I will frequent more often as they have now secured Dallas Shumaker who knows more about wine than…read moreRobert Mondavi I would have thought Dallas was headed to Napa or France but I am so glad he is here because I will send others to go to this wonderful place to buy and taste wines that desire to win every award on the planet. Please ask for Dallas if you want an experience of a lifetime and recommend the perfect wine for food pairings or just to enjoy on a summer eve with you significant partner.

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.

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!

Came here for the first time with my sister and my husband and had a great experience. The service…read morewas wonderful and super attentive from the moment we got there. We sat outside and the view of the vineyard was beautiful and so relaxing. The decor is really modern and chic which added to the whole vibe. It felt classy but still comfortable. We got the wine sampler and it was such a fun way to try a bunch of different wines! My favorite was the sangria! The baked brie was incredible too and went perfectly with the wine. Overall this place is a total win. Perfect for a laid back afternoon with great wine and even better views. Can't wait to go back.

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.

This place is wonderful! The atmosphere is splendid. They have room for everyone. You can spread…read moreout. Enjoy the scenery, which is OMG. Stunning! With the lake and ducks, to the beautiful fields and not to mention the stunning sunsets you can see from here. They seem to regularly have musical entertainment. Several bathrooms to use. A large tent for a covered area when it is raining. The slushies are wonderful. Absolutely love the strawberry margarita. Very much enjoy that you can bring picnic supplies and have your own little day of enjoyment. They also have snack items you can purchase.

First time here. Parking is on a field so we had to walk through weeds to get in. Then into the…read morewinery which is an open room with a counter, no server staff. We sampled a few wines. Ok wines but if you found one you liked you could only get it if there was enough in the sample bottle unless you wanted to buy a full bottle. So we had to settle. We ordered a pizza. It was ok not anything special. The outside seating was nice with views of the lake and pretty sunset. They had entertainment which was a guy with a guitar and a gal singing. Mediocre at best. It is what it is. A mid Missouri winery. The owners were very pleasant and nice. It's a fine place to get away for a bit.

What a fun experience! Their tasting room is a stand-at-the-bar 1-1 service type experience. I'd…read morerecommend asking as many questions as you can think of because those ladies (shoutout to Christa and Lee!!!) know their stuff!! Adam Puchta is on the 7th generation of being owned by the same family. I hope the current kids love their life at the winery! They're constantly considering how to make the experience better for their patrons too - like even planting a cold hardy Verona grape closest to the road for folks to enjoy for photos. They grow many of their own grapes (Verona, Vidal Blanc, Vivant, Vignoles, and Norton), and have satellite vineyards where they grow other varieties such as chambourcin grapes. They frequently have live music, a small cafe for snacks, wines by the glass, wine slushies, and all the accessories you can want - including local honey. Enjoy!!

This was probably my favorite winery in Hermann, Missouri. It's huge and the wine slushes were so…read moregood. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and it was pretty good and came out fast. There were a lot of vendors set up selling different things and a live band playing, which made the whole vibe really nice. They also had plenty of shaded seating areas, which helped a lot, and parking wasn't too bad either. Overall this was definitely my favorite stop of the day and I'd for sure go back.

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!

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)

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!

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.