The wine scene in the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway is centered on the river town of Grafton. Visitors can choose from patios or decks at riverside wineries or take a trip up to the tops of the bluffs overlooking the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. The tasting room at Pere Marquette Lodge is the perfect atmosphere to enjoy the wines of Mary Michelle Winery. Wine connoisseurs won’t be able to find a more scenic place to savor Illinois wines. greatriverroad also covers many other regions in the Middle Mississippi River Valley containing wineries. Click here to learn about other regions.
Aerie's Riverview Winery
600 Timber Ridge Drive
Grafton, IL
618-786-8439
This building's rustic woodwork, hand-carved in Germany's Black Forest, was part of the German exhibit at the St. Louis 1904 World's Fair. In 1905 the building was purchased and moved to Alton now is a wonderful old fashion Candy Store and Gift Shop.
Grafton Harbor Floating Winery
215 W. Water Street
Grafton, IL
618-786-7678
Welcome to Grafton Harbor - or as they like to call it, “The Key West of the Midwest”. Here you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the musical melodies of the great Mississippi and Illinois Rivers and the natural beauty of the majestic palasading bluffs along “The Great River Road." The Grafton Harbor Signature Collection offers six different wines, in addition to a variety of imported, domestic and local labels. Float along with the river and enjoy a glass.
Grafton IceHouse Winery
214 W. Main Street
Grafton, IL
618-786-2737
Visit this working studio to shop for hand-crafted works of art - lamps, window panes, ornaments, sun catchers, glass beads, and more. From decorative items to window panes, make a purchase from the floor or have Lynne custom design a piece for you and your home.
Grafton Winery & Brewhaus
300 W. Main Street
Grafton, IL
618-786-3001
Situated in the heart of historic Grafton along the "Great Rivers Scenic Byway", we are truly a winery designed for all seasons. Relax and take in the view of the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers from one of our spacious patios or from our glass enclosed seating area.
Grafton Winery the Vineyards
21028 Eckert Orchard Road
Grafton, IL
618-786-3004
Settled among orchards and sprawling farmland, the 11,000-square-foot Grafton Winery, aptly named “the Vineyards,” has ample space for a new wine production facility, comfortable seating, a bar and a fireplace. It overlooks a lake and 4-acres of vineyards where Chardonnel, Vidal and Vinoles grapes are grown. SEASONAL
Mary Michelle Winery
13653 Lodge Blvd.
Grafton, IL
618-786-2331
The Mary Michelle Winery is conveniently located in Pere Marquette Lodge and features locally made, award winning Mary Michelle and Illinois Cellar wines. This delicious selection of wines is hand crafted in Carrolton, Illinois. They are excellent while enjoyed on the patio overlooking the river, next to a roaring fire or under the twinkling lights of the Mary Michelle Winery.
