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From Alto Pass to Cobden and beyond, each winery offers its own flavors and personality, creating an experience that’s as diverse as it is memorable.
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11
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40
Miles of Trail
1st
AVA in Illinois
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Alto Pass, IL
Alto Vineyards
Family-owned winery & vineyard located in the foothills of the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. Founding winery of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, with multiple awards and tasting rooms in Alto Pass and Champaign.
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Makanda, IL
Blue Sky Vineyard
Enjoy an incredible wine country experience in a Tuscan-inspired setting including sweeping vineyard views and award-winning grape-to-glass wines crafted on site. Savor a casual tasting, share food with friends, or soak in the atmosphere during live music events. Where great wine, good company, and memorable moments come together.
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Cobden, IL
Feather Hills Vineyard
A family-owned boutique winery in the Shawnee Hills AVA, with roots in Orlandini Vineyard. Emphasis on handcrafted wines, friendly service, live music, and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Pomona, Il
Hickory Ridge vINEYARD
Estate-grown wines made from grapes crushed within minutes of harvest. Surrounded by the beauty of the Shawnee National Forest with frequent sightings of birds and wildlife, offering a relaxing setting to enjoy every glass.
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Carbondale, IL
Honker Hill Winery
Produces fine Illinois wines from fruit grown on-site. Set on one of the highest points in Williamson County, surrounded by Shawnee National Forest and scenic ponds, with a cozy tasting room, outdoor fireplace, gazebo, and suites.
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Carbondale, Il
Kite Hill Vineyards
Established January 2006. A boutique winery with vineyard and private-lake views, pouring award-winning Shawnee Hills wines.
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Cobden, Il
Owl Creek Vineyard
Owl Creek Vineyard offers a relaxed, folksy wine experience that invites guests to slow down and settle in. Known for its scenic patio, welcoming atmosphere, and beloved fresh pretzels, Owl Creek is the kind of place where conversation flows easily and time slips by.
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Pomona, Il
Pomona Winery
Pomona Winery offers a tasting experience that feels both welcoming and memorable. As one of the trail’s pioneers, Pomona Winery blends history, hospitality, and approachable wines into an experience that invites guests to relax, explore flavors, and truly enjoy the moment.
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Cobden, Il
StarView Vineyards
A family-owned vineyard & winery in rural Cobden, IL, producing boutique wines, offering live music, indoor & outdoor seating, events, lodging, and a café; scenic views, deck & pond, relaxing atmosphere.
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Alto Pass, Il
Von Jakob Winery & Brewery
Southern Illinois winery & brewery in Alto Pass, offering award-winning Illinois wines, craft beer, hard apple cider; has a restaurant, tasting room, gift shop, and on-site Bed & Breakfast cottages.
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Cobden, Il
Wichmann Vineyard
Small, cozy vineyard focused on wines made from grapes grown primarily in the Shawnee Hills AVA; vineyard established with vines originally planted in 1980; relaxed atmosphere, “grape-to-bottle” experience, occasional snacks, picnic-friendly.
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