List of wineries in Illinois
Encyclopedia
The following wineries
and vineyard
s operate wholly or principally in the U.S. state
of Illinois
. The article for Illinois wine
provides an overview of the industry.
Winery
A winery is a building or property that produces wine, or a business involved in the production of wine, such as a wine company. Some wine companies own many wineries. Besides wine making equipment, larger wineries may also feature warehouses, bottling lines, laboratories, and large expanses of...
and vineyard
Vineyard
A vineyard is a plantation of grape-bearing vines, grown mainly for winemaking, but also raisins, table grapes and non-alcoholic grape juice...
s operate wholly or principally in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
. The article for Illinois wine
Illinois wine
Illinois wine refers to any wine that is made from grapes grown in the U.S. state of Illinois. In 2006, Shawnee Hills, in southern Illinois, was named the state's first American Viticultural Area. As of 2008, there were 79 wineries in Illinois, utilizing approximately of vines.-History:Grapes...
provides an overview of the industry.
- August Hill Winery - Utica
- Alto Vineyards - Alto PassAlto Pass, IllinoisAlto Pass is a village in Union County, Illinois, United States. The population was 388 at the 2000 census. The Bald Knob Cross and Bald Knob Wilderness are nearby.-Geography:Alto Pass is located at ....
, ChampaignChampaign, IllinoisChampaign is a city in Champaign County, Illinois, in the United States. The city is located south of Chicago, west of Indianapolis, Indiana, and 178 miles northeast of St. Louis, Missouri. Though surrounded by farm communities, Champaign is notable for sharing the campus of the University of... - Baxter's Vineyards - NauvooNauvoo, IllinoisNauvoo is a small city in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. Although the population was just 1,063 at the 2000 census, and despite being difficult to reach due to its location in a remote corner of Illinois, Nauvoo attracts large numbers of visitors for its historic importance and its...
- Berryville Vineyards - ClaremontClaremont, IllinoisClaremont is a village in Richland County, Illinois, United States. The population was 212 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Claremont is located at ....
- Black Diamond Vineyards - NashvilleNashville, IllinoisNashville is a city in Washington County, Illinois, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 3,258. It is the county seat of Washington County.-Geography:Nashville is located at ....
- Blue Sky Vineyard - MakandaMakanda, IllinoisMakanda is a village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 561. In the early 20th Century it used the slogan "Star of Egypt."Makanda is part of the Carbondale, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area....
- Cache River Basin Winery - BelknapBelknap, IllinoisBelknap is a village in Johnson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 133 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Belknap is located at ....
- Cameo Vineyards - GreenupGreenup, IllinoisGreenup is a village in Cumberland County, Illinois, United States, along the Embarras River. The population was 1,532 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area....
- Collver Family Winery - BarryBarry, IllinoisBarry is a city in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,368 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Barry is located at ....
- Cooper's Hawk Winery - Orland ParkOrland Park, IllinoisOrland Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; it also extends slightly into Will County. The population was 56,767 at the 2010 census. The office of the Assistant Village Manager, Ellen Baer, states that the Will County section of Orland Park is industrial while the Cook County...
- Fox Creek Vineyards - OlneyOlney, IllinoisOlney is a city in Richland County, Illinois, United States. The population was 8,631 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Richland County.-History:...
- Fox Valley Winery - OswegoOswego, IllinoisOswego is a village in Kendall County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, the village population was 30,355. Its population has more than doubled since the 2000 census count of 13,326...
- Furrow Vineyard - El PasoEl Paso, IllinoisEl Paso is a city in Woodford and McLean Counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 2,695 at the 2000 census, and 2,870 in 2009...
- Galena Cellars Vineyard and Winery - GalenaGalena, IllinoisGalena is the county seat of, and largest city in, Jo Daviess County, Illinois in the United States, with a population of 3,429 in 2010. The city is a popular tourist destination known for its history, historical architecture, and ski and golf resorts. Galena was the residence of Ulysses S...
- GenKota Winery - Mount VernonMount Vernon, IllinoisMount Vernon is a city located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, in the United States. In the 2010 census, the city's reported population was 15,277 people....
