Newsletter
May 2010 

 

Upcoming Events

Maifest - May 15-16

May Pole

Pictured below is a local artist, Phyllis Craig, at work on three 15-foot tall May Poles which will be on display east of town for Maifest weekend during the Civil War Days.  The decorative poles will be situated at the bottom of the Himmelstreppe (Stairway to Heaven) as a welcome to all Maifest visitors.  The project is funded by the Dierberg Foundation.

The poles are an early Maifest tradition in the Hermann community as well as European countries.  The three newly refurbished Hermann May Poles will be repainted in red and white and decorated with a colorful variety of long colored ribbons suspended from the top.  Craig plans to festoon the poles with lacquered silk flowers and greenery. The large grapevine wreaths atop will be decorated with flowing patterned ribbons and  symbols of Spring.

Plan Now...

Civil War Days at Hermann Farm & Museum - May 15

Maifest - May 15-16

Taste for the Arts at the Hofgarten - June 5-6

Rhythm & Brews Festival at the Hofgarten - June 19

2nd Annual Country Fair at Hermann Farm & Museum - September 11-12

Octoberfest

 All four weekends in October

A Lewis and Clark Christmas - December 4-5

9th annual Kristkindl Markt at Hermannhof Festhalle and Hofgarten - December 11-12

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

Don't forget to visit the

Tin Mill Brewing Company.

   

Past Events

Hermann Antique Show

Thanks to those of you who were able to make it to the 2010 Hermann Antique Show, held last month at the Festhalle and Hofgarten. We hope that you all enjoyed the wonderful selection of first rate antiques offered at this year’s show. Show Manager, Eric Nichols, selected each dealer with a discerning eye, and has been developing the show into one of the best in the midwest.

We are moving forward on plans for next year's show. The dates are April 16th - 17th, 2011. We promise to offer the same quality of antiques for 2011.  We will continue our quest for only the finest antiques in the field of collecting to keep up the same level and quality of our past shows.

See the Hermann Antique Show website for more information: www.hermannantiqueshow.com.

  

Congratualations to Pete Cannady, the winner of Hermannhof's Antique Show Drawing.

   

Thank you for your comments!

Inn At Hermannhof

"A++ Our stay was outstanding! Your attention to detail is truly remarkable.  Breakfast was great.  We will see you around this time next year.  Beautiful Bed and Breakfast."

  

Mushroom Walnut Terrine

Recipe

“This is one of my favorite appetizers.  It can be prepared a day ahead of serving.  This would be excellent served with Hermannhof Seyval Blanc or Vidal Blanc or Dierberg or Three Saints Chardonnay.

I use "Baby Bella" or "Italian Brown" mushrooms, but regular button mushrooms work well also.”

Mary Dierberg

To view previous Hermannhof newsletters, please visit

www.hermannhof.com

   

Hermannhof Winery

Construction at the winery is complete and our new courtyard is certainly a must see.

Our open air courtyard is the perfect setting for any event, i.e., Weddings, Reunions, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Showers, Club Events, Benefits, and more.

The courtyard connects to our Weinstube and provides seating for 175. Contact Hermannhof to get more information or to reserve our beautiful new courtyard for your event needs!

 

  

 

  

The Inn at Hermannof    

In The News: CountyNewsLIVE.com

 

The Inn at Hermannhof offers a restful spot in a dream getaway

Thu, 05/06/2010 - 2:08pm — Alex Luft – Editor

 

Furniture like this grand king-sized bed makes the Grapevine Suite at the Inn at Hermannhof a premier place to stay, but just wait until you see the bathroom.

When you stay at the Inn at Hermannhof in downtown Hermann, Mo., sometimes it’s hard to know when you’re really awake. That’s because the entire Hermannhof experience is a step into the living daydream of a visionary developer, Jim Dierberg--and a sweet dream it is.

Part of the recipe for success for the Inn at Hermannhof is sticking closely to the formula that brings visitors to Hermann year after year. First and foremost is wine, and all of the Inn’s lodging options are within an easy walk of the Hermannhof winery, where more than 40,000 gallons of wine are produced each year. Stays at the Inn at Hermannhof come with a complimentary bottle of the best-selling White Lady, a Riesling-style white that leaves no visitors thirsty.  Click here for the complete article and great photos.

  

Dierberg - Star Lane - Three Saints

April Showers Bring May Flowers

The Dierberg - Star Lane - Three Saints Tasting Room is getting a facelift and ready for the warm summer months ahead.  With the anticipation of a brand new patio and a new interior, come in and start off your summer right with the Three Saints 2007 Chardonnay. With the flavors of lemon curd, lemon blossoms and smooth barrel finish, it is the perfect wine to come out of the wet and cool down with this May. 

