About Baxter Vineyards & Winery
Baxter Vineyards in historic Nauvoo is Illinois's oldest winery, founded in 1857 by French Icarian settlers on the banks of the Mississippi River. The fifth-generation family operation still produces wine, cheese-paired tastings, and its famous grape juice in one of the state's most storied river towns.
A visit doubles as a history lesson, from pioneer-era cellars to Nauvoo's remarkable heritage district. It anchors the Mississippi Valley Wine Trail with over 165 years of continuous winemaking.
Nauvoo, Illinois, contact the winery for hours.
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For an accurate list of current-release wines and library bottlings from Baxter Vineyards & Winery, please check the winery's official website or contact the tasting room directly. Illinois producers typically rotate vintages and offerings seasonally.
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View Current Visitor Info →Single Wine Estate Experience
The Baxter Vineyards & Winery experience, a tasting of the current vintage alongside a complementary older vintage in the extraordinary circular winery with To Kalon Vineyard views. One wine. World-class.
$100
Barrel Cave & Current Release
A guided tasting through the Baxter Vineyards & Winery portfolio, sampling current releases and exploring the distinctive character of Illinois wines.
$150
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