- Glunz Family Winery and Cellars - GrayslakeGrayslake, IllinoisGrayslake is a village in Lake County in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is located in the Chicago metropolitan area, about north of Chicago’s downtown, west of Lake Michigan, and south of the Wisconsin border....
- Hedman Orchard and Vineyards - Alto PassAlto Pass, IllinoisAlto Pass is a village in Union County, Illinois, United States. The population was 388 at the 2000 census. The Bald Knob Cross and Bald Knob Wilderness are nearby.-Geography:Alto Pass is located at ....
- Hickory Ridge Winery - PomonaPomona, IllinoisPomona is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. Pomona is located in the Shawnee National Forest south of Murphysboro. Pomona has a post office with ZIP code 62975....
- Hidden Lake WineryHidden Lake WineryHidden Lake Winery is one of the largest wineries in Southern Illinois and was opened to the public in 2005. It is owned by Dale Holbrook and stretches across 92 acres of forest....
- AvistonAviston, IllinoisAviston is a village in Clinton County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the village had a population of 1,945 with a 58.0% increase from the 2000 census.-Geography:Aviston is located at .... - Hill Prairie Winery - OakfordOakford, IllinoisOakford is a village in Menard County, Illinois, United States. The population was 309 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Oakford is located at ....
- Illinois River Winery - Utica
- Indian Creek Vineyard - ToulonToulon, IllinoisToulon is a city in Stark County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,400 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Stark County. Toulon is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the northwestern terminus of the Rock Island Trail State Park.-Geography:Toulon...
- Inheritance Valley Vineyards - CobdenCobden, IllinoisCobden is a village in Union County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,157 at the 2010 census. It is named after British politician and free-trade advocate Richard Cobden, who visited the town in 1859. Cobden originated as a farming community known for its apples and peaches...
- Kickapoo Creek Winery - EdwardsEdwards, IllinoisEdwards is an unincorporated community in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. Edwards is located on Illinois Route 8 northwest of downtown Peoria. Edwards has a post office with ZIP code 61528....
- Kite Hill Vineyards - CarbondaleCarbondale, IllinoisCarbondale is a city in Jackson County, in the state of Illinois, within the Southern Illinois region. It is located at the junction of Illinois Route 13 and U.S. Route 51, southeast of St. Louis, Missouri, on the northern edge of the Shawnee National Forest...
- Lasata Winery - LawrencevilleLawrenceville, IllinoisLawrenceville is a city in Lawrence County, Illinois, along the Embarras River. The population was 4,745 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Lawrence County...
- Lau-Nae Winery - Red BudRed Bud, IllinoisRed Bud is a city in Randolph County, Illinois. The population was 3,422 at the 2000 census.It is the home of the of Southwestern Illinois College.-Geography:Red Bud is located at ....
- Lavender Crest Winery - ColonaColona, IllinoisColona is a city in Henry County, Illinois, along the Green River. It is part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area. The population was 5,099 at the 2010 census, down from 5,173 at the 2000 census....
- Limestone Creek Winery - JonesboroJonesboro, IllinoisJonesboro is a city in Union County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,853 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Union County, and was the location of the third of the Lincoln-Douglas debates, on 15 September 1858.-Geography:...
- Lincoln Heritage Winery - CobdenCobden, IllinoisCobden is a village in Union County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,157 at the 2010 census. It is named after British politician and free-trade advocate Richard Cobden, who visited the town in 1859. Cobden originated as a farming community known for its apples and peaches...
- Log Cabin Winery - Ellis GroveEllis Grove, IllinoisEllis Grove is a village in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. The population was 381 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ellis Grove is located at ....
- Lynfred Winery - RoselleRoselle, IllinoisRoselle is a city located in DuPage County and a small portion in Cook County Illinois in northeastern Illinois. It was first incorporated in 1922 and can correctly be relegated to a bedroom community — that is, a community that largely consists of residential zoning in both income streams...
- Mackinaw Valley Vineyard - MackinawMackinaw, IllinoisMackinaw is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,452 at the 2000 census. Mackinaw is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Mackinaw is located at ....
- Mary Michelle Winery and Vineyard - CarrolltonCarrollton, IllinoisCarrollton is a city in Greene County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,605 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Greene County.-Geography:Carrollton is located at ....