With being accepted into the Hermann Wine Trail, we started off this month with the Norton wine trail.  We paired our Three Saints 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon with stuffed mushrooms with Swiss cheese.  Paring of the Cabernet allows a reference to the rugged character of the Norton.  With its origins occurring organically in the field of Bordeaux, a cross between a Sauvignon Blanc and a Cabernet Franc, and being one of the world’s most traveled grape, it’s the perfect cousin to run with the big robust red of the Missouri Norton. One pioneer to another.   Click here for the stuffed mushrooms with Swiss cheese recipe.

  

Wedding Corner

Congratulations 

to our most recent couples who

celebrated their wedding at Hermannhof:

Mr. and Mrs. Tory Knappenberger

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Klein

Spring and summer brides will enjoy selecting a Hermannhof venue to create the wedding of their dreams. Events at Hermannhof combine exquisite and unique surroundings with exceptional personalized service.  Hermannhof is the ideal venue for all your wedding needs, engagement party, shower, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, honeymoon and anniversary.

  

Molly Saak

Hermannhof Event Coordinator

1-888-268-1422  

Small and intimate:

Our Fireplace Room seats guests of 50 or less and is centered by a large stone fireplace which lends itself to be decorated for any occasion.

Large and grand:

Your guests will be charmed by our majestic Festhalle that can accommodate up to 250 seated guests for a very elaborate and special event.  With the Missouri River in the background, the hall features 10 large early American chandeliers showcasing the German ambiance.

The splendor of outdoors:

Hermannhof winery recommends our very popular newly-updated courtyard for nuptials and receptions.  The courtyard in its natural beauty and with the addition of the new pergola will charm each and every guest.  The gazebo is an added romantic touch when sharing your wedding vows.  The outdoor Hofgarten courtyard is well suited for both small and large events.  Its breathtaking landscape lends itself to a memorable day.

Our wedding event coordinator, Molly Saak, is available by chance or appointment. At Hermannhof, we are not just another venue, but we are event specialists.  With over 25 years of experience, we offer full planning assistance to ensure your event is flawless and personalized for you. 

Hermannhof is a spectacular setting to begin your life together. 

  

  

  

Need Transportation while in Hermann?

Hermannhof would like to welcome Hermann Trolley to Hermann, Missouri.  Now, when you plan on visiting us, you can sit back, relax, and let someone else do your driving. Call Hermann Trolley at 636-575-6920 and they will pick you up!

  

Taste For the Arts

Pik'n Lik'n to Perform

on Saturday June 5th, 2010

from 10-4

Pik'n Lik'n was established in the summer of 2001 in the courtyard of The Shanti on 9th and Allen in Soulard in St Louis. It all started when a few Rock-n-Rollers wanted to play some Bluegrass, pik'n on strings. A Bluegrass group wanted to trade off guitar liks (thus the name " Pik'n Lik'n ") and a new group was formed.

Pik'n Lik'n has nearly a 15 member "Music Pool" to select from, representing a great deal of versatility in accordance to what class of event they are involved in.

Their musical repertoire features traditional Bluegrass, NewGrass, Classic Rock and Blues, Rockabilly and a bit of Country to round it all out. They will be back by popular demand at this year's Taste For the Arts in Hermann, Missouri and will be performing all day on Saturday, June 5th, from 10-4 PM. The event is free and open to the public.


They will perform in the Hofgarten at First Street and Gutenberg, surrounded by juried artists and craftsmen in one of the most wonderful settings in mid Missouri in the Hofgarten with views of the Missouri River and historic Frene Creek.


For more information, contact Joan Treis at 573-486-3276.

The event is sponsored by the Hermann Farm & Museum and funded by the Dierberg Educational Foundation.

See www.tasteforthearts.org for more information.

Winemaker's Notes:

THINGS ARE SHAPING UP FOR NORTON

We at Hermannhof are excited to offer the new “Norton” glass, which arrived just in time for the 2010 Norton Wine Trail event which was held May 1st and 2nd.

As you may already know, the Norton grape has a higher acidity than most other red varietals due to its inherent high levels of malic acid.  This higher acid makes Norton well suited for many food pairings, but some feel this higher acid red is a bit too much for their taste to drink by itself.

Enter Riedel Company – Riedel stemware is the gold standard of wine glasses, and their extensive research has led them to produce wine glasses for all styles of wine from Bordeaux to Burgundy/Pinot Noir to Montrachet/Chardonnay, and so on.  It’s all about the shape of the bowl of the glass to optimize the aromas and where the wine first hits your tongue to optimize the flavors.

The Riedel Norton glass has a large elongated bowl to enhance breathing of the wine, and then narrows at the top to concentrate the aromas at the nose.  This narrowed top also directs the wine to hit the front of the tongue first.  This is where more sweetness is perceived as compared to the middle of the tongue where more acid is perceived.

Try tasting the same Norton wine in a standard red wine glass side by side with the new Norton glass.  I was absolutely amazed and I’m sure you will be too.

Cheers,

Paul LeRoy
General Manager and Winemaker


237 East First Street - Hermann, MO 65041
Local: 573-486-5199
Toll Free: 888-268-1422

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