OakGlenn Vineyards & Winery

Where do I begin. We were there last night with a group of 15 for a bachelorette party. We don’t live close so we planned a weekend trip finishing our day here because they had a live band. We got there at 2 in the afternoon and got on the trolley. Came back at 7 and was stopped on the way up to pay a $ 5 cover charge, which is fine, we knew there was one, but bride was suppose to get in free (that’s their discount for having a party) but what about the ones who didn’t have cash? No option someone else had to pay for them. And he took the money from the bride’s mom and would give her change. I went it to talk to them about the situation. Talked to the owners. They gave us our $ 5 but they never understood that it wasn’t about the money it’s the way they go about it. We told them we could leave and drink else where and they told us no because no where else was open. That is correct but we bought plenty of wine other places that we could have go to the place we were staying and drank. Just because your the only one open doesn’t give you the right to be so rude! After a lengthy conversation and getting no where (gave the bride a bottle of wine, thank you at least for that) went to get food and sangrias and they had run out of cheese and cracker tray and pizza or that what we were told. Went back for the next sangria, and they were out. Over all super disappointed. The view is beautiful and I have been here several times but they really rubbed us the wrong way. Prob won’t go back.

Wonderful view. Wines were decent. Tastings cost. But a nice place to sit and relax. Staff was friendly. But the view is spectacular even in the dead of winter.

This place was amazingly beautiful. Huge patio, small tasting room. Nice Moscato, but they do not sell their wines anywhere but at their winery. Very friendly family owned place.

Not for me.
The grounds here are huge with plenty of space for large parties. It looks out over the river. There was a guy setting up to play music which would be nice on a cool evening.
There’s a full bar which makes it a great spot for bachelorette parties. Personally I prefer wineries that have wine only and less «stuff» around. I was a bit visually overwhelmed in the tasting room with the décor and items for sale.
Tastings are served in small cups and I wasn’t a fan of that either. I prefer proper tasting glasses. I’ve spent years wine tasting and a lot of money on good wines. I dumped all of my wines.
Again this is ideal for large parties or a party vibe.

OakGlenn was our 3^rd (and 8^th) stop on the wine trail and the winery with the most beautiful view. Its located on the outskirts of Hermann so one you’ll want to hit up as you make your way into the city. Be sure to take a few pictures of the area, you’ll have plenty of opportunities.
The staff is friendly and they pointed us in the direction of where our wine trail items were located. The food they gave us (bbq brisket) was to die for but I wasn’t a huge fan of the wine. The rest of their tastings will cost if you’re interested.
OakGlenn was the only winery on a Sunday that was having live music and open late so once we were done with the entire trail, we headed back and grabbed some sodas and settled in to hear the music the rest of the afternoon.

Adorable scenery! The wines doesn’t match up to Stone Hill or Adam Puchta but we did order a few bottles for our collection. Staff are friendly and it’s a beautiful place to end the night as you can watch the river flow by (it’s actually flooded right now) and watch the beautiful hunter green trees. Couldn’t imagine what it would look like during the fall.

This is a terrible winery and was a terrible experience. Every other winery we visited on our weekend trip to Herman was very fun and accommodating. After a few visits to other wineries, my friends and I had carried a small collection of wines from other wineries to OakGlenn. In short that was a mistake – we left our table for a few moments for an OakGlenn wine tasting, and by the time we returned all of our personal belongings were gone! We checked every trashcan, and they were nowhere to be found. When we asked the staff, they shrugged and chuckled. This place is a joke – don’t waste your money or your time. We still have yet to find our things.

Skip this winery on your tour if you are serious about your wines. Everything here is hastily made and super sugary and syrupy. The view is beautiful but that alone cannot convince me to sit here and share of a bottle of OakGlenn table red. The tasting here is not free unlike most other Hermann wineries. So if you have a few days to spend in Hermann, by all means come check out Oak Glenn. But if you are here for a day, tell your trolley driver thanks but no thanks.

