Speakeasy Trio | Second Saturday Live Music

Join us for an afternoon with The Speakeasy Trio, a Springfield-based trio featuring two guitars and one violin, performed by seasoned musicians who have been entertaining audiences throughout Central Illinois for decades.

Known for their unique approach, the Speakeasy Trio delivers instrumental renditions of classic rock favorites, with select songs featuring vocals. Their sound brings familiar melodies to life in an intimate, “speakeasy” style setting perfectly suited for a winery afternoon.

Grab a glass, settle in, and enjoy some classic rock!

Cousins Maine Lobster + West of Wise Winery

Cousins Maine Lobster is rolling into the winery for a Valentine’s Day treat. Come early and order online—they can sell out.

Friday, February 14
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
West of Wise Winery | 14096 State Highway 97, Petersburg, IL 62675

Here’s how it works:
Place an order at the truck or via our Mobile App Set App Location to CHICAGO IL. Pick up your order at the truck, then come inside and enjoy wine and cider.

No need to make a reservation at the winery first come, first serve.

❤️GALENTINE'S DAY❤️
A celebration of friendship, fun, and fabulous wine!

Special Features

• Indulge in our refreshing Slushies and cozy Spiced Wine.

Bring Your Besties
Gather your favorite friends for an unforgettable day of laughter, memories, and good vibes!
Due to the popularity of Galentine’s Day, seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We’re unable to accommodate table reservations for groups.

Snacks & Options

• Enjoy our selection of cheese and crackers available for purchase.

• Feel free to bring your own food or snacks (no outside beverages of any sort, please).

Join us and make this Galentine’s Day one to remember!

Ring in the new year a little bit early with our Noon New Year’s Eve celebration at West of Wise! The winery will open at 12pm with a complementary toast happening at 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm. Celebrate the year with friends while sipping on local wine early!

Introducing Christmas Wonderland — Our New Holiday Pop-Up! Christmas Eve - Winemaker is Bartending!

This December, West of Wise Winery transforms into Christmas Wonderland — a cozy, twinkling holiday escape filled with festive warm drinks, glowing décor, and all the Christmas magic you can imagine.

Whether you’re escaping the cold, meeting friends, or looking for a fun new date destination, our Christmas winter retreat is designed to help you slow down and soak in the season.

Consider this your official invitation to something warm, merry, and wonderfully festive at West of Wise Winery. ✨🎄

Petersburg, IL

Introducing Christmas Wonderland — Our New Holiday Pop-Up!

This December, West of Wise Winery transforms into Christmas Wonderland — a cozy, twinkling holiday escape filled with festive warm drinks, glowing décor, and all the Christmas magic you can imagine.

Whether you’re escaping the cold, meeting friends, or looking for a fun new date destination, our Christmas winter retreat is designed to help you slow down and soak in the season.

Consider this your official invitation to something warm, merry, and wonderfully festive at West of Wise Winery. ✨🎄

Petersburg, IL

Introducing Christmas Wonderland — Our New Holiday Pop-Up! Live Music by George Canton, 1–4pm & a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, 1–3pm

This December, West of Wise Winery transforms into Christmas Wonderland — a cozy, twinkling holiday escape filled with festive warm drinks, glowing décor, and all the Christmas magic you can imagine.

Whether you’re escaping the cold, meeting friends, or looking for a fun new date destination, our Christmas winter retreat is designed to help you slow down and soak in the season.

Consider this your official invitation to something warm, merry, and wonderfully festive at West of Wise Winery. ✨🎄

Petersburg, IL

Introducing Christmas Wonderland — Our New Holiday Pop-Up!

This December, West of Wise Winery transforms into Christmas Wonderland — a cozy, twinkling holiday escape filled with festive warm drinks, glowing décor, and all the Christmas magic you can imagine.

Whether you’re escaping the cold, meeting friends, or looking for a fun new date destination, our Christmas winter retreat is designed to help you slow down and soak in the season.

Consider this your official invitation to something warm, merry, and wonderfully festive at West of Wise Winery. ✨🎄

Petersburg, IL

West of Wise Winery — 10th Anniversary Celebration

CLOSED DUE TO SNOW STORM
Friday, December 13th

Celebrate a decade of wine at West of Wise Winery. This year has been one of our most exciting and rewarding yet, and we’re proud to share some incredible milestones:

2025 Illinois Winemaker of the Year

2025 Viticulturist of the Year
Governor’s Cup Award — Blackberry Cider
Expanded winery with new addition

Join us for a special event featuring live music, seasonal wine and cider, holiday ambiance, and toast to the past 10 years — and the next.

All are welcome. Free to attend. Wine, cider available for purchase.

Raise a glass with us — it wouldn’t be a celebration without you.

Join 'Farm to Wick' & 'West of Wise Winery' on an artistic adventure creating a one-of-a-kind candle while sipping on wine.

