In the News
Stone Hill Winery is always on the move-and often in the news!
Browse through our most recent press releases and some of the magazine and newspaper articles that have featured Stone Hill Winery in the past few years.
Vineyard Days at Stone Hill Winery–August 4 & 5–Released July 17, 2012
(HERMANN, Mo.)–Stone Hill Winery’s newest addition to its summer fun lineup is back for a second year of show and tell. Join the fun for Vineyard Days, August 4 & 5.
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Cajun Concert in Hermann–Released June 6, 2012
(HERMANN, Mo.)–Aye-eee! Stone Hill Winery is gearing up for the 23rd annual Cajun Concert on the Hill, set for July 6, 7 and 8.
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Berries & BarBQ Wine Trail Celebrates the Flavors of Summer - Released May 30, 2012
(HERMANN, Mo.)–Hermann-area vintners continue their crowd-pleasing ways July 28 and 29 with the Berries & BarBQ Wine Trail.
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Wild Card Wine Trail Debuts May 5-6 on the Hermann Wine Trail–Released March 20, 2012
(HERMANN, Mo.)– It will be dealer's choice at the Wild Card Wine Trail the first weekend of May, as Hermann-area wineries pair their wines with an international menu.
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Chocolate Wine Trail: A Romantic Valentine's Getaway–Released December 15, 2011
(HERMANN, Mo.)–The Chocolate Wine Trail has become a romantic Valentine's tradition for many couples, who spend the third weekend of February sampling luscious chocolate and wine pairings at seven stops along the Hermann Wine Trail.
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Sip and Sample Wine and Cheese Pairings on the Hermann Wine Trail–Released November 3, 2011
(HERMANN, Mo.)–Wine lovers are invited to sip and sample wine and cheese pairings, from the classic to the creative, at the Say Sheese Wine Trail, December 10 and 11.
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Kristkindl Markt Set for December 3 & 4–Released October 19, 2011
(HERMANN, Mo.)–The Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce and Stone Hill Winery will host the annual Kristkindl Markt on December 3 & 4 at the Stone Hill Winery pavilion in historic Hermann, Missouri.
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Sip and Sample Festive Fare on the Hermann Wine Trail–Released October 11, 2011
(HERMANN, Mo.)–When new wines are cellared for a long winter's nap and the larder is full of harvest bounty, the mood turns festive in Missouri Wine Country.
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Stone Hill Winery Celebrates Octoberfest–Released September 21, 2011
(HERMANN, Mo.)–As summertime mellows into the cool days and warm colors of October, Stone Hill Winery prepares to welcome guests with award-winning wines, traditional German food and live German music.
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Stone Hill Winery's Norton Takes Frist C. V. Riley Award–Released July 25, 2011
(HERMANN, Mo.)–Stone Hill Winery continued its long history of success at the Missouri Wine Competition this year by earning the first ever C. V. Riley Award for Best Norton with its 2009 Estate Bottled Norton.
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The Big Band Dance at Stone Hill Winery–August 27–Released July 13, 2011
(HERMANN, Mo.)–Stone Hill Winery will present its 17th annual Big Band Dance on August 27 at 8 p.m. in the Dance Pavilion at the winery in Hermann, Missouri.
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The Great Stone Hill Grape Stomp–Released July 6, 2011
(HERMANN, Mo.)–Stomp for fun and charity at the GREAT STONE HILL GRAPE STOMP, August 13, at Stone Hill Winery in Hermann, Missouri.
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Stone Hill Winery's Vignoles Captures Governor's Cup–Released July 16, 2010
(HERMANN, Mo.)–For the second time in a row, Stone Hill Winery has claimed the Governor's Cup at the Missouri Wine Competition. Stone Hill Winery's 2009 Vignoles joins the winery's Cross J Vineyard Norton, Late Harvest Vignoles and Port in the Governor's Cup trophy case.
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The Wild Vine: A Forgotten Grape and the Untold Story of American Wine by Todd Kliman–Released May 4, 2010
(HERMANN, Mo.)–Author Todd Kliman sets out to unravel the lost story of the Norton grape.
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Stone Hill Winery's Blanc de Blancs to Christen USS Missouri–Released December 2, 2009
(HERMANN, Mo.)–It's official! A bottle of Stone Hill Winery's 2001 Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine will christen the Navy's newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine December 5, 2009.
