This was my first outing to Ste. Genevieve. We decided to do some wine tasting on a early spring…read moreday. I was so pleasantly surprised with Watertower Winery! At first glance the front exterior is very underwhelming. But, upon entering, the hospitality was so welcoming that I was instantly at ease. Watertower Winery offered us a $5 sampling of 6 wines that included a signature glass (these were perfect 2 oz pours & well worth sampling). We chose a Riesling and headed to the back deck. The deck is quaint and offered a pastoral view. A 60 degree day, sun shining, a nice little winery..made for a perfect day. We will definitely be back!!

Excellent winery! Has a big winery feel but close to town. Owners are super sweet and friendly…read more Sangria is the BEST around!

For a cocktail or bottle of wine Id guess they meet expectation. The food menu is very limited. The…read morefood was mid to low quality. We ordered appetizers a calzone ( burnt in on end, blackened on the bottom -bitter tasting) and a sandwich ( warm, chips oily and soggy). It seems like there are only 2-3 staff working on a graduation / Mother's Day weekend ???? Service was slow but these folks were clearly overwhelmed. They were polite and apologetic for the food preparation time. There were very few folks there so they weren't slammed busy and overwhelmed, just overwhelmed. We likely won't be back. $325 Dinner and drinks bill and any chain place with mid quality drinks and food ( Chilis, Applebee's, Cheddars, ) would be 1/2 the cost and clearly better. An upscale place ( Flame, Texas Roadhouse, Outback) would be a way bether choice for comparable money. The Venue is stunning and looks clean. Hopefully they get it together, or get someone in the space who can. Disappointed at best.

Ambiance- 5/5 Service 5/5 - Our server was excellent and…read moretook her time with us. Super friendly. Wine- overall I would probably say a 4/5. For the flights they are served in plastic cups. My favorite was the crimson eclipse. Food- 3/5. We ordered some appetizers and they were a little disappointing/did not match the description of the menu. The margarita pizza was a little spicy. Fruit and cheese plate had some nice jam, but the presentation was off. Crab cakes were small. Also, the menu on their website was slightly outdated. I would still recommend this location as it's very classy, great for groups, and plenty of parking. Service was excellent. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Kite Hill is a smaller but quiet winery. The staff is always really personable and helpful with…read morewine selections, and I enjoy their wine slushes the most! Loved: the pomegranate slush mixed with the peach. The wine flight is also a good amount of wine

Amazing wine slushy drinks. Great service and conversations with the staff. We sat outside on the…read moredesk and enjoyed the view.

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!

Enjoyed our VIP service at our private table. Enjoyed the array of food selections, the atmosphere,…read moreand my baby squirrel.

Great place to enjoy a bottle of wine listen to music. Love…read morethe atmosphere and staff.

Fun place. Nice they allowed outside food here because we had birthday cake etc. it was a nice day…read moreand they should have opened the room up with the overhead doors to maximize enjoyment of the views. It was mostly self serve. You go up to the bar for drinks.

made a reservation for Jan 2 at 530pm. They closed before we even got there. No call- nothing. We…read morecame from out of state and made reservations for 15 people.

I feel so bad that it is September and this is the first time that I made it down to Liberty…read moreCourtyard. Every time I go Michelle and Kathy have added something new. This place started out as a house that they bought at an auction to get away from the city and fish on the weekends. Poor Michelle and Kathy can't even tell you the last time they got to go fishing. This place evolved more out of necessity. Two sisters bought the place and slowly turned it into a tasting room. At first they only focused on Illinois wines, and they still only have Illinois wines. Next they added micro brews. Yesterday they had 8 different beers on tap, plus bottles of domestic beers. The food menu is limited, because they don't really have an industrial sized kitchen. They offer a cheese plate, which is very tasty. Yesterday I had the bruschetta, OMG delicious and bonus the tomatoes were grown in their own garden at the Courtyard. They have expanded the courtyard and added a room (which was originally an old barn) Next season they are going to start making their own wines. This place is nestled right on the Kaskaskia River. They are only open on the weekends Friday night through Sunday night. This time of the year, they have a fire pit going, and this is free of charge. The locals bring then wood. You will enter as a stranger but leave as a friend. This is must see place.

From the owner: Love it! See it! April thru October, Liberty Courtyard in…read moreEvansville IL offers wine by the bottle or glass, up to 12 draft beers plus domestics and soft drinks. Some spirits, specialty drinks and food. Picnic basket friendly, all beverages must be purchased on site. Relaxing view of Kaskaskia River. All seating is outdoor. Available for special events.

This is the ultimate hang out space, there is something for everyone. Hand mixed sodas, the best…read moresweet tea on tap, cold brew coffee for a quick pick me up, a slushie for every occasion, craft beer and all the staff are so friendly and encourage trying different things before you commit. I love trying new things, its nice to do so with no pressure. The vibes are nothing like anything in Jeffco and the back deck would be great for a shower or party. The prices are low for the quality and creativity of the beverages. The place is definitely accessible for all & the bathrooms are so cute! Its amazing to have a community space that is open so late for the area. 12am on weekends is almost unheard of anymore. My friends love it and can't wait for more events to show up to the space. I really hope this place catches on really turns into the community hub we so desperately need. Food is pending until 2026. They do encourage bringing snacks or carry out. They are walking distance from Cheesesteaks, The Corner Cup, Pine Mountain, Gordon's Stoplight, they have Pogalino's carry out menus on the bar. They also, have chip & popcorn selection.

Central Tap was a super fun and unique experience! The staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly…read more They allowed samples of all their in house made drafts! Great little place! :)

Around mid-June, my wife and I were in the Paducah, KY area on the way to visit some friends. We…read morehad time to kill, so we Googled if there were any local wineries. The one we decided to check out was Poca Terra Winery. Once you leave Paducah proper heading out to the rural areas the roads very much start to narrow and winding, our ride to Poca Terra being no exception. Once we found the winery the countryside was well worth the trip. Poca Terra is a small winery on what may have been a farm at one time. There is a small vineyard next to the main house. In the back of the property, there is a barn-type structure that the owners are converting into a tasting building. For the present, the couple who own the winery does their tastings on an outside porch at the main house. We were the only ones there so we were able to spend time with the owners tasting and discussing their wines and how they came about becoming winemakers. They inherited some antique but functional winemaking equipment passed on down the years from his grandfather who used to make his wines. The equipment originally came from Italy and supplements their more modern equipment. I have to say, even though they may be a smaller winery, their estate bottle dry wines were excellent. My wife and I bought all five of their dry wines. One was a rather unique rose aged in oak. They also bottle sweet and semi-sweet wines. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with John and Karen, the owners, and their wines. We will come back and I would encourage you if you are in the area to pay a visit.

We showed up tonight for their music event and stood in line about a bottle wine and sat down in…read morethe rain came along, which we are not upset about cause the rain is what it is but what we are not happy about is you charge is five dollars for a corkage fee to take that bottle from your table down to the table we had in your yard. I don't understand why you would charge us extra five dollars to take the cork out of the bottle for us. Are we supposed to carry a wine cork so we don't have to pay for that??? unless it's required by law which I don't believe it is a little ridiculous

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.