My favorite winery in Hermann. The wine is a bit pricier than the other wineries, but if you like sweet wine with a beautiful view of the hillside this is the place for you. Temptation is my favorite!

I have mixed feelings about this place.
The good solely relates to the atmosphere. I really love the view. The view is probably the best out of all the wineries in Hermann. The view is so beautiful and showcases the Missouri River quite nicely. This place also has a great outdoor patio space. So many tables (both in the shade and out in the sun). I’d say another positive is they are open later than other wineries. Finally, they frequently have live bands.
Even with the great space and awesome view, I just can’t give it higher than 3 stars given the presentation of the wine. While their prices are reasonable (6 tastes for $ 3 and every taste after that is only 50 cents), they serve the wine in what can only be described as the plastic cup that comes with your Pepto-​Bismol. It really detracts from the wine. It also just doesn’t make sense given the price of their wines (most are above $ 17 for a bottle). If I was trying to be objective, I would say their wines are OK and they have a great variety. I really liked their sparkling wines (such as Temptation), but I just can’t get over the wine tasting experience.
In sum, awesome view, OK wines, and terrible wine tasting presentation.

My wife and I on our 5^th anniversary came to Hermann for a BnB and of. Purse the wine tour.
This place receives a ³⁄₁₀ review. We love our dry/​semi-​sweet wines and this was barley drinkable. However, the scenery the wine was counter-​balanced with the magnificent scenery. Best vineyard views in Hermann. Service was nice and friendly however the wine was much to be desired.

Oak Glenn has the most beautiful view of any of the wineries on the Hermann wine trail. It’s not very near the other wineries. It’s larger than most of them, with the exceptions of Stone Hill and Hermannhof.
I don’t think I tried any wines when I stopped in last summer; I just got the passport stamp. I wasn’t pressured to taste, which was nice. We did take a nice walk around the grounds. I hope to come back to taste some wine in 2014.

As the other reviews say, the view here is breathtaking. You can see out over the vines to the MO river. The wines are not the best I’ve ever had, but still pretty good if you like semi-​sweet to sweet wines. They have a new patio that’s big enough to watch bands/​music or sit outside and enjoy the fabulous view.

The view itself is the reason to visit. It overlooks the Missouri river and I imagine is even prettier during the fall. They have a big concrete patch and a bunch of picnic tables that overlook the Missouri River.
The clientele is pretty young, loud and drunk, from what I experienced. It kind of ruined the ambiance. But onto the wine tasting. You get 6 tastings for $ 3. They serve the tastings in plastic shot-​glass style cups, which was a negative in my mind — not that $ 3 is expensive, but if you charge for a tasting, I expect to at least taste it out of a wine glass. The woman who did our tasting was nice, but didn’t seem like she knew a ton about the wines.
On to the wine — I usually like Norton, but their Norton was not nearly as good as other wineries’ Nortons (Stone Hill, Montelle). The Chambourcin was almost undrinkable — might have been a bad bottle, but it was bad. The Chardonnel and Vidal Blanc were both alright, but nothing I’d want to buy a bottle of.
Pros: great view!
Cons: sub par wines and wine tasting

This is the best view in the Hermann area. The view is stunning, just lovely. By this metric alone, I would say that no matter what else you think of OakGlenn, you should go and see the view.
The tasting room and deck itself is quite new and modern. The deck is really large, with a stage on one end and a bar on the other. The tasting room is full of gimmicky things like «woozies,» which are wine class koozies. The atmosphere at OakGlenn is less refined and more party central. It didn’t appeal to me, but there were plenty of people there using it as a place to get pretty drunk.
I was not a fan of the wines. I generally like dry reds (not really compatible with Missouri grapes, so that’s not OakGlenn’s fault) and crisp, slightly sweet whites (which Missouri grapes do very well). OakGlenn’s wines were along the level of White Zinfandel. I prefer a nicer tasting experience and a throatier wine, and OakGlenn was my least favorite of the four vineyards we visited in the Hermann area.

