This Picture Perfect Wine Resort In Illinois Will Steal Your Heart Away
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published July 03, 2018
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
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There’s a wine resort that is everything you want and more in a summer vacation. Learn what relaxation and tranquility are all about at this epic retreat.
Astounding views, great wines, and fabulous amenities await at this Belknap, Illinois getaway. Check it out:
The Cache River Basin Vineyard & Winery is a Southern Illinois oases that not many know about. It has been around since 2001 and is situated among the hills of the Shawnee National Forest.
This three-in-one wine resort includes a vineyard, restaurant, and cabins to rent. It is the perfect little getaway for summer that is great for romantic trips.
The winery is known for delicious red and white vino, all of which have interesting names like Cache River Swamp Water, Star Night Bright, Catawba, and Code Red. Whether you like it red or white, sweet or dry, this place will have a wine for you.
This place also has an eatery called Wineaux Restaurant, which is open three days a week. Guests enjoy salads, chicken, seafood, burgers, steak, and much more, including desserts, appetizers, and kids' meals.
Friday hours are 4:30 to 9 p.m., Saturday hours are noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday hours are noon to 5 p.m.
The final draw to this wine resort is the Boondocks Cabin, which features a queen-sized bed, a full kitchen, bathroom, and TV. There is also a sauna and hot tub for overnighters to enjoy.
Contact the Cache River Basin Vineyard & Winery for details about availability and pricing.
This gorgeous winery is open daily. Hours are 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
