Escape the cold: Guide to wineries open for winter sipping
If you thought visiting a winery was an activity only reserved for the spring and summer months, think again.
You can escape the cold this Heartland Weekend to wineries all over the area.
That list includes Apple Creek Vineyard and Winery.
This family owned estate vineyard is located along the banks of Apple Creek in rural Cape Girardeau County.
It’s actually only three miles from Interstate 55, but here you can easily withdraw from the hustle and bustle. The tasting room overlooks fresh water that runs clear all year long, making it a perfect destination in the winter.
Heartland Weekend suggests you stop by on a Friday evening for Steak Night. Yes, we’re talking a juicy ribeye and all the fixings. CLICK HERE to reserve your spot.
Or when the weather outside is a tab bit frightful, you can enjoy winter sipping at one of these other wonderful wineries.
Missouri
Cape Girardeau County
Apple Creek Vineyard and Winery
Friday: 2 – 9 p.m.
Saturday: 12 – 7 p.m.
Sunday: 12 – 5 p.m.
Hunter Valley Winery
Friday: 2 – 7 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday: 12 – 6 p.m.
Madison County
Durso Hills Winery and Bistro
Thursday-Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Perry County
Saturday/Sunday: 12 to 6 p.m.
The Barrens Winery
Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Scott County
River Ridge Winery
Open daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 364 days a year
Closed Christmas day
Ste. Genevieve County
Open daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Charleville Vineyard Winery & Microbrewery
Wednesday/Thursday: 12 – 6 p.m.
Friday-Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Chaumette Vineyard & Winery
Lunch Thursday-Sunday: 12 – 4 p.m.
Dinner: Thursday-Saturday: 5 – 8 p.m.
Saint Genevieve Winery
Wednesday-Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sand Creek Vineyard & Winery
Wednesday/Thursday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday-Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Weingarten Vineyard
Friday/Saturday: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
St. Francois County
Twin Oaks Vineyard and Winery
Friday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Illinois
Jackson County
Blue Sky Vineyard
Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday/Saturday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 6:30 p.m.
Hickory Ridge Vineyard
Friday – Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Kite Hill Vineyards
Friday – Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Orlandini Vineyard
Friday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Pomona Winery
Thursday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Union County
Alto Vineyard
Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday/Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Hedman Vineyard
Friday/Saturday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Owl Creek Vineyard
Monday – Friday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
StarView Vineyards
Sunday – Thursday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Friday: Noon – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Von Jakob Vineyards
Thursday – Friday: Noon – 6 p.m.
Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
