The Hermann viticultural area is widely regarded as one of the strongest quality wine growing regions in the state of Missouir, if not the whole midwest. A long time producer of wines, it has gained some well desired attention over the last few years. is again showing incredible promise as a world-class viticultural area. The old world influence on this beautiful countryside area of East Central Missouri area extends beyond the long, influencial history of German immigrants to this area. The Hermann Apellation area shares many of the same climatic and terrain as those of parts of the southern and eastern Germany winemaking regions.

Among the most popular grapes of this region are the Norton grapes, the offical grape of the State of Missouri.

The Hermann appellation is located in a bend on the southern bank of the Missouri River about 75 miles to the west of St. Louis, thus making it a simple day escursion for mant St. Louisans.

The city of Hermann, founded in the 1830's, is the county seat of Gasconade County, Missouri near the center of the Missouri Rhineland on the Missouri River. The population of this quaint city was just over 2,600 people at the 2000 census. Famous for it's wineries like Stone Hill Winery, the Hermannhof Winery and the nearby Adam Puchta Winery

The town also hosts a Maifest during the third weekend in May and an Oktoberfest the first four weekends in October. Lastly, in addition to it's reputation for wine, Hermann is also called "The Sausage-Making Capital of Missouri."

It really is worth the trip!

We hope you enjoy our website and you learn something about this wonderful wine oriented section of Missouri.

Additional Information -

City of Hermann

Hermann Apellation

Norton Grapes