We got slushed at StarView!…read more I'm a huge huge fan of wine slushies and because of this, StarView was recommended as one of our stops on the trail. This winery was hopping when we got there but were greeted immediately upon walking into their main room. We both got the slushies and settled in on their gorgeous deck over looking a gorgeous lake. The only thing missing was live music but we were too early for it. Tastings are $5 and they do have a food menu that we noticed looked pretty good from what people were ordering.

This was our first stop on our wine tour. Small gift shop. Great patio overlooking water…read more They have a large open space inside for sitting but there was a paint and sip with a rescue. However the reason for the 3 stars is due to the unfriendliness of the staff we had a girl with black hair. Also the rescue was very stuck up and rude. We asked to hold a kitten and they refused. Yet talking about how they wanted them all adopted. Only thing I can come up with is because we didn't buy a table for the paint and sip. Weird for winery to not allow any inside seating unless you buy a table for the rescue then allowing the rescue to be so rude to their customers

What a great spot! The staff was so pleasant and an old kitty was around hanging out with us. The…read morepicnic platter was great and split between 3 people. We got t shirts and a flight! Great service! Both red and white sangrias were my favorite Highly recommend

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.

Vicki is the owner she has her dogs on bottles. Very unique…read more Vicki has a very dry personality can come off rude but she isn't. Even our driver thought she was rude but I genuinely don't think that was her intention. They had an alpha farm here while we came in. Such a fun experience. Only 4 star as it was hot inside

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!

Such a cute distillery and positive experience! I brought a group of ladies here as part of a…read morebachelorette "wine trail" (I wanted to add more variety than only wine). It was a great way to kick off the trail because the owners were super friendly and welcoming. They even took some great pics of the bride and our group. They were clearly passionate about the distillery and the tasting was great. Several people in my group purchased bottles because they enjoyed it so much.

Cute little winery & very friendly..would definitely good back! Wine tasted great! Beautiful…read morescenery!!

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.

Austin was wonderful, belle and the other gentleman working with them…read more We did two wine tastings, pizza and waters. Everything was delicious. We got a pizza with onion, mushroom and sausage. Gift shop is pretty much only shorts and salsa. I wish they had more. Great service highly recommend

As you drive into the pristine vineyard with their chambering grapes growing on well groomed lines…read moreit looks a bit like old Tuscany. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Their Seyval is tasty as is Cabernet Franc. We do enjoyed the spinach dip and freshly baked pita bread.

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

We stopped here on a Saturday as part of a Ladies Shawnee Hills Spring wine tour. There is lots of…read moreparking right out in front. When we got inside, it was extremely crowded and loud inside. (There was a baby shower in progress.) We were still able to find a table. There are outdoor seating options but it was too cold. The service was quick and efficient. Their wine flights are organized in a cute carrier, and it was only $10 for a flight. You do have to check your empty flight back in to get your deposit back. It was not the best wine on the trail, in my opinion. There was some cute wine merchandise, similar to what is sold at other wineries. The women's bathroom was spacious and clean. I would return, especially on a warm day when the patio is open.

We really enjoyed Pomona Winery!…read more Due to Covid, no tastings or flights were offered, but the very knowledgeable woman (owner?) made a suggestion that we loved! The bottle price was very reasonable and completely worth the experience! We loved sitting on the porch, it felt like we were in a treehouse, what gorgeous grounds! She sealed up our the rest of our bottle of wine so we could take it to go. Really appreciated letting our dog play frisbee on the front lawn, she was in heaven!

The service was great and very informative when we asked wine questions. Wine is fruit based but…read morevery enjoyable. Would go back in a heartbeat and also love they distribute in our area in Illinois.

Mike is the owner and he's phenomenal super kind. He was helping us pick out wine talking to us for…read morequite a bit easily building a rapport with us! Highly recommend his winery - can not say enough good things!

Cute spot and friendly staff!…read more Check in on yelp and get a free tasting! (But don't forget to tip your bartender!) On day of visit, they had live music that was pretty good. However, one downfall is that they don't offer much for non-alcoholic options.

We met the owner she was so nice. We bought a bottle of wine with a QR code on the back that when…read moreyou scan it then it opens her Spotify playlist of her music she listens to while making wine! How unique. Very neat place, unique, beautiful patio and lovely wine! We bought three bottles! Highly recommend!

We visited on a Saturday in March, as we explored the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. The building itself…read morehas plenty of space. Downstairs, there are lots of places to sit and read or play a game. The bathroom was clean and nice. They are picnic-friendly and dog-friendly. The tasting room is upstairs with some seating inside. They focus on dry wines (our favorites anyway). We chose a nice dry flight of 4 wines and enjoyed them outside on the patio. Their patio is several levels with additional seating below. Mature trees grow through the patio levels so I expect that the patio would be nicely shaded on a hot summer day. Server was friendly and knowledgeable. This was a quiet visit but we enjoyed the wine and our dog liked the patio. The cell phone reception isn't great here - when we left, we had to drive a bit away to get GPS to work again.