This ticket includes instructions and all candle making supplies to make your 8 oz candle. Soy wax is all-natural, clean-burning, and has a 40-60 hour burn time. Our premium scents are made from natural essences and are immensely fragrant, while our braided cotton wicks are self-trimming and designed to promote a consistent burning flame. Plus, $5 to spend towards a glass of wine, tasting flight, or bottle in the West of Wise tasting room.

Introducing Christmas Wonderland — Our New Holiday Pop-Up!

This December, West of Wise Winery transforms into Christmas Wonderland — a cozy, twinkling holiday escape filled with festive warm drinks, glowing décor, and all the Christmas magic you can imagine.

Whether you’re escaping the cold, meeting friends, or looking for a fun new date destination, our Christmas winter retreat is designed to help you slow down and soak in the season.

More details coming soon, but consider this your official invitation to something warm, merry, and wonderfully festive at West of Wise Winery. ✨🎄

Petersburg, IL

Introducing Christmas Wonderland — Our New Holiday Pop-Up!

This December, West of Wise Winery transforms into Christmas Wonderland — a cozy, twinkling holiday escape filled with festive warm drinks, glowing décor, and all the Christmas magic you can imagine.

Whether you’re escaping the cold, meeting friends, or looking for a fun new date destination, our Christmas winter retreat is designed to help you slow down and soak in the season.

More details coming soon, but consider this your official invitation to something warm, merry, and wonderfully festive at West of Wise Winery. ✨🎄

Petersburg, IL

20% off 6 bottles or more!!
Once you are finished with early morning shopping head out to West of Wise and pick up wine for the holidays!!
Pro Tip : wine is the best present
This is our only annual sale and will most likely be our only sale until Black Friday 2026.

This sale will be available online and at the winery for Friday (11/28) only. This discount is not stackable with our case discount or wine club discount.

RASPBERRY WINE & CRANBERRY BLUSH AVAILABLE SAT. 11/15!
•These seasonal, West of Wise favorites will be a limited release!

Join us for live music this Saturday! We will have Cider Fest 2025 happening as well!

🍎 West of Wise Hard Cider Festival 🍎

Join us at West of Wise Winery for a day dedicated to tastings of refreshing hard cider!

📍 Location: West of Wise Winery — 14096 State Highway 97, Petersburg, IL
🗓 Time: 12:00 – 5:30 PM
🍏 Cider Tasting: Enjoy 8 pours (3oz each) for just $20 and explore a variety of unique cider flavors.
🚚 Food Truck Onsite – come hungry!

Whether you’re a cider enthusiast or just curious to try something new, this festival is the perfect way to sip, savor, and celebrate. Bring your friends, relax at the winery, and discover your new favorite cider!

Must be 21+ with valid ID at event check-in to participate.

Cousins Maine Lobster will be rolling into the winery! Come early & order online, they sell out!

Friday, September 12
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
West of Wise Winery | 14096 State Highway 97 Petersburg, IL 62675

Here’s how it works:
We welcome major Debit & Credit cards, including contactless payments. Please note, we're going cashless at the truck.

For a seamless experience, grab our Cousins Maine Lobster mobile app and order early.

This is going to be a fun and delicious day at the winery, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Come for the lobster, stay for the wine!

Join 'Farm to Wick' & 'West of Wise Winery' on an artistic adventure creating a one-of-a-kind candle while sipping on wine.

This ticket includes instructions and all candle making supplies to make your 8 oz candle. Soy wax is all-natural, clean-burning, and has a 40-60 hour burn time. Our premium scents are made from natural essences and are immensely fragrant, while our braided cotton wicks are self-trimming and designed to promote a consistent burning flame. Plus, $5 to spend towards a glass of wine, tasting flight, or bottle in the West of Wise tasting room.

We’re thrilled to announce that Cousins Maine Lobster will be rolling into the winery for the very first time! If you’ve never tried their famous lobster rolls you’re in for a serious treat.

Friday, September 12
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
West of Wise Winery | 14096 State Highway 97 Petersburg, IL 62675

Here’s how it works:
We welcome major Debit & Credit cards, including contactless payments. Please note, we're going cashless at the truck.

For a seamless experience, grab our Cousins Maine Lobster mobile app.

This is going to be a fun and delicious day at the winery, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Come for the lobster, stay for the wine, and be part of this first-ever lobster + wine celebration at West of Wise!

In this DIY event, you will select your hat, add a design, then burn it it!

You'll finish off your hat by making a custom hat band!

Your ticket includes that hat, materials for a hat band, and a $5 credit to West of Wise Winery.

Join us at West of Wise Winery for hands-on floral arranging led by the talented florist behind Verde Flowers. You’ll use locally grown blooms and all the tools provided to craft a beautiful bouquet perfect for brightening up your home.

Your ticket includes:

Expert instruction and materials for a beautiful bouquet

A $5 credit to use at West of Wise Winery

A photo op with our custom backdrop—perfect for capturing a fun evening with friends!

