December 9, 2025 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

10 things you don’t know about me… Tracie Trotter


We asked the owner of Wyldewood Cellars to tell us 10 things about herself. Here are her responses.

1. What is a tv or movie you could watch over and over and why?
Princess Bride- It’s nostalgic and timeless. Such a great movie!


2. What is the best advice you have been given?

Don’t sweat the small stuff and Everything happens for a reason.

3. How do you unwind?

A glass of wine and comfy clothes.

4. What is something you always carry with you?

Chapstick and hand lotion.


5. Where is your favorite place to travel to and why?

I don’t just have one place. I love to travel and experience the beauty and the history of wherever I am. I have traveled to many places all over the world but I want to travel to many more.

6. What is/was your favorite thing about your job and why?

I own Wyldewood Cellars Illinois here in St Joe. I love what I do. I get to work with my family everyday. I enjoy finding the right wine for a customer and I never get tired of hearing how much people love our wine.

7. What is your go-to snack?
My go to snack is Ritz Mini Peanut Butter crackers.


8. What is your favorite childhood memory?
My favorite childhood memory is when my Dad would take my siblings and I trick or treating then we would come home to my Mom baking Pumpkin seeds.


9. What is something that would surprise people about you?

When I was 22 I auditioned for American Idol. I didn’t make it but it was an experience.

10. What is your favorite sports team?

Football and Basketball Fighting Illini Baseball- Cardinals

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