Alto Vineyards/Winery

Located in the heart of Shawnee National Forest, Alto Vineyards uses plantings of French hybrids and American grapes. Its premium estate-grown wines have won numerous national and international awards and were featured in The New York Times in 1997.

Paul Renzaglia
P.O. Box 51, Highway 127
Alto Pass, IL 62905
(618) 893-4898
Fax (618) 893-4935
altovin@midwest.net
www.altovinyards.net


Baxter's Vineyards/Winery

Established in 1885, and located in historic Nauvoo, Baxter's Winery is the oldest in Illinois. Baxter’s offers an array of distinctive wines, gift baskets, tours, handcrafted gifts and specialty foods, including homemade pies, sweet breads and Nauvoo Blue Cheese.

Brenda and Kelly Logan
2210 E. Parley Street
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 453-2528 / (800) 854-1396
Fax (217) 453-6600
baxters@nauvoo.net
www.nauvoowinery.com


Fox Creek Vineyards Co.

One of the smaller wineries in Illinois, Fox Creek Vineyards Co. offers complimentary tastings of their fine wines, hand-crafted in the styles of the old masters. Vineyard tours also available.

5502 N. Fox Rd.
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-3325
Fax (618) 392-0418
gordon@wworld.com


Fox Valley Winery

120 South Main Street
 Sandwich, IL 60548 
1-815-786-3124 
www.foxvalleywinery.com

Galena Cellars Winery

Galena Cellars offers complimentary tastings of 25 award-winning wines at two historic Galena locations. Visit the winery shop in a restored 1840's granary building on Main Street. Enjoy an informative tour, a glass of wine, local cheeses and panoramic country views at the winery on Ford Road.

Scott Lawlor and Christine Lawlor White
515 S. Main St.
Galena, IL 60136
(815) 777-3300 / (800) 397-WINE
Fax (815) 777-3335
gcwinery@galenalink.com
www.galenacellars.com


GenKota Winery, Ltd.

GenKota Winery's selection of award-winning wines includes dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet to sweet covering the spectrum of reds, blushes and whites. GenKota also offers a variety of gourmet specialty foods and custom gift items. The covered deck and fountain are popular areas for special events.

Dr. Bradley and Tamara Drake
301 N. 44th Street
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-WINE
Fax (618) 246-9465
genkota@mvn.net
www.genkotawine.com


Glunz Family Winery & Cellars

The Glunz Family Winery & Cellars opened in 1993 and is located in Chicago's northern suburb of Grayslake. The Glunz family has been in the wine business for four generations and specializes in vintage port and other fortified wines. The tasting room and gift shop are open 7 days a week.

Suzzie Glunz Holtgreive
888 E. Belvidere Road
Suite 211/109
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-9463
Fax (847) 548-8038
winetogo@gfwc.com
www.gfwc.com


Lau-Nae Winery

Lau-Nae Winery, located in historic Randolph County, is family-owned and serves award-winning wines produced from their own grapes and berries. The winery also offers personalized labels, Murder Mystery Dinners, etched and hand painted wine bottles by local artists.

Mike, Donna and Matt Mollet
1522 State Route 3
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-WINE (9463)
(phone and fax)


Lynfred Winery, Inc.

Lynfred Winery opened in 1979 in a grand old Victorian house in Roselle, IL. Lynfred wines wins awards in national and international competitions each year. Visit the new tasting room, furnishing over 30 grape wines, ten fruit wines, gift baskets, gourmet foods, gifts and wine accessories.

Fred Koehler, President & CEO
15 S. Roselle Road
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 529-WINE
Fax (630) 529-4971
wineinfo@lynfredwinery.com
www.lynfredwinery.com


Monte Alegre Vineyard

Located in the heart of the Greater Shawnee grape-growing region, Monte Alegre features a variety of white and red wines (including our unique blend, Monte Alegre Sangria). Monte Alegre prides itself on being a supplier of quality estate wines to many restaurants and wineries.

David and Beth Ponce
473 Ponce Trail
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 549-3952
Fax (618) 549-6152
montealeg@aol.com


Owl Creek Vineyard

Owl Creek Vineyard is located on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail in scenic southern Illinois. It features award-winning wines and all grapes used are from Illinois. Nearby surrounding attractions include Giant City State Park, Makanda Boardwalk craft shops, antique stores, B & B's, and hiking trails.

