About Hermannhof Winery
Hermannhof was built between 1848 and 1852 in Hermann's old French section as a brewery, with wine at first a small sideline. Its ten stone cellars and brick buildings are among the early Hermann buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. By 1904 the Hermann area was making about 3 million gallons of wine a year, much of it pressed by small growers who used Hermannhof's facilities, until Prohibition uprooted the vineyards. The Dierberg family bought the cellars in 1974, and today they turn out about 15,000 cases a year, aged in French and Missouri white oak, with some sparkling wine still made by the traditional bottle-fermented method in the cellars.
The tasting room on Highway 100, at the eastern edge of town near the Missouri River, is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 6 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The list covers Missouri's signature grapes, from Norton and Chambourcin to Vignoles, Vidal Blanc and the semi-dry White Lady of Starkenburg, plus a Brut Reserve and a port. Hermannhof says it is the only American winery to win the Brown-Forman Trophy for best New World white wine twice. A guided Insider's tasting experience can be booked online.
The deli leans German: Hermannhof bratwurst with sauerkraut, a Reuben, German potato salad, pretzels with beer cheese, locally made sausages and local cheeses, with basket lunches for two. The Inn at Hermannhof offers about 40 suites plus cottages, and the Amtrak station and antique shops are an easy walk.
Lavendel Dame, a small lavender farm near Hermann, sells its handmade goods online and at Missouri markets rather than through farm visits; for summer you-pick, Lavender Rhapsody in Bland is about 45 minutes south.
What to do
- Taste Norton, Chambourcin and Vignoles in the historic tasting room
- Book the Insider's tasting experience
- Order bratwurst, pretzels with beer cheese or a basket lunch for two at the deli
- Stay overnight at the Inn at Hermannhof
- Walk to Hermann's antique shops and Amtrak station
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Tasting room open daily year-round
- Hours
- Posted on their website (2026): Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Tips for your visit
- Tasting the Brut Reserve or port carries a $2 sampling fee
- Hermann is on the Amtrak line, which makes a car-free visit possible
- Plan a designated driver for a day on the Hermann wine trail
Pair it with a lavender farm
Lavendel Dame · about 15 minutes away
Lavendel Dame is about 15 minutes away but sells online and at markets; its goods are a good Hermann souvenir to look for at Missouri markets.
Getting there
Questions
How old is Hermannhof?
The buildings date from 1848 to 1852 and are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Can I stay overnight?
Yes, the Inn at Hermannhof has about 40 suites plus cottages and whole-house rentals.
Is there food?
Yes, the deli serves German sandwiches, bratwurst, sausages, cheeses and basket lunches.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Hermann & Missouri Wine Country, Missouri
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
