Donna Niemann's Wine Journal Entries
Hidden Lake Winery and Banquet Center (written Mar 14, 2010)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Hidden Lake Winery is located in a beautiful country setting. They have a large beautiful patio over looking a lake & waterfall. When the weather is nice there is always outdoor entertainment.
Lasata Winery (written Mar 14, 2010)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Lasata Winery is a beautiful winery, in a lovely setting! The owners are very personable, & the wine is great!
Willow Ridge Vineyards & Winery (written Mar 14, 2010)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Willow Ridge Winery is one of our favorite wineries that we try to visit several times a year. The owners are very friendly, & the atmosphere is excellent!
Vahling Vineyards (written Mar 14, 2010)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Favorite Wine: Steuben
Vahling Vineyards is located on their family farm. They have recently added a nice covered porch to sit out on & enjoy a bottle of wine!
Cameo Vineyards (written Mar 14, 2010)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Favorite Wine: National Road Red
Cameo Vineyards is a great place to sit on the front porch, & enjoy a glass of wine! The beautiful country setting, & atmosphere can't be beat!Nation
Fox Creek Vineyards (written Mar 14, 2010)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
White Owl Winery, is out in the country! The country atmosphere,& great wine & "Celtic Music" make this a great winery!
Berryville Vineyards (written Mar 14, 2010)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Favorite Wine: Earthquake Wine
This winery was actually sit up in their barn. Though not very fancy, the wine was good, & the people were very friendly!
Sutter Home Winery (written Jun 15, 2009)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Sutter Home Winery is a great winery to visit. We learned a lot about the different wineries in Calf. They have a lot of great tasting wine, & it's very reasonably priced.
Pope Valley Winery (written Jun 15, 2009)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Pope Valley Cellars is a nice little winery. The owners are very friendly and the had some in interesting wine.
St. James Winery (written Jun 15, 2009)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Favorite Wine: Velvet Red
We stopped in St. James outlet on our way back from Calf. They have a lot of great wines at a great price.
Stone Hill Winery (written Jun 15, 2009)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Favorite Wine: Concord Red
Stone Hill Winery was the very first winery that we ever visited. What a beautiful place. The winery tour was great& the people were very friendly.
Cameo Vineyards (written Jun 15, 2009)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Favorite Wine: Stueben
Vahling Vinerads is a nice little winery. The wine is good,& you can fine it inmany area stores.
Cameo Vineyards (written Jun 15, 2009)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Favorite Wine: National Road Ridge Red
Cameo Vineyards was the first winery that we visited in IL. The people are nice, & the atmosphere is geat.
Niemerg Family Winery (written Jun 15, 2009)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Niemreg Family Winery is a quaint little winery with a nice atmosphere. They have some great wine, & they always make you feel welcome.
Berryville Vineyards (written Jun 15, 2009)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Favorite Wine: Earthquake
Berryville WInery was a lot of fun. The owners were very friendly. The tasting room was not open yet, but I'm sure once it's open it will be very nice.
Lasata Winery (written Jun 15, 2009)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Lasata Winery is a lovely winery. Tey have great wine. The the owners are very hospitable.
Fox Creek Vineyards (written Jun 15, 2009)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Fox Creek Winery was nice. The people were friendly, & we learned a lot about storing wine.