Hermannhof Winery

Being one of Hermann’s most talked about wineries, I was expecting a big showcase at the wine trail but unfortunately it wasn’t.
The building and insides were nice and inviting, it wasn’t too crowded and you easily found a spot to sit. The bbq wings they were serving were too chargrilled and that didn’t make them enjoyable. Their White Lady wine was pretty good however if you wanted other tastes it was going to cost.
They were allowing people to explore their underground cellars so that was a great way to cool off from the Missouri heat. There were plenty of great picture opportunities down there as well.
They have a great outside area, I was bummed that they didn’t have any live music there this weekend, it would have been a great addition to the trail.

Best tasting wine in Hermann, in our opinion. Loved checking out the cold cellar, and the guy running the deli was vary interesting to talk to.

As far as Missouri Wineries go, this one was stellar. I walked in on a drizzly Sunday morning and the lady behind the counter was very helpful. She was knowledgable about the wines and helped us choose which to try (we like dry reds and that’s not a huge thing in Missouri…)
After the tasting, we walked over to the deli next door where there were cheese and sausage samples we got to try. We chatted with the lady behind the counter and she asked if we wanted to go into the cellar and check out the barrels. Well, of course we did. She took us down stairs and showed us the creepy cellar. She pointed out oddities (angel heads by the door frame) and she told us some ghost stories (complete with a couple photos she had taken herself on her phone).
Not only did we try some stellar Missouri wine but we got a full experience out of this visit. Highly recommend!

WOW!
Okay, I never write reviews but I had to for this one. We visited the winery as well as stayed in the grapevine suite at the inn. This being our first time staying at a bed and breakfast so we did some research and decided on the Hermannof. It was literally amazing! We had to check in late on Monday and they were so nice about it, didn’t raise any fuss even though the day attendant had to wait up for us!
My boyfriend asked them to put a bottle of wine in the refrigerator before we got there because it was our anniversary and when they found out it was they had chocolates, homemade snacks and a little card wishing us happy anniversary. They also gave us a couple free glasses of wine and such at the winery to use the next day.
The room was so beautiful, perfect mix between quaint and luxury. TWO FIREPLACES! One being in the bedroom and one in the bath which also had a giant tub. GORG!
We got up and breakfast there both mornings we were there and it was fabulous! So good. They have an amazing baker on staff.
We visited the winery around 11 on Tuesday, so fun. I read that one of the reviews said that talking to Billy was great and she was right! He was so fun and knowledgable about everything. It was fun to go down in the cellar and kinda explore a bit!
The only thing I would have changed would have been the weather. Everything else was perfect! Staff, food, wine, everything really was PERFECT!

The Traveling Winers on Missouri Wine Trail
Three treasures await you at Hermannhof Winery! First, Billy, the tasting room host is as friendly and passionate as can be. Make sure to ask him to share with you the history of how hybrid varietals got their names. Very interesting if you don’t already know. Second, the basement is full of olé skeletons… skeletons of wine barrels and bottles from many, many years past. If you don’t look for the basement you might actually miss it, so fair warning! Watch your head as you descend, and also watch for ghosts! And finally, the third treasure is their wine. It’s not half bad! We found a couple that we quite enjoyed. Don’t forget to leave a comment below if you would like to share your story about this winery. We would love to hear from you!
The Traveling Winers at The Vineyard Trail

Hermanhof was super crowded when we were there, but that didn’t deter us from wine tasting. Personally I loved the Germantown wine… tastes like grapes right off the vine. There are lots of souvenirs and wine related items to buy here. Nice area out back with umbrella covered tables to sit at while you drink a favorite bottle of wine.

Great to stop in for a lunch and maybe a wine tasting, but leave you expectations at home for their wine. I didn’t enjoy any of their wines, but my friends and I had a great time visiting and dining in the adjacent restaurant/​cafeteria.

Beautiful little winery. We stopped in after touring a larger nearby winery and «shared» the wine tasting here. Good stuff, and we bought a bottle of White Lady that is outstanding. I would return and spend more time. The self-​guided tour was fine but definitely not as cool as hearing all of the history and facts from a guide. I didn’t find the staff snooty at all on my visit. This place is a great photo op and it’s located right in downtown Hermann.

My girlfriend and I have stopped here twice. Both times it was a bit difficult to get anyone to pay attention to us. When they did, they acted like it was a burden to serve us — likely because we look young and like perhaps we didn’t have money to buy bottles. We’re both well off and could buy out every bottle in the joint. We don’t have any tolerance for these kind of places that make assumptions about the people that go out of their way to patronize their establishment. Especially since their wines are mediocre. The only one we enjoy is the 2005 Barrel Select from Santa Barbara, which we’ve purchased both times, because we can. Snoody bunch.

Hermannhof is a cute winery and a fun tour to take. However I am not a huge fan of their wines.
They stopped making their fruit wines and they had a Cherry which was beyond terrible and when we tasted it the woman just smiled and said «It is bad isn’t it?» We agreed and she said, «Wait,» and mixed it ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ with Sprite and made a spritzer and all of a sudden it was delicious. But alas they no longer make it.
I do like their Traminette and their Stagswood Red but that is about it. Their Chambourcin is to acidic, their Norton to oak-​y, I am not a fan of their Vignoles, their Port is just okay but a little pricey.
Now this is just my opinion and everyone’s palate is different and they change over times. I used to hate sweet wines and only drink dry. Now I have started liking the semi-​sweets and a few sweet wines.
Now their sausages on the other hand are great and I would highly recommend buying them.

Walked in for a tasting and everything was up hill from there. We had to rush however, because they were closing early for a wedding. The wines are great, and being able to check out the cellar was awesome.

For us, this is the must see winery. The primary reason is the «self-​guided» tour of the cellar. It’s one of the coolest spots in Hermann, for sure, which arched stone rooms, barrels of wine aging and even a little water trickling through. It’s very very damp and dank, so people with asthma might have a hard time here. For everyone else, be sure and take a look downstairs. The grounds out back are very nice as well.
As for the wines… pretty decent as Missouri wines go. I hate to repeat this line for all places, but we don’t like sweet wines and Missouri dry wines… well, I liken them to chicory coffee — it’s an acquired taste we haven’t acquired and probably won’t as long as the rest of the world keeps cranking out decent wines. Tastings are free.
A big plus for the folks of Hermanhof is that the developments they’ve made in Hermann raise the whole city up a notch or two. They’ve added or rehabbed several buildings, all of them very beautiful. I can definitley state downtown Hermann would not be as nice a place without the contributions of Hermanhof. So props for all they’ve done for this town.

Great Vignoles. I was disappointed that they no longer have fruit wines. Self-​guided tour. There is a deli with various meats and cheeses, with and indoor and outdoor dining areas. It’s a great spot for a quick lunch.