Our favorite mid-Missouri vinter, Tom's white wine's are out of this world good, and his red's rich…read morein flavor. Using a mix of imported and Missouri grapes, his knowledge of flavor development and combinations are award-winning in our estimation. Best wines, beautiful setting, gracious host/vinter, very reasonable prices.

FAVORITE WINERY!!!…read more If you are in the Hermann, MO area, be sure to stop by this winery just south of town. It's a little far into the country, but very much worth it! This was actually our first winery on our wine-weekend. Tom is a wonderful host. He was able to tell us so much about each wine as we sampled all the wines. He really took his time to make sure we understood the process. He does a lot of blending grapes with other fruits to create unique wines. The fruits change the tartness and sweetness of a wine. My favorite wines were Kran Rose (I'm a big fan of cranberries), Rose of Traminette (spring, seasonal), Faithful Vintage, and Berry Blush. It happened to be my birthday when we were doing the tasting and Tom gave me a free bottle (afterall, we purchased three!). Also, Wenwood is known for the Pumpkin Wine. It is a fall seasonal (duh) and he already has so many orders in for it. If it sounds good to you, be sure to get your order in early!

Miss Heinrich. Great wine made here. Out away from town. Pretty drive. Don't miss it.read more

Heinrichshaus Winery is the perfect small winery. It's only a few miles from the highway in some…read morewoods. The proprietor is German; he built the building to resemble a German winery about 40 years ago. The tasting room is small and will fit only a few people. It's naturally cool inside. Heinrich guided us through our tasting like an expert. He told us all about the grapes and the history of the winery. He showed us a book he has that details the history of American wines, specifically the Norton grape. He did the tastings in real glasses. Due to MO liquor license laws, they can't sell wine by the glass. However, there are picnic tables outside. Look out for their two pet cats who eat near the door. The male is a Norwegian forest cat and he is very friendly. I can't say enough good things. I hope to be back again later this year.

Clean and cute, but view is not beautiful. Conversation…read moredelightful and interesting. Wine very good

Informative sampling that was no cost. A wonderful view with a peaceful breeze this particular…read moreday. The wine proved very tasty and unfortunately we arrived 30 minutes before they were to close so I'm thinking we'll have to come back when we can stay longer!

Another Highway 44 adventure. This restaurant is located off Highway 44 in St. James, MO…read more I was pleasantly surprised by my experience here. The building is set back off the road a little ways sitting stately on top of a hill. The property is absolutely gorgeous. The parking lot a little dicey. Most of the patrons park to the right of the building on gravel. There are a few paved handicap parking spots in front of the building. Inside the building, the dining room and bar area are massive, accommodating a large number of guests. The decor is relatively clean and simple. I was seated at a cozy table and waited for my server. Nicole provided exceptional service. She was knowledgeable and attentive making my experience all the more enjoyable. I started my evening with a seasonal cocktail from the extensive drink menu. I always check out a menu prior to any dining experience. I knew the whipped feta dip and marinated olives were an absolute must. The cheese is sourced from a local Missouri farm. As are a large number of items served in the restaurant. I prefer to support local and small businesses when I can. This gave me an opportunity to support several all at one. The olives were a mix of black and green served warm with roasted garlic. I have never had olives served warm and will insist on it from now on. The flavors were phenomenal. The dish was generously portioned and enough to share with a small group. Or just for yourself like I did. I really couldn't choose between the entrees. Looking around at other patron's meals, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed with anything on the menu. I opted for a Cesar salad with grilled shrimp. I can't think of a time in recent memory when I've had a salad this good. Crisp romaine lettuce, fried capers, fresh breadcrumbs, and a luxurious dressing. (The salad is served with red onions which I very politely set aside as I do not enjoy raw onions.) The shrimp were the perfect combination juicy and flavorful. I finished the entire thing. I would have been remiss to not try a glass or two of wine during my visit. I decided a glass of rose' would be a good note to end my meal on. The wine is amazing, bright and crisp with notes of citrus. I picked up a couple of bottles to take home. I'm looking forward to sharing this find with my friends. I ordered a piece of the bread pudding to go. This was delicious and was a perfect treat later in my evening. I had a very enjoyable experience. The service was excellent and friendly. The food delicious from start to finish. The wine and cocktails paired well with the menu offerings. The cozy atmosphere made this a perfect evening.

Wish I took a pic of my SMW burger. It was great. Juicy and full of flavor. The chips were also…read moregreat. This is a place we will definitely stop at again when on our way to the lake. My wife had the Truffle ravioli and she said it was also great.

So look, you have to consider this place in context. If you've never been to a winery or one in a…read moretraditional region (Napa, WA, OR, Europe) then you'll love it. However you're in the middle of Missouri where grapes don't generate like traditional regions, and palettes are different. So if you're familiar with wineries and good wine this will be quaint but not your place. This is more of an event space with wine as an afterthought as evidenced by the gaggle of sororities and moms funneling in all day. Frankly, I was appalled at the event I attended for my daughters sorority. Everyone bought a $25 bottle of sweet or semi-sweet wine (that's this wineries specialty), dropped in a straw, and suckled their sippy cups. Their sweet wines are like wine coolers - and what college student doesn't like those? That should give context to the quality of wine and positioning of this space). Their traditional varietals all have sweet or fruit forward notes - Cabs are more like Pinots but lacking the depth and notes of a true spicy, bold cab. Past this, parking is like a festival, down a dirt road about a quarter mile walk from the front door. While I wouldn't return, it's a great place for an event and provides something unique to the area. And obviously the Greek system utilizes as a more sophisticated approach to the bars in Columbia.

