Illinois has what you need to bring out your inner sommelier. Illinois wineries and vineyards bring some of the very best flavors and intricacies to your glass. There are wine tastings and wine tours across Illinois that offer a fun and delightful way to see what the Midwest can offer to the wine world. You’ll enjoy the magic of Illinois grapes no matter where you go, but especially when you travel down the Mississippi valley wine trail. You’ll pass through the fertile lands alongside the Mississippi River and visit several family-owned wineries, some of which go as far back as five generations while others opened in recent years show the world their own unique take on wine.
Indulge in the wineries and vineyards in Illinois
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Sleepy Creek Vineyards
Some people once believed it was impossible to start a winery and vineyard in East Central Illinois, but Joe and Dawn Taylor overcame every obstacle and made it possible. Read more about Sleepy Creek Vineyards -
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Alto Vineyards
After retiring from Southern Illinois University in 1978, Guy Renzaglia decided it was his civic duty as an Italian to start growing grapes. Read more about Alto Vineyards -
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The Galena Wine Experience
Roll up your pant legs and be prepared for purple feet while stomping grapes. Wine adventures such as this abound in the rolling countryside around this Mississippi River town. Read more about The Galena Wine Experience -
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Galena Cellars
When Robert and Joyce Lawlor followed their gut to a winemaking class in the early 1970s, they had no idea that their passion would eventually add something special to the... Read more about Galena Cellars
Galena Wineries & Vineyards
One of the best Illinois wine towns, Galena features wineries and vineyards not only with splendid wines, but also events and traditions that can make your trip one of a kind.
The Galena Wine Experience
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail sends you down a delicious path of 11 award-winning wineries located alongside a beautiful 35-mile drive through the Shawnee National Forest.
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail