About Prairie State Winery
Tastings $9 per person · Walk-ins welcome · Open Wednesday and Thursday, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday and Saturday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, closed Monday and Tuesday
Genoa, Illinois. Rick and Maria Mamoser, both former high school teachers, founded Prairie State Winery in 1998, when the state counted only sixteen wineries in operation. The portfolio has grown past 35 wines since, ranging from bottlings made entirely of Illinois-grown grapes to blends that co-ferment those grapes with California varietals. Ginger, key lime, elderberries, orange oil, local honey are worked into the wines. The house has taken home 3 Best of Shows and 4 Governor's Cups along the way. A kitchen opened in Genoa in 2016, and the still turns out a Barrel Proof Brandy, an Apple Brandy, and a Gin. Music in the Garden takes place on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays and Sundays.
Tasting Experiences
Wine Tastings
7 wine samples for $9 (fee waived with purchase of 4 bottles), or wine flights with 4 half glasses for $19
Wine Club
Quarterly releases of hand-selected wines with member benefits including complimentary tastings, discounts, and access to members-only events
Food Service
Kitchen open Wednesday-Sunday, closes one hour before the store
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Prairie State Winery is at 114 N Emmett St
Genoa, Illinois, United States of America, in the Genoa.