Take your time to enjoy the wines and the scenery of southeast Illinois. With its mix of flavors and landscapes, this trail shows how special border country can be.

May 15, 2024 · While a trip to Bordeaux or Napa might not be in the cards, there are plenty of Midwest wineries you can visit—during a day trip from Chicago — to tour vineyards, learn …

Escape to Illinois wine country and experience hand-crafted award-winning wines, relaxing views, and road trips you’ll want to share with your family and friends.

Dec 17, 2025 · Spring and autumn are the most temperate and comfortable times to visit Illinois wine country. New vintage releases come out in the spring and summer, so there will be plenty …

Find Illinois’ impressive alternative to “wine country” right in your own backyard (or, at most, a few hours away). These ten wineries and vineyards stand out as the best places to find locally …

Set among the scenic countryside, we invite you to visit the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail of southern Illinois. Enjoy the distinctive character of each of our wineries, charming towns that dot the …

Aug 26, 2023 · Illinois winegrowers take pride in producing some of the best wines in America. There are over 100 Illinois wineries and the Southern Illinois Wine Trail pulls in lots of visitors. …

Jun 27, 2023 · Illinois may not be the first state that comes to mind when thinking of wine country, but it is home to a thriving wine industry with over 100 wineries throughout the state.

A cute and epic winery tucked away by the lake in Chicago. Both the wine and food was simply delicious. Try the orange and fig jam if you get a chance!

During the Mexican Colonial period and after, European settlers brought in more intensive agriculture to the Wine Country, including growing grapes and wine production.