Chaumette Winery offers good food and a view
Nice view, eh?
The weather is perfect for a weekend getaway to Chaumette Winery in Ste. Genevieve. If you’re not familiar with this idyllic spot, it’s about an hour’s drive south of St. Louis.
The winery’s restaurant, the Grapevine Grill, serves lunch and dinner. For lunch, I tried the Croque Monsieur ($10), which was good and served with delicious, Parmesan-sprinkled fries. We split a bottle of Estate Chardonel and admired the rolling countryside.
Belle Haven, the Spa at Chaumette, was recently added, just in case you break a nail while sipping wine.
There are a few other wineries in the area, including the unique Cave Vineyard.
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery
24345 State Route WW
Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670
573-747-1000
Above photo by Charles Williams/P-D
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I think the food here is exceptionally good, and it’s a beautiful place.