Chardonel

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. 

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Seyval

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

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.  

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Traminette

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.

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Vidal Blanc

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

Silver Star (sweet white)

 

 

Moonlight White

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.

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Norton

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.

2010 Awards:

Double Gold - Illinois State Fair

 

SuperNova

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. 

 

 

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Red Giant

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!  Ethereal aromas of powdery anise cookie, sandalwood incense, mulberries, grape juice, and fried green tomatoes follow through on a satiny entry to a fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body with great depth and a nice array of cardamom, bay leaf, lime leaf, and cinnamon stick spices on the long, sangria-like finish. A fun, tasty wine. Try with peanut satays.

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Concord

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. (CURRENTLY SOLD OUT)

 

Red Star

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.

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Venus

Venus (semi-sweet rose)

 
Pale ruby color with a silver cast. Ripe aromas of grape, cherry, and rhubarb. A brisk lightly spritzy entry leads to a sweetish light-to medium-bodied palate with rhubarb and watermelon flavors. Finishes with a tart, lightly tannic, cherry skin fade. A simple, clean, picnic wine.

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Sangria

Sangria (sweet blended wine drink)
Reportedly, we serve the best Sangria around. You will have to try it and see what you think! We make it with a special recipe that uses the wines previously bottled by the former owner of our winery. StarView is the only place you can enjoy our Sangria, we don't sell it to go and we don't distribute it. But you can enjoy it year round here by the glass or pitcher.

Wine Slushies

Wine Slushies (sweet frozen blended drink - Seasonal and Summer Only)

Perfect frozen drink for a hot summer day! We serve our slushies with one of our more popular sweeter wines (Venus, Concord, or SilverStar). You can enjoy the slushies here during the warm months, or purchase the ingredients here & we'll give you the recipe so you can make this at home with your friends.