owl creek vineyard

We stopped her along our journey through the wine country of S. Illinois and we were not disappointed. In addition to wines they also sell and make ciders.

When we drove up it seemed very small and overrated. But once we walked inside we were proven very wrong in our first impression. The atmosphere was so cozy and cheery! The crowd alone would've told us that it was a desirable place but our own exprence lead us to be complete believers. Very friendly staff and a clean and proffessional enviroment. The wine was fantastic! If the place had been a dump the wine alone would have been its more than redeeming quality. The entire exprence was very good and Id go back anytime!

Sweet knockers cider is so delicious! Add to a sunny afternoon sipping on the back deck while listening to a live duo sing and pick -- it doesn't get much better than that... plus their wine glasses are really nice!!

Wines were good and the outdoor seating was so beautiful. The tasting room is a bit small and crowded but the staff are friendly.

we enjoy the wine trail and the wineries of southern Illinois owl creek is a little overpriced on it's food and the selection wasn't great the wine was good and we do like the atmosphere.

We travel to southern Illinois twice a year to enjoy the Shawnee National Forest, and Owl Creek has become one of our usual stops. The ciders are delicious (especially "Sweet Knockers"), and their deck is a great place to enjoy a relaxing lunch (try their roast beef sandwich). Friendly staff, comfortable deck, good menu.

We stopped in for a wine tasting. $5 to taste 5 wines/ciders and a glass. It was fun to taste and they had a nice deck area, though we didn't use it. This winery's wine was among our favorites in the area.

My little sister used to work at this winery, so we always pay it a visit when in town! My favorite place for sangria!!

My wife chose a blush wine which was some of the best I have ever had. I chose to sample the coders. They have 5 different ranging from dry to what seemed to be naturally sweet. Being a cider lover, I purchased 5 bottles. We also split a delicious roast beef sandwich. If winery's are one of your choices of how to spend your day, give this place a try.

I loved each of the wineries we visited on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, but Owl Creek was my favorite. My wife and I spent a Sunday morning hiking in Giant City State Park, and were looking for a place for lunch. We discovered (after being seated, embarrassing for us) that the Lodge at Giant City only serves fried chicken on Sundays. We're vegetarians, so that was not an option. Because our map showed Owl Creek was just outside the park and had a menu, we went for it. I am very thankful we did. The staff there was really nice, and for being a small winery, the atmosphere was really nice. There wasn't much in the ways of views, but the food was very good. We had the homemade focaccia bread pizza and brie appetizer. The wine there was also my favorite (we did a tasting, and bought a bottle of the Bald Knob). We are planning a return trip to Shawnee Hills, and this winery will be first on our list.

Visited 2 wknds in row traveling on wine trail. Love the tree house feel. Both times they were busy and music playing outside. Staff was very attentive to us being unsure what to get. I ordered the "board" , not sure exact name is. Five mini glasses of their cider beer served on a board with pistachios. My friends tasted and ordered wine. I like their wine glass design and size. I paid for couple glasses. I will come back.

Illinois is a hidden treasurer for wine, not necessarily dry varieties, and has long long history of wine production.Owl Creek is on the wine trail, most of which I have visited. By far it has the least appealing selection. Most have the same under taste which for my pallet is not appealing. The setting is fine but getting run down and needs an urgent renovation inside and out. I did not try the ciders so I can not comment.

loved the place, quiet, great deck, the girl at the counter was busy but was very attentive, i work in a winery as well, and she did a great job, the wine was great, i had the chardonowl, it was great, i bought a bottle, did not have food, but had a great experience and would recommend to anyone, loved the deck area, and the small inviting atnosphere. chad

Amazing ciders which aren't always as easy to find amongst the vino set. Great wines and entertainment on weekends too. Cute owl glass with tasting"

The dry reds were very good, and the 2 Apple Knockers ciders I tried were great! Good entertainment on the deck as well.