Traveling through and had stopped at a couple of wineries before finding this little gem. They do…read morenot compare. First of all you have to appreciate the wall of award winning wines. I knew right away we were in for a treat. We were greeted right away by a very friendly woman who even though she was quite busy made time to make us feel very welcomed. We shared a flight and every wine we tasted was better than the last. We also bought some "buzz buttons" to take home to share with friends. If you don't know what they are, google it. It's a treat. My only regret is that this place if pretty far away from us because we would be here a lot. Definitely somewhere I would want to return to when in the area.

Had wine flights where you can pick 4 wines. I picked Vidal Blanc, veteran's salute, hummingbird…read moredance, and amour de peches. Located in their small vineyard which is beautiful and peaceful. No full service restaurant just cheese and sausages you can purchase. We enjoyed our experience.

Always enjoy taking the time to stop here traveling on I-64 or 57. There are enough different…read moreoptions of wine you'll surely find 2 or 3 you like (I suggest the vignoles) there are also slushies and beer. The outdoor seating is great and when its chilly there is plenty of indoor seating. The winery is for sale and I hope whoever buys it maintains the same quality and friendliness the current owners have provided.

Awesome wine tasting! Wine lovers delight-and they have beer too! Amazing indooor and outdoor…read moreambience! Garden like setting and very relaxing! Dog friendly! Convenient place to stop off the freeway- even with a camper! Service was excellent!

Visited Bretz first time yesterday and loved it! Great live music, great ambiance, friendly…read moreservice, and the food was excellent. We are Harvest Host members, so we stayed overnight in our RV after a super fun afternoon with friends. Highly recommend!

Terrible. Do not recommend. Arrived at six pm. Tried for 30 minutes to order food at the backside…read morebar. Staff would not even acknowledge or look at us. Finally had to go inside to find someone who would wait on us and take our food order. Not off to a good start with this place. Finally got food ordered at 6:40. At 8:10, still no food. Ordered nachos and onion rings. Place was not busy at all. Absolutely ridiculous. And to top it off we still got to pay full price. Can't believe people come here. Please go somewhere else.

My husband and I booked a cabin at Hidden Lake Winery for our anniversary at the recommendation of…read morefamily who raved about their experiences there (although it had been a few years since they'd been). After reading some concerning negative reviews, especially with a very rainy weekend forecast, we worried about a lackluster atmosphere and being confined indoors. We even agreed to cut our losses on the cabin and leave early if the experience was truly as bad as some reviews suggested. Thankfully, our stay was the complete opposite--a delightful surprise that exceeded all of our expectations! The cabin was spotless, cozy, and beautifully maintained, with no bugs inside (despite plenty outside, as you'd expect with any cabin in the woods). The jacuzzi was clean and relaxing, and we enjoyed complimentary breakfasts of bottled water, orange juice, and delicious muffins. We were even charmed by playful and curious baby foxes outside the cabin one morning. One of which came right up and peeked through our door window! The winery itself was a highlight. The food and wine were phenomenal. Quick and good service as well. We didn't do a wine flight, but requested to taste different wines at the bar before buying a glass and there was no deposit charge for the glasses as some reviews mentioned. There was plenty of covered outdoor seating that let us enjoy the views and atmosphere, despite the rain. Indoors, the upstairs offered board games and stunning views. Bartender Jeremy and owner Steve were friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to accommodate us with anything we needed, and even offered some great conversation! Steve's 3 dogs often accompany him to the winery and they are so gentle and sweet! You'll also find pictures of them throughout the inside of the winery! While heavy rain prevented us from hiking around the lake or to the waterfall, we had an amazing weekend. We can only imagine how amazing of an atmosphere it must be on a sunny day with live music! We left feeling grateful for such a wonderful anniversary and eager to return. I truly don't understand the negative reviews. Give this place a shot!

