Beautiful winery inside and out! Great place for lunch and to try some very impressive wines…read more Amanda is a gem! We had a great visit!

To me, this place has so much potential, but it fell a little short of expectations…read more We came as a group of 8. Per their signage and staff reports, we are to order at the bar. (This was helpful as we could do separate checks). They offer wine and cocktails. However, on my visit, their soda gun was broken, so my friends who did not drink alcohol had limited drink options. Unfortunately, their kitchen got slammed and struggled to keep up. My group's food came out very spread out. Salads were decent. My one friend enjoyed their tacos. However, my last friend to order food ordered a grilled cheese, and it came out cold. I would come for the wine again, but would only order food if it didn't appear crowded. Inside and outside were pretty. The place was super clean.

We visited StarView on a Saturday afternoon in March as part of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. The…read morelocation is nice. There is a large indoor area and a huge back patio partly covered/partly uncovered overlooking a small pond that provides a nice lively but pretty setting in which to enjoy your wine. The parking lot is right out front. They allow you to bring in food and do permit dogs on-leash. When we entered, we saw lots of rather typical wine merchandise to buy. We were hoping to have wine flights outside on the patio, but they only do flights inside at the walk-up bar. Instead, we had a couple of small tastes and picked a bottle of wine to bring out back on the patio. There was a live band performing which was nice. Lots of seating and an energetic vibe. We enjoyed our wine as well. You have the option to either keep your wine glasses as a souvenir or return them to get your deposit back.

Stopped for lunch while passing thru. It was ok. Nothing special. Self order clean up sandwiches…read more Bag chips. Enjoyed watching the Koi and turtles. It's a winery not restaurant so keep that in mind. Staff greeted us and seemed pleasant for minimal interaction

First time coming here, this was the only place I checked out in the area just because I know this…read moreis the only place to has hard cider. Owl Creek Vineyard has 10 hard ciders to choose from and it has some sangria too which is a bonus. Staff here was not really too friendly and their food was pretty expensive which is probably the only reason why I'm subtracting a star. A lot of other people like to dine outside and I can see why because then scenery out there is pretty beautiful especially by the little river where you can see the train go by. Parking isn't too bad either so going up that hill is a little bit treacherous upon entering. The ciders were pretty good though nothing stood out to me as the best flavor ever but they were good nonetheless. We enjoyed seeing the Cat come by . Restrooms were pretty clean too. Overall, I really enjoyed coming here and if I ever come back over here I would come back again to The Owl Creek Vineyard.

For my friend group, this is the favorite vineyard on the Shawnee wine trail! They have a wide…read morevariety of wine and cider. There is also food for purchase (and they allow you to bring your own picnic food as well). The space is large and relaxed with seating indoors and outside (several levels behind their building). We enjoyed our tasting flights on the top covered, shaded patio. You are able to mix wine and cider in a flight. They have lots of different cider flavors and they are all gluten-free. The servers were friendly and knowledgeable. You may want to bring your growler to take cider home - they were sold out of cans on our visit.

We heard that the Peachbarn would be closing in October 2025 and decided to take a day trip on the…read moreShawnee Wine Trail to visit one last time. We visited on a Saturday afternoon. There is plenty of free parking in their lot and lots of seating inside. There was live music that started at 2:00. There were board games. You can order food (although the cafe was closed when we visited) The service was prompt and friendly. I had a glass of dry red that was okay. When the band started playing, they were loud and it became difficult to talk. Also, you don't get cell phone reception inside and there isn't and guest WiFi. Bathroom was clean. When we visited (9/13/25), their merchandise was 50% off.

We stopped here on the way home from our Carbondale hiking weekend. We did a tasting and bought a…read morebottle to bring home... and now I don't recall which bottle. I had a lavender drink and a peach sangria that were specials not on the main menu. We ate on the back deck (or was it a porch?) and had a good view of a field. I think we ordered a cheese board or a meat and cheese board, but it's been over a month now and I can't be sure. That lack of memory may indicate that we weren't raving about it and we weren't disappointed in it.

