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.
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. Dates available for wedding and Special Events.
LIVE MUSIC every Saturday and Sunday, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Plants for sale now 04/19/2012
Chardonel and Norton plants for $8.00 each
Bob Koehler 06/01/2012
Friday night music 7-10pm www.bobkoehlermusic.com Bob plays a wide variety of music. Jimmy Buffet favorites and more
Teresa Nienhaus 06/02/2012
2-5pm 1970 rock variety.
Teresa Nienhaus 06/02/2012
2-5pm 1970 rock variety.
Gene Operle 06/03/2012
www.geneoperlemusic.com 2-5 pm
tba- 06/08/2012
Friday night music 7-10pm to be announced
Day and Night muisc 06/09/2012
2-5pm www.even-steven-productions.com
6-9pm Lafayette Square Blues band (Brian Min is one of the band members)
Aaron Logan 06/10/2012
rock country 70+ variety
Bob Koehler 06/15/2012
7-10pm www.bobkoehlermusic.com
Ridge Runners 06/16/2012
Ridge Runners 2-5pm local band from Grubville. Rock variety
Rogers and Nienhaus 06/16/2012
Saturday night concert www.rogersandnienhaus.com 7-11pm
Pat White 06/17/2012
Happy Father's Day music 2-5 pm www.patwhitemusic.com
Two Shots 06/22/2012
Friday night music 7-11pm, rock country 70+ variety
rain or shin. youtube.com/twoshotsmusic (Rocky Santhuff and Dan Nienhaus)
Living History Event 06/23/2012
Live music/vendor/craft booths and event.
Living history event hosted by the 9th Missouri Sharp Shooters.
Music by: Blue Grass Barbie Group Noon-5pm
Barb Soetebier 06/24/2012
www.barbsoetebier.com 2-5pm
Bumble Bee Bob 06/30/2012
2-5pm acoustic blues mix
Mark Gordon 07/01/2012
2-5pm rock/country variety
The People's 07/07/2012
2-5pm Americana folk/blue grass/rock variety.
Lisa Jones 07/08/2012
2-5pm
R&R w/ Erick Ryan 07/14/2012
2-5pm Rock and Blues mixture.
Bumble Bee Bob 07/15/2012
2-5pm Acoustic and Electric Blues mixture.
Ridge Runners 07/21/2012
2-5pm Local Band from Dittmer rock/country variety.
Scottie Kemp 07/22/2012
2-5pm Local Musician from House Springs rock/country variety.
www.scottiekemp.com
Ridge Runners 07/27/2012
Friday night music 7-11pm local band from Dittmer. rock/country variety.
Ridge Runners 07/27/2012
Friday night music 7-11pm local band from Dittmer. rock/country variety.
Two Shots 07/28/2012
2-5pm Acoustic Duo-classic rock mixture (check them out on FB)
Two Shots 07/28/2012
2-5pm Acoustic Duo-classic rock mixture (check them out on FB)
OPEN Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day.
Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Opened on Monday that are Holidays. Closed Mondays through Thursday except for group reservations.
If you are in the area and want to stop by for a tasting outside of business hour please call Bill at 314.488.7940. If he is at the vineyard he would be more than happy to serve you.
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 and Sweet Blush are available.