Please don’t skip this winery because it’s off the beaten path… The view alone is worth the drive. We came in February and though the hillside covered in vines and the valley below would be absolutely beautiful in Spring/​Summer/​Fall. Even with everything still brown from winter the sight was pretty.
Pack a picnic! Of all the wineries we toured, this would be our go-​to place to come and sit for a few hours and knock back a bottle among friends. They have LOTS of outdoor seating. 9Some covered, some open air). One big section enclosed section looks like it would easily be a great place for a wedding reception.

The best part here is the view. The wine isn’t bad to me, but I know a lot of others who aren’t big fans. I just like the view and the setting so much that I don’t really care what I’m drinking. They have a nice outdoor area where they can have music etc. There’s also an indoor area to sit and drink if it’s raining or excessively hot.
The tastings are $ 3 for 6 tastings. I’ve seen a few people walk out upon learning that, but if $ 3 is going to break you then you shouldn’t be out drinking… you should be looking for a job.
The staff has always been very friendly when I’ve been there as well.

Spent a Saturday out here for a friend’s birthday — great location, amazing view.
Wine is average with a variety of sweet table wines. The wine tasting/​purchasing area is a bit cheesy with a convenience store vibe. Although, the staff is more than friendly and helpful!
This place was PACKED but fortunately, we were able to snag a few tables. Be prepared to sit in the grass if you don’t make it there early!
Definitely worth a stop if you make it out to Hermann– stop for the view, leave the wine…

It’s all about the view. And merchandising.
We’ve been here twice and it’s a MUST SEE for the view. You definitely don’t want to go to Hermann without stopping by here, especially if the weather is nice for sitting outside.
As for the winery, well Oakglenn is a bit different than other wineries. When you walk in the front door, it’s vaguely reminiscent of walking into a convenience store, with candies, snack bags and various items for sale all around. Nothing charming about it. The lady pouring (we found out she’s the owner) was very nice and helpful with questions. We had been here a few years back and she was not nice at all. I wouldn’t mention this, except later that day we mentioned Oakglenn to a local and they asked if the lady was nice to us, because she is often not too pleasant. For us, I guess the results were ⁵⁰⁄₅₀. The wines? Can’t remember. I think I’m in good company here.
Go for the view. They also have live music until 10 PM on weekends.

As Jean P mentioned, the deck has an amazing view. We went last summer on a Saturday night. We got some wine, grabbed a spot at a table, and enjoyed an amazing show. More on that in a second…
This place is hidden away pretty well. Luckily, we had some locals with us to guide the way. It is up a narrow gravel road that feels like it is carved into the side of a mountain. And of course, this is perfect after a long visit and multiple bottles of wine.
As we approached the top of the hill, there was a guy there collecting a cover charge for the entire car. I have to admit that this is ingenius. At a bar, you can peek your head in and see how hopping the place is before paying, but there was absolutely no way to do this on the mountain road.
We arrived and it was a little early. We went inside to taste some wine. For all of you wine snobs out there, stay as far away as possible. The wine reminds me of grape juice that sat out on the counter for too long and started developing some crud at the bottom.
I couldn’t really find any that I liked, but I settled for one that was bearable. We had paid our cover and I wasn’t going to leave without seeing the band. And I wasn’t going to sit there drinking Sprite.
At this point, you might be asking yourself why I gave it a 3 star review. And i have to admit that I am asking myself this same question, but I definitely think it deserves 3 stars and for one reason only… The people watching.
This is the best people watching in all of Missouri. I have visited the entire state and never had so much fun watching people as I did that night.
Be sure to visit in the summer at the height of wedding season. On the night we went, there must have been 10 bachelorette parties there. Ok, I feel like I am about to go too far and am being too mean so I am going to stop there before I describe some of the scenes I saw that night.
The band did a good job and the crowd obviously enjoyed their performance and the time they were having on the deck.
I wouldn’t mind going back to see the sights.