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 Operation

Baxter's Vineyards Production Facility & Carol's Pies
Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm
Jan - March Sunday hours,12 pm - 5 pm

Holiday Hours for Baxter's Vineyards Production Facility & Carol's Pies
Thanksgiving Day - CLOSED
Christmas Eve - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Christmas Day - CLOSED
New Year's Eve - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
New Year's Day - CLOSED

The Wine Barrel at Baxter's Vineyards
Tuesday - Thursday, 3 pm - 7 pm
Friday, 3 pm - 9 pm
Saturday, 12 noon - 9 pm
Sunday, 12 noon - 6 pm

Holiday Hours for The Wine Barrel at Baxter's Vineyards
Thanksgiving Day - CLOSED
Christmas Eve - Noon to 6:00 pm
Christmas Day - CLOSED
New Year's Eve - 3:00 pm to Midnight
New Year's Day - Noon to 7:00 pm

Additional hours are available by appointment 
and are subject to availability of staffing. 

2013 Beautiful Nauvoo's Baxter Video

Upcoming Events

Sunday, December 1, 2013
Sunday Funday Party with Ayer & Oaks: Enjoy the The Wine Barrel at Baxter's Vineyards with entertainment from Ayer & Oaks  from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

December 6 - 8, 2013
Scenic Rivers Wine Trail Annual Holiday Wine Open House: Eat, Drink and Be Merry! Visit 6 of the 9 the wineries on the Scenic Rivers Wine Trail during this weekend and receive 15% off wine purchase for ALL of 2014! Click here for more information. 

December 6 & 7, 2013
Our hometown of Nauvoo, Illinois will come alive with the holiday spirit on December 6 & 7! Baxter's Vineyards will have a trained sommelier on staff Saturday afternoon to help create the perfect wine and cheese pairing and of course, the Wine Barrel will be open! Additional events happening in Nauvoo range from caroling and wagon rides to open houses and a craft show. Download the full schedule of events or visit www.beautifulnauvoo.com. 

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