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Blossom Winery
Chicago

Blossom Winery

About Blossom Winery

Wild Blossom is Chicago's first winery and Illinois's first meadery, specializing in mead made with locally sourced honey and water from Lake Michigan. The operation raises its own bees and emphasizes sustainability, with each bottle sold contributing to pollination of millions of flowers. The venue offers a tasting room with regular public hours, events, classes, and private event rentals.

Tasting Experiences

Tasting Room Visits

Sample meads at the tasting room. Reservations not required for groups under 8, but recommended for larger parties.

Weekly Tours

Book a weekly tour of the meadery to learn about mead production.

Winemaking Classes

Learn the craft of mead and spirit making through hands-on classes.

Private Event Rentals

Rent the venue for private events and celebrations.

Mead Club

Quarterly shipments of four bottles including two exclusive limited-edition meads, with complimentary monthly tastings and discounts. $99.95 per quarter.

420 Patio Pup Party

Free event featuring Delta-9 THC-infused honey drinks, dog-friendly outdoor patio, and specialty cocktails.

When to visit Blossom Winery

Monday3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Good to know about Blossom Winery

Can you visit Blossom Winery? Is there a tasting room?

Yes, Blossom Winery has a tasting room open to visitors (from their website, September 6, 2026). Walk-ins are welcome.

What is Blossom Winery known for?

Blossom Winery is known for outdoor seating, good for groups, classes or workshops, walk-ins OK and has wine club.

What wines does Blossom Winery specialize in?

Signature bottles include Mead, sparkling meads, reserve meads, grape wines, Delta-9 THC infused honey beverages.

Do you need a reservation to visit Blossom Winery?

No, Blossom Winery welcomes walk-ins (from their website, September 6, 2026).

Does Blossom Winery serve food?

Yes, Blossom Winery has food available alongside tastings.

Does Blossom Winery have a picnic area?

Yes, Blossom Winery has a picnic area.

Is Blossom Winery dog-friendly?

Yes, Blossom Winery welcomes dogs.

Does Blossom Winery offer vineyard tours?

Yes, Blossom Winery offers vineyard tours. Options include Tasting Room Visits, Weekly Tours, Winemaking Classes, Private Event Rentals, Mead Club and 420 Patio Pup Party.

Does Blossom Winery host group tastings?

Yes, Blossom Winery hosts group tastings.

Does Blossom Winery host private events?

Yes, Blossom Winery hosts private events.

Do I need to be a wine club member to visit Blossom Winery?

No, Blossom Winery does not require a wine club membership to visit.

Where is Blossom Winery located?

Blossom Winery is at 9030 S. Hermitage Ave in Chicago, IL, in the IL wine region. Phone: (773) 840-4642.

When was Blossom Winery founded?

Blossom Winery was established in 2003.

What are Blossom Winery's tasting hours?

Blossom Winery is open Monday to Thursday, 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Saturday, 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday, 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Does Blossom Winery have outdoor seating?

Yes, Blossom Winery has outdoor seating.

What sustainability practices does Blossom Winery follow?

Raises own bees and collects own honey; uses purified water from Lake Michigan; each bottle produced supports pollination of approximately 2 million flowers, leading to 20–40 million seeds for new flowers.

Where to find Blossom Winery

Blossom Winery is at 9030 S. Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL, United States.

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