I can't begin to explain what a great spot this is!…read more It is dog friendly, it is wide open and beautiful, it has lots of live music, it is run by a family that is so very nice, and it is super affordable and tastes great! You can get a flight of wines for $5 or a glass of wine or a pint of beer for $5 each. You can even do a tour and tasting for $10. Plus, all the bottles are pretty much under $25. And they have quite a large variety of whites, reds, and roses too. Cindy, one of the owners, is so very friendly and helpful. She will go through an entire tasting with you with the highest level of patience, allowing you to taste and try anything you'd like to. Her brother-in-law also Is a gem, he himself Popsicles to all of the kids running around and let them ride on the tractor or explore into the garden. Would highly recommend if you are in the area!

You guys. If you love beautiful days at wineries and chatting with the nicest people, please visit…read moreEdg Clif. A friend and I had the most delightful time. The scenery is lovely. Arthur was the live music for the day and he played a great variety of songs (acoustic guitar). The wine is fantastic. I do not know a lot about wine, but I do know that each one we tasted (6) was very easy to drink. We shared a bottle there and I brought 2 home. Bonus: you can bring your own snacks (no beverages). I love this. I enjoy planning my own winery snacks. I was bummed when many wineries quit allowing food because they opened kitchens. So if I have to pay $30+ for food. I'm buying less wine. Anywaaaay, make a little weekend out of visiting this area and have a lovely time at Edg Clif. (Photos do not do it justice)

Miss Heinrich. Great wine made here. Out away from town. Pretty drive. Don't miss it.read more

Heinrichshaus Winery is the perfect small winery. It's only a few miles from the highway in some…read morewoods. The proprietor is German; he built the building to resemble a German winery about 40 years ago. The tasting room is small and will fit only a few people. It's naturally cool inside. Heinrich guided us through our tasting like an expert. He told us all about the grapes and the history of the winery. He showed us a book he has that details the history of American wines, specifically the Norton grape. He did the tastings in real glasses. Due to MO liquor license laws, they can't sell wine by the glass. However, there are picnic tables outside. Look out for their two pet cats who eat near the door. The male is a Norwegian forest cat and he is very friendly. I can't say enough good things. I hope to be back again later this year.

Clean and cute, but view is not beautiful. Conversation…read moredelightful and interesting. Wine very good

Informative sampling that was no cost. A wonderful view with a peaceful breeze this particular…read moreday. The wine proved very tasty and unfortunately we arrived 30 minutes before they were to close so I'm thinking we'll have to come back when we can stay longer!

We stumbled upon this winery while trying to find somewhere to enjoy a late lunch after a morning…read moreof hiking. The food, service and ambience did not disappoint. Everyone talks about their garlic parm fries for a reason. Order them! We also ordered the crispy chicken sandwich with sesame cucumber salad and sriracha mayo, which was so good (we ordered the food to split and both agreed we should have gotten our own chx sandwich). The flatbread was also good, but the fries and chx sandwich were just so much better that the bread was left in their shadow. I can't comment much on the wine as we both ordered mimosas . The grounds were well maintained and the waitress what friendly. Will return.

I searched "date night activities" on yelp, and this place came up, and was just 10 minutes from…read moreour house. I had no idea. It was so relaxing for a couple that rarely gets date night. We enjoyed ourselves so much. What a beautiful setting.

permanently closed, wineries are a great business in the mind, but rarely profitable.read more

I've never been a big wine drinker and I found Four flavors I really enjoyed and bought bottles to…read moretake home, good music selection and great atmosphere. Would highly recommend visiting, a little off the beaten path but worth the drive.

Totally LOVE this place!! The wine is wonderful and the employees doing the wine tastings really…read moreknow their stuff! The wine is good, the outside patio fantastic and the live music makes it even better!! A great way to spend part of your week or weekend!

Hurrah for Hillsboro & Wild Sun Winery! If you want a great vibe with good wines and great craft…read morebeers this is the place. See the website for the food menu which is really good and the plus is you can bring your own food and charcuterie too; however the menu prices I thought were reasonable and the quality was good. A short drive down the highway it's close to the city, south county and west county. Nice band playing and super staff too. I met Ed the owner and he's a sincere and friendly guy who has put together a great business. See you at Wild Sun Winery again soon.

Great time at a great place! Wine was wonderful and the atmosphere was amazing. Fun place to hang…read morewith friends and family.

