Wineries in Northern Illinois Craft Fine Wines

Wineries in the State of Illinois were discussed, with emphasis on the fine wineries in Southern Illinois.In the article http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/68807/illinois_wine_and_wineries_offers_a.html,,  In this article I would like to continue the discussion of Illinois, particularly  the fine wineries in the northern section of the state.

The wineries in Illinois have become much more sophisticated and refined then you might expect.  Some of the wineries produce wines with their own Illinois vineyards, from the rich earth of Illinois.  Some of the wineries bring in grapes from other areas, depending on what kind of grape is needed and where it is grown.

The six wineries in this article are family owned and operated, and each offers it's own unique charm.   The family owned wineries offer fine wine and take pride in the product they produce and their part in enhancing the enjoyment of the good life.

These Illinois wineries produce fine, award winning wines.  they each operate their own tasting rooms, so you can sample their vintages.  If you get a chance to visit, you can often meet the proprietors, who are happy to talk to you about their wines and explain the vintages.


FOX VALLEY WINERY in OSWEGO, ILLINOIS
Fox Valley Winery is owned by the Faltz family. The Fox Valley Winery specializes in creating small lots of hand crafted, award winning wines from estate grown, single vineyard Illinois grapes.Fox Vallley Winery proudly presents Chambourcin, a classic Illinois red wine made with 100% award winning Chambourcin grapes. Red wines listed on the web site include:  R.A.F.  Vintern Reserve, Chambourcin, George's Red, and  Reserve Chardonel. Dry White Wines are Deux Blanc and Chardonel. Semi-Dry Wines:  Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc, Traminette, Riesling, Grandma's Blush, Vignoles, and White Cin.  Sweet Wines are: Niagara, Old Glory Red, Old Glory White, Old Glory Blue, and Late Harvest Vignoles.