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What’s happening on the Hermann Wine Trail!
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food pairing ideas, Hermann events and our favorite wine trail recipes!
What’s Happening on the Hermann Wine Trail – June 7 & 8
The Hermann Wine Trail wineries have some new and exciting activities planned for this weekend! Live music, newly released wines, BBQ Cook-off, a special winery tour and a vintage car cruise! Something for just about everyone! We would love to see you on the wine...
Things To Do on the Hermann Wine Trail – May 31 & June 1
Hermann wine country is the place to visit this weekend if you want to kick back and listen to music, enjoy a glass of wine and take in our stunning views. Grab your friends and head on out for the day or book a B & B for the weekend! The Hermann Wine Trail...
Memorial Day Weekend on the Hermann Wine Trail – May 24 – 26
Memorial Day is a day to remember and pay tribute to those who have died serving our country. Memorial Day was first called Decoration Day, and was observed after the American Civil War as a way to honor Union and Confederate soldiers who died during combat. Then...
Maifest on the Hermann Wine Trail – May 16, 17 & 18
It is the 62nd annual Maifest this weekend, May 17 & 18 in Hermann! Maifest is one of the oldest German festivals in Missouri, featuring German music, German food, parades, historic tours and Hermann area wines! The original Maifest was an end of year celebration...
Gnocchi with Tomatoes and Bacon from Dierberg Star Lane
Served at the 2014 Wild Bacon Wine Trail Ingredients: 1-17 oz. package Italian potato gnocchi 1 lb. bacon 1 stick butter 1 medium yellow onion 4-6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 2-14 oz. cans diced Italian style tomatoes Small jar sun-dried diced tomato and pesto...
Bacon Meatballs from OakGlenn Winery
Served at the Wild Bacon Wine Trail 2014 Make one recipe of Meatballs, set aside. Meatballs 2 pounds ground beef 2 cups soft bread crumbs 1/4 cup dry onion soup mix(one package) ½ teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 cloves minced garlic ½ cup milk Preheat...
German Potato Salad
German Potato Salad Recipe from the Hermann German Cookbook 2 lbs. (8 medium) potatoes 4 slices Hickory Smoked Bacon, diced ¼ cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 ¼ tablespoons sugar ¼ teaspoon pepper 2/3 cup cider vinegar 1/3 cup water ½ teaspoon...
Bacon Banana Cheese Balls from Stone Hill Winery
Served at the Wild Bacon Wine Trail 2104 1 lb. cream cheese 1/2 lb. bananas 1/2 lb bacon bits pretzel sticks to garnish Mix bananas and cream cheese together. Portion mixture with a melon baller Roll balls in bacon bits. Garnish with a pretzel stick. Serve with Stone...
Pig in a Blanket from Röbller Vineyard
Served at the 2014 Wild Bacon Wine Trail Oven Roasted Pulled Pork Wrapped in Applewood Smoked Bacon Pork Shoulder BBQ Spice Rub 6 large Cloves of Garlic 2 White Onions 6 cans of Pepsi Doc Applewood Smoked Bacon French Bread Slices Reduction Sauce 2 cups Röbller Villa...
What’s Happening in Hermann – May 10 & 11
Hermann wine country is the place to be this Mother's Day weekend. Treat your mom, wife or yourself to a relaxing weekend complete with wine, music and beautiful scenery! The Hermann Wine Trail doesn't have an organized event this weekend but the wineries are all...