The perfect beer & wine hike in Ste. Genevieve

Secluded and serene, the tree-lined hiking trail between Chaumette Vineyards & Winery and Charleville Vineyard Winery & Microbrewery in Ste. Genevieve is the perfect activity for those who love the outdoors but prefer to save their energy for wine and beer rather than endure sweat and tears. Start at Chaumette’s Tasting Room and order six wine samples for $5, including its must-try unoaked chardonel. Lounge on the outdoor terrace as you gaze over rolling hills and 32 acres of grapevines. When you’re ready to move on, ask your bartender to point you to the trailhead. Enjoy your brief woodland escape as you hear the crunch of leaves under your feet and breathe in the crisp, piney air because in less than a half-hour, your ramble on this former logging trail will be rewarded with more wine and craft beer. After sampling a flight of Charleville’s bold and inventive craft beers like its Hoptimistic IPA and Tornado Alley amber ale, trek back to Chaumette’s Grapevine Grill for dinner. You earned it, sort of.

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Chaumette Vineyards & Winery, 24345 State Route WW, Ste. Genevieve, 573.747.1000, chaumette.com; Charleville Vineyard Winery & Microbrewery, 16937 Boyd Road, Ste. Genevieve, 573.756.4537, charlevillevineyard.com

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