The wine here is good but not amazing in my opinion. Service is always great. Ambiance is…read morebeautiful, they have a nice lake area and lots of outdoor seating. We got a wine flight with a variety of dry red, dry white, semi sweet wine. My favorite is dry red, but it seems like this place specializes in mainly semi sweet or sweet wine. I did enjoy the inspiration dry red.

Wine tasting was wonderful here! We went on a Sunday and it was lovely! No wait and the wine was…read moredelicious! The Vignoles and Berry Black were my favorites- perfectly sweet because I am a sweet wine kind of girl! The gift shop also was super cute with fun and different things in it.

Stopped here while in Hermann on the trolley for the day. Honestly, not my favorite wines, but the…read moreemployee we ended up working with was great! We got there decently early on a Friday, and had to wander around a bit before someone helped us. I am pretty sure one of the employees saw me and went immediately to an employees only area and shut the door - almost like he was running away from me. Once we found someone to help us, she was great! Very kind, informative and fun! She led us through our tasting and poured us a glass to share.

Stunning vineyard and incredible wine! I got married here this past June and it was a magical day…read more With the wedding package, you get the vineyard to yourself for the whole day. It is such a picturesque place to get married. We also rented the old historic house for our wedding party to stay in for the whole weekend. Definitely a necessity since the venue is 20 minutes away from the nearest town and any hotels. The whole venue is perfect for a rustic wedding aesthetic. Lindsay, who coordinated the contracts and who I communicated with, was lovely and kind. The vineyard is not open during the week, so sometimes communication was slow. I was surprised on the day of our wedding, no one from the vineyard was present (a part from the bartenders). We had a few issues come up that would've nice to workout with venue staff, but we are easygoing people and made it work. It is the most affordable wedding venue I could find in the general STL area. There were a few extra costs like the wedding arch and linens, but those are minuscule in the grand scheme of things. I would definitely recommend visiting the vineyard for wonderful wine and cheese boards on the weekend or if you are looking for a stunning venue for your next event!

It's easy to see why Patricia's vineyard is featured in this month's "American Farmhouse Magazine"…read more The property features stunning views, brand new renovations of her authentic farmhouse, delicious far-to-table foods, under a gorgeous pavilion with live music, and the very best wines!

I can't begin to explain what a great spot this is!…read more It is dog friendly, it is wide open and beautiful, it has lots of live music, it is run by a family that is so very nice, and it is super affordable and tastes great! You can get a flight of wines for $5 or a glass of wine or a pint of beer for $5 each. You can even do a tour and tasting for $10. Plus, all the bottles are pretty much under $25. And they have quite a large variety of whites, reds, and roses too. Cindy, one of the owners, is so very friendly and helpful. She will go through an entire tasting with you with the highest level of patience, allowing you to taste and try anything you'd like to. Her brother-in-law also Is a gem, he himself Popsicles to all of the kids running around and let them ride on the tractor or explore into the garden. Would highly recommend if you are in the area!

You guys. If you love beautiful days at wineries and chatting with the nicest people, please visit…read moreEdg Clif. A friend and I had the most delightful time. The scenery is lovely. Arthur was the live music for the day and he played a great variety of songs (acoustic guitar). The wine is fantastic. I do not know a lot about wine, but I do know that each one we tasted (6) was very easy to drink. We shared a bottle there and I brought 2 home. Bonus: you can bring your own snacks (no beverages). I love this. I enjoy planning my own winery snacks. I was bummed when many wineries quit allowing food because they opened kitchens. So if I have to pay $30+ for food. I'm buying less wine. Anywaaaay, make a little weekend out of visiting this area and have a lovely time at Edg Clif. (Photos do not do it justice)

perfect christmas carriage ride! definitely a must-do if they are in hermann! make a reservation…read moreahead of time, though, because they book up!

It was a great wagon ride. The horses did not feel the same but the handler was good and he made…read morethem behave. My sister how is a horse person and I really enjoyed the ride.

This is very close to my boyfriend's parents house, but not necessarily close to much else...it…read morewould be a good place to go for a little weekend day trip. The sangria here is awesome and can be ordered by the glass or by the pitcher. I am not much of a wino so I can't say much about their wine selection but it is decent from what I hear. Everything is brand spanking new here so it's very clean, but I think it will a better atmosphere when some trees start to grow and make it a little less stark. There is also live music here periodically through the week. Overall, it's a cool little place to check out and I respect the owner for venturing out and starting his own thing!

Nice small winery....I prefer Drys and they had a Merlot the was really nice. Owner was a hoot…read more Nice patio areas to sit and sip. Will be back.