Wineries

Map of Southern Illinois Wineries

Southern Illinois Wineries

The Shawnee Hills AVA has many excellent vineyards and wineries.  Please take a moment to check out our Southern Illinois Wineries below.

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Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Wineries – Western Loop

Alto Vineyards over 500 awards given for their excellent wines. They have a large tasting room and a rooftop deck. Sit atop the winery and take in the beautiful views. The original winery in the region, Alto wines are a must taste.

8515 Highway 127 Alto Pass, IL 62905 | 618-893-4898Swedish Cuisine at Hedman Vineyard

PeachBarn Winery & Café focuses on an ever-changing seasonal menu using locally sourced ingredients and features Swedish cuisine to pair up with their wines. You will be delighted by the vast barn tasting room and friendly atmosphere.

560 Chestnut Street Alto Pass, IL 62905 | 618-893-4923

Hickory Ridge Vineyard is off the beaten path and provides a smaller more intimate tasting room. Similarly, it is low key with outdoor seating and great views overlooking the vineyards; you will not want to miss this one.

1598 Hickory Ridge Rd, Pomona, IL 62975 | 618-893-1700

Kite Hill Vineyards This quaint winery offers “a little bit of heaven off 127”.  Their wine list offers a wine for every palate and the views of the lake from their outdoor deck make sipping Illinois wine that much better.

83 Kite Hill Road, Carbondale, IL 62903 | 618-684-5072

Pomona Winery One of the first wineries forming the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, Pomona Winery offers a unique wine tasting experience featuring wines made with locally grown fruit, other than grapes.  Furthermore,  the tree house style patio makes this winery a must see.

2865 Hickory Ridge Road, Pomona, IL 62975 | 618-893-2623

Von Jakob Vineyard A German themed winery after the owner’s heritage, you will find many different wines, German inspired foods and a variety of craft brews from their on-site brewery.

230 IL-127, Alto Pass, IL 62905 | 618-893-4600

Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Wineries – Eastern LoopTuscan Villa on Southern Illinois Hillside

Blue Sky Vineyard here you will find a piece of Italy in Southern Illinois. The food and wine are plenty, and there is music every weekend.  Relax in the Tuscan atmosphere and savor award-winning Shawnee Hills wines.

3150 S Rocky Comfort Rd Makanda, IL 62958 | 618-995-9463

Honker Hill Winery Near Crab orchard lake this winery has a great outdoor venue.  Uniquely the patio has a large masonry fireplace with views of ponds, vineyards, and the forest beyond. Nestled in an entirely natural setting the indoor venue is rustic and charming. In fact, a fun place to visit.

4861 Spillway Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902 | 618-549-5517

StarView Vineyards Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and beautiful scenery that StarView Vineyards has to offer. Their award-winning wines are made on premise, mostly by grapes grown in their own sprawling vineyard.

5100 Wing Hill Road, Cobden, IL 62920 | 618-893-9463

Feather Hills Vineyard & Winery Formerly known as Orlandini Vineyard, Randy & Renee Feather purchased this boutique winery in 2017.  Breathing new life to the vineyard and winery, they offer awarded wines and, above all, a passion for crafting your guest experience.

410 Thorn Lane, Makanda, IL 62958 | 618-995-2307

Owl Creek Vineyard This charming winery and cidery offers guided wine tastings of their estate grown wines in addition to flights of Appleknocker Cider that is produced using locally grown, southern Illinois fruit.

1600 Cobden School Road, Cobden, IL 62920 | 618-893-2557

Additional Southern IL Wineries

Lincoln Heritage Winery when you visit this winery you will most likely be greeted by Homer or Bonnie, the owners.  Moreover, this small winery is a perfect place to get away from the crowds.

772 Kaolin Road Cobden, IL 62920 | 618-833-3783