A bit about our history.
The heritage of the Hemman's wine making dates back to the 1700's in Germany. Generation after generation has passed down the art of making home style wine.
For years, this generation of the Hemman family made wine and set it aside for special occasions. They'd bring a bottle or two to share when catching up with friends and neighbors. Well, word got around. Pretty soon folks were asking to buy some of their country wines. They liked how a person could enjoy a glass without knowing any fancy wine terms. Folks simply liked them because they tasted good.
As time marched on, Al Hemman decided to take his friends' and neighbors' advice. In 2003, along with his two sons, Doug and Corey, he opened the doors of Hemman Winery. Naturally, they've held on to their home-style, unpretentious approach to wine making. Not using any artificial flavorings and coloring. Making wine that tastes like the fruit it's made from. And keeping to the sweet and semi-sweet wines that their neighbors enjoyed.
Today, if the winery's open, you'll be greeted by a Hemman or two when you walk through the door. There's a pretty good chance you'll run into a Hemman woman as well. You might see Dorothy putting on labels, Bonnie pouring a tasting or Lisa laughing with customers. The family works hard to continue their heritage of wine makers.
As it happens, wines aren't the only heritage of Hemman Winery. In small town America, the heart of the community was the country store. Friends and neighbors would gather on the porch to catch up on a bit of news. Well, it just seems natural that Hemman Winery's tasting room makes its home in a genuine 150-year-old general store. Drinking wine and conversing go hand in hand.
Walking through the front door of the Winery is a lot like taking a step back in time. Hear the sounds of your boots cross the worn wooden floor. Browse through the old store shelves that nowadays hold bottles of wine and reminders of another time. When it's too cold to sit on the front porch, pull up a seat and warm yourself by the wood-burning stove.
Take a drive down a country road to come see us. Spend an hour or an afternoon. We've set some wine aside especially for you, to make your occasions a little more special.