Chicago & Beyond
Mill Rose Restaurant, Barrington
Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery, Freeport
395 W. Cedarville Rd., (815) 563-4665, famousfossilwinery.com This vineyard features distinctive Illinois wines, spectacular views of the vineyard, foods and eco-friendly, local gifts to its visitors. $
grapes from more than 6,000 vines, producing award-winning wines of classic varieties. Reservations are recommended for wine tasting with cheese plates and appetizers. The tasting room is also open $ Fri.–Sun. Closed Jan.–Mar. X
Hailey’s Winery & Vineyard, Byron
477 S. 3rd St., (800) 397-WINE, galenacellars.com This family-owned winery presses and ages award-winning fruit and table wines in a restored 1840s granary. Call for tours of the nearby vineyard, available for a fee. Visit the second location in Galena. $
47W614 Route 38, (630) 365-0333, acquavivawinery.com Acquaviva is a family-owned 40-acre estate vineyard and full-service winery with a tasting bar, Neapolitan-style pizza bistro and retail marketplace. X $
The Village Vintner Winery, Carpentersville
217 W. Main St., (815) 784-4540, prairiestatewinery.com Prairie State Winery produces wines made exclusively from Illinois grown grapes and hosts wine-tasting events. $
15690 S. Harlem Ave., (708) 633-0200, chwinery.com Modern dining with handcrafted, award-winning wines. Tasting room and gift shop, too. X $
888 E. Belvidere Rd., (847) 634-WINE, gfwc.com This winery is known for its small-batch and seasonal wines, particularly fortified dessert wines. Also located in Long Grove. X $
15845 LaGrange Rd., ( 708) 226-0100, harrisonsbrewpub.net Beer is made on the premises, with a full wine list and menu with a Cajun flair. X $
Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery, Geneva
Prairie State Winery, Genoa
2273 Randall Rd., (847) 844-4900, thevillagevintner.com This winery produces 40 different varieties 12 times a year. Along with their tasting bar and retail shop, custom labeling is also a hit. X $
Glunz Family Winery & Cellar, Grayslake
Half Acre Beer Company, Chicago
4257 N. Lincoln Ave., (773) 248-4038, halfacrebeer.com This small-batch brewpub features crowd-pleasers such as Chocolate Camaro and Ginger Twin. Guests drink from tall-boy cans and can also tour the brewery. $
Wild Blossom Meadery and Winery, Chicago
Fox Valley Winery, Oswego
Mickey Finn’s Brewery, Libertyville
5600 W. Rte. 34, (630) 554-0404, foxvalleywinery.com This family vineyard grows 13 grape varieties on more than 100 acres overlooking the Fox River. The winery specializes in small lots of handcrafted, award-winning wines. Second location in Sandwich. X $
Red Bar Winery & Bistro, Elgin
412 N. Milwaukee Ave., (847) 362-6688, mickeyfinnsbrewery.com One of Lake County’s oldest brewpubs serves award-winning beer and pub food daily. Take a seat in the beer garden overlooking Cook Park. X $
Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery, Flossmoor
221 Robert Parker Coffin Rd., (847) 634-WINE, gfwc.com Vintage & Tawny Port, Oak Aged Angelica and Fortified Raspberry wine are among the diversity of wines featured here. $
74 S. Grove St., (847) 695-1659, redbarwinery.com This modern mix of a do-it-yourself winery and boutique provides a unique experience where you can produce and enjoy your own wine. $
Glunz Family Winery & Cellar Tasting Room, Long Grove
1035 Sterling Ave., (708) 957-2739, flossmoorstation.com Located in a historic train station, the brewery offers a wide range of American heartland cuisine, and was named the best small brew pub in America. $
Harrison’s Restaurant and Brewery, Orland Park
North Shore Distillery, Lake Bluff
28913 Herky Dr., (847) 574-2499, northshoredistillery.com The first distillery in the Chicago area specializes in small-batch spirits. Visit the retail shop and tasting room or tour the distillery. X $
10033 S. Western Ave., (773) 233-7579, bev-art.com Take a class to make your own wine or brew your own beer. Wild Blossom specializes in honey-mead wine. $
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Orland Park
Valentino Vineyards and Winery, Long Grove
15 S. Roselle Rd., (630) 529-WINE, lynfredwinery.com Opened in 1979, this family-owned, award-winning winery produces 300,000 bottles of barrel-aged wines annually. Tastings are held daily. Tours offered most weekends. Call ahead to confirm. See second location in Wheaton. X $
Fox Valley Winery, Sandwich
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120 S. Main St., (815) 786-3124, foxvalleywinery.com This family vineyard grows 13 grape varieties on more than 100 acres overlooking the Fox River. The winery specializes in small lots of handcrafted, award-winning wines. Also has location in Oswego. X $
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5175 Aptakisic Rd., (847) 634-2831, valentinovineyards.com Established in 1995, Valentino Vineyards grows 20 different varieties of
Lynfred Winery, Roselle
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114 S. Franklin St., (815) 234-2220, haileyswinery.com Often featuring live music to accompany their award-winning wines, Hailey’s Winery adds a friendly, entertaining atmosphere to the traditional winery experience. $
Acquaviva Winery, Maple Park
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45 S. Barrington Rd., (847) 382-7673, millroserestaurant.com Six barns were renovated to create a home for this microbrewery, restaurant and country store. Contemporary American cuisine complements the rustic ambiance of the historic barns and fireplaces. X $
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