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  |   | 

It’s that time of year, when the garden is bursting with zucchini! Well, we have an absolutely delicious idea for what to do with some of that zucchini: chocolate chip zucchini cake. It’s so simple to make, and you have to try this rich, moist chocolate cake with a glass of Demi Sec Rosé.… Read More August 7th, 2018  |  Susanne Bullock  |   | 

The “Make Your Own Mimosa Bar” is now available every Sunday, from 11 am – 3pm, at the Tasting Room! Simply order a glass of your favorite ISC or AHW bubbly, then choose your favorite juices to add. We’ll have the supplies and the recipes for these special mimosas listed below, but feel free to make your own creations too.… Read More May 11th, 2018  |  Susanne Bullock  |   |