Southeast Missouri Wineries
Treat yourself to one of the many varied wineries around Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Sip local wine on a terrace overlooking the hill while you enjoy the sounds of regional music....it doesn't get much better than this!
Less than 20 miles from Cape:
Primo Vino
www.primovinowine.com
1610 N. Kingshighway Suite 105
573-334-VINO
info@primovinowine.com
Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Primo Vino is a wine boutique offering a great selection of wine, high end spirits, micro-brewed and import beers, artisan cheese and meats and more. Themed tasting events are hosted in the store every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Primo Vino is located in Cape Girardeau.
Steele Crest Winery
Steele Crest Winery
2055 State Highway Y, Jackson (11 miles from Cape Girardeau)
Phone #: 573-803-9426
Open Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
steelecrestwinery@yahoo.com
Live music on the lovely patio is a regular fixture and has featured Lindsay Bowerman, Riley Duncan, Casey Reeves and more. Bent Creek Golf Course is close to the winery, and the St. Louis Iron Mountain Railroad is another nearby attraction.
Hunter Valley Winery
http://Huntervalleywinery.biz
762 State Highway V, Cape Girardeau (15 miles from Cape Girardeau)
573-332-0879
Fridays 2-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon-6 p.m.
huntervalleywinery@live.com
Panini’s, pizzas and a selection of appetizers are available, and about a dozen wines are on hand for you to imbibe. Trail of Tears state park is not far away, and the sweeping views of the river make it a worthy stop on your trip out to this winery.
River Ridge Winery
http://www.riverridgewinery.com/
County Rd 321, Commerce (17 miles from Cape Girardeau)
573-264-3712
Open every day from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
info@riverridgewinery.com
The Fermentation Café offers a wide range of menu items, and don’t miss the Yule Log Cabin! The pavestone hillside terrace is a popular spot to enjoy their wines, handcrafted from grape to bottle.
Rothbrick Winery
http://www.rothbrickcrush.com/
420 Peckew Trail, Jackson (20 miles from Cape Girardeau)
573-833-6300
info@rothbrick.com
Open Saturday and Sunday noon-6 p.m.
Rothbrick Winery offers 2600 vines with 7 varietals with the first harvest in 2012, trail riding, cabins for rent and home brewing and wine making kits for sale.
Within 5 miles of the winery you'll find Apple Creek Conservation Area where you can fish, trail ride, hike or take advantage of the shooting range. From Rothbrick Winery you're 5 minutes away from the Bayou Bar & Grill in Pocahontas, a local favorite.
21-50 Miles from Cape Girardeau:
Tower Rock Vineyard and Winery
http://www.towerrockwine.com
10769 Highway A, Altenburg (28 miles from Cape Girardeau)
573-824-5479
towerrockvineyard@gmail.com
Fri/Sat/Sun 12-6
Tower Rock Vineyard and Winery takes its name from the imposing limestone island in the Mississippi River about 2 miles to the east of the vineyard. Tower Rock's white wine grapes Traminette, Seyval, Vidal and Vignoles and the red wine grape Cynthiana are all cultivated on the property. West End Tavern, Harold's Place, East Perry Pub and Mississippi Mud are all places of interest in this area.
Hemman Winery
www.hemmanwinery.com
13022 Highway C, Brazeau (30 miles from Cape Girardeau)
573-824-6040
hemmanb@hughes.net
Sat/Sun noon-6 p.m., Fridays June-December
The Hemman family produces “wine for the common folks.” Their selection of fruit wines is extensive, and the tasting room is located in a 150 year old general store. The Old Fashioned Christmas walk is lovely. The Saxon Lutheran Memorial, a log cabin village, is nearby the winery, and the Luthern Heritage Museum in Altenburg is also close. Nearby restaurants of interest are West End, East Perry Pub, Mississippi Mud Saloon and Terry's Diner. Ron's Butcher Shop offers homemade sausages and fresh meat.
The Boat House Wine Company
www.boathousewineco.com
17253 County Road 252, Bloomfield (30 miles from Cape Girardeau)
573-722-3760
Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
boathousewineco@gmail.com
Join the Boat House Wine Company for great food, dining over the water, cocktails and nature trails! If you feel so inclined, impress your friends at the Baby Grande Piano! Local cafes and restaurants such as Cowtown Cafe, Dearl's Place, Bloomfield Billiards, Charley Brown's and more are all close to the Boat House Wine Company, as is the Stars and Stripes Museum. Crowley's Ridge Country Club is a 9-hole golf course nearby.
The Barrrens Winery
http://www.thebarrenswinery.com/
1815 North Highway 51, Perryville (38 miles from Cape Girardeau)
thebarrenswinery@gmail.com
573-547-6968
Open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fridays from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Features live music most weekends, a full menu and a variety of wines. Past performers include Bruce Zimmerman, Doug and Mitch and Shades of Blue.
Thousand Oaks Winery
http://www.1000-oaks-winery.com
RR1 Box 503B, Marble Hill (35 miles from Cape Girardeau)
573-866-2522
Open seasonally 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
There are over 15 unique wine varieties at Thousand Oaks Winery. The wood-fired brick oven (nicknamed "Dante") helps produce exceptional pizzas. Bollinger Mill State Historic Site and Musem is conveniently located to Thousand Oaks Winery, and the Berry-Glenn Historical Museum is also close.
Indian Hills Winery
www.indianhillswinery.com
9625 County Road 250, Puxico (46 miles from Cape Girardeau)
Open seasonally Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
573-222-3709
info@indianhillswinery.com
Indian Hills Winery boasts over 1,000 vines of both red and white varieties. Appetizers, quiche and flatbread pizzas are on the menu!
Several places to camp, hunt, fish, hike or cycle are all near the Indian Hills Winery.
Vance Vineyard and Winery
vancevineyards.com
1522 Madison 212, Fredericktown, MO (48 miles from Cape Girardeau)
573-783-8800
Open seasonally Wed-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
This family-owned business features 8 acres under cultivation, a restaurant and fun seasonal events, such as margarita night and Easter egg hunts!
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