On Highway 94 just passed Augusta and perched on a grassy hilltop with a wonderful view of the rolling Missouri hills is the Balducci Winery tasting room. Balducci Winery is one of the few wineries that still allow customers to bring in picnic baskets.We applaud that kindness on behalf of wine lovers who have limited budgets.
The Chiaretto is a semi-dry red wine with a rich ruby color and strong berry flavors that end in a pleasant finish.We enjoyed our bottle of Chiaretto and found it pared nicely with cheese and crackers. The Chiaretto is "aged in stainless steel and made from Chambourcin and St. Vincent grapes" (www.balduccivineyards.com).
Yet another delightful reason to visit the winery is the way Balducci provides visitors a taste of their port wine -- they serve it is a glass that has had the rim dipped in chocolate. A lasting marriage is that of a good port wine and chocolate.
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