Wineries partcipating in 2010 Event -- Sponsored by Lions Distinctive Wines
5 to 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Alto Vineyard
The Renzaglia Family invites you to taste some of the finest wines produced in the United States at its family owned winery and vineyard which is located in the foothills of the beautiful Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. Since their first vintage in 1988, Alto Vineyard has won numerous medals in National and International wine competitions. The Renzaglia Family takes great pride in growing high quality grapes and producing award-winning wines. For more information, visit www.altovineyard.net.
Berryville Winery
Somewhere nestled between Mulberry Hill and the town of Berryville lies a place called Berryville Vineyards. The vineyard is ten acres and is comprised of over twenty varieties of wine grapes. The vineyards’ primary grape is Vignoles followed by Cynthiana, Traminette, and Chambourcin. Other varieties include Vidal, Diamond, DeChaunac, Seyval, Chardonnel, St. Vincent, Aurora, and Rougeon. Berryville Winery also crafts wine from its very own raspberries, blackberries, and gooseberries. All wines are made from the very berries grown at the vineyard. For more information, visit www.berryvillevineyards.com.
Collver Family Winery
You are in for a rare treat when you visit the Collver Family Winery. This family owned winery features some very unique award winning wines. Opened in 2002, Collver Family Winery was the first to open in West Central Illinois in over 100 years. All wines are produced and bottled at the winery. Collver Family Winery specializes in French-American hybrid grapes including (but not limited to) Chardonel, Vignoles, Vidal Blanc, Traminette, Chancellor, Cayuga White, and Chambourcin. For more information, visit www.collverfamilywinery.com.
Fox Creek Vineyards
Fox Creek Vineyards Company is a small, family owned and operated winery with our own modest vineyard located in the Southeastern Illinois countryside amid the low rolling hills of the old orchard country of Richland county. Once the center of the apple and peach growing industry, this area is ideal for the growing of French-American hybrid wine grapes (with one major reservation--late Spring freezes). Hand crafted wines are produced without fineing, stabilizing, or the use of ion exchange resins. Filtration is done sparingly so as to retain the natural aromas and flavors. For more information, visit www.foxcreekvineyards.com.
Hogg Hollow Winery
Hogg Hollow Winery is Pope County's first winery, surrounded by the scenic hills of the Shawnee National Forest and centered in the Shawnee Hills AVA. Hogg Hollow Winery is a small family owned and operated vineyard and winery, now with 4 generations of Hogg's involved. In the Spring of 2004, the Hogg family planted Norton grapes on our son Jeremy's place near Glendale. That winter they bought the place next to the vineyard, and started retrofitting the garage to use for wine making. In Spring of 2005, they planted Chambourcin and opened the winery in October. For more information, visit www.hogghollowwinery.com.
Lasata Wines
Lasata is an Indian word meaning a place of peace. The Lasata Wines is located in a peaceful wooded setting near Robeson Hills, across the Wabash
River from Vincennes, IN. Lasata creates a variety of wines, including a Sweet Blush, Dry White, Dry Red, and Sweet Whites all of which are available to enjoy at the winery. For more information, visit www.lasatawines.com.
Shawnee Winery
Shawnee Winery is a cooperative formed to create a market for small grape growers in Southern Illinois. The idea was to develop a secure market for each year's harvest and to provide a value added bonus of patronage from the sale of wine made from the members' grapes. Shawnee Winery has received many awards over the past few years for its unique wines. For more information, visit www.shawneewinery.com.
Vahling Vineyards
Vahling Vineyards is located on a rustic family farm in rural Shelby County. The winery produces several different wines, from dry to sweet, including fruit wines. Owners, Dennis and Brenda Vahling, greet you with warmth and hospitality, as you pick the perfect wine. For more information, visit www.vahlingvineyards.com.
Willow Ridge Vineyards & Winery
Willow Ridge Vineyards & Winery, situated on a sesquicentennial farm, is owned and operated by Louie and Tina Donnel. Nestled in a rural setting, it creates a warm and relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a glass of wine, visit with friends, sit by the fireplace or relax on the terrace overlooking the vineyard. Willow Ridge has something for everyone! For more information, visit www.willowridgewinery.com.
