News & Announcements

Catch the latest updates, upcoming events, and important announcements from the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.
wine food pairing weekends
Wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail have partnered together to create a series of thoughtfully themed wine and food pairing weekends. By featuring pairings at select locations for each […]
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Better with Bubbles
We’re bubbling over with excitement! The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail is home to an amazing line of sparkling wines that offer vibrant flavors, expressive aromas and refreshing finishes. Whether you’re […]
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Wine For Your Valentine
Looking to make this Valentine’s Day even more memorable? Whether you’re thoughtfully pairing a charcuterie board or creating a dinner to remember, we have some amazing wines that will enhance […]
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Celebrating Illinois Wine Month
There’s something special about September in southern Illinois. Our vineyards are buzzing with excitement, grapes are hanging heavy on the vines and glasses everywhere are raised to celebrate harvest. September […]
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Wines to Serve with Holiday Ham
Holiday meals wouldn’t be complete without a local wine by their side. Check out some of our favorite Shawnee Hills Wine Trail wine and ham pairings, just in time for […]
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Norton: America’s Oldest Native Grape
Norton is a red wine variety and widely referred to as America’s oldest native grape. There is some mystery behind the actual creation of the Norton variety. It is believed […]
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If It Grows Together, It Goes Together
Pairing local wines with locally grown foods from the same region has been taking place for centuries. In the past, local foods were paired with local wines because that’s what […]
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Wine & Cheese – Is There a More Classic Pairing?
Why do wine & cheese partner so well? Studies have shown that people enjoy eating items with an overall balanced mouthfeel. Wine has tannins which can make your mouth feel […]
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Chambourcin: A Shawnee Hills Favorite
The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail produces unique, flavorful, award -winning wines from fruit grown right here in the Shawnee Hills American Viticultural Area (AVA). The most common varietal, found at […]
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