After Family Pictures we stopped in to DeVinos Holiday Pop Up Bar Frosty's Hideout!!!…read moreWe had some appetizers and tried almost all the Holiday Drinks!!!! My Favorite was Santa's Sugar Cookie!!!

We wanted to try somewhere new and found Crooked Creek Winery. We really liked the atmosphere with…read morehorses and a very laid back relaxing area. Our host was excellent with suggestions and tasting the different wine types. We also had pizza and it was very good. We stayed inside, but if the weather was nicer, we would have spent time outside.

Mindy - I absolutely LOVE your place! So glad we finally got a chance to come visit, and I'm very…read moreglad you guys share your little piece of heaven with the public. It's gorgeous. This place has what most wineries need - wines to suit everyone's tastes. Personally, I'm a dry red drinker, but I enjoyed almost every wine I tasted, including the sweet stuff. I was surprised to see they had a great tasting wine for those who prefer dry to the semi-sweets all the way to the sweet ones. That's an exceptional selection! We arrived when the place was hopping with a couple big parties on buses, but heard Shannon giving a tasting later in the afternoon when there wasn't such a crowd. For those who love wine and are interested in the grapes and process, find the time to do a tasting with Shannon. I was a little sad I missed the story behind the wines when we did our tasting. Regardless, the scenery was incredible and the wines were fantastic. You gotta Love a place where they treat you like family, even on your first visit!

This is a great place to getaway from the city and enjoy a very good and very reasonably priced…read morewine selection!

Great local winery. Wonderful to support this local business…read more Beautiful setting and the wine is excellent!

Where do I start? My…read moregirl listed 3 other vineyards which we thought were much "cuter" but I am sooo glad we ended up coming here! Meegan was so welcoming and accommodating. Our visit included 5 samples per person, $5 per glass after the samples, and less $20 per bottle of wine. We also got to explore their vineyard and corn field. They had live music and their regular customers were extremely kind. You have to be there to see and experience it for yourself.

We stumbled upon this winery while trying to find somewhere to enjoy a late lunch after a morning…read moreof hiking. The food, service and ambience did not disappoint. Everyone talks about their garlic parm fries for a reason. Order them! We also ordered the crispy chicken sandwich with sesame cucumber salad and sriracha mayo, which was so good (we ordered the food to split and both agreed we should have gotten our own chx sandwich). The flatbread was also good, but the fries and chx sandwich were just so much better that the bread was left in their shadow. I can't comment much on the wine as we both ordered mimosas . The grounds were well maintained and the waitress what friendly. Will return.

I searched "date night activities" on yelp, and this place came up, and was just 10 minutes from…read moreour house. I had no idea. It was so relaxing for a couple that rarely gets date night. We enjoyed ourselves so much. What a beautiful setting.

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.

Totally LOVE this place!! The wine is wonderful and the employees doing the wine tastings really…read moreknow their stuff! The wine is good, the outside patio fantastic and the live music makes it even better!! A great way to spend part of your week or weekend!

Went here for a graduation party where outdoor space had been reserved…read more The place was beautiful with lots of outdoor seating. Staff were welcoming and kind. I tried the Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, and tempestuous. All were great! I love a dry red. The Petite Sirah was my favorite.

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.

So we traipsed in an unassuming winery today called Jo-Al's winery in Mascoutah, Il…read more https://jo-alwinery.com. It seems like a dive, but don't be fooled. It looks crazy and they have slot machines, but their fruit wine is no joke!!! Awesome and fun local clientele, super friendly owners and very yummy wine made from local fruit. Jo served us samples ($2 for 3 samples) and just wow. She and the people there treated us like friends. A couple of the wines were frozen like a slushie. Caramel Apple and Whipped were our favorite and we bought a bottle of each ($15 each). Take a ride to the back roads and check this place out on the weekends!!!

I have been visiting Jo-Al Winery since about 2017. It took me a while to find my favorite wine…read morebecause I am a big fan of big, dry reds. Jo doesn't have a red that falls into that section of my love life. But her 'Whipped' wine absolutely does! Yes, it's sweet. And I love it. And I love Jo and the rest of the crew because they too are sweet. I've never been drawn into a political or otherwise uncomfortable conversation. And even if the discussion were to take that turn, it's 100% acceptable to change the topic and move on. Please work to "Keep it Local" and stop by for a taste or two!

3.5/5 for me Came…read morehere on an early Saturday afternoon with a party bus to the wineries in Augusta. They have a small inside area with a bar where you can sample some wines and make your purchase. There is a HUGE outdoor area with a covered section of tables and other tables that overlook the grapes. The view is amazing! They also had live music outside which added to the vibe. I got a wine flight and honestly didn't really enjoy the ones I picked which is why this is a 3.5/5 for me. The location, the view, the knowledgeable and friendly staff all make this a worthy spot to visit. Even though I didn't enjoy the wines because everything else was great I will be back to try another round of wines.

We visited on a Sunday in November. This winery really shines in terms of their beautiful, serene…read moregrounds, with rolling hills, trees and vineyards. There are lots of seating options outside. On the day we visited, there was live music in their large heated tent. In terms of wine, their offerings include dry, sweet and sparkling wines plus gluten-free sangrias and ciders. Servers were very knowledgeable and helpful getting us some selections that they thought we would enjoy (including samples to help us make a choice). There are curated flights of 4 for $10 or you can create your own customizable flight for $12. The wine was okay (the Chambourcin was my favorite). We really enjoyed their canned sangrias and brought some home. Their cider is excellent as well. You can bring your own picnic, which we appreciate since we have food allergies. There were lots of snacks for purchase, plus hot food. Dogs are not allowed (except service dogs). Plenty of parking right outside their main building.