Hermann Norton Wine Trail 2010
DATE: May 1 & 2, 2010
TIME: At Stone Hill and all other wineries: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHAT: Follow the trail to seven local wineries for special Norton wine and food pairings, complete with an in-depth look at Norton, America's true red wine. Visit any or all wineries, and you are entered in a drawing for a chance to win $210 in winery certificates and a one-night stay at a local bed and breakfast inn.
WHERE: Seven local wineries: Stone Hill Winery, Adam Puchta Winery, Bias Winery, Hermannhof Winery, Dierberg Star Lane, OakGlenn Winery, Röbller Winery. Maps are available at the Hermann Welcome Center and at each participating winery.
TICKETS: $30 per person. Souvenir "Hermann Wine Trail" glass included in ticket price. Limited number of advance tickets. Only 600 tickets availalbe for the weekend. Tickets available online through the Hermann Welcome Center at www.visithermann.com or call 1-800-932-8687.
STONE HILL WINERY FEATURE:
How Norton Changes with Age and Complements Food (2000 Norton, paired with marinated beef tenderloin, and 2006 Norton, paired with aged Wisconsin cheddar cheese.)
OTHER WINERY FEATURES:
Adam Puchta Winery - The Glass Makes the Difference (2005 Norton, in the new Reidel Norton glass, paired with beef tips with Norton reduction sauce.)
Bias Winery - American Oak versus French Oak (2008 Norton, paired with warm pesto spread on cracked pepper & olive crackers.)
Dierberg Star Lane - Norton's California Cousin (Three Saints 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, paired with stuffed mushrooms with Swiss cheese.)
Hermannhof Winery - Gourmet in the Glass and in the Kitchen (2004 Norton, paired with Norton Pork Afelia.)
OakGlenn Winery - The Richness of Old Norton Vines (2004 Norton, paired with smoked turkey paté)
Röbller Winery - Youth versus Age (Young, fruity 2009 Norton and complex oak-aged 2004 Norton, paired with various foods.)
RESTAURANT: Open for lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Walk-in guests always welcome. For reservations, call 1-573-486-3479.
Restaurant hours:
Saturday:
Lunch 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dinner 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday:
Lunch 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dinner 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WINERY TOURS: Tours are on the hour and half hour. Adults = $2.50. Ages 6-12 = $1.00. Preschool = Free. Saturday: Last tour at 6:30 p.m. Sunday: Last tour at 5 p.m.
STONE HILL WINERY HOURS: Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Check www.HermannWineTrail.com for more info.
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