Inspired by the past. Enriched by the present.
Wine is integral to the history of Hermann, Missouri, where our winery and tasting room are located. Hermann’s winemaking roots run deep and G. Husmann Wine Co. blends celebrate our region’s history while offering superb modern dry-style blends.
MEET OUR WINEMAKERS, PAST AND PRESENT
George Husmann
Viticulturist & Namesake
G. Husmann Wine Co. wines celebrate George Husmann, widely considered to be the father of the Missouri grape industry and one of our town’s most important historical figures. His storied career spans the mid-to late-19th century, during which time he published several works on viticulture, helped to save the European wine industry from a deadly phylloxera infestation and was a charter member of the Missouri State Board of Agriculture. In 1881 he headed to Napa, where he helped to establish California's grape and wine industry as well. G. Husmann Wine Co. wines reflect that heritage and history, blending wine from our Missouri vineyards with wine from our sister vineyards in California.
To learn more about Husmann and tour his historic 1847 home and farm, visit Hermann Farm, just half a mile to the east of our tasting room on Hwy. 100.
Photo courtesy of Vicki Shepperd Chin
Paul LeRoy
Winemaker
Paul LeRoy has been tending vineyards and crafting wine in Hermann for over 40 years. Most recently, he has created the family of G. Husmann Wine Co. blends. Inspired by the dual influences on George Husmann’s professional life — grape growing in Missouri and California — Paul carefully blends wine from both places to create wines that are balanced, nuanced and delicious. Ranging from dry to semi-dry, our wines are well-matched with meals or enjoyed simply on their own.
