by Brandy Nance | Mar 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
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 looking to celebrate an occasion, need a great match for food or...
by Brandy Nance | Jan 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
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 the flavors of your dish and make your celebration more vibrant. While we...
by Brandy Nance | Sep 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
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 is Illinois Wine Month and it’s a great time to...
by Brandy Nance | Dec 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
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 the holidays. A favorite entrée for the season, ham, with its sweet-and-salty richness, pairs best...
by Brandy Nance | Jan 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
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 that in Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Daniel Norborne Norton was experimenting with grape cultivation...
by Brandy Nance | Apr 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
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 the region produced and there was no knowledge of other wines and foods from different...
