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.
Find wineries near you with the Illinois Wine App
On the trail for wine? Plan your next stops with the Illinois Wine App. It's full of information about every winery in Illinois. Plus, it shows you which wineries won Gold or Double Gold medals in the most recent Illinois State Fair Wine Competition, so you can try the wines the experts have judged the best in the state.
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 ExperienceShawnee 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