Baxter’s Vineyards, the oldest winery in the state of Illinois, is a small family winery located in the historic town of Nauvoo, Illinois. The winery was established in 1857 by Emile and Annette Baxter. Today, Baxter’s Vineyards continues within the same family with co-owners, Kelly and Brenda Logan. Kelly is a part of the fifth generation of Baxter’s to grow grapes and apples and make wine in historic Nauvoo.
Hours of OperationBaxter's Vineyards & Winery
(Tasting Room & Carol's Pie's) Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm Jan - March Sunday hours,12 pm - 5 pm The Wine Barrel (at Baxter's Vineyards) Monday, 3 pm - 6 pm Tuesday - Thursday, 3 pm - 8 pm Friday, 3 pm - 9 pm Saturday, 12 noon - 9 pm Sunday, 12 noon - 6 pm Additional hours are available by appointment and are subject to availability of staffing. 2013 Beautiful Nauvoo's Baxter Video |
2017 Home Wine Maker's Contest Winners
In June we held our annual Home Winemakers Contest. We had a total of 45 different wines. Here are our winners!
Class 1- Red Grape 3rd place- John Leonard- Fredonia 2nd place- Jamie Harman- Concord 1st place- Chuck Knowles- Corot Noir Class 2- White Grape 3rd place- Jamie Harman- Catawba 2nd place- Sherri Fullenkamp- Catawba 1st place- Chuck Knowles- Niagara Class 3-Blends 3rd place- John Leonard- Plum/Strawberry/Elderflower 2nd place-Steve Thirtyacre- Fredonia/Blueberry 1st place- Steve Thirtyacre- Catawba/Apricot Class 4-Fruit 3rd place- Paul and Vicki Hortor- Sweet Blackberry Raspberry 2nd place-Wesley Bellinger- Apple 1st place- Sherri Fullenkamp- Red Raspberry Class 5-Other 1st place- ROn Tutwiler- Jalepeno Best of Show- Chuck Knowles with Niagara |