I cannot believe how few reviews there are for this charming winery! My husband and I were headed…read moreout to the lake and thought we'd stop by whatever nearby winery we could find. We did not go in expecting much since there was a serious lack of reviews. What we found was a small winery/brewery that was beyond adorable. There were two really well kept buildings, the tasting room for wine and the micro-brew pub. We couldn't help trying both. The wine was perhaps a bit sweet for my taste, but it is Missouri wine after all. The beer selection was top-notch and everything was tasty. Prices were extremely reasonable and there was a cute outdoor patio with a wrap-around bench and a fire pit that was very nice. The staff was amazing! We were there on a harvest day, so there were quite a few people wandering around that had been involved in picking the grapes. Everyone was super friendly and had us feeling like family in no time. This review is only four stars and not five because this winery lacked the expansive view of so many others around town.

Another Highway 44 adventure. This restaurant is located off Highway 44 in St. James, MO…read more I was pleasantly surprised by my experience here. The building is set back off the road a little ways sitting stately on top of a hill. The property is absolutely gorgeous. The parking lot a little dicey. Most of the patrons park to the right of the building on gravel. There are a few paved handicap parking spots in front of the building. Inside the building, the dining room and bar area are massive, accommodating a large number of guests. The decor is relatively clean and simple. I was seated at a cozy table and waited for my server. Nicole provided exceptional service. She was knowledgeable and attentive making my experience all the more enjoyable. I started my evening with a seasonal cocktail from the extensive drink menu. I always check out a menu prior to any dining experience. I knew the whipped feta dip and marinated olives were an absolute must. The cheese is sourced from a local Missouri farm. As are a large number of items served in the restaurant. I prefer to support local and small businesses when I can. This gave me an opportunity to support several all at one. The olives were a mix of black and green served warm with roasted garlic. I have never had olives served warm and will insist on it from now on. The flavors were phenomenal. The dish was generously portioned and enough to share with a small group. Or just for yourself like I did. I really couldn't choose between the entrees. Looking around at other patron's meals, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed with anything on the menu. I opted for a Cesar salad with grilled shrimp. I can't think of a time in recent memory when I've had a salad this good. Crisp romaine lettuce, fried capers, fresh breadcrumbs, and a luxurious dressing. (The salad is served with red onions which I very politely set aside as I do not enjoy raw onions.) The shrimp were the perfect combination juicy and flavorful. I finished the entire thing. I would have been remiss to not try a glass or two of wine during my visit. I decided a glass of rose' would be a good note to end my meal on. The wine is amazing, bright and crisp with notes of citrus. I picked up a couple of bottles to take home. I'm looking forward to sharing this find with my friends. I ordered a piece of the bread pudding to go. This was delicious and was a perfect treat later in my evening. I had a very enjoyable experience. The service was excellent and friendly. The food delicious from start to finish. The wine and cocktails paired well with the menu offerings. The cozy atmosphere made this a perfect evening.

Wish I took a pic of my SMW burger. It was great. Juicy and full of flavor. The chips were also…read moregreat. This is a place we will definitely stop at again when on our way to the lake. My wife had the Truffle ravioli and she said it was also great.

I enjoyed this winery a lot, will definitely be returning. Good variety to the wines and they were…read morevery tasty. Loved the wine-a-ritas too. GREAT patio, cool outdoor area. Only downside was that the band playing was a bit loud, hide to kind of hide away. I can't wait to return when they are able to do tastings again, though - maybe at an off time when there isn't a band playing and less crowded. During pandemic time, they are keeping the indoors closed, having folks order at the door - wine by the bottle only plus the wine-a-ritas. We got a bottle of the blackberry and it was great.

Such a pretty spot with delicious wines. The owner was so accommodating for us and…read more opened the winery early even though we were the only ones here. The wines had a great variety and there is something for everyone here. Come here for a relaxing time with friends. Definitely would recommend to everyone!

We attended a wedding here last night and we thought it was an exceptional venue and very well…read moreorganized. Something to keep in mind- the terrain is challenging for stilettos, old people, and toddlers. You should expect this when you see it's a barn venue, but some wedding barns have redone flooring. There is old plank flooring, gravel, and lots of steps and ramps to multiple levels.

Jen and Steve were amazing. The amount of attention to details and effort they put into our day…read moremade it all flow so perfectly. They worked with us and we're so patient with all our questions and changes. You'd be absolutely crazy not to book your wedding here!!!! A++++++ HIGHLY recommend!!!