The BUSA Educational Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3), invites you to celebrate its Fifth Anniversary Benefit on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the heritage Stone Barn at Hermann Farm in Hermann, Missouri.
This unforgettable evening will feature signature cocktails, exclusive wines, and a multi-course dinner crafted by a collaborative team of chefs, led by Chef Bernie Lee of St. Louis’ acclaimed restaurant Akar. Guests may also enjoy an optional premium wine pairing curated by Jason Main, owner of The Wine Merchant.
The benefit will be hosted by JiaMin and Michael Dierberg, alongside BUSA President Doug Frost, MS, MW. Guests will have the rare opportunity to bid on extraordinary wines from the private cellars of the hosts and Doug Frost himself. Proceeds will directly support BUSA’s mission and fund U.S. Sommelier Champion Mark Guillaudeu, MS, as he and his supporting team prepare to represent the United States at the World Sommelier Championships in Lisbon, October 2026.
BUSA’s Vision: “To execute world-class sommelier competitions, supporting United States-based sommeliers with unparalleled preparation, enabling our sommeliers to compete with the world’s best at the highest level.”
The setting of this year’s benefit holds special significance. Hermann, once home to pioneering viticulturist George Husmann, is celebrated as one of America’s most historic wine regions. Today, Hermann Farm honors that legacy as a landmark dedicated to preserving the region’s pivotal role in shaping wine culture in both Missouri and Napa Valley.
As a full member of the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI), BUSA is committed to elevating the role of sommeliers in the United States and hosting the national competition that crowns the country’s finest.
Join us on November 1, 2025, to celebrate five years of BUSA, support Mark on his journey to the world stage, and raise a glass to America’s rich wine heritage and talent.
Event Details
What: Fifth Anniversary BUSA Benefit
When: Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Where: Stone Barn at Hermann Farm | 27 Hermann Farm Road, Hermann, MO 65041
Press Inquiries: communications@hermannfarm.org
Ticket Inquiries: BUSAbenefit@hermannfarm.org
