Baxter's Vineyard

Baxter's Vineyards is a small family-owned winery in Nauvoo, Illinois. The winery was established in 1857 by Emile Baxter and continues in the family. Kelly Logan is the fifth generation Baxter to grow grapes and apples. He and his wife Brenda are still producing and bottling Baxter's Old Nauvoo Brand wines.Baxter's Vineyards offers free wine tasting & self guided winery tours daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. January through March, we are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday & Sunday 12 noon to 5 p.m.The winery is located 11 blocks east of Highway 96 going thru Nauvoo State Park on Parley Street if you are traveling from the west. If you are traveling from the east, turn left on Winchester Street and go south until you reach a T-intersection and then turn right, and the winery will be on the left hand side of the road.Baxter's Vineyards is also home to Carol's Pies, The pies crusts are rolled by hand and Carol makes her own fruit fillings. Carol's Pies are made, baked, and sold exclusively at Baxter's Vineyards. Carol's Pies are the best homemade pies in town!!Located directly across the street from Baxter's Vineyards is The Nauvoo Grand Bed & Breakfast, Nauvoo's only luxury accommodations managed by Innkeepers Brenda Logan and Kim Orth. The Nauvoo Grand was the home of Cecil & Eleanor Baxter, members of the second generation of Baxter's in the wine industry. Take a step back in time and enjoy a getaway with us! Visit the Nauvoo Grand's page in our website for more details!