Picture this. It’s a peaceful Monday morning, and we’re out at the ISC Vineyard on the hill at 6 a.m. The temp is a cool 57 degrees outside, and there’s steam floating off the Illinois River. The grass is dewy, and a mild fog covers the vines for as far as the eye can see.… Read More August 22nd, 2021  |  Alexa Nelson  |   | 

Illinois Sparkling Co.’s Blend 795 Sparkling Wine will Christen the USS Hyman G. Rickover Two bottles of Illinois Sparkling Co.’s Blend 795 were shipped out to General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, for the christening of the USS HYMAN G.… Read More July 22nd, 2021  |  Susanne Bullock  |   | 

Exciting news! We were asked by General Dynamics Electric Boat to provide an ISC sparkling wine to christen the USS HYMAN G RICKOVER (SSN 795) submarine in July of this year!!! Some of you may remember that we previously were honored to be a part of another special sub christening: Our ISC Blend 786 was used to christen the USS IILLINOIS (SSN 786).… Read More May 21st, 2021  |  Susanne Bullock  |   | 

Thank you so much for your support as we continue to update our operations so that you can continue to enjoy your favorite wines! Here are the details on our current operations. YOU CAN – ENJOY INDOOR & OUTDOOR SEATING AT OUR TASTING ROOM We have indoor seating in the lounge and outdoor seating on the patio and in front of the Tasting Room.… Read More March 26th, 2020  |  Susanne Bullock  |   | 

Let’s hear it for our winemaking team, Mark Wenzel and Sarah Hall, who were recently awarded the 2018 “Enologists of the Year” trophy from the Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners Alliance. This special award, also called the Winemaker of the Year, recognizes a winemaker(s) who is creating exceptional Illinois wines.… Read More March 8th, 2019  |  Susanne Bullock  |   |