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Stone Hill Winery Releases Jacquesse Wines–Released August 24, 2009
(HERMANN, Mo.)–Forget everything the wine experts (well, dare we say wine snobs) have been telling you about wine for the past century or so.
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Stone Hill's Cross J Vineyard Norton Captures Governor's Cup–Released August 6, 2009
(HERMANN, Mo.)–For the sixth time in the award's 16-year history, Stone Hill Winery has claimed the Governor's Cup at the Missouri Wine Competition, and they've done so with a true native American grape variety, which just happens to be Missouri's official state grape.
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Stone Hill Winery Named Best in the East - Released March 22, 2006
(HERMANN, Mo.)–For the fourth time in five years, Stone Hill Winery has found its way to the top of the medals podium at the Wineries Unlimited Seminar and Trade Show, held each year in Lancaster, PA.
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Honorable Mentions
Read about us in these magazines and newspapers:
St. Louis Where - May 2012
“Sip + Savor; Cork + Cuisine: The Perfect Pair”
**Showcases some of the areas best food and wine pairings in St. Louis-area restaurants.
Quote: Chilled Oysters, perfect with a glass of bubbly, Stone Hill’s Blanc de Blancs, from Annie Gunn’s.
Rural Missouri - April 2012
“Best of Rural Missouri”
**The magazines 11th annual contest results reveals readers’ favorites.
Quote: Best Winery - 1st place: Stone Hill Winery. Most Beautiful Town - 1st place: Hermann, Missouri. Best Vacation Spot - 1st place: Branson.
The Group Travel Leader (The Food and Spirits Issue) - March 2012
“Grand Central USA Tour Planner”
**A short article showcases Stone Hill Winery, Vintage Restaurant and Hermann, Missouri, as a great place for groups to visit.
Quote: Hermann preserves its Bavarian heritage through historic architecture, food and, of course, wineries.
Lake of the Ozarks Second Home Living - Spring 2012
“A Vine Time Indeed,” story and photos by Dave Leathers
**An article showcasing Stone Hill Winery and Hermann, Missouri, as a must-see just a 90-minute drive from the Lake of the Ozarks.
Quote: One of the Show-Me States great treasures and an inspiration for other mid-Missouri wineries.
Napa Valley Register.com - October 27, 2011
“Born in the USA: America’s Norton grape,” by Catherine Seda
**An article chronicling the history of the Norton grape and culminating with a panel of Napa Valley tasters discovering the appeal of its wine.
Quote 1: The grape traveled to Missouri to a new settlement of German immigrants in the town of Hermann, and in time Missouri Norton would raise the status of the entire state.
Quote 2: This is something for the uninhibited, for the adventurous, and for those who truly love wine and want to discover everything they can about it.
Benito’s Wine Reviews (wine-by-benito.blogspot.com) - October 10, 2011
“I Get by with a Little Wine from My Friends,” by Ben Carter
**An internet blog showcasing Stone Hill Winery’s 2008 Norton wine.
Quote 1: I’ve had a few Nortons and Cynthianas over the years, and while I’m not an expert on this particular French-American hybrid, I do believe that if any grape is going to break out as a star on the national stage, it’s going to be Norton ....
Quote 2: Really quite refined and a great example of how wine can achieve greatness in The Other 46.
Gastronomica - Fall 2011
“The Norton Grape: American Viticulture’s Native Son,” by Chris Opfer
**Focuses on the Norton grape, its wine and its ties to Hermann, Missouri, Stone Hill Winery.
Quote: Although the Norton grape was born and raised in Virginia, it came of age in Missouri.
Wine Spectator (winespectator.com) - August 30, 2011
“America’s Rhine Rangers: California’s Challengers, Europe’s Saviors,” by Ben O’Donnell
**Web feature focusing on Missouri Wine Country’s history with the help of Stone Hill Winery’s General Manager, Jon Held.
Quote: In the 1800s, the state that competed for wine primacy was ... Missouri. Here’s the forgotten story of its wine pioneers.
Reader’s Digest (rd.com) - August 23, 2011
“5 Free Things to Do in Branson, Missouri”
**A slideshow features Stone Hill Winery’s Spumante wines and free tour.
Inside Columbia - August 2011
“Catch of the Day: Pair Alaskan Salmon With A Show-Me State Standard,” by Kathy Casteel.
**Food and wine pairing advice.
Quote: Time and again, I reach for Stone Hill Steinberg White to complement any salmon concoction I devise for the dinner table.
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