This event is non-refundable and will be held on select Thursdays from 5:30–7:30 PM at West of Wise Winery.

This is a non-refundable event. Please purchase tickets in advance as this event sells out

Join 'Farm to Wick' & 'West of Wise Winery' on an artistic adventure creating a one-of-a-kind candle while sipping on wine.

This ticket includes instructions and all candle making supplies to make your 8 oz candle. Soy wax is all-natural, clean-burning, and has a 40-60 hour burn time. Our premium scents are made from natural essences and are immensely fragrant, while our braided cotton wicks are self-trimming and designed to promote a consistent burning flame. Plus, $5 to spend towards a glass of wine, tasting flight, or bottle in the West of Wise tasting room.

Join us at West of Wise Winery for hands-on floral arranging led by the talented florist behind Verde Flowers. You’ll use locally grown blooms and all the tools provided to craft a beautiful bouquet perfect for brightening up your home.

Your ticket includes:

Expert instruction and materials for a beautiful bouquet

A $5 credit to use at West of Wise Winery

A photo op with our custom backdrop—perfect for capturing a fun evening with friends!

This event is non-refundable and will be held on select Thursdays from 5:30–7:30 PM at West of Wise Winery.

This is a non-refundable event. Please purchase tickets in advance as this event sells out

Join us at West of Wise Winery for hands-on floral arranging led by the talented florist behind Verde Flowers. You’ll use locally grown blooms and all the tools provided to craft a beautiful bouquet perfect for brightening up your home.

Your ticket includes:

Expert instruction and materials for a beautiful bouquet

A $5 credit to use at West of Wise Winery

A photo op with our custom backdrop—perfect for capturing a fun evening with friends!

This event is non-refundable and will be held on select Thursdays from 5:30–7:30 PM at West of Wise Winery.

This is a non-refundable event. Please purchase tickets in advance as this event sells out

We are releasing our new blood orange cider on tap! Be one of the first to try it!

Join 'Farm to Wick' & 'West of Wise Winery' on an artistic adventure creating a one-of-a-kind candle while sipping on wine.

This ticket includes instructions and all candle making supplies to make your 8 oz candle. Soy wax is all-natural, clean-burning, and has a 40-60 hour burn time. Our premium scents are made from natural essences and are immensely fragrant, while our braided cotton wicks are self-trimming and designed to promote a consistent burning flame. Plus, $5 to spend towards a glass of wine, tasting flight, or bottle in the West of Wise tasting room.

Bouquets from Verde Florals
Available Friday–Sunday | While supplies last

Day of registration is available! Registration will be available between 8:45am-9:40am. We will not be accepting registrations after 9:40am day of the race.

Get ready to lace up for our ninth annual Run for the Rosé 5k, nestled in the scenic trails of New Salem State Park! Whether you're here to run, walk, or cheer, the vibrant atmosphere at West of Wise Winery awaits you at the start and finish lines. With grapes from family vineyards turning into award-winning wines and frosty beers from local breweries, there's a celebratory drink for every palate.

Feel the thrill of competition with our chip-timed 5K and afterwards, bask in the glory with your very own race logo glass and wine tasting tickets. Odds are in your favor to win, with awards for top runners and age divisions! Remember, it's all happening rain or shine. Register bright and early on race day, but remember, no strollers on the trails, please. Sprint to the finish then toast to your success – this is Run for the Rosé, where every step is a celebration!

Registration Includes:

-chip timed 5k run/walk

-wine tasting tickets

-glass w/ race logo

Awards will be given to top overall (male/female) & top three of each age division (male/female)!

Packet Pickup: Friday, April 18th: 12:00–5:30 PM at West of Wise Winery or race day: 8:45–9:45 AM

Due to the trails on the course, please no strollers.

Register here.

Race Route Below:

SOLD OUT

🌸🐰 Easter Egg Hunts Aren’t Just for Kids! 🐰🌸

Join us for an Adult Easter Egg Hunt at West of Wise Winery in Petersburg, IL!

📅 Saturday, April 12th
📍 West of Wise Winery
Check-in: 1-2 PM | Hunt begins: 2:15 PM
Ticket includes:
Access to the hunt (5-egg limit per person)
One glass of wine 🍷

Must be 21+ to participate! You MUST PRE-REGISTER to join—this event sells out every year! Don’t miss out on the fun!

IT’S FINALLY HERE!

Our much-anticipated Bourbon Barrel Norton is finally ready! If you’ve done a barrel tasting, you know—this rich, bold, and beautifully aged Norton is something special.

Winemaker Darrell says, "This Norton is an absolute game-changer!"

Release Date: Saturday, March 22nd

West of Wise Winery, Petersburg, IL

Come grab a glass (or a bottle!) and taste what everyone’s been waiting for. Cheers!