The Augusta AVA was the first federally approved American Viticultural Area gaining the status on June 20 1980 eight months before the Napa Valley AVA in northern California. Located entirely within the state of Missouri the boundaries of this wine region encompass 15 square miles (39 km2) around the city of Augusta near the intersection of St. Charles County Warren County and Franklin County.
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