Absolutely beautiful location with nice areas to sit, relax and enjoy the outdoor atmosphere…read more Definitely recommend it for a venue or a place to relax and enjoy the afternoon. Unfortunately, all of the wines were slightly less than just OK. Definitely don't recommend any of them which was disappointing. The biggest negative was the fact they charge a five dollar glass fee for every glass to ensure you return it when you do a tasting. I've never seen this at a winery before. Frankly, most vineyards encourage you to take their glass so they have the enduring advertising. The highlight of our visit was the patriotic theme and sincere appreciation for our service members. Thank you for that.

Super nice winery beautiful setting, friendly folks and good wine - who could ask for moreread more

We've been too many boutique wineries over the years. This one is super cute very well laid out and…read morein many ways quite eloquent. it was fun to hear the history of their wine making and we had a chance to sample many different varieties. We enjoyed our afternoon here. We are here in the bleak times of winter. I'm sure it's quite beautiful in summer. It was magnificent, even in winter.

I love this winery and the people who own it! We always have a great time visiting and the wine is…read moresooooo good!

The food was great, the drinks were amazing. The staff were very friendly and helpful. A diamond in…read morethe forest

RE: Class of 1975 50th reunion We booked Irene's for our…read more50th class reunion. They were so attentive to our needs. They offered many options for our meal and for the bar. They were as involved or as uninvolved as we requested. We had a delicious dinner buffet of pork roast, chicken breasts, salad, green beans, rolls, delightfully seasoned mashed potatoes, and scrumptious pies for dessert. The prices were very reasonable. It was a perfect evening. I can't say enough about Tiffany, her staff, her wines and wine cocktails. She is so professional, kind, and so on point.

I have been visiting Jo-Al Winery since about 2017. It took me a while to find my favorite wine…read morebecause I am a big fan of big, dry reds. Jo doesn't have a red that falls into that section of my love life. But her 'Whipped' wine absolutely does! Yes, it's sweet. And I love it. And I love Jo and the rest of the crew because they too are sweet. I've never been drawn into a political or otherwise uncomfortable conversation. And even if the discussion were to take that turn, it's 100% acceptable to change the topic and move on. Please work to "Keep it Local" and stop by for a taste or two!

So we traipsed in an unassuming winery today called Jo-Al's winery in Mascoutah, Il…read more https://jo-alwinery.com. It seems like a dive, but don't be fooled. It looks crazy and they have slot machines, but their fruit wine is no joke!!! Awesome and fun local clientele, super friendly owners and very yummy wine made from local fruit. Jo served us samples ($2 for 3 samples) and just wow. She and the people there treated us like friends. A couple of the wines were frozen like a slushie. Caramel Apple and Whipped were our favorite and we bought a bottle of each ($15 each). Take a ride to the back roads and check this place out on the weekends!!!

Service and ambiance, nice people. Nice little winery. Good beer too, many flavors and brands.read more

Don't know about the food as we left. The service was completely lacking! Ambience was o.k.read more

Had the mac & cheese bite appetizer. The Berry salad and burger and fries. The food was excellent!…read moreService was phenomenal. We sat on the dock next to the water. It was a beautiful day. Had a one-man band couldn't have asked for a better relaxing afternoon brunch. Specialty drinks were great. I can't remember what I had something about the beach lol

What a cute place place to grab some food, wine or cocktail, and listen to live music! My spouse…read moreand I went on a Friday night when Brandon Munie was performing, and we got great seats up under the raised pavilion, further away from the mosquitos and overlooking the lake. It was an incredibly hot evening, but I enjoyed a frozen peach sangria, which helped keep me cool. (The fans up there didn't work, so the frozen drink was almost a necessity.) My spouse and I split a flatbread pizza and a berry salad, too. The salad was fine--it needed a lot more nuts and a touch of salt. The flatbread, though, was REALLY delicious! The frozen sangria was great, too--sweet but not coyingly so. A friend I was with ordered one with a splash of red wine on top, making it a touch less sweet and more balanced, according to her. I'll try that next time. The winery closed earlier than I expected, but the musician was great. Copperdock was still a great place to spend an evening with friends or family. I recommend a visit!