- Massbach Ridge Winery - ElizabethElizabeth, IllinoisElizabeth is a village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. The population was 761 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Elizabeth is located at ....
- Orlandini Vineyard - MakandaMakanda, IllinoisMakanda is a village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 561. In the early 20th Century it used the slogan "Star of Egypt."Makanda is part of the Carbondale, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area....
- Owl Creek Vineyard - CobdenCobden, IllinoisCobden is a village in Union County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,157 at the 2010 census. It is named after British politician and free-trade advocate Richard Cobden, who visited the town in 1859. Cobden originated as a farming community known for its apples and peaches...
- Pheasant Hollow Winery - WhittingtonWhittington, IllinoisWhittington is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. Whittington is located near the eastern shore of Rend Lake and Exit 77 of Interstate 57. It is the site of the headquarters of Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area. Whittington has a post office with ZIP code...
- Piasa Vineyard and Winery - GodfreyGodfrey, IllinoisGodfrey is a village in Madison County, Illinois, United States. The population was 18000 at the 2010 census. Godfrey is located within the Greater St...
- Pioneer Winery - PalestinePalestine, IllinoisPalestine is a village in Crawford County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,366 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Palestine is located at ....
- Pomona Winery - PomonaPomona, IllinoisPomona is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. Pomona is located in the Shawnee National Forest south of Murphysboro. Pomona has a post office with ZIP code 62975....
- Prairie State WineryPrairie State WineryPrairie State Winery is a winery located in Genoa, Illinois. Founded in 1998, it is the oldest winery in DeKalb County, Illinois. It is owned by husband and wife, Rick and Maria Mamoser, who gave up careers in high-school teaching to start the business....
- GenoaGenoa, IllinoisGenoa is a city in the north-east corner of DeKalb County, Illinois in the United States. It is located on the historic Galena-Chicago stagecoach route. At the 2010 census the city had a population of 5,193, up from 4,169 at the 2000 census.-History:... - Schorr Lake Vineyards - WaterlooWaterloo, IllinoisWaterloo is a city in Monroe County, Illinois, United States. The population was 7,614 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Monroe County.-Geography:Waterloo is located at ....
- Shawnee Winery - ViennaVienna, IllinoisVienna is a city in Johnson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,434 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Johnson County, and the site of two well-known state penitentiaries. Heron Pond - Little Black Slough Nature Preserve, a National Natural Landmark, is nearby. The...
- Sleepy Creek Vineyards-FairmountFairmount, IllinoisFairmount is a village in Vance Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the 'Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area'. The population was 640 at the 2000 census.-History:...
- Springer's Creek Winery - EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IllinoisEdwardsville is a city in Madison County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 24,293. It is the county seat of Madison County and is the third oldest city in the State of Illinois. The city was named in honor of Ninian Edwards, then Governor of the Illinois...
- StarView Vineyards - CobdenCobden, IllinoisCobden is a village in Union County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,157 at the 2010 census. It is named after British politician and free-trade advocate Richard Cobden, who visited the town in 1859. Cobden originated as a farming community known for its apples and peaches...
- Stiengtunt Vineyard and Winery - WatermanWaterman, IllinoisWaterman is a village in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,506 at the 2010 census, up from 1224 at the 2000 census.The village is known for the train line that operates in Lion's Club Park...
- Vahling Vineyards - StewardsonStewardson, IllinoisStewardson is a village in Shelby County, Illinois, United States. The population was 747 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Stewardson is located at ....
- Valentino Vineyards and Winery - Long GroveLong Grove, IllinoisLong Grove is an affluent village located in Lake County, Illinois, approximately northwest of Chicago. As of the 2005 census, the village had a total population of 6,735...
- The Village Vintner Winery - CarpentersvilleCarpentersville, IllinoisCarpentersville is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. The population was 30,586 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Carpentersville is located at ....
- Von Jakob Vineyard - PomonaPomona, IllinoisPomona is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. Pomona is located in the Shawnee National Forest south of Murphysboro. Pomona has a post office with ZIP code 62975....
- White Owl Winery - BirdsBirds, IllinoisBirds is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Illinois, United States. The population was 51 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a village...
- Wild Blossom Meadery and Winery - Chicago