About Prohibition
When prohibition ended in 1933, the wine and grape industry in Illinois was drastically effected. During prohibition many farmers pulled out grapevines in order to plant other crops or shipped their crops to northern markets. After prohibition ended in 1933, many of these farmers were not willing to go to the effort to replant grapevines. Starting new vines meant three years before a marketable crop and five years for a full crop.
During the 1980's a resurgence of Illinois grapes and wine began. Today the grape and wine industry in Illinois is one of the nation's fastest growing industries with over 60 wineries now in the state. The Illinois wine industry creates a direct economic impact of $20 million annually. Continuing growth in the coming years is predicted by the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association as more and more visitors discover the genuine culture of Illinois Wine Country.
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Sunset: 8:07 pm
Upcoming Events
10/09/10-10/10/10: Colorfest
10/30/10-10/31/09: Halloween Festival
11/26/10-11/28/10: Holiday Open House
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - Sunset
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
For the safety of our customers, we stop serving open bottles 1 hour before closing and wine by the glass 30 minutes prior to closing. We are always happy to sell wine bottles "to go" up until our posted closing time.
Wine of the Month
Chambourcin Blush
10% off each Bottle
20% off each Case
Music
Saturday Music
07/31/10:
Barry Cloyd -from Chicago (Celtic/Blues/Folk/Roots)
08/07/10:
Calex - (Alternative/Acoustic)
08/14/10:
Bud Summers - from Alton,Il (Folk Rock)
08/21/10:
Elliott Ranney- from St. Louis- (Folk/Rock)
Sundays in the Park
08/01/10:
Concordia-(Country Pop)
08/08/10:
Andrea Stader - (Folk/Rock)
08/15/10:
J.Brown Band -(Workin' Man's Blues)
08/22/10:
Subject To Change Band-featuring Dave Clark-(Country Rock)