Orlandini Vineyard

A hidden gem is the best way to describe this place. Driving up, the building exterior is well manicured and quaint but not that impressive. There was a white tent to the right of the building that looked a little awkward and I remember thinking how much nicer an outdoor patio would look.
Regardless, when we went inside, it was clean, welcoming and the woman behind the bar was knowledgeable and truly friendly. She was able to articulate the wines very well and they were excellent – enough to buy eight bottles. The tasting room has a deck overlooking a small lake and they also make the best sangria my boyfriend and I have ever had!
They generously gave us the recipe and I have to say that this place was quite enjoyable. Comfortable and relaxing with high quality wines. We’ll definitely be back!

My girls and I came here to celebrate my bff’s birthday during SIU BAG reunion in July. We sampled all the wines that were humanly possible, lol. We had a great time.

I wish I could give this place more stars, but I just didn’t really care for their wine so much. If you like drier wines, you might like this place more, but I was kind of in the mood for at least semi-​sweet and didn’t really leave satisfied. That being said, the service was great! The guy behind the counter was a brother-​in-​law of the owner, or something along those lines, and he was an absolute pleasure to talk with. The land that this place sits on is also very beautiful and scenic. This is definitely one of the more secluded wineries down here that we’ve been to.

Orlandini’s is what the wine trail is all about. Easier one of the best wineries on the trail!
The quality of the wine, service, and facility could not be better. There is a small, simple indoor seating area and a nice big patio out back. The bar is always manned by a member of the Orlandini family, and they’re ALWAYS happy to talk to you and teach you about their wines. The back deck is probably one of those serene and peaceful environments you will find anywhere on the wine trail.
I’ve been sitting here for the longest time trying to find the words to describe just how perfect Orlandini’s is, but I just can’t. I hold that whole family in the highest respects, and I hope they stay in business forever.

The Orlandini family has been making wine in this area for a LONG time. We’re told they were one of the first. The quality of their wines seems to be a step above most of the other places.
It’s a small but clean and attrractive tasting room. Tastings are free. Based on our two visits here, you’ll probably have one of the family members pouring your wine. They’re all super friendly, which for us, make this a must stop between Blue Sky and Starview. It’s a serene setting by comparison to those other two, so you’ll get a little variety in your overall experience. Do stop by, though, especially if it’s the wines your interested in. If you’re on the Shawnee Wine trail for a rollicking good time, or to meet women, this ain’t the place, at least not when we were there.