Ted Wichmann
2655 Water Valley Road
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-2557
Fax (618) 893-2557
STGH@onemain.com


Pheasant Hollow Winery

Pheasant Hollow Winery sits on more than 5 acres of scenic woodlands in southern Illinois. Sit on the deck and sample unique wines such as the award-winning Black & Blue, a sumptuous combination of blackberries and blueberries, or Amanda's Blush, a semi-sweet blend of Illinois grapes.

Jack Griggs & Andrea Pontious, Bruce & Mary Morganstern, Brice & Eva Pontious, John & Ulonda Becker and Brad Pontious
14931 State Highway 37
Whittington, IL 62897
(618) 629-2302
Fax (618) 985-3689
info@pheasanthollowwinery.com
www.pheasanthollowwinery.com


Piasa Winery & Gift Shop

Piasa Winery, located in historic Grafton, specializes in the finest wines of the region. Piasa carries over 400 domestic and imported wines, including vintages from 11 Illinois wineries and 7 Missouri wineries. Also choose from many wine accessories and gifts.

Dan & Phyllis Bechtold
211 W. Main Street, Box 396
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-WINE
pbechtold@piasanet.com
www.piasawinery.com


Pomona Winery

Pomona Winery, nestled deep in the Shawnee Forest, specializes in award-winning fruit wines made from southern Illinois apples, peaches, blueberries and strawberries. Chilled wine is available by the glass or bottle. The tasting room, garden picnic areas and covered decks are open April – December.

George Majka and Jane Payne
2865 Hickory Ridge Road
Pomona, IL 62975
(618) 893-2623 (phone & fax)


Prairie State Country Winery

Prairie State Country Winery is located in the Prairie State Mercantile in the heart of Genoa's shopping district. Illinois-grown produce is used to craft their unique wines. Specialties include elderberry, Niagara grape, apple and their signature Prairie Berry, Prairie Red, and Prairie White wines.

Rick and Maria Mamoser
217 W. Main Street
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-4540


Schorr Lake Vineyards

Schorr Lake Vineyards, located on the edge of picturesque Schorr Lake, is a quiet wooded area where one can relax on the deck overlooking the 7-acre vineyard or enjoy the beauty of the sunset over the lake. The winery features estate grown and produced table and fruit wines.

Paul and JoAnn Nobbe
1032 S. Library Street
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3174
Fax (618) 939-8609


Valentino Vineyards Inc.

Valentino Vineyards is located in northeast Illinois, 30 minutes north of Chicago. Enjoy the beautiful views of the estate winery, overlooking more than 3,000 grapevines of twelve different varieties. Located just 2 minutes from Long Grove's Historic Village and shopping area.

Rudolph V. DiTommaso, Jr.
5175 Aptakisic Rd.
Long Grove, IL 60047
(847) 634-2831
Fax (847) 634-2831
DoctorVino@aol.com


Von Jakob Vineyards, Ltd.

Von Jakob Vineyards, "Little Germany," is located on a Shawnee Forest hill in the Illinois Ozarks. Sample award-winning wines from dry to sweet, red to white. Visitors can enjoy a 2,000 sq. ft. deck (half of which is covered), tasting room, gift shop and 1,200 sq. ft. atrium with fireplace.

Paul and Rhoda Jacobs
1309 Sadler Road
Pomona, IL 62975
(618) 893-4500 (phone and fax)


Waterloo Winery

The Waterloo Winery, located in a historic 1818 mansion, offers a unique blend of viticulture and history. Their selection of wines includes 50 different grape varieties featuring wines from across Illinois. They specialize in custom labels, etched bottles and glasses, unique glassware and baskets.

Mark and Susan Hendershot
725 N. Market Street
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-5743
Fax (618) 939-4882


White Owl Winery

Recently opened, White Owl Winery specializes in fruit wines such as cherry, blackberry, strawberry, plum and even rhubarb! They offer signature gold medal winning persimmon and blueberry wines and traditional grape wines. Over 12 varieties are available, ranging from dry to sweet.

Ken, Pat, Brian and Joy Neighbors
122A Birds Road - Route 1
Flat Rock, IL 62427
(618) 928-2898
(618) 928-2628 (Recorded Information)
info@whiteowlwinery.com
www.whiteowlwinery.com


Winghill Vineyard & Winery

Winghill Vineyard and Winery, the newest winery on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, specializes in estate grown wines from its location in beautiful Union County. The winery features free wine tasting, tours, a gift shop and a gallery for local artisans to show and sell their work.

Judith and Richard Parks
5100 Wing Hill Road
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-WINE (9463)
Fax (618) 893-9463