Newsletter
January 2010 

Upcoming Events

Puttin’ On The Ritz

Hold on, it’s the 1920s & 1930s all over again! The old world tradition of Fasching combined with history, food, music, literature, and swing dance will be enjoyed by all.

Time to party jazz age-style with a ’20s-'30s Puttin' On the Ritz Costume Ball is the theme for this year's Fasching on February 13th from 6-10:00. Tickets are $25 each with cash bar featuring both Hermannhof, Dierberg Estate wines and Tin Mill Beer. 

For information contact Joan Treis at the Hermann Farm Office 573-486-3276 or Joan.Treis@hermannfarm.com

Wine Trail

A visit to Hermannhof Winery is like a step into small-town German traditions. Visitors can expect to taste a delicious Mocha Espresso Truffle Tartlet paired perfectly with a rich and full Bodied 2004 Norton during Wine Trail weekend. 

The soil and climate of Hermannhof vineyards are so unique, they give our wines a special and specific personality all their own.  We invite you to stop by our tasting room and take a tour of our magnificent stone cellars.

Make sure you also stop by our Sister Winery's Tasting Room, Dierberg-Star Lane-Three Saints located next door and experience the taste of our award winning Estate grown California Wines.

Visit Hermannhof during the

Chocolate Wine Trail -

February 20-21

   Book early for your romantic Valentines Getaway

Wurstfest at Hermannhof -

March 27-28

Hermann Antique Show

sponsored by Hermannhof.

April 24 - 25  

Don't forget to visit the

Tin Mill Brewing Company.

Plan Now...

May 15th

Civil War Days 

At Hermann Farm & Museum

June 5th and 6th

Taste For the Arts

at the Hofgarten

September 11th and 12th

2nd Annual Country Fair

at Hermann Farm & Museum

Octoberfest

All Four Weekends In October

December 4th and 5th

A Lewis and Clark Christmas

December 11th and 12th

9th Annual Kristkindl Markt

Festhalle and Hofgarten

Hermann Missouri offers a variety of attractions and upcoming events to choose from. Come visit us this beautiful season.

Calendar

Hermann Farm & Museum's
Country Fair Cowboy Beans
Perfect for these frigid

days of winter!

Recipe

St. Louis Bride and Groom Convention

Hermann Wedding Trail

A note from Molly Saak, Wedding Coordinator:

Thank you for visiting the Hermannhof Booth at the recent St. Louis Bride and Groom Wedding Show. It was a wonderful turnout.

I would like to extend a personal invitation to you and your family to visit me during the Hermann Missouri Wedding Trail this weekend for a guided tour of our facilities and services, to include our suites, Grand Festhalle, Hofgarten and Winery.

Hermann Wedding Trail is scheduled for this Saturday, January 16th, from 11:30am to 3:30pm.  After seeing our suites, I am sure you will agree that no other Inn can offer a honeymoon night as elegant as Hermannhof can and our Festhalle is a must to see for a perfect unique reception.  I guarantee that Hermannhof will make your wedding dreams come true, as we are devoted to providing you with complete satisfaction.

If you are unable to make it this weekend, please call me and we will schedule a private wedding consultation, where I will detail our flexible options and review your wedding requirements to make sure your every need is met.

Thank you again, and I hope to see you this weekend.

Molly Saak

Wedding Coordinator
   

  

   

Winter Specials

Come Warm Up with us at the Inn

Come warm up with us at the Inn at Hermannhof. 

We currently have wonderful Winter Specials!

Choose between a room in our charming old-world Inn or one of our six Haus Wineries. The Haus Wineries were carefully chosen historic winery houses from the region, thoughtfully reconstructed on our hillside overlooking the Missouri River to offer the most beautiful accommodations imaginable.  No two suites are alike. Take a Tour.


Did you know...

The Inn at Hermannhof’s commitment to excellence has earned us a prestigious membership from Select Registry, one of only five inns in Missouri to achieve this honor.

Wintertime Luncheon In the Winery Weinstubbe

Take time to enjoy the peace filled winter season after the hectic holidays with a trip to Hermannhof Winery.

Enjoy a lunch near the cozy fireplace, the perfect respite from all the hustle and bustle of the city. Our luncheon menu is varied with hearty sandwiches and delicious soups.

Sausage sampler plates with cheese and crackers and a bottle of Stagswood or White Lady will make for a memorable afternoon.  Old tavern tables, deer mounts, and artwork graces the walls--all adding to the old world ambiance of our historic winery.

Gourmet mustards, sauces, and unusual culinary items stock the deli shelves so you can do a bit of shopping before you leave. Wine samples are offered in the Wine Tasting Room adjacent to the deli.

  

Restoration of Old Hermann Mill Begins

Restoration is underway on the Flour Mill across the street from the Festhalle. When restoration is complete, this old flour mill will one day host exhibits and descriptive narratives on the history of flour making in rural America, from grinding with stones, to gristmills powered by steam engines. Along with demonstrations of old blacksmithing and tin smithing skills at the Hermann Farm and Museum's Forge on Gutenberg, visitors will soon be able to learn about yet another way of life and the people who used to earn a living working the mills.--- known as "millers" or "millwrights".

  

 

  

PAST Event Recaps:

St. Charles 

Lewis & Clark Celebration

Patrick Lee's portrayal of Thomas Jefferson has become one of the favorite events for both adults and students who attend the Discovery Expedition of St Charles' Lewis and Clark Christmas celebration each December.

Here Jefferson holds his favorite wine, Hermannhof's White Lady, at the reception at the Festhalle last December 5th.

2009 Kristkindl Markt

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to view Photo Album

Winemakers Notes:

The 2009 harvest saw the tonnage a bit smaller than normal, mainly due to a late bud break and cool temperatures during bloom, resulting in smaller berries and looser clusters.  The advantage though was more concentrated flavors due to the smaller berries and easier disease control due to the looser clusters, especially during the wet 2009 growing season.

Cool Fall temperatures also allowed for longer hang-time which is always preferred. The Vignoles, Traminette, and Chardonel of the 2009 harvest taste especially good so far.  Look for those to be available late spring or early summer.

We released the 2004 Chambourcin in December and it is quickly becoming a tasting room favorite.  It’s much fuller and rounder than the previous 2002 Chambourcin, with ripe black cherry notes and nice fine grain tannins.

Also new for this season is the introduction of our sister winerys’ tasting room in the Old Barrel Cooperage next door to Hermannhof.  Dierberg, Star Lane, and Three Saints wines are featured for tasting and may be purchased on-site and on-line.  These top of the line offerings are all of the Dierberg Family of Wines, Estate grown and produced at Jim and Mary Dierberg’s Winery in California’s famous Central Coast growing region.

There are a lot of new things to see and taste at Hermannhof this year, so don’t wait to visit.

Cheers,

Paul LeRoy
General Manager and Winemaker


237 East First Street - Hermann, MO 65041
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