Red Wines

Our Red wines are made with our French American Hybrid Grapes. We have a nice selection of Dry full bodied red wines, Off Dry , Semi Sweet and Sweet to please every palate. We do not fine filter our Red wines to maintain good texture and mouth feel of these more complex wines. $22, $19 and $17 a bottle and $7 a glass *prices include taxes Prices reflect tax included. 10% instant discount with any case purchase, this also applies to mixed cases.

Dry Reds

(no sugar added once fermentation is finished)

MACKINAW RESERVE:
This dry blend of Baco Noir and Marchel Foch grapes has earthy tones with a hint of tart plum with a crisp finish. It has a tangy palate that pairs well with red meats and pasta dishes. *2022 Bronze Medal Illinois State Wine Competition. $22 bottle, $7 glass.

CODY’S ROUND-UP RED:
This wine has raspberry and currant on the nose with a wisp of smoke. This wine has moderate acidity with a tangy dark berry finish. $17 bottle, $7 glass

FOCH-FRONTENAC:
This blend of two popular northern grapes has a fresh fruity nose with hints of raspberry and black cherry flavors on the palate. A wine that will gain complexity with age, perfect to pair with a sizzling steak hot of the grill or a beef brisket. $17 bottle, $7 glass

COLE’S CLASSIC:
A dry red with a pleasant full dark blackberry nose and dark blackberry flavors, dry and full with a light smoky touch on the finish.*2021 Gold Medal at Illinois State Fair $22 bottle, $7 a glass

Fortified Red Wine

GREEN DRAGON:
Blended from Corot Noir, Baco Noir and fortified with brandy distilled from our Red wine blend. Enjoy this treat of an after dinner aperitif style wine. In Portugal this is called a “Port Wine” but “IT IS DELICIOUS” rich and flavorful no matter what you call it! It comes in a large 750ml bottle and has a longer shelf life at your home once opened because of the higher alcohol content, much longer than a regular wine. $50 for a 750 ml bottle and $11 glass (3oz). * 2022 Silver Medal Winner at the Illinois State Fair

Coles Classic red wine man playing a classical guitar — Cole's Classic

Mackinaw Reserve label showing a crowing rooster at sunrise holding a glass of wine — Mackinaw Reserve

Cody's Round Up Red wine showing a cowboy on a rearing horse — Cody's Round-up

Marchel Foch-Frontenac red wine picture of Victorian home at the end of long driveway with vineyards framing it — Foch-Frontenac

Frontenac red wine picture of Victorian home at the end of long driveway with vineyards framing it — Frontenac

Off Dry Reds

(when fermentation is finished, we blend in a small amount of sugar)

ALEXANDER’S CONQUEST: OUT CURRENTLY
This wine just won a Silver Medal at the International Finger Lakes Competition This wine is a sweet blend of Marchel Foch Frontenac and Cabernet. It’s low in tannins and medium acidity. A spicy onset with a hint of cloves, black currant and a soft long finish. $22 bottle, $7 glass *2021 DOUBLE GOLD Medal Winner Illinois State Fair

ERIC’S RED: IT’S BACK!
This off dry red blend has a touch of raspberry and blackberry flavors, especially on the finish. Easy on the palate an annual favorite. Eric’s Red strikes a good balance between dry and sweet wines. $22 bottle, $7 glass

COROT NOIR (off dry):
This wine has raspberry characteristics on the nose and a smooth mellow, lightly oaked touch on the palate. There are undertones of cassis and it has a full body and medium finish. Enjoy alone or with a meal. $17 bottle, $7 glass

Alexanders Conquest red wine, man on rearing white horse wearing a Greek solider outfit — Alexander's Conquest

Eric's Red a man in a Viking otutfit in front of a longboat — Eric's Red

Corot Noir red wine picture of Victorian home at the end of long driveway with vineyards framing it — Corot Noir Sweet

Flavored Red Wines

RED DRAGON:
This red wine blend with apple flavoring has a fun complexity with fruity sweet apple and cherry flavors and also a tangy festive cranberry flavored finish. This sweet wine can be chilled and enjoyed alone, or for a cold weather treat warm it up and add a cinnamon stick, and a few orange slices with a couple of cloves for a great hot winter wassail. $22 bottle, $7 glass

BLUE DRAGON: NEW IN 2024!
This flavored red blend has a distinctive blackberry flavor on the first sip and finishes with mellow cherry and raspberry notes that are sure to please. It is a great sipping wine, or fun to blend with fresh fruits and ice for a fruity treat year-round. Enjoy! $22 bottle, $7 glass.

TROIS NOIR:
Baco Noir, Corot Noir and Frontenac grapes are blended in this uniquely enhanced Chocolate wine. This wine starts with chocolate on the nose, raspberry on the palate and then a soft chocolate finish that is reminiscent of a red tootsie roll pop, adulthood and childhood all in one bottle. Serve chilled. $17 bottle, $7 glass

DEUX NOIR:
This Baco and Corot Noir wine blend has strong notes of Blackberry and Blueberry flavorings that compliment the natural raspberry flavors of these French American hybrid grapes. Over ice cream with berries it’s a natural. Serve chilled. $17 bottle, $7 glass