StarView Vineyards - Wineries on Waymarking.com

StarView Vineyards is a family owned and operated vineyard and winery. Located in rural Southern Illinois in the Shawnee Hills American Viticulture area, the state’s only Federally designated wine-grape producing region, StarView grows and produces fine boutique wines. Each vine is individually nurtured to produce the highest quality grapes that are then used to produce the finest wines in the region. StarView is a great place to hold a party or to just kick back and enjoy the view off of their deck. A wonderful little winery in a great location.

Winery Size: Boutique < 500 Cases Attached vineyard?: yes Tasting Room Available?: yes Days and hours of operation: May - October: Monday - Friday: Noon - 5 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday - Noon - 7 p.m. November- April: Sunday-Friday: Noon - 5 p.m. Saturday: Noon - 6 p.m. Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Years Day Charge for tasting?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Tours Available: yes Cost of Tour: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Phone #: 618-893-WINE (9463) Address: 5100 Wing Hill Rd Cobden, IL 62920 Winery, Wine Cooperative, or Tasting Center's Website: [Web Link] Types of wines: White Wines Chardonel (semi-dry white) Our Chardonel is un-oaked so you can taste the bright and flavorful Chardonel grapes. Pale golden yellow color. Aromas of toasty fruit toffee and baked pear follow through on a round, silky entry to a dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body with a touch of caramel apple. Finishes with peach and lemon water accented fade. BTI awarded this wine Highly Recommended. Seyval (semi-dry white) Aromas of singed flan, sour apple, and dusty nut skins follow though on a round entry to a dryish light-to-medium body. Finishes with a crisp, wet stone and citrus peel. Vignoles (semi-dry white) Our semi-sweet Vignoles has an exceptional bouquet. Pale yellow gold color. Aromas of fresh cotton candy and caramel pear tart. A soft, brisk entry leads to dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body with tart crab apple and kumquat notes. Finishes with a touch of minerality, grapefruit, and nectarine. An interesting fish wine. Try with Veracruz styled snapper. BTI awarded this wine Highly Recommended & Best buy. Traminette (semi-sweet white) Traminette is a white wine grape, which produces wine with pronounced varietals character similar to one of its parents, Gewürztraminer. Ours has a Pale silvery straw color. Aromas of dusty apples, citrus aloe soap, and yeasty lemon cake batter follow through on a soft, round entry to a fruity light-to-medium body with melon and applesauce notes. Finishes with a crisp, tangy, accented fade. Vidal Blanc (semi-sweet white) Released in Fall 2009. Light and fruity, with very pronounced citrus notes. Lemon and lime flavors are in the forefront and is a soft, semi sweet finish lingers on the palate. Silver Star (sweet white) This is our signature blend of grapes with the predominant grape being Niagara, a large, luscious, aromatic green grape. A deep golden color. Sweet peach and pear fruit aromas and flavors. Light bodied and crisp with refreshing tanginess. Clean and fruity—a very good summer picnic wine for sandwiches. Moonlight White (sweet white) Released in Fall 2009. A blend of white wine grapes that together create a luscious sweet wine that has melon flavors and kiwi notes; this wine is a wonderful sipping wine, enjoy it chilled. Red Wines Norton (dry red) Norton is a regional favorite. Nortons are very hearty grapes and produce a wine that is bold, rich, and well suited to oaking and aging. We've released our Norton for you to enjoy now and to cellar and enjoy in years to come. This balanced wine is rounded and has subtle flavors of coffee and chocolate coming through. SuperNova (dry red) Bright ruby color. Aromas of cinnamon stick, cumin, cherry custard, and tomato follow through on a soft, silky entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with tangy acidity and a touch of vine and cedar chips. Finishes with a crisp, spiced apple fade, pepper, and melon rind fade. BTI awarded this wine Highly Recommended. Red Giant (semi-dry red) Released in December 2009. Vinted with a new varietal, Noirette. Red Giant has wonderful tannin structure and flavors of raspberry and licorice. A wonderful new varietal that is being introduced in the region! Concord (semi-sweet red) Very smooth and wonderful deep amethyst color that is as fragrant as the vineyard in summertime. This wine is reminiscent of the wines made on farms and enjoyed on back porches for generations. Ours is delightfully jammy but not overly sweet. Red Star (sweet red) The Chambourcin grapes in this wine have been blended to produce a big, rich and smooth sweet wine with Sweet, jammy grape and vanilla aromas. A round entry leads to a sweet medium-bodied palate with ripe grape and blackberry flavors. Finishes with a pleasant ripe berry fade. Not overly complicated but very pleasant. It is best enjoyed at a lower temperature. It is a wine that can be paired with mostly any foods or enjoyed on its own. Blush Wine & Other Wine drinks Venus (semi-sweet rose) Pale ruby color w Best Wine Tasted: Norton Red Rate the Best Wine Tasted: Price per Bottle: 19.00 (listed in local currency) 2nd Best Wine Tasted: Concord Rate the 2nd Best Wine Tasted: Price per Bottle #2: 14.00 (listed in local currency) Winery Club: No Wine Club Description:: Not listed Overall Comments:: Not listed

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