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!

🍷 Winery After Dark: Live Music & Charcuterie

Sip, savor, and unwind at Winery After Dark! Enjoy live music, handcrafted wines, and a gourmet charcuterie box.

West of Wise Winery

March 14th 6:00-8:00pm

Live music by The Tangents!

A perfect night of wine, music, and good vibes

BIG NEWS BLACKBERRY CIDER RELEASE SATURDAY!

Our beloved, award-winning Blackberry Cider is making its grand return! Join us at West of Wise Winery for the first pour of the season.

This refreshing, sweet cider is full of blackberry flavor handcrafted from local apples! We will be releasing the blackberry cider on Saturday at the winery! Tag your cider-loving crew & get ready to sip the taste you’ve been waiting for!

A Saturday of fun! Join us from 12pm to 5:30pm for a build your own mimosa bar! We will have 3 specialty juice options + sparkling wine made by West of Wise! You’ll be able to order by the glass or a bottle for a crew!
We also outside food & snacks to be brought in. Please no drinks of any sort.

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

Special Features

• Indulge in our refreshing Strawberry Frosé 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!

🍷🍫 Perfect Pairings: Chocolate & Wine Indulgence! 🍫🍷

Elevate your tasting experience with these luxurious chocolate and wine pairings! ✨

🍷 Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel – Enjoy the creamy sweetness with the crisp elegance of Weathervane White (Dry) or embrace the warmth of Spiced Wine (Sweet).

🍷 Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cream – Savor the rich, bold notes of Bourbon Barrel Red Blend (Dry) or indulge in the fruity decadence of Blackberry Sangria (Sweet).

Which pairing is calling your name?

$20 for 2 glasses of wine & 2 chocolates

🍷🍫 Perfect Pairings: Chocolate & Wine Indulgence! 🍫🍷

Elevate your tasting experience with these luxurious chocolate and wine pairings! ✨

🍷 Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel – Enjoy the creamy sweetness with the crisp elegance of Weathervane White (Dry) or embrace the warmth of Spiced Wine (Sweet).

🍷 Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cream – Savor the rich, bold notes of Bourbon Barrel Red Blend (Dry) or indulge in the fruity decadence of Blackberry Sangria (Sweet).

Which pairing is calling your name?

$20 for 2 glasses of wine & 2 chocolates

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!

Holiday Snack & Wine Pairing Experience!

Indulge in delicious holiday-inspired snacks, expertly paired with our award-winning wines this weekend (Dec. 21-22) from 12-5:30pm! Dry or sweet flight pairing option.

Holiday Snack & Wine Pairing Experience!

Indulge in delicious holiday-inspired snacks, expertly paired with our award-winning wines this weekend (Dec. 21-22) from 12-5:30pm! Dry or sweet flight pairing option.

We have had many requests to bring back our Spiced Wine! Good news, it's coming back December 7th!
Our sweet, spiced wine made from Blackberry Sangria is the perfect grab-n-go cocktail for Winter! Shake, pour in your favorite mug, heat, then enjoy.
Come out to the winery on December 7th for a taste & to grab a 500ml bottle!

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 2025.

This sale will be available online and at the winery for Friday (11/29) only. This discount is not stackable with our case discount or wine club discount.

Join us for a delicious weekend of holiday cheer and delightful pairings! Cookies include snickerdoodle, macaron, bourbon barrel dark chocolate chip, & gingerbread.

Join us for a delicious weekend of holiday cheer and delightful pairings! Cookies include snickerdoodle, macaron, bourbon barrel dark chocolate chip, & gingerbread.

RASPBERRY WINE & CRANBERRY BLUSH AVAILABLE SAT. 11/9!
•These seasonal, West of Wise favorites will be a limited release!

BONFIRE! Free hotdogs and fixings this Friday from 5-7pm!

A Saturday of fun! Join us from 12pm to 5:30pm for a build your own mimosa bar! We will have 3 specialty juice options + sparkling wine made by West of Wise! You’ll be able to order by the glass or a bottle for a crew!
We will have a charcuterie boxes for sale. We also allow outside food & snacks to be brought in. Please no drinks of any sort.

Excited to welcome any witches participating in the Menard County Witches Walk!

West of Wise will be closed to the public at 2:45pm for a private celebration of life.

Join us for live music with Amy Battles and Tom Irwin & local 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.

Join us for live music with Larry Dirks & local wine!

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 for live music with Ethan Taylor Stephenson & local wine!

Create a beautiful bouquet, sip on wine, & get your photo taken. Petals, pours, and poses is a fun event that will take place at West of Wise Winery!

Petals, Pours & Poses - make a gorgeous arrangement of locally grown flowers from Verde Flowers with help from the florist herself! All the tools to make the bouquet will be provided & will look great in your home. Tickets also includes 2 glasses of wine from West of Wise Winery. Plus, get your photo taken with a custom backdrop, proof of an awesome day spent with friends.

Each ticket is $55, space is limited. Sign up today!

This is a non-refundable event.

Join us for live music with George Canton & local wine!

Wine Slushies & Live Music by Patrick Thomas

Create a beautiful bouquet, sip on wine, & get your photo taken. Petals, pours, and poses is a fun event that will take place at West of Wise Winery!

Petals, Pours & Poses - make a gorgeous arrangement of locally grown flowers from Verde Flowers with help from the florist herself! All the tools to make the bouquet will be provided & will look great in your home. Tickets also includes 2 glasses of wine from West of Wise Winery. Plus, get your photo taken with a custom backdrop, proof of an awesome day spent with friends.

Each ticket is $55, space is limited. Sign up today!

This is a non-refundable event.

Sold 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.

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)!

The Run for the Rosé will be held rain or shine! Packet Pickup will be Friday, April 19th from 12-5:30pm & race day from 8:45-9:45am. Race start time will be 10:00am. 

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

Register here.