10 Beautiful Wineries Near St. Louis You Must Visit

Augusta Winery
5601 High St.
Augusta, MO 63332
(888) 667-9463
Estimated drive time: 55 minutes (directions here)

Augusta Winery overlooks the Missouri River Valley and provides a breathtaking view. During warmer months, take a glass out on the patio along with locally produced cheese and sausage and enjoy some of the loveliest views that Missouri has to offer. Photo courtesy of Augusta Winery.

Augusta Winery was founded in 1988 by Tony Kooyumjian. Fun fact: he actually started his career in aviation and didn't become interested in grape growing until after sampling fine wines in the countries he visited as a pilot. Today he and his wife, Cindy, own both Augusta Winery and Montelle Winery. Photo courtesy of Augusta Winery.

Want to dig a little deeper into your love of wine? You can learn about the wine-making process in Augusta Winery's Vine to Wine course. Photo courtesy of Augusta Winery.

Montelle Winery
201 Montelle Dr.
Augusta, MO 63332
(888) 595-9463
Estimated drive time: 51 minutes (directions here)

Montelle Winery's original owner, Clayton Byers, was one of the wine pioneers of the 1960s and '70s who set out to refurbish old vineyards that had been neglected since Prohibition. Tony Kooyumjian bought Montelle Winery in 1998. Photo courtesy of Montelle Winery.

Superior wine and a beautiful view aren't the only things you can enjoy while you're here. Montelle Winery is also the first winery in Missouri with a distillery and also produces peach, apple, cherry and grape brandy. Photo courtesy of Montelle Winery.

Hungry? Order some food at Klondike Café, where the menu complements Montelle's wines. Photo courtesy of Montelle Winery.

Cedar Lake Cellars
11008 Schreckengast Rd.
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-9500
Estimated drive time: 55 minutes (directions here)

Cedar Lake prides itself in being both a superior winery as well as an event venue. From weddings to corporate events, Cedar Lake Cellars has your soiree covered. Photo courtesy of Cedar Lake Cellars.

Cedar Lake Cellars comprises more than 170 acres and includes two lakes. Photo courtesy of Cedar Lake Cellars.

When you go wine tasting at Cedar Lake Cellars, you'll have the opportunity to try Missouri's best wines in addition to wines from around the world. Photo courtesy of Cedar Lake Cellars.

Chandler Hill Vineyards
596 Defiance Rd.
Defiance, MO 63341
(636) 798-2675
Estimated drive time: 43 minutes (directions here)

"Tuscan-inspired, with a Napa twist and a Missouri soul," Chandler Hill Vineyard is the perfect place for any city dweller to get away for the day. Photo courtesy of Chandler Hill Vineyards.

Chandler Hill includes a large deck with a view of the vineyards, a full-service restaurant and event space and a big tasting room. Bonus: Chandler Hill is both family friendly and pet friendly. Photo courtesy of Chandler Hill Vineyards.

Did we mention that Chandler Hill Vineyards is open all year? The vineyards are so gorgeous under a blanket of snow that you may just forget that you hate winter. Photo courtesy of Chandler Hill Vineyards.

Chaumette Vineyards and Winery
24345 State Route WW
Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670
(573) 747-1000
Estimated drive time: 1 hour, 17 minutes (directions here)

When Hank and Jackie Johnson bought a few acres of land in Missouri wine country, they intended to use it for family weekend getaways -- not to start a business. But then they started growing grapes on the property. And then they tried making wine from the grapes. As you can imagine, the rest is history. Photo courtesy of Chaumette Vineyards and Winery.

Today, Chaumette sits on 310 acres of land. Grapevines take up 30 acres of that land. It also consists of a tasting room and a wine resort, which includes private villas, a pool, a full-service restaurant and a spa. Photo courtesy of Chaumette Vineyards and Winery.

You can enjoy Chaumette's tasting room year round. Live entertainment is offered outdoors during warmer months as well. Photo courtesy of Chaumette Vineyards and Winery.

Grafton Winery
Grafton Winery and Brewhaus: 300 West Main, Grafton, IL 62037
Grafton Winery, The Vineyards: 21028 Eckert Orchard Rd., Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-3001
Estimated drive time to Grafton Winery and Brewhaus: 54 minutes (directions here)
Estimated drive time to Grafton Winery, The Vineyards: 1 hour (directions here)

Two locations is better than one -- and that's what you get with Grafton Winery. Whether you want to enjoy the waterfront view in downtown Grafton or hold a wedding out at the vineyards, this award-winning winery can suit your needs. Photo courtesy of Grafton Winery.

The downtown Grafton location features live music each weekend, wine and beer pairing dinners and theme dinners. The lower level holds the brewhaus, where you can find craft beers made in house. On the second floor, you can enjoy food and wine. Dine fireside in the winter, or enjoy the beautiful waterfront view on the patio in summer. Either way, it's bound to be a relaxing time. Photo courtesy of Grafton Winery.

The Vineyards is the prime spot for an outdoor lunch on a beautiful day. Overlooking four acres of vineyards and a lake, it’s pretty much begging you to have a picnic there. You can hold weddings and large events -- or simply enjoy a day trip away from any hustle and bustle. Drinks are available at the bar, as well as select Boar's Head meats and cheeses. Photo courtesy of Grafton Winery.

Hidden Lakes Winery
10580 County Rd. 400 E.
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-9111
Estimated drive time: 42 minutes (directions here)

Located in rural southern Illinois, Hidden Lake Winery seems like a whole different world from St. Louis. In just a short drive you have access to banquet rooms for events, and they even have cabins to stay in on the winery property. Photo courtesy of Hidden Lakes Winery.

Hidden Lakes Winery is nestled in the "Silent Forest," which is full of legends and history. Several successful wineries were located in the area before Prohibition, and Hidden Lakes Winery got its start many years later, in 2004. Photo courtesy of Hidden Lakes Winery.