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Closed for Winter. Reopening Saturday, April 6, 12:00 p.m.

Wines Available at Inboden’s in DeKalb.

Once Reopened, Wine Tastings on Saturdays & Sundays 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. No Appointment Necessary.

Monday – Friday, Open by Appointment – Call 815-264-3268.

Gift “Local” – Bottle Sales / Certificates. Proud Gift Local Merchant. Click Here to Buy Gift Local Digital Card.

Wine Tastings & Self-Guided Vineyard Tours.

Range of Dry to Sweet Wines, New Vintages & Seasonal Wines Available for Tastings.

Discounts on 6 and 12 Bottles & Limited Vintages.

Thanks for Supporting our Family Business!

“Sit & Sip or Grab & Go.”

Wine Tastings ($17, 5 Tastes, Souvenir Wine Glass).

Self-Guided Vineyard Tour ($35, 5 Tastes, Souvenir Wine Glass, “Take Home” Bottle of Wine, Vineyard Map for Same Day Access).

No crowds, just good individualized service!

For educational/private wine focused events call 815-264-3268.

Select wine for gift giving – bags & burgundy tissue paper – handle it once – let’s get this done!

Our wines are available at Inboden’s in DeKalb and Casey’s General Store in Waterman.



Handcrafted and Homegrown Wines

Waterman Winery & Vineyards is family-owned and operated in rural Waterman, Illinois located approximately 70 miles west of Chicago, and 40 miles west of Naperville. Our 12-acre, grass-covered vineyards are populated with 40 different varieties of red and white grapes. We are proud to offer around 20 varieties of wine unique to Northern Illinois and handcrafted with care.

The winery and vineyards are located on Tuntland Farms, a fourth generation operation. The Tuntland family also raises corn and soybeans on the property.

At Waterman Winery & Vineyards, we are committed to sustainability. Our family has responsibly grown, maintained and harvested grapes, and produced handcrafted regional wines on our farmstead for nearly two decades.

We produce natural, award-winning wines via environmentally friendly methods. The vineyards provide a rich habitat for a wide range of wildlife including hawks, cardinals, herons, foxes, coyotes, deer, minks, dragon flies, praying mantis, bees, butterflies, and a variety of other insects.

Closed for Winter. Reopening Saturday, April 6, 12:00 p.m.

Wines Available at Inboden’s in DeKalb.

Once Reopened, Wine Tastings on Saturdays & Sundays 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. No Appointment Necessary.

Monday – Friday, Open by Appointment – Call 815-264-3268.

Gift “Local” – Bottle Sales / Certificates. Proud Gift Local Merchant. Click Here to Buy Gift Local Digital Card.

Wine Tastings & Self-Guided Vineyard Tours.

Range of Dry to Sweet Wines, New Vintages & Seasonal Wines Available for Tastings.

Discounts on 6 and 12 Bottles & Limited Vintages.

Thanks for Supporting our Family Business!

“Sit & Sip or Grab & Go.”

Wine Tastings ($17, 5 Tastes, Souvenir Wine Glass).

Self-Guided Vineyard Tour ($35, 5 Tastes, Souvenir Wine Glass, “Take Home” Bottle of Wine, Vineyard Map for Same Day Access).

No crowds, just good individualized service!

For educational/private wine focused events call 815-264-3268.

Select wine for gift giving – bags & burgundy tissue paper – handle it once – let’s get this done!

Our wines are available at Inboden’s in DeKalb and Casey’s General Store in Waterman.

Handcrafted and Homegrown Wines

Waterman Winery & Vineyards is family-owned and operated in rural Waterman, Illinois located approximately 70 miles west of Chicago, and 40 miles west of Naperville. Our 12-acre, grass-covered vineyards are populated with 40 different varieties of red and white grapes. We are proud to offer around 20 varieties of wine unique to Northern Illinois and handcrafted with care.

The winery and vineyards are located on Tuntland Farms, a fourth generation operation. The Tuntland family also raises corn and soybeans on the property.

At Waterman Winery & Vineyards, we are committed to sustainability. Our family has responsibly grown, maintained and harvested grapes, and produced handcrafted regional wines on our farmstead for nearly two decades.

We produce natural, award-winning wines via environmentally friendly methods. The vineyards provide a rich habitat for a wide range of wildlife including hawks, cardinals, herons, foxes, coyotes, deer, minks, dragon flies, praying mantis, bees, butterflies, and a variety of other insects.

A Day in the Country

Savor our handcrafted wines and the fresh countryside air. Enjoy an authentic regional wine tasting in a casual agricultural setting. Experience the rustic charm of our century-old farm and pure flavor that only comes from our vineyards.

What are regional wines? They are wines from locally grown grapes. Be a locavore!

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Our wines are available at Inboden’s in DeKalb and Casey’s General Store in Waterman.

If you cannot come visit us, we can arrange shipment of your wine!

Just give us a call, have your credit card and shipping information handy
(recipient’s address and phone number).

815-264-3268

Our wines are available at Inboden’s in DeKalb; Casey’s General Store in Waterman.

If you cannot come visit us, we can arrange shipment of your wine!

Just give us a call, have your credit card and shipping information handy (recipient’s address and phone number).

815-264-3268

“If you love wine, farming, and history, this is the most perfect place!”

Kathie J.

“Great hospitality. Great Midwestern vine education, wine tasting, and a good time! Highly recommended! I will come back!”

Pam W.

“Fantastic local winery with their own vineyard! Plenty of options for all tastes. A fun stop that I highly recommend. They have a great wine selection from locally grown grapes! It’s a worthwhile stop!”

Benjamin B.

Handcrafted Wines

White wines ranging from dry to sweet are available for you to enjoy!

Unique reds are presented as either dry or sweet, oak aged or fruit forward.

Fresh, fruity flavors with seasonal availability.