Alto Vineyards

09/02/2026

We can't wait to celebrate Alto Vineyards' 38th year of operation and the 31st anniversary of the establishment of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail with you this weekend! 💛🍷

On Saturday, September 5th, Alto Vineyards will be hosting an unforgettable day of live music, local vendors, incredible food, and one of Southern Illinois' most anticipated fireworks shows!

Enjoy live performances from Smith Hill Blues Band from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, followed by the Ivas John Band from 4:30 to 7:30 PM. Dance with friends or relax with a glass of wine among our scenic vineyards; there's no better place to spend your Labor Day weekend. Throughout the afternoon you can browse handmade goods from talented local artists and vendors, and then satisfy your appetite with Alto Vineyards' signature grilled favorites and delicious eats from Tater Headz Fry Company 🍟

As the sun sets, gather your family and friends for a spectacular fireworks display by Falling Skies Pyrotechnics beginning at 8:00 PM. Be sure to bring your lawn chair and settle in for the show!

Unfortunately, due to the rising costs of tariffs in relation to fireworks, this will be our last fireworks show for the foreseeable future, so come celebrate with us as we light up the skies one last time 🎆

Mark your calendars and come celebrate 38 years of Alto Vineyards and 31 years of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail with us. We can't wait to raise a glass with you! 🍷✨

📍 Alto Vineyards | Alto Pass, IL

09/01/2026

At Alto Vineyards, our team harvests, processes, and bottles a majority of our wine selection by hand each and every year.

While bottling used to be a time-consuming task completed entirely by hand, advancing technology allows us to bottle all of your favorite Alto Vineyards wines in just one day.

We'd like to thank our team members who assist with bottling year-round for their around-the-clock work, and for making sure that your most cherished bottle makes it to the shelf with the same love and care as it always has.

Here's a glimpse behind the scenes at our bottling process in 2026, oh my how times have changed! 🍷
📍 Alto Vineyards | Alto Pass, IL

08/31/2026

It's that time of year! Our estate vineyard grapes are ready to be harvested from the vine and go into your next bottle of Alto Vineyards wine 🍷

Alto Vineyards 📍 Alto Pass, IL

08/29/2026

Our patio is the perfect place to kick your feet up and let the stressful week melt away 🍷✨

Take in the Southern Illinois countryside with a glass of Alto Vineyards wine in hand, you deserve it 😉

📍Alto Vineyards | Alto Pass, IL

08/21/2026

Located right in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest, Alto Vineyards is lucky to have beautiful 360º views of the Southern Illinois landscape.

With miles of forest and rows of lucious grapes surrounding our Tasting Room, you can make summertime memorable and step into a moment of peace and calm right here at Alto Vineyards 🍇

📍 Alto Vineyards | Alto Pass, IL

08/19/2026

Our very own was interviewed by WSIL for our recent grant award! 🍷✨

The wine industry has faced some challenges nationwide, but here in the Heartland, wine continues to be a big part of the region.

08/18/2026

There's nothing better than walking amongst the grape vines on a sweet summer day 🍇

📍 Alto Vineyards | Alto Pass, IL

08/17/2026

We'd like to thank KFVS-TV for their coverage of our grant announcement! 🍷

The oldest winery in southern Illinois will be updating its equipment thanks to a $75,000 grant.