About
Bishops Hill Winery is an award-winning Illinois winery in Joliet producing high-quality wines from California grapes, including varietals from Dunnigan Hills and Red Hills Lake County. They offer tastings, classes like Wine Class 101 and Wine & Yoga, a wine club, private events in their castle venue, and food options such as pizzas and charcuterie. Recent wins in the San Francisco International Wine Competition highlight their excellence.
California grapes from Dunnigan Hills and Red Hills Lake County
Wine classes and yoga pairings
Castle venue for private events
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What They Make
2019 Petit Verdot
SF Wine Comp winner
2019 Red Wine Blends
SF Wine Comp winner
2019 Petite Sirah
SF Wine Comp winner
2022 Chardonnay
SF Wine Comp winner
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
SF Wine Comp winner; Dunnigan Hills available
2021 Petit Sirah
SF Wine Comp winner
2020 Malbec Dunnigan Hills
California grapes
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Dunnigan Hills
California grapes
2021 Bishops Blend
Red blend
2022 Rosé
California grapes
Awards
Silver Medal, Illinois State Fair Wine Competition 2022
2022
Upcoming Events
Wine Class 101
first Thursday of every month
Wine & Charcuterie pairing with Sommelier Linda Kloss for $45; 9 wines and charcuterie tray
Wine & Yoga
selected Saturday each month at 11am and 12:30pm
$20 includes yoga session and glass of wine
Sip and Listen to Nashville on the Hill
Music event
Latest News
Celebrating wins in San Francisco International Wine Competition 2022 and 2025; all six entered wines won medals.