Those of us who live along the mighty Mississippi River know the majesty and strength of that great rolling river. Many interesting and historic towns dot the banks of this river as it meanders from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico. Grafton is one such unique stop, enticing locals and tourists to cruise up the River Road and stay long enough in Grafton for food and drink Recently, another winery was added to visitors' choices. The Grafton Winery and Brewhaus offers an impressive second story view of the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers along with good food and interesting wines. (thegraftonwinery.com)
We sampled their Springberry wine - made of American blackberries and blueberries. Chilled to about 50 degrees, this fruity table wine was bursting with rich berry aromas and flavors. It was sweet, but not too sweet. Springberry was a very enjoyable fruit wine and was great with chocolate cake.
If you have an occasion to travel the Great River Road, make sure your trek takes you through Grafton, Illinois -- great views, fun shops, and nice wineries.
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