I stopped here with my grandkids to show them how wine and grape juice was made, after passing numerous vineyards in the area. There are tours through the cellars, but we were too late for that. No explanations about the process. There were a couple of adults at the tasting bar, but no one approached us about grape juice tasting, so after a few minutes of walking around their gift shop, I apologized to my grandkids and we left. Weren't very welcoming, and I didn't know about the grape juice tasting, or I would have asked.
I was about 8 miles from the Drury Inn in Rolla when I spotted the winery along the interstate. I pulled off the next exit and went over to try the wines. They had a number of very nice wines! I recommend stopping by!
Stopped by during a trip to Rolla, have not been here in over fifteen years! Much improved, enjoyed the tasting - so many wines to choose from! Helpful, knowledgeable staff!
St. James Winery is a very nice spot to stop along the road and visit. Kind people and nice atmosphere. Oh, and they have very good wine to select from also!!
Had some of their wine over thanksgiving and decided to stop by and check out their store since we were close by. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. My wife and I had a great time with the wine tasting. You get to sample six wines each. We ended up buying a mixed case. Had a great time. Would definitely recommend.
My husband and I visited here fist thing on a Saturday morning out of convenience. It had not been open long but we were created as soon as we walked in. The employees were knowledgeable and friendly. I completed a complimentary wine tasting and bought a bottle of red velvet and peach wine...they are a must!!! Very pleasant experience!!!
The store is filled with the normal wine related items that every winery has. They offer spreads, cheeses and tea in addition to their wine. It seemed that their wine was not their primary revenue in the store (see note at bottom). Wine tasting was fun and the young lady was well versed on St James wines, just not so much in general. My wife is German and she likes her sweet wines. She felt the strawberry wine was very good and offered a distinct aroma and flavor.* The wine is good and we bought 6 bottles, only to stop for fuel at the gas station on the corner and find that they same wine was $4.00 per bottle cheaper!
We try to stop here every time we are traveling through the area. Makes a great break from the road, to stretch our legs, restock on some wine, buy some gifts. Staff is usually friendly and helpful. Restrooms are clean. Even if you don't drink wine, this is still a great place. They have lots of different gifts in stock, that change from time to time. So, there is always something new, each time we come. Also, sell fruit juice.A recommended stop.
My better half and I had wanted to go for a while and finally decided to do it. Got the tour and learned a little more about Missouri wine making, then did a tasting. All the wines are good, depending on what you like. Neat store and everyone was very helpful and very nice to us. I would recommend it if you're close by.
St. James MO is the halfway point between our home and OKC, where we were visiting friends. We stopped at this winery because it was so accessible to I-44. We were extremely pleased with the decor and really enjoyed tasting the wine and visiting with the server.