Von Jakob Winery & Brewery - (Near Alto Pass, IL)

4 /5 Mark: Nice winery experience with an excellent view of the valley from the patio. Live music was great fun. The only drag is Von Jakob doesnt have food anymore. A clerk said they stopped serving food. A bummer because even hamburgers would make it a lot more fun. You need something to soak up the alcohol! But otherwise a very nice winery.

3 /5 Ellen Novar: It looks like a wonderful Vineyard is starting to go really downhill. We went there tonight to see a band and to have dinner and their kitchen is closed. They only have one person working behind the bar clearly overwhelmed. Then I go to the bathroom and two out of the three stalls have no toilet paper in them. We saw a wonderful band there and the weather was great but the overall experience was really a big drop down from what previous experiences have been there. Its one thing to be shorthanded but it seems like theres got to be something that can be done.

5 /5 Ryan Albert: One of the best experiences Ive had on the Southern Illinois wine trail. It is a must stop and visit and give them the opportunity to wow you their selection of wines, spirits and beer. You will not be disappointed.

2 /5 Alison Bauza: Drove an hour just to go here to get food and was told that the kitchen was closed at lunch. I know staffing issues can’t be helped, but nothing was posted on the Facebook page to warn people that don’t live close. The girl that assisted us was nice though and referred us to a different winery that had food.