The best wines of Illinois
Discover the best wines of Illinois as well as the best winemakers of Illinois and estates of Illinois to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Illinois and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Illinois by region
Looking for a good wine of Illinois among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Illinois. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Illinois with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Illinois
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Illinois
Red wines from the region of Illinois go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef in white wine, couscous of meat and fish or rabbit with mustard in a casserole.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Illinois
On the nose the red wine of the region of Illinois. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or spices. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Illinois. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in red wine of Illinois
- 1994With an average score of 5.00/5
- 2009With an average score of 4.50/5
- 2005With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2017With an average score of 4.11/5
- 2012With an average score of 4.06/5
- 2015With an average score of 4.04/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Illinois
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Frontenac
- Malbec
- Petite Sirah
- Tempranillo
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Illinois
A wine route planned in the region of Illinois? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Illinois.
- Winery Massbach Ridge Upper Mississippi River Valley Illinois with Peggy Harmston as winemaker
Discovering the wine region of Illinois
Midwestern US wine state, humid continental climate requiring robust hybrid varieties. Signature Chambourcin in red: fruity and accessible with signature black cherry, raspberry, plum, fresh herbs and a peppery touch, supple tannins and lively acidity — the local standard. Dense, deeply coloured Norton (blackberry, coffee), fruity Frontenac, spicy Foch. Whites: ample Chardonel, honeyed sweet Vidal Blanc, aromatic Vignoles, opulent Traminette, lively Seyval Blanc.
Shawnee Hills AVA flagship.
Great white wines of Illinois
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Illinois
White wines from the region of Illinois go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of marmite dieppoise, cambodian amok or back of cod with old-fashioned mustard.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Illinois
On the nose the white wine of the region of Illinois. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or tropical fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Illinois. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Illinois
- 2004With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2017With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2005With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2009With an average score of 4.10/5
- 0With an average score of 3.97/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.96/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Illinois
- Chenin Blanc
- Riesling
- Chardonnay
- Muscat Blanc
- Moscato
- Sauvignon Blanc
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Illinois
A wine route planned in the region of Illinois? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Illinois.
- Winery Massbach Ridge Upper Mississippi River Valley Illinois with Peggy Harmston as winemaker
Discover the grape variety: Vidal blanc
Aromatic, structured whites with firm acidity preserved at full ripeness, featuring aromas of citrus, pineapple, mango, apricot, honey and muscat notes. Absolute star of Canadian Icewines (Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia) where thick-skinned berries survive on the vine through frost, yielding rich liquoreux with exotic fruit and honey aromas. Also made as dry and semi-sweet whites in the northeastern United States. French hybrid created in 1930 by Jean-Louis Vidal (Ugni Blanc × Rayon d'Or).
Great sparkling wines of Illinois
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Illinois
Sparkling wines from the region of Illinois go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of southern beef meatballs, saddle of lamb with herbs or pork colombo.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Illinois
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Illinois. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of vegetal.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Illinois
- 0With an average score of 3.70/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Illinois
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Chardonnay
- Catawba
- Chambourcin
The word of the wine: pH
Short for "hydrogen potential", the pH is a parameter that defines whether a medium is acidic or basic. A high pH gives a soft wine, a very low pH translates into a wine that is too acidic.
Great pink wines of Illinois
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Illinois
Pink wines from the region of Illinois go well with generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison), spicy food or beef such as recipes of confit sausages, sheep's feet with mountain honey or chinese noodles with beef.
The best vintages in pink wine of Illinois
- 0With an average score of 3.87/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Illinois
- Chambourcin
- St Croix
- Pinot Noir
- Petite Sirah
Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo
Elegant, structured reds with aromas of strawberry, cherry, plum, leather, blond tobacco and pronounced vanilla from long oak ageing. Ranges from Joven to Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. Star of Rioja DOCa, Ribera del Duero DO and Toro DO, also shines in the Douro as Tinta Roriz/Aragonez. One of the world's most planted Spanish varieties.
Great sweet wines of Illinois
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Illinois
Sweet wines from the region of Illinois go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of baked salmon with tomato, traditional tunisian couscous or simple pancake batter.
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Illinois
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Illinois. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, oak.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Illinois
- 2008With an average score of 4.30/5
- 0With an average score of 3.90/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Illinois
- Concord
- Vidal Blanc
- Gewürztraminer
- Niagara
The word of the wine: Pinot meunier
Cultivated in the 19th century in all the northern vineyards, this black grape variety has largely regressed since. Very present in the Marne valley, it constitutes a third of the vineyards in Champagne, alongside pinot noir and chardonnay with which it is often blended. It brings roundness and red and yellow fruit aromas to champagnes. Pinot meunier is also the dominant grape variety in red and rosé wines in the Orleans AOC and the rare Touraine-Noble-Joué, a grey wine. Syn.: meunier.
Great natural sweet wines of Illinois
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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Illinois
Natural sweet wines from the region of Illinois go well with generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison) or spicy food such as recipes of casserons in the country style or original francesinha (portugal).
Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Illinois
On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Illinois. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or dried fruit.
The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Illinois
- 0With an average score of 4.29/5
The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Illinois
- Mission
- Chambourcin
Discover the grape variety: Gewurztraminer
Full-bodied, exotic whites, rich and heady, with moderate acidity, showing opulent aromas of lychee, rose, mango, ginger, pink grapefruit and gentle spice. Made as aromatic dry, moelleux late-harvest and liquorous sélection de grains nobles. Star of Alsace AOC (one of the four noble varieties) and signature of Alto Adige (Tramin), Palatinate and Germany. A pink mutation of Traminer.
Discover other regions and appellation of Illinois
A wine route in the region of Illinois ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Carbondale
- Carlyle
- Carthage
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cobden
- Creal springs
- Elizabeth
- Elmhurst
- Galena
- Grafton
- Hanover
- Makanda
- Maple park
- Paso robles
- Petersburg
- Plainfield
- Preemption
- Red bud
- Roselle
- Spring grove
- Utica
- Versailles
- Westby
- Whittington