In the early 1900s both Illinois and Missouri were prolific in the wine making business. The wine businesses in both states were dealt a severe blow when the Prohibition era began. Today wineries have made a comeback and French Colonial Country offers visitors a variety of quality wineries, many of which serve food and provide live entertainment, making a trip to the region a pleasurable experience.
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Ste. Genevieve Winery
245 Merchant Street
Ste. Genevieve, MO
573-883-2800
Located in the French Colonial district of town, Sainte Genevieve Winery is the oldest winery in the county. Handcrafting small lots of over 20 different wines comes naturally for this fourth generation winemaking family. Sainte Genevieve Winery produces many award winning wines, including varietal wines made from grapes grown in our vineyards, and an array of fruit wines made from whole fresh fruit. Enjoy a relaxing picnic under the shade of our grape arbor, listen to live local music, browse our wine related gift shop.
Sand Creek Vineyard
3578 Sand Creek Road
Farmington, MO
573-756-9999
The family owned and operated Sand Creek Vineyard is located among the rolling hills and vineyards of the Route Du Vin. You may taste their many fine wines and enjoy a picnic on the large veranda, complete with a fire pit, scenic view, and wildlife. Sand Creek Vineyard offers appetizers as well as beer. During weekends, you can enjoy live entertainment as well as a tasty lunch or dinner served up on site by TJ’s Smokey Meats & BBQ.
Schorr Lake Vineyards
1032 South Library Street
Waterloo, IL
618-939-3174
This winery and vineyard is located on the edge of peaceful, picturesque Schorr Lake just outside of Waterloo, Illinois. A quiet wooded area where one can relax on the deck overlooking the 6-acre vineyard or enjoy the beauty of the sunset over the lake. Schorr Lake Winery features estate grown and produced table and fruit wines.
Twin Oaks Vineyard & Winery
6470 Hwy F
Farmington, MO
573-756-6500
573-756-1000
Twin Oaks is a family owned vineyard and winery. Their tasting room sits in the middle of the vineyard and is a lovely spot to come for a relaxing afternoon where you can enjoy our delicious wines or a glass of cold premium beer. Twin Oaks offers an assortment of fresh meats, cheeses, crackers, fruit and chocolate.. During the winter months get cozy in front of the warm, inviting fireplace as you delight in a bottle of our fantastic wine. From April through October live entertainment is provided on the large outdoor patio located next to the lake.
Villa Antonio Winery
3660 Linhorst Road
Hillsboro, MO
636-475-5008
Villa Antonio Winery is the perfect place to enjoy the company of friends and family, to relax and unwind, or to celebrate a special day. Whether you desire an elegant wedding or charity event, a large corporate celebration or a small family gathering, we would love to serve you and your guests! Come and enjoy Italian hospitality, live music on picturesque grounds, award winning wines, and wood fired pizza or light fare from the in-house kitchen. Villa Antonio Winery is one of the St. Louis area’s best kept secrets. SEASONAL
Lewsi Winery
39 & 57 N. Main Street
Sainte Genevieve, MO
417-527-5151
Lewsi Winery wine hand crafts wine in small batches to ensure the highest quality. They produce, bottle, and label all of their wine right on the premises. SEASONAL
Watertower Winery
11373 State Route M
Ste. Genevieve, MO
573-880-3887
The Watertower Winery is located on a family farm just outside of the city limits of the historic town of Sainte Genevieve. Its tasting room is inside of a 70 plus year old barn that has been re-purposed to create a warm, comfortable atmosphere.
Wild Sun Winery
4830 Pioneer Road
Hillsboro, Missouri
636-797-8686
This winery is located in scenic Hillsboro, Missouri, on the grounds of a beautiful country estate. Wild Sun Winery’s portfolio of wines include an array of whites & reds ranging from sweet to dry including a barrel aged Chardonel, a Cabernet Sauvignon, and a delicious port-styled dessert wine. You are sure to have the perfect wine for your preferred style.
