Hermann, Missouri | Est. 1847
A wine destination in the American heartland
Founded in 1847, Stone Hill is America’s most storied winery. Declared a National Historic District, our hillside is home to the largest underground cellars in North America. Taste our award-winning wines, hear the little-known story of America’s wine origins, and stay for great German food.
Tastings and Tours
Walk the historic arched cellars, the largest underground cellars in North America, discover America’s native wine grape, and taste our award-winning wines.
Vintage 1847 Restaurant
German specialties and American favorites, served in the original winery barn on the hill.
Upcoming Events
Sunsets at the Sherry House, live music, and festivals from Maifest to Oktoberfest, all year long.
Our story
“Best Wine of All Nations.”
Founded in 1847 by German immigrants, Stone Hill Winery found international acclaim with our Norton. Cut down in our prime by Prohibition, the winery sat dormant for 45 years, until Jim and Betty Held took a chance on it in 1965, making Stone Hill the first Missouri winery to reopen after Prohibition and sparking the rebirth of Midwest and Missouri wine. Today, our family continues as pioneers in the industry, setting the bar for quality on grounds recognized as a National Historic District.
before there was a napa, there was stone hill
Defiantly growing an American tradition
Growing American and hybrid grape varietals naturally and uniquely adapted to Missouri allows us to create truly special wines, award-winning across every style, that cannot be replicated elsewhere.
Over
5,000+
medals & awards
- 15 Governor’s Cups for Best Wine in Missouri, 7 years in a row
- Jefferson Cup for Cream Sherry, 4 years in a row
- “Best Wine Produced in Missouri,” 11 of the past 15 years
- 9 C.V. Riley Awards for Best Norton, 5 years in a row
- “Best Norton Produced in Missouri,” 9 of the past 13 years
- Winemaker of the Year
- Wine Grower of the Year
- Wine Family of the Year
- Missouri Grape and Wine Program Pioneer Award
- National Blue Chip Enterprise Award
- Small Business of the Year Award
- Decanter World Wine Awards, 90+ points: Chambourcin, Cream Sherry, Late Harvest Vignoles
- 2023 American Wine Society: 94 points, Best of Class Sparkling, Blanc de Blanc
- 2023 American Wine Society: 93 points, Double Gold, Ozark Hellbender
- 2023 American Wine Society: 93 points, Best of Class, Steinberg Rose
- 2021 American Wine Society Best Native Wine: 2018 Cross J Norton
- 2020 American Wine Society Best Native Wine: 2017 Norton
- American Society of Enology and Viticulture ES – Outstanding Achievement Award
- Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 – Top 15 Highest Awarded American Wines
Vintage 1847 Restaurant
Stay a while
The original winery barn houses the Vintage 1847 Restaurant, serving German specialties like schweineschnitzel and kartoffelpuffer alongside American favorites.
On the calendar
Events at Stone Hill
Signature Events
The Great Stone Hill Beast Feast
1110 Stone Hill Highway, Hermann, MO 65041
Festivals
Hermann Wurstfest
1110 Stone Hill Highway, Hermann, MO 65041
Weekly Happenings
Sunsets, live music, classes, and more
What our guests say
Best winery in Missouri. Best well-managed and stocked wine-gift shop I’ve ever seen. This is a place that should be savored for visiting.
Mike D.
Hands down the best winery of the 5 that the trolley takes you to. I highly recommend doing a tasting to find what you like.
Hannah R.
The wine tasting is in a building from the 1800’s so the environment is very cool.
Sam P.
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Cheers from Hermann,
Stone Hill Winery