Be aware that there is no space available for large buses or campers to turn around. Also, no pets are allowed on the premises. We do not allow you to bring in ANY beverage; State law does not allow outside alcohol on the premises. We do allow picnic baskets. We sell wine, beer, soda, tea, juice and water as well as cheese, crackers, sausage, for your convenience. Of course, no firearms are allowed.
We are only 35 minutes from the St. Louis Gateway Arch, but you will think you are “in the country” when you are here. You can find us at 7272 Sheppard Dr. Barnhart, MO 63012 in Jefferson County, just off new Hwy. 21 at the Schenk Rd exit. Take this exit south on Old Hwy 21 where you will see our sign and Sheppard Dr. Turn right (the only way to turn on to Sheppard Dr.) and follow the road about ½ mile to our gate and vineyards. Proceed to the parking lot and our tasting room is beyond the vineyards. See our map below. If you have GPS our Lat/Long is 38.21.047/ -90.30.471.
From St.Louis,
I-55 South to the M Hwy exit, west to New Hwy 21, turn left on the funky entrance to New Hwy 21. Take the next exit, the Schenk Rd. exit, turn right (south) onto Old 21 and turn immediately behind our sign onto Sheppard Dr. Follow Sheppard Dr. about 1/2 mile to our vineyards.
See above, Location.
From I -70
I-70 to I-270 East, to New Hwy 21 (Tesson Ferry Rd.), turn South for about 14 miles to the Schenk Rd. exit. Turn south onto Old Hwy 21 and then right onto Sheppard Dr. immediately behind our sign. Follow Sheppard Dr. about 1/2 mile to our vineyards.
See above, Location.
From I-44
I-44 to Hwy 141 to New Hwy 21 Turn South (right on new 21) to Schenk Rd. exit. Turn South on Old Hwy 21 and turn right immediately behind our sign onto Sheppard Dr. Follow Sheppard DR.about 1/2 mile to our vineyards. See above, Location.
Opening April 16, 2010
Welcome to Persimmon Ridge Vineyards! We hope you will come out to visit us for a quiet outdoor experience at our vineyards. Come to our outdoor tasting bar to sample our Missouri wines and find a table under the trees to enjoy a bottle of your favorite wine.
LIVE MUSIC every Saturday and Sunday, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., starting May 1, 2010
Pat White 08/15/2010
Barb Soetebier 08/21/2010
Pat White 07/31/2010
Highly Recommended 06/26/2010
Brian Curran 08/22/2010
Bob "Bumble bee" Kamoske 08/07/2010
Bob "Bumblebee" Damoske 08/29/2010
Andy Tessler 08/01/2010
Dave Bennett 08/08/2010
Highly Recommended 10/16/2010
Deborah Batey Trio 08/14/2010
Deborah Batey Trio 09/26/2010
OPEN Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day.
Spring hours Of Operation: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Closed Mondays through Thursdays except for group reservations. Summer hours of operation starting June 2, 2010.
Summer Hours: June 2 - Sept. 1. Days of Operation:Wednesday, Thrurday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Opened on Monday that are Holidays. Closed Mondays through Tuesday except for group reservations.
From our Norton vineyards we sell our Norton wine, a distinctive, dry, red wine, made from Missouri's state grape. We have our Ridge Top Red, a sweet, red wine made with Missouri grapes.
From our Chardonel vineyard we have our Chardonel wine, a light, dry white wine.
Our Ridge Top White is a sweet white wine made from Chardonel grapes.
Our Persimmon is a sweet fruit wine that is unique to our vineyard. Our Blush is a sweet rosé wine from Missouri grapes. Our Dry Blush will also be available this year.
