2nd Annual Pat Hofherr Memorial Spaghetti Dinner

Location
St. James Winery

Description
Come and enjoy a traditional Rosati spaghetti dinner in memory of our founder, Pat Hofherr. Seating will be in the beautiful St. James Winery and Public House Brewing Company Gardens if weather permits.
Meal includes salad, spaghetti and meat balls, bread stick, and a glass of vintage 2011 Norton wine. For dessert enjoy a glass of 2005 Vintage Norton dessert wine with a slice of cake.

Sunsets at Stone Hill - Free Music

Location
Stone Hill Winery 

Description
Join us Fridays throughout September and October from 5 – 8pm for our Sunsets at Stone Hill Winery, an evening of great wines, delightful charcuterie and light fare, and free live music.
Taking place in our historic Sherry House overlooking our Norton vineyard, it will be the best spot for a relaxing and fun evening in Hermann on Fridays!

Sunsets at Stone Hill - Free Music

Location
Stone Hill Winery 

Description
Join us Fridays throughout September and October from 5 – 8pm for our Sunsets at Stone Hill Winery, an evening of great wines, delightful charcuterie and light fare, and free live music.
Taking place in our historic Sherry House overlooking our Norton vineyard, it will be the best spot for a relaxing and fun evening in Hermann on Fridays!

Sunsets at Stone Hill - Free Music

Location
Stone Hill Winery 

Description
Join us Fridays throughout September and October from 5 – 8pm for our Sunsets at Stone Hill Winery, an evening of great wines, delightful charcuterie and light fare, and free live music.
Taking place in our historic Sherry House overlooking our Norton vineyard, it will be the best spot for a relaxing and fun evening in Hermann on Fridays!

Sunsets at Stone Hill - Free Music

Location
Stone Hill Winery 

Description
Join us Fridays throughout September and October from 5 – 8pm for our Sunsets at Stone Hill Winery, an evening of great wines, delightful charcuterie and light fare, and free live music.
Taking place in our historic Sherry House overlooking our Norton vineyard, it will be the best spot for a relaxing and fun evening in Hermann on Fridays!

6 Things to Know about Wine Labels

September 30, 2024

Navigating the wine aisle can be pretty overwhelming with all the different labels and terms. It’s like stepping into a maze with rows of bottles that all seem to blur together. That is why we are here to help. Let’s break down a wine label in 6 easy steps! 

  1. Producer – 
    1. The winery name is often prominent and easy to find, but sometimes you have to look for small text at the top or bottom of the label.  
  2. Vintage – 
    1. The vintage indicated the year the grapes were harvested. If no vintage is listed, the wine is most likely a multi-vintage or non-vintage. 
  3. Region – 
    1. The region can be as general as Missouri or American, or there may be a specific appellation listed. An appellation listed. An appellation is a recognized wine-making region known in the U.S. as an American Viticultural Area (AVA). Missouri has 5 designated AVAs. 
  4. Varietal – 
    1. A varietal is the grape used in making the wine. If the name is unique, the wine is likely a proprietary blend of grapes. 
  5. Estate bottled – 
    1. This designation means the grapes were grown and the wine was produced, aged and bottled by the winery listed. 
  6. Scale –
    1. On the back of the bottles there sometimes is a dry to sweet scale. This is not required but is very helpful. 

By breaking down and understanding wine labels it can completely transform the way you perceive wine. It can allow the experience to be fun and delightful! Familiarizing yourself with key elements on a wine bottle allow you to make informed choices and discover new favorites. Remember try new things and enjoy the wine you like! Next time you are in the wine aisle, take a moment to read the labels and enjoy the journey of discovering great Missouri wines. Cheers! 

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