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The Village Vineyard & Winery

The Village Vineyard & Winery

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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.

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Tasting Experiences

Varietals

Corot NoirNortonChambourcinChardonelTraminetteEdelweissVignolesNiagaraLacross

When to go

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

Good to know

Yes — The Village Vineyard & Winery has a tasting room open to visitors.
The Village Vineyard & Winery focuses on Corot Noir, Norton, Chambourcin, Chardonel, 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. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Yes, The Village Vineyard & Winery has food available alongside tastings. Having food while tasting reduces the effect of alcohol and helps you taste more accurately. Worth taking advantage of when offered.
The Village Vineyard & Winery is in Camp Point, Illinois. Phone: +1 217-509-9463. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
The Village Vineyard & Winery was established in 2001, giving the estate 25 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.
The winemaking at The Village Vineyard & Winery is led by Gordon Cantrell, Brenda Cantrell. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
The Village Vineyard & Winery offers: Wine Tasting, Dine by the Vines and Case Club Membership. Seated or guided experiences typically include more context about the wines and the estate's approach. Worth booking if you want depth over breadth.
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: Closed | Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM | Saturday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM | Sunday: Closed Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.

Location

337 N Vermont
Camp Point, Illinois, United States of America

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