Such a beautiful stop at Purple Toad Winery! We had the…read moreunexpected opportunity to visit Purple Toad Winery during our travels through Kentucky, and the property is absolutely charming! The grounds are beautiful, quaint, and well-maintained, creating a relaxing atmosphere that's perfect for spending an afternoon with friends and family. The staff was very welcoming, and there were plenty of unique wine varieties to sample. And for FREE! Each person gets up 8 free tastings + 5 free whiskey, tasting If you're looking for a picturesque stop with a fun and laid-back Kentucky winery experience, it's definitely worth a visit. The setting is a 5-star experience--the wine itself was more hit-or-miss for us and didn't quite live up to the beauty of the property (whiskey was better! ) but still recommend visiting for the atmosphere alone. They also had free NA beverages for the kids, which is nice!

Beautiful winery with lots of outdoor sitting areas for friends to gather. 8 samplings for free…read morewith many more to try. Known for their sweet and fruity wines. They sell by the bottle for $16 and a glass to enjoy there is $5. Very affordable. Sweet, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Will ship free to my state (AL) for an order of $65 or more. Military discounts of 20%.

Von Jakob was the last stop on our ladies Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Spring tour. There is plenty of…read moreon-site parking. Our group enjoyed some beer. There was lots of inside seating, but it was extremely loud (and crowded) when we visited. The front room is decorated like a German beer hall. We sat in a large room off to the side that looks like it would be used for wedding receptions or large parties. There is also a patio with seating but it was a cold day so we stayed indoors. The patio looks like it could use a refresh but the view is very nice.

Von Jakob winery and brewery in Alto Pass is a must stop on the Shawnee Hills wine trail. Walking…read moreinto this non descript one story widely spread out building leaves much to be explored. We were invited into this large bar space with ample seating and easy access to another attached large space that had even more seating which led to even another large seating space outside with a view of the valley. Von Jakob offers, wine, beer, and limited bourbon which we were told was really a one time offering, and once the bourbon is gone, that's it. We were only there for a tasting and did pick up a few bottles. I never felt rushed and the host was knowledgeable and offered information on all that was available as the tasting list was extensive. There was no live music while we were there but I would not hesitate to come back for that. A solid experience.

Amazing location for a public fundraising event with great food & drink available. Both indoor and…read moreoutdoor spaces to handle the crowd and see the scenery surrounding the winery.

Excellent knowledgable service. Lovely hills of So. IL…read more Wine special on Chardonel. Excellent musical talent.

Have been going to Pheasant Hollow Winery for over a decade, every time I drive down to southern…read moreIllinois. Wife and I stopped in one my last trip, thirsty and tired. Asked for a glass of water and the lady behind the bar went to the cooler and gave me and the wife a bottle of water, no charge. I knew what I wanted to drink ( a glass of Pink Catawba wine), my wife wanted to do a tasting ( taste 3 wines , no charge . The gentleman behind the bar gave her and additional 3 tastings). We both got a glass of pink Catawba - $5 a glass and relaxed outside, sitting in the woods. Bought 3 bottles of wine to take home. Friendly people, beautiful setting, excellent wines.

Wine was really poor quality food was out of food trailer and deep fried everything. Nice setting…read morebut low quality wine.

Always a good time. Great service. Good food. On the weekends, wonderful live entertainment…read more Free tastings. A laid back time and good experience. A must see.

This is a fun, rustic spot near Cape Girardeau, Missouri. This is a family run business that…read moreoperates the winery with great pride. They offer free tastings with options from dry to sweet. It is in a rural area with both old and modern seating areas. They have live music on weekends, but it was cancelled, due to the nonstop rain. We Like dry wines, and we chose their rose. We were visiting our son at SEMO and were looking for something new and fun for adults. We were glad we went there.

We visited on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in March, right when the tasting room opened for the…read moreseason. The tasting room has lots of options for tastings, including their own sodas. The server was really friendly and very knowledgeable about the meads and what was in them (we have some allergies). We got a flight of 4 meads that came on a cute hanger with a handle. We were able to sit on their patio at a table under an umbrella. There was lots more seating on picnic tables in the yard as well. They were dog-friendly with several pups visiting on-leash. My boyfriend really loved the meads. I don't usually like sweet drinks but I liked a berry "Jammed Up" mead. We took a couple of bottles home. The merchandise is top-notch, with hoodies and lots of nice stuff with bees on it. I will definitely return. Adding this place as a stop during our Shawnee Hills Wine Trail girls trips.

Meadery and tasting room. Great friendly service even on total eclipse day! One mocktail on the…read moremenu which was 10/10. Lots of 2-4 person tables. Some classic meads and some which were seasonal. A pleasant surprise on our travels. Worth a visit!