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    Blue Sky Vineyard

    3.9 (105 reviews)
    ModerateWineries
    Open 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Ashley U.

    My husband and I made the drive from Nashville to here for their Eclipse viewing event and loved it! Wonderful wine selection, beautiful property, and lots of parking, not to mention all of the service was very friendly and pleasant! Would 100% visit again!

    Outdoor seating
    Brian G.

    When people think about going to wineries in the midwest there are a lot of mixed reactions. Most of the time people default to knocking the quality of the wine or treating it like some sort of provincial activity not on par with the refined tastes of vineyards in better areas. I will be honest, I find most people that are really into wine utterly pretentious. I've been to Napa and I honestly found the experience commercial, over hyped, and over priced. When you are thinking about going to a Vineyard in Illinois or Missouri you just want a nice day out in the sunshine with your friends. You want to relax, take in the view around you, chill, and just enjoy yourself. Without a doubt Blue Sky sets the bar for each of the boxes. The scenery is beautiful, with a ton of tables set on a sloping hill looking down on a small lake. The main building is built in a design that harkens to Tuscan villas and it just sort of works in the hills of the Shawnee Forest. On weekends there is often live music, there are plenty of tables, and the food and wine is reasonably priced. I've always enjoyed the food, they have sandwiches, pizzas, and some light fare and appetizers. There are also a selection of prepackaged cheeses you can buy along with crackers. The wine is decent, I typically get white wine or sangria, but again I'm not a particularly snooty wine drinker. I've never had a bad experience at Blue Sky, and it is one of my favorite places to meet up with high school friends or have a mini get away with my wife. I would highly recommend it.

    Anne W.

    We loved visiting this Vineyard. We stopped there on the way to visit Rocky Comfort Cabins. The day was absolutely gorgeous and I'm so glad we stopped. I have to be honest we did not try the wine as we were driving out of town, but even if the wine was just alright, I highly recommend strolling the grounds and trying wine there. It was one of the most beautiful places we visited down in Shawnee National Park area. There is a large pond out in the back and the view of the trees and area is gorgeous. There is a beautiful outside sitting area, and it is a beautiful spanish style building inside and out! We would like to go back an relax and sip some wine soon!

    The winery
    Christy W.

    I feel like this is what Napa vineyards were like before they got so commercial. First of all- Covid- everyone wore masks, tables sanitized between guests. Loved it. Only 4 stars because the food wasn't amazing. My favorite thing was the bread and olive oil- if it's not actually, it should be famous. The spinach artichoke dip was also good. The hoagie was alright. We did wine flights- to get a taste. Lots of sweet wines, but really some pretty good dry wines as well. My favorite was the Hysterica- seriously tasted like grapes from my grandmas backyard. Concord tastes just like grape juice- also tasty. My favorite red was the montage. We also tried both sangrias and preferred the red. Live music, lots of tables, nice view - friendly staff- great afternoon.

    Chocolate cake
    Plenty F.

    3 stars. We had a great time at the winery. Everything was outside and socially distanced, so we were able to sit back and relax. The live acoustic duo was a nice touch. They weren't the best musicians, but for a cover band it was perfect. Anybody who can do an acoustic rendition of T-Pain's Apple Bottoms is aiight wit me! Very entertaining! Prolly the highlight... I've got the giggles just thinking about it! They have pitchers of sangria... I tried the white sangria with a concord floater. Honestly, not my favorite. But, on a hot summer day, it would've been just fine. You can do a tasting flight for $5. I would recommend this in order to find one you like. I tried all of the estate sweets - and I didn't like any of them. Super Bummed. BEWARE: There's a deposit for the glassware. So, if you don't take it back, you will lose your money. Or, you can keep it as a souvenir. The labels on their wines are simply breathtaking. You are gonna wanna buy some just to have a pretty bottle in your wine fridge/rack. Of course, when drinking you need some food, right? I can say that I enjoyed the food more than the wine. The spinach and artichoke dip was pretty tasty. I wish it has been a bit warmer - it was pretty chilly out. Also, the sandwiches are huge! I had enough to pack up and eat later. The best part of my day was the chocolate cake!! Hands down the most moist delicious stuff you ever did eat. And get this, it's only $5.50!!! And it's big enough to share. Tinkle before you go. Bathrooms are small and the line gets long. Wear a mask! Cheers!

