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The Village Vineyard & Winery
Camp Point

The Village Vineyard & Winery

About The Village Vineyard & Winery

Gordon Cantrell discovered winemaking in 1997 and planted three acres on the northeast corner of Camp Point in 2001, launching The Village Vineyard & Winery with his wife Brenda. The program spans nine varietals, from Corot Noir and Norton to Chardonel, Traminette, and Edelweiss. The tasting room opens Friday evenings from 5pm to 10pm, with food until 8.30pm, and Saturday afternoons from 1pm to 10pm, food service from 5pm to 8.30pm. Gordon chairs South Central IGGVA and the winery holds membership in both WIGPAC and the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association. A tiered Case Club rewards loyalty, offering 10 percent off the first case, 15 percent off the second, and 20 percent off the third and beyond.

Tasting Experiences

Wine Tasting

Friday wine tasting from 5pm-10pm, Saturday wine tasting from 1pm-10pm

Dine by the Vines

Food service available Friday until 8:30pm and Saturday from 5pm-8:30pm

Case Club Membership

10% off first case, 15% off second case, 20% off third case and subsequent cases

Varietals

Corot NoirNortonChambourcinChardonelTraminetteEdelweissVignolesNiagaraLacross

When to visit The Village Vineyard & Winery

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SundayClosed

Good to know about The Village Vineyard & Winery

Can you visit The Village Vineyard & Winery? Is there a tasting room?

Yes, The Village Vineyard & Winery has a tasting room open to visitors (from their website, September 5, 2026).

What wines does The Village Vineyard & Winery specialize in?

The Village Vineyard & Winery focuses on Corot Noir, Norton, Chambourcin, Chardonel and Traminette, and more. Signature bottles include Arrowhead Red, Corot Noir, Norton, Chambourcin, Village Red, Opera House Red, Village Blush, Windmill Red, Sweet Indulgence, Choco-Razz, Fire Chief Red Sweet, Arrowhead White, Chardonel, Village White, Village Rose, Lacross, Traminette, Edelweiss, Sassy, Vignoles White, Life Is Good, Windmill White, Villa Moscato, Sweet Velvet.

Does The Village Vineyard & Winery serve food?

Yes, The Village Vineyard & Winery has food available alongside tastings.

Where is The Village Vineyard & Winery located?

The Village Vineyard & Winery is at 337 N Vermont in Camp Point, Illinois. Phone: +1 217-509-9463.

When was The Village Vineyard & Winery founded?

The Village Vineyard & Winery was established in 2001.

Who makes the wine at The Village Vineyard & Winery?

The winemaking at The Village Vineyard & Winery is led by Gordon Cantrell, Brenda Cantrell.

What tasting experiences does The Village Vineyard & Winery offer?

The Village Vineyard & Winery offers Wine Tasting, Dine by the Vines and Case Club Membership.

What are The Village Vineyard & Winery's tasting hours?

The Village Vineyard & Winery is open Friday, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and Saturday, 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM, closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Where to find The Village Vineyard & Winery

The Village Vineyard & Winery is at 337 N Vermont, Camp Point, Illinois, United States.

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