Crown Valley Winery

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Jan 05, 2010

Norton Wine Review: An incredible wine industry investment in SE Missouri with land and facilities by Crown Valley Winery. Though one of the newer Missouri wine producers, Crown is also one of the leaders in pushing for Missouri wines recognition. We were lucky in missing the reported throngs that get bussed into this setting. Tastings are based on a basic or premier schedule. Since we were not interested in wines using "imported" California grapes, we still got the handsome glass with our basic fee. Our host had such a clever demeanor, I'm sure we bought more wine than we had originally bargained for. Great shipping price for case purchases (1 cent ain't bad) and that's after the applied case sales discount. Back to the Norton wine. Very middle-of-the-road for a Missouri Norton, be it their Norton-Chambourcin blend (Crown Red) or their 44 months in French and American oak barreled Norton. A new Australian vintner is now on the Crown Valley Winery scene since we were there last and it will be interesting to watch and taste differences in their Norton wines in the years to come.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Nov 12, 2009

Favorite Wine: Pinot Noir 2005

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Nov 11, 2009

One of my Favorite Winery in the state of missouri this is up there with Adam Puchta. Good music, and i cannot just pick one wine i like i love them all

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Jun 22, 2009

Favorite Wine: all of the reds

The wines are great. Half are made from California grapes. Paid tastings, but you keep the glass and get large tastings. We love it. It's a mob scene in October. Go some other time.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Aug 26, 2008

This place, while I'm sure impressive to some, reminded me of an airplane terminal when we first arrived. It was very crowded, the staff seemed uninformed about the product, and they don't even recycle the empties. Maybe a visit on a weekday would be better, but it was just too commercial for us.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Sep 18, 2007

Crown Valley is my Favorite. They still allow you to bring your own snacks. It is relaxing and enjoyable. The bands they have are great.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Apr 26, 2007

Favorite Wine: Vignoles Sweet

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Apr 10, 2007

Crown Valley has become my favorite winery! My friends and I enjoy packing snacks and listening to the bands as we catch up. I have spent my last 3 birthdays at this winery with friends.