Après Vine Tiny Cabin at Panther's Rest Farm

01/19/2024

01/11/2024

Love my office.

01/10/2024

If you have to work on vacation, this is not a bad place to do it. 

01/04/2024

Enjoying the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail this winter? Don't forget your passport! At only $20.00, each Winter Wine Passport allows you unique experiences at each of our wineries including this flight and bite plate from Blue Sky Vineyard . Other experiences include:

🍫 A FREE Wine & Chocolate Pairing at Kite Hill Vineyards

🧀 A Small Meat & Cheese Sampler at Von Jakob Vineyard with Purchase of Glass of Wine.

🥃 Buy 1 Menu Drink & Receive 25% OFF Merchandise at Havisham Bourbon, Brew & Spirits

And So Much More! Get Your Passport Today!

https://www.shawneewinetrail.com/passport-program/

01/04/2024

Winter is a great time to visit the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.

12/14/2023

One more place to visit on your winter vaca! The Havisham Bourbon Bar is amazing. The building is an old restored one and so well done you aren’t sure if it’s new or not. The decor is some kind of jazzy throwback. Art deco? Whatever it is it’s amazing, and everything they serve is top notch.

https://www.facebook.com/HavishamBourbonBar

BOURBON bar in Alto Pass, IL. Charm, history, BOURBON, wine, beer, cocktails & mocktails with soft NOLA jazz

12/12/2023

It’s not too late to go Christmas Tree 🎄 hunting in the Shawnee National Forest! Make Après Vine Cabin your Après Tree base camp.

12/06/2023

Just a little further down the road from Blue Sky Vineyard is Starview Vineyards. Both have great indoor winter dinning options.

Don't let the chilly weather keep you from visiting us! We're open daily, even throughout the winter time. Enjoy a glass of wine, a bite to eat & enjoy the ambience of our cozy tasting room!

http://www.starviewvineyards.com

12/05/2023

Only 1.5 mi to the Panther Den Trailhead.

11/27/2023

Feather Hills Vineyard and Winery’ Fork and Vine restaurant for win! The goat cheese and bacon Brussels stouts were killer and the Chardonel Private Reserve was one the best glasses of white wine I’ve ever tasted.

11/25/2023

11/24/2023

So much to do, or just relax! Visit the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.

11/23/2023

Great Wine only 2.5 miles away!

We are thrilled and honored to receive the Governor's Cup Award for Sparkling Wine from this year's Illinois Wine Competition. This recognition means a lot to us and validates our long-time dedication to producing high quality wines from Shawnee Hills fruit. Kaleb, Thomas and crew are passionate about their work and it shows in every bottle of Blue Sky Vineyard wine.

It goes without saying that wine is meant to be shared and our Eclipse Crossroads is perfect for any occasion. Featuring aromas of ripe red berries, a vibrant color and a crisp finish, this bubbly rosé is produced from estate grown vines that will experience both eclipse events. (August 21, 2017 & April 08, 2024)

Enjoy a bottle of Eclipse Crossroads and share the experience among friends. Cheers!

11/20/2023

We had a beautiful fall, but Winter still has its own charm. Come hike the wine trail, without the crowds and with lower accommodation prices. 

Enjoying the last few sceneries of that beautiful fall color 🍂🍁

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11/20/2023