About Our Wines

At Von Jakob, we take great pride in our wines. Many of them have received medals in national and international competitions.  On average you will find around 20 styles wines available in our Tasting Room for tasting and purchasing. Our wines range from dry complex reds to sweet fruity dessert wines.

We pride ourselves on our extensive and well rounded wine selection. As well, we were the first winery in the state of Illinois to produce a White Oak Port, this wine has won multiple medals at various competitions including California. We are also proud to be the first grower and producer of a Cabernet Sauvignon. Our 2000 Cabernet which was released in the spring of 2003, was a limited edition and a big hit.

On average, depending on the growing season, we produce roughly 100 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon every year and as a result the only place to purchase this wine is at the winery itself.

Our wines are available for purchase on location.

WINE

White

Cave Creek (dry) - $7
Vidal Blanc. Lightly oaked. Fresh aromas with crisp flavors of citrus fruits. Compliments poultry, seafood, and other light meals. Bottle $20 / Case $216

Hillside White (semi-dry) - $6.50
Vidal Blanc. Bouquet of citrus and floral aromas with a hint of oak. Comfortable for anyone to drink and enjoy. Compliments poultry, seafood, spicy dishes, and cheese. Bottle $18 / Case $194.40

Traminette (semi-dry) - $6.50
Un-oaked Gewurztraminer hybrid with aromatic notes of peach, pineapple and spicy ginger. Fragrant and refreshing. Great alone or compliments bold flavors of Asian, Latin and Cajun dishes. Bottle $18 / Case $194.40

Canyon Gold (semi-sweet) - $6.50
Vidal Blanc. Floral with flavors of ripe apples, peaches, and pears. Comparable to a German dessert wine. Great with cheeses and light meals. Bottle $18 / Case $194.40

Johnny Apple (sweet) - $6
A celebration of Southern Illinois' best Jonathon apples. Crisp and juicy like biting into a ripe apple. Bottle $16 / Case $172.80

Red

American Chambourcin - $9
Chambourcin grape is a French American hybrid. Balanced with tannin and American Oak. Lighter bodied with a stronger oak aroma and taste. Bottle $24

Chambourcin - $9
The Chambourcin grape is a French American hybrid. It is deep colored and aromatic. Deeply nuanced flavors of blackberry, licorice, and spice with balanced tannin and oak. Bottle $24

Hillside Red (semi-dry) - $9
Blend of Chambourcin and our own estate-grown Southern Illinois Cabernet Sauvignon. Naturally fruity and sweet. Balanced, smooth and easy drinking. Aromatic nose, dark fruit flavors, and a hint of oak. Bottle $24 / Case $259.20

Country Red (semi-sweet) - $6.50
A Foch, Chancellor, and Chambourcin blend. Black cherry aromas with abundant flavors of dark fruits. Savory, sophisticated, and smooth. Perfect with dark chocolate. Bottle $18 / Case $194.40

Ridge Red (sweet) - $6
Bursting with the robust flavor of ripe Concord grapes. Tastes of grape jam. Bottle $18 / Case $172.80

Blush

Kroshenfeler (sweet) - $6.50
Blend of Vidal Blanc and Concord creating a beautiful blush wine. Deliciously sweet with lots of fruit character. Compliments cheese and light meals. Bottle $18 / Case $194.40

Honey Blush - $6
A Von Jakob classic. Blend of honey mead and concord wine, rich, sweet, and delicious. Compliments chocolate. Bottle $17 / Case $183.60

Port

White Oak Port - $10
Vidal Blanc. Estate grown and bottled. Brandy from our on-site distillery added to create a smooth dessert wine. Bottle $29

Red Oak Port (sweet) - $10
Enjoy Chambourcin at its best. A divine after-dinner treat to share with family, friends, or that special someone. Bottle $29 / Case $313.20