About
Waterman Winery & Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery on Tuntland Farms in rural Waterman, Illinois. They maintain 12-acre grass-covered vineyards with 40 varieties of red and white grapes, producing around 20-25 handcrafted wines unique to Northern Illinois. Committed to sustainability, they create natural, award-winning wines using environmentally friendly methods on their fourth-generation farmstead.
Sustainable vineyards and handcrafted regional wines
40 grape varieties on 12-acre vineyards
Adopt-A-Vine program
Wine tastings and vineyard walks
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What They Make
Red Wines
Unique reds presented as dry or sweet, oak aged or fruit forward
White Wines
Dry to sweet white wines
Fruit Wines
Fresh, fruity flavors with seasonal availability
Awards
Silver Medal, Illinois State Fair Wine Competition 2022
2022
Upcoming Events
Estate Wine Club
Annual membership
$200/year for 12 bottles, 6 complimentary tastings, Adopt-A-Vine, member gifts and events
Latest News
Opening April 4 for the 2026 Season; Sat-Sun 12-4 PM, Mon-Fri by appointment