beauty of the natural world, particularly Missouri’s exquisite state parks, then St. James Winery’s Missouri State Parks Collector’s Edition wines are a gift that gives twice – once to the person on your list and once to the future of Missouri’s State Parks.

About St. James Winery
St. James Winery, located in St. James, Mo., is the state’s largest winery. This family owned winery is dedicated to sustainable practices and ensuring Missouri’s state parks stay both vibrant and viable.

About the Missouri State Parks Foundation
The Missouri State Parks Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that was founded in 2001 for the purpose of helping Missouri State Parks in its mission of providing unparalleled recreation and education opportunities for Missourians.

December 6, 2013/by CurlyHost

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Collector’s Edition Wines

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St. James Winery and the Missouri State Parks Foundation have partnered to create a series of wines that celebrate the state’s exquisite state parks and help provide for their future. The first two Missouri State Parks Collector’s Edition wines, Johnson’s Shut-Ins Red and Montauk White, will be available online at www.MOStateParksWine.com October 10 for $19.99 a bottle and at StJamesWinery.com.

All proceeds from the Missouri State Parks Collector’s Edition wines will go to keep Missouri State Parks strong and sustainable.

A limited amount of each wine has been bottled, making these true collector’s items. The Missouri State Parks Collector’s Edition wines feature bold, specially designed labels inspired by vintage travel posters promoting breathtaking destinations. Future bottlings will showcase different Missouri state parks.

“We are pleased to help contribute to the preservation and sustainability of Missouri’s great state parks,” said Peter Hofherr, CEO of St. James Winery. “Our hope is that this collection will raise awareness of one of the finest parks systems in nation and the mission of the foundation.”

Proceeds from sales will go to the Missouri State Parks Foundation’s endowment, which provides funds to assist Missouri’s award-winning state parks system stay a place for Missourians recreate and connect with nature, friends and families.

“The Parks Foundation jumped at the opportunity to work with a leader in Missouri’s wine industry to promote our state parks and historic sites,” said Sam Phillips, president of the Missouri State Parks Foundation. The fruit of this partnership will be the joy of park visitors for years to come.”

Johnson’s Shut-ins Red, a 2012 Norton, is a dry red wine with a fruity nose of plums and red cherries with dynamic flavors of black cherries and blackberries.

Montauk White, a 2012 Seyval, is a dry white wine with aromas of melon and grapefruit with bright acid that accentuates crisp lemon, green apple and slate flavors.

About St. James Winery
St. James Winery, located in St. James, Mo., is the state’s largest winery and is dedicated to sustainable practices and ensuring Missouri’s state parks stay both vibrant and viable.

About the Missouri State Parks Foundation
The Missouri State Parks Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that was founded in 2001 for the purpose of helping Missouri State Parks in its mission of providing unparalleled recreation and education opportunities for Missourians.

October 21, 2013/by CurlyHost

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Library Selections

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This fall, St. James Winery is giving you the opportunity to reconnect with some of your favorite wines. Now is the time to grab a favorite book and a glass of wine from our Library Selections.

Library Selections — The Red Wines
These delicious red wines are aging beautifully and will drink well over the next several years.

2010 Chambourcin

2011 Cynthiana

2008 Norton

2009 Norton

2010 Norton

Library Selections — The White Wines
The white wines are both reaching their peak of flavor, which means they are perfect to enjoy right now.

2008 Reserve Chardonel

2011 Traminette

These vintage year wines reflect the grapes’ unique growing season, but because we can’t turn back the clock, when these beautiful wines are sold out, they are gone forever, so pick up your favorite Library Selection today!

September 25, 2013/by CurlyHost

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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When most people think of St. Patrick’s Day, they think “beer,” but here at St. James Winery, we believe St. Patrick’s Day is a great day for wine-lovers, too. (okay, we believe that every day is a great day for wine-lovers….)

This year, try pairing traditional Irish fare with your favorite wines! Here are a few ideas to get you started.

St. James Winery Riesling wtih Corned Beef & Cabbage. The saltiness of the corned beef and cabbage loves the soft sweetness of our Riesling.

St. James Winery Norton with Irish Lamb Stew. Our Norton absolutely loves to be paired with lamb, and a hearty Irish stew is no exception.

St. James Winery Moscato with Bread Pudding. The sweet homey flavors of warm bread pudding are a perfect complement to chilled Moscato.

If you’ve got food and wine pairing ideas for St. Patrick’s Day, be sure to let us know by giving St. James Winery a shout-out on Facebook or Twitter!

Sláinte!

March 13, 2013/by CurlyHost

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Twenty-One a Lucky Number for St. James Winery

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If St. James Winery were playing blackjack, it would have definitely come up a winner at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition by hitting 21! Twenty-one bottles of wine were shipped from St. James, Missouri to California for the competition, and when it was all said and done, each one of those bottles came home with a medal.

At this kick-off competition for the 2012 wine judging season, two of St. James Winery’s wines were honored with Best of Class Awards: Best of Class for Red Native American went to the 2009 Cynthiana, and Best of Class for Fruits went to St. James Winery’s Raspberry. The good news continued with gold medals for 2010 Seyval and Strawberry.

St. James Winery also received silver medals for its 2010 Traminette, 2010 Chardonel, 2010 Vignoles, Velvet White, Friendship School White, Blackberry, Peach, and Cherry, bringing the total of silver medals to eight. Rounding out the award-winning entries were nine bronze medals, which went to 2008 Norton, 2009 Chambourcin, Riesling, Velvet Red, Friendship School Red, Country Red, Country White, Pink Catawba, and Blueberry.

“When you send wine to a major competition like the one in San Francisco, and every single bottle comes back home with a medal,” said Peter Hofherr, CEO of St. James Winery, “that’s just a great way to start a new year! Especially when you consider that our wines were among 5,500 wines entered. This year San Francisco set a new American wine competition record for entries, and it’s the ninth consecutive year it will rank as the “Largest Competition of American Wines in the World. So, winning in San Francisco is big news!”

St. James Winery is the largest and most awarded winery in Missouri. During the 2011 competition season, St. James Winery’s won a total of nine Best of Class, five double gold, and 42 gold medals, along with 126 silver and 76 bronze medals. Celebrating more than 40 years as a family owned and operated winery, St. James Winery wines are sold in stores throughout the Midwest and the South. St. James Winery is online at www.stjameswinery.com.

January 12, 2012/by CurlyHost

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Estate Norton

October 26, 2012/by CurlyHost

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