Kelly & Brenda Logan purchased the winery from the family corporation, Gem City Vineland Company in 1984 and re-opened the winery as Baxter's Vineyards in 1989 after going through the daunting task of bonding and licensing during the age of no electronic communication. Kelly is the 5th generation of Baxter's to grow fruit in the historic town of Nauvoo, Illinois.
Brenda soon became one of very few female wine makers in the state of Illinois and also took on the tasks of the general manager of the property. Today, Brenda remains as the general manager, while Kelly continues to work off site and maintain all of our vineyards and orchards. In addition to Brenda and Kelly, their daughter, Kim, has returned to Nauvoo and assists Brenda in the general management of the property.
Brenda soon became one of very few female wine makers in the state of Illinois and also took on the tasks of the general manager of the property. Today, Brenda remains as the general manager, while Kelly continues to work off site and maintain all of our vineyards and orchards. In addition to Brenda and Kelly, their daughter, Kim, has returned to Nauvoo and assists Brenda in the general management of the property.
Services
All decor related to wine barrels - from the light fixtures, to the bar stools, you'll find wine barrels in many items used to furnish the building. The Wine Barrel offers extended hours from Baxter's Vineyards wine production and tasting room as well as featuring a selection of Nauvoo Nibbles, nosh plates and Angelini's Pizza, cooked at your request.
Reviews (14)
Cheryl Dugan
Jun 14, 2021
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Jacob W.
Apr 12, 2021
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Barb Rezab
Jun 09, 2020
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Joanna Pahlow
Jan 09, 2020
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Matt G.
Dec 26, 2019
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Lee W.
Sep 01, 2019
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South House
Aug 15, 2019
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Nothing but nice. My wife decided on the $6 try them all sampler and ended up buying 4 varieties from the 10 they offer. The lady that worked the counter was at times swamped by customers but she was very patient and answered everyone’s questions all while still serving wine samples and tending the register. There is a lot of history in Nauvoo. This place was the start of our learning experience
Jessica Crisco
Nov 27, 2016
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A. K.
Sep 17, 2016
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The Winery wasn't open, Google hours need to be updated. Checked out the Wine Barrel. Instantly were judged. The bartender was extremely rude to us as we were looking for the Baxter Wine to purchase a glass. Never been treated so poorly. Probably great spot for a local. Would not recommend this place to anyone traveling through.
Stephanie J.
Aug 31, 2016
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Dianna Afemon
Jul 09, 2016
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Regina J.
Jul 03, 2016
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Cute little winery, in the fifth generation of family ownership. I love a mom and pop business! The wines were good, I like sweet wines so I tried a few of those. The peach was fabulously peachy!
They have a cute area set up to show some of there equipment with simple comments explaining the purpose of each. It was nice to walk through the areas at a leisurely place.
Stop in and support this awesome family business!
They have a cute area set up to show some of there equipment with simple comments explaining the purpose of each. It was nice to walk through the areas at a leisurely place.
Stop in and support this awesome family business!
Yolanda O.
Mar 05, 2016
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Mary H.
Jul 28, 2014
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Best in the area for tasting and doing the winery adventure thing! The family has been in the business for five generations and knows what's up. Many award winning varieties to sample, mostly on the sweeter side and unique to my California palette. The Riverbend Red was my favorite. The shop is reasonably priced and has some fun wine accessories to look at while you do your tasting. I picked up a neon green corkscrew (waitstaff quality) for $4 because a recent purchase from a major store for 3x as much really let me down.
Tour the winemaking area and enjoy a wine slush or snack (frozen pizzas
Tour the winemaking area and enjoy a wine slush or snack (frozen pizzas