    Entrance to Winery
    Gene S.

    We have been here a couple times. Great place we love to sit outside and listen to music. The wines have plenty of choices. Definitely and great place to hang out on weekend

    a view of the vineyard from the driveway
    Dinakar J.

    Nice ambiance, excellent service. Unfortunately that's where it ends! The wine is nothing to be excited about. Would recommend a visit to experience the property and service.

    Brenna S.

    Every time I visit southern Illinois a trip to Blue Sky is on the agenda. This is a beautiful winery and vineyard and they have amazing selections. The menu offers food, wine, and beer so there is something for everyone. I had the Chambourcin Blush on this specific day which was very good. My mother in law had the Riesling and everyone else had a beer. They have local beer selections as well as your domestics. I highly recommend their sangria as well. It comes by pitcher (maybe glass too) and is great for sharing. There was a fun live band playing while we were there. If you check their website they have a list of events and they also offer private suites, event space, weddings, etc. The staff was engaging and even had a deck of cards they let us borrow. When we left to grab some Mexican for dinner they recommended a place nearby. These are the reasons we continue to come back time after time! They won't disappoint.

    One of their selections
    Jennifer M.

    Fantastic place on the Shawnee wine trail!! Everyone working here was very helpful and pleasant to talk to. There is seating near the pond (lake?) And the scenery was gorgeous. Wines were delicious and very well priced. A definite stop if you're touring the wine trail

    Picture from the lanai facing the little pond out back where you can eat and drink "outside"
    David C.

    The venue was not open inside because of COVID so We would say hard to rate. Their Pizza was fantastic! Wine - 3.5 Beer - they only have a limited selection Overall 3.5

    white sangria
    L S.

    Sangria is refreshingly delicious for an early lunch out on the grounds. Opportunity to stroll the grounds and view the ornamental art work. The grounds look like a villa out in the southern Indiana farm lands. There is ample areas to walk about or sit by the pond making for a nice afternoon of a few white sangrias.

    Enjoying a glass by the falls
    Avonlea S.

    Blue Sky Vineyard is one of the largest and more industrialized wineries in this area. The winery itself takes you back to feeling like your in Italy and they have a wine selection for everyone. They off dry, sweet, and even bubbly wines for you to try at your visit! Don't forget to walk over by the waterfall for the perfect picture opportunity!

    One of the many pieces of art on the property
    Jerry N Julie S.

    Definitely five stars for this winery! We loved everything about it. We stayed in the Tuscany suite, it was beautiful, sat on the balcony in the mornings and evenings after the winery had closed. We enjoyed a walk through the vineyard, breathtaking views, great wines and good food! We visit from central Iowa a few times a year, definitely worth the 9 hour drive. Excited for our trips this summer and fall.

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    The family is very sweet. The service is very quick. And it is a family friendly place, the kids loved it there. I will be returning.

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    We stayed in a BnB near this winery and it was quite good. I enjoyed the wine. There were nice places to sit outside. Food was not bad.

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    Beautiful setting, Sunset was amazing and romantic from the patio deck. Highly recommend

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    This is a wonderful place to sit and eat their food and drink their wine. The ambiance here is not topped anywhere. Go there!!!

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    Great view! Wine was good! The girl that helped us was super friendly and we had an overall nice time. Would return.

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    Great place to relax. The artichoke dip was good and the wine made it perfect. The staff was pleasant and accommodating.

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    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.

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    Von Jakob Winery & Brewery

    3.1(93 reviews)
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    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.

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