Welcome! The Northern Illinois Wine Growers association website is a communication, training and informational support tool for its members. However, whether you're a member or not, please feel free to browse. We believe you will be amazed, as we are, by the vigor of the wine industry in Illinois. The growing variety of wines, the many vineyards and the increasing acreage of land focused on viticulture is breathtaking! Further information can be obtained using our contact page or navigation bar at left.

As of 2008  there was 77 wineries in Illinois. In 2004 it was estimated that 451,079 gallons of wine were produced while the average production per producing winery was 7,575 gallons. The top 7 grape varieties grown in Northern Illinois (2004) are Foch, Niagara, Frontenac, St. Croix, St. Pepin, Vignoles and LaCrosse in descending order by 2004 harvested grapes.

Today's Info Links:

 www.visitnorthernillinois.com/wineTrailWineries.html

www.vesta-usa.org

Upcoming NIWG Meetings & Events

Membership Meeting - June 20

 Rocky Waters Vineyard & Winery

Registration at 8:30a

Business Meeting at 9:00a

Program to Follow

 Summer Viticultural Seminar - July 18

Chestnut Mount Resort