A Southeast Missouri Winery Near Cape Girardeau

Apple Creek Vineyard & Winery sits just off I-55 between Cape Girardeau and Perryville — a family-owned estate winery with handcrafted Missouri wines, the Creek Bank Café, live music and scenic creekside seating in the heart of Southeast Missouri.

Easy to reach from anywhere in Southeast Missouri

From Cape Girardeau

About 30 minutes. Take I-55 north to exit 117 (Highway KK, Old Appleton), then 2.8 miles west to 1930 County Road 401, Friedheim.

From Jackson

About 20 minutes north through some of Cape Girardeau County’s prettiest farm country. We sit right on the Cape and Perry county line.

From Perryville

About 20 minutes south on I-55 to exit 117. Close enough for a spur-of-the-moment Sunday afternoon on the deck.

From I-55

Exit 117 (Highway KK, Old Appleton), 2.8 miles west. If you’re driving between St. Louis and Memphis, we’re one of the easiest winery stops on the whole corridor.

What’s waiting when you get here

Fifteen handcrafted Missouri wines — from bold estate-grown Norton and Chambourcin to Seyval Blanc, Vignoles, sweet Sangria and our Bubbly Catawba — poured in the tasting room, on the 360° wrap-around deck, or under the trees along the creek bank.

The Creek Bank Café serves fresh food made to pair with the wines, and on many Saturday and Sunday afternoons live music fills the deck. Friday evenings bring our signature steak dinner — reservations recommended.

Families are welcome, and so are well-behaved dogs on a leash in our outdoor areas — see our pet policy.

Questions visitors ask us

How far is Apple Creek Winery from Cape Girardeau?

About 30 minutes. Take I-55 north to exit 117 (Highway KK, Old Appleton) and we’re 2.8 miles west, at 1930 County Road 401 in Friedheim.

Does Apple Creek Winery serve food?

Yes. Our Creek Bank Café serves fresh food made to pair with our wines — starters, handhelds and stone-baked pizzas — Friday 4–9 pm and Saturday–Sunday 12–5 pm. Friday evenings we host our signature steak dinner, reservations recommended.

Does Apple Creek have live music?

Yes — live music fills the deck on many Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Check our events calendar for who’s playing.

Can you do wine tastings?

Yes. Pull up to the stone bar in the tasting room for a flight, a glass or a bottle of our handcrafted Missouri wines.

What wines does Apple Creek make?

Fifteen handcrafted Missouri wines, from bold estate-grown Norton and Chambourcin to Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc, Vignoles, Catawba, sweet Sangria and our Bubbly Catawba. See the full list.

Is Apple Creek an estate winery?

Yes — family owned since 2006, with estate vineyard blocks of Norton, Chambourcin, Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc, Vignoles and Catawba growing right here along Apple Creek.

Are children allowed?

Yes, Apple Creek is family friendly. Kids are welcome with their families on the deck, the lawn and in the café.

Is Apple Creek pet friendly?

Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome in our outdoor areas — the decks, picnic tables and lawn. Pets aren’t permitted inside the winery. Full details in our pet policy.

Open Friday 4–9 · Saturday & Sunday 12–5

1930 County Road 401, Friedheim, MO 63747 · (573) 788-2211

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