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. | News: Ray's Diary HB 429 |
As of 2005 there was 193 vineyards and 63 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. The Illinois Grape & Wine Industry, 2004 | 
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