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Owl Creek Vineyard
Cobden

Owl Creek Vineyard

About Owl Creek Vineyard

Owl Creek Vineyard sits on a knob top surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest in Cobden, Illinois. The program spans wines, hard ciders, and sangrias, tasted via self-guided flights. The café serves hand-made pretzels, paninis, and appetizers. Summer brings live music and local artists on Saturdays and Sundays, plus Fridays in October. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome. Open Friday through Monday in summer, closed Tuesday through Thursday.

Tasting Experiences

Live Music and Local Artists

Saturdays and Sundays, plus Fridays in October

Self-Guided Wine Tastings

Tastings offered via self-guided flights of wines, sangrias and ciders with mixed flight options

Café

Kitchen offers hand-made pretzels, paninis, and appetizers; outside food also welcome

Varietals

ChambourcinChardonnaySeyval BlancNiagaraConcordVignoles

When to visit Owl Creek Vineyard

Monday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Good to know about Owl Creek Vineyard

Can you visit Owl Creek Vineyard? Is there a tasting room?

Yes, Owl Creek Vineyard has a tasting room open to visitors (from their website, September 6, 2026). Walk-ins are welcome.

What wines does Owl Creek Vineyard specialize in?

Owl Creek Vineyard focuses on Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc, Niagara and Concord, and more. Signature bottles include Owl's Leap Chambourcin, Owl's Leap Reserve, ChardonOwl, Seyval Blanc, Bald Knob Chambourcin, Whooo's Blush, Water Valley White, Ruby Red Concord, ZenGiest Late Harvest Vignoles.

Do you need a reservation to visit Owl Creek Vineyard?

No, Owl Creek Vineyard welcomes walk-ins (from their website, September 6, 2026).

Does Owl Creek Vineyard serve food?

Yes, Owl Creek Vineyard has food available alongside tastings.

Does Owl Creek Vineyard have a picnic area?

Yes, Owl Creek Vineyard has a picnic area.

Is Owl Creek Vineyard dog-friendly?

Yes, Owl Creek Vineyard welcomes dogs.

Can you bring kids to Owl Creek Vineyard?

Yes, Owl Creek Vineyard welcomes children.

Where is Owl Creek Vineyard located?

Owl Creek Vineyard is at 1600 Cobden School Rd in Cobden, Illinois. Phone: +1 618-893-2557.

What tasting experiences does Owl Creek Vineyard offer?

Owl Creek Vineyard offers Live Music and Local Artists, Self-Guided Wine Tastings and Café.

What are Owl Creek Vineyard's tasting hours?

Owl Creek Vineyard is open Monday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Friday, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Does Owl Creek Vineyard have outdoor seating?

Yes, Owl Creek Vineyard has outdoor seating.

Where to find Owl Creek Vineyard

Owl Creek Vineyard is at 1600 Cobden School Rd, Cobden, Illinois, United States.

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