We had a lovely afternoon at Chateau Sainte Genevieve. It was a new-to-us winery (they have been…read moreopen just shy of a year). Boy were we happy we stopped by! The grounds are lovely, with vineyards surrounding the modern buildings and wrap-around patio area. We were able to try all of their wines at no charge prior to buying our wine for the patio. The wine was excellent, mostly French-style dry whites. Some of the grapes are grown elsewhere, which as in California, as their vineyards are still maturing. They do produce all of their wines. The service was excellent, both friendly and knowledgeable. Other details: Plenty of on-site parking. It is a smoke-free facility. No pets allowed. You can bring your own food.

We stopped by on our way to Postcard Cabins. I'm so glad we did! The place is clean, spacious and…read moremodern. A+ for gender neutral bathrooms in the restroom area. Bathrooms are large and clean and are fully enclosed rooms. The staff were friendly with great recommendations for wine and things to do around the area. I suggest bringing a picnic and games. We bought snacks at the market and opened a bottle on the patio. They corked what we didn't finish. Music plays on the speaker making the perfect atmosphere to relax and enjoy the space. I do not usually like many Missouri wines. Wine tasting is usually for fun since I miss tasting trips in California. They had a couple whites that we really liked so that was a bonus! We gladly bought a bottle to share. The cost was minimal. We are already looking forward to our next visit. It's worth the drive from St Louis to spend the afternoon.

We had a great experience. The staff is amazing! I certainly recommend Vance Vineyards as a place…read moreto visit!!!

The food is really excellent and the wine selection is pretty good as well. The dining room is…read morelovely and the view is nice. I've only ever been here in winter so I can't say much about the outdoor area but it looks like it'd be a great place to sit outside and have a drink. The staff is really wonderful. It's become a tradition to come here whenever I'm in town over the holidays and even when the place is busy the staff is very accommodating and attentive. I'm just also really impressed by the food. Definitely the best place I've been to in Southern MO.

permanently closed, wineries are a great business in the mind, but rarely profitable.read more

I've never been a big wine drinker and I found Four flavors I really enjoyed and bought bottles to…read moretake home, good music selection and great atmosphere. Would highly recommend visiting, a little off the beaten path but worth the drive.

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.

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!

They name tells you everything you need to know about this gem of a find. I stopped in on a Friday…read moreevening and the place was buzzing! A nice mix of fellow wine enthusiasts enjoying wine and light refreshments. Theres a bar, tables, and seating nook to enjoy your finds. I was greeted warmly by Ted and encouraged to ask questions. The space is well laid out and organized making it easy to find old favorites and add one or two new ones to your list. I found wines from a few of my favorite wine makers. Theres also several lesser known wineries to explore. Prices are comparable to other shops in the area. I came away with a few new treasures.

Great spot to taste new wines and make friends who love wine too. Owner is very knowledgeable and…read moreenjoys passing along his wine knowledge. Lots of selection.

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.

Amazing customer service Owners are personally engaged with…read morestaff and customers. Food is consistently well prepared. Entertainment brings people together

We visited for lunch at 12:15 on a Wednesday. We were 15 minutes early for our reservation. We…read morewere politely offered our choice of tables throughout the house. We chose a table in the room which was ultimately the music room. We each ordered wine from a very nice server and then perused the lunch menu. We were served our beverages within 15 minutes. My partner ordered the Tuna Melt sandwich. I ordered the Chicken Salad sandwich. The restaurant gives the kitchen enough time to customers to finish the first glass before your food order arrives. That's okay, the restaurant caters to casual lunch customers.