Adam Puchta Winery picks Lee Copen for 2027 Press House labels
Adam Puchta Winery will feature a watercolor by local artist Lee Copen on its 2027 Press House Series wine labels after the 2026 Hermann Plein Air Festival. The choice ties the limited-release line to Hermann’s arts scene and the winery’s historic Press House, a centerpiece of its 170-year winemaking story.
Why it matters: - The label selection links Adam Puchta Winery’s limited-release wines to Hermann’s arts community and historic identity. - The Press House Series uses original artwork on each vintage label, making the release part wine product and part local cultural showcase. - The move reinforces the winery’s support for the Hermann Plein Air Festival and the Hermann Missouri Arts Council.
What happened: - Adam Puchta Winery selected local artist Lee Copen as the featured artist for the 2027 Press House Series wine labels. - Copen’s watercolor of the winery’s historic Press House was chosen after the 2026 Hermann Plein Air Festival. - The artwork came from the annual Plein Air event, where artists spent the week painting Hermann’s architecture, landscapes, vineyards and historic landmarks.
The details: - The Press House was built in the mid-1800s and remains one of Adam Puchta Winery’s defining structures. - The building is a reminder of the Puchta family’s more than 170 years of winemaking history. - The Press House Series is a line of limited-release wines crafted in small batches. - Each vintage in the series features original artwork on the label. - Adam Puchta Winery said the painting captures the character and history of one of its most treasured buildings. - Current Press House Series wines are available at the winery and through its online wine shop. - The winery’s website is learn more.
Between the lines: - The selection gives the winery a fresh visual story for 2027 while keeping the product tied to place, tradition and local artists. - The partnership with the arts council and plein air festival helps Adam Puchta Winery position itself as a community anchor, not just a wine producer.
What's next: - The 2027 Press House Series featuring Lee Copen’s artwork will be released next year. - The winery is likely to continue using the series to highlight both Missouri wine and Hermann’s artistic heritage.
The bottom line: - Adam Puchta Winery is turning a historic building and a local artist’s watercolor into the face of its next limited-release wine series.
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