Waterman Winery & Vineyards, Inc.

04/01/2026

Located just 10 miles south of DeKalb, Illinois…a wine experience close to home!

04/01/2026

We are ready to welcome guests back for our 2026 season with our April 4th opening date, noon to 4pm. As a family owned business, we are proud to carry on as a generational farming operation. Every bottle of our grape wine starts right here. It takes roughly 800 grapes to make a single bottle, and we use only estate grown grapes for our wines. As we open this season, there are seven “just released” vintages for you to try along with some of your favorites.

New opportunity this year: join our wine club and get involved with your local vineyard. You don’t have to go to California!

Contact us at
watermanwinery.com for information on having an event at the winery.

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02/08/2026

Need a gift for your Valentine?
Inbodens Meat Market in DeKalb carries Waterman Winery wines!
Our location in the store is just past the deli on a wooden shelf! Check it out!

12/19/2025

The winery is now closed for the winter season. We plan to reopen April 4, 2026.
Our wines are available at Inboden’s Market in DeKalb. Our shelf unit is located on the way to the meat counter, just past the deli cases, not in their wine/beer area.
We thank you for your business in 2025. Happy holidays!

09/30/2025

Our wines are made on site, we grow and use our own grapes!

07/01/2025

Beautiful time of year to see grapes growing in DeKalb county!

Savor locally crafted wines while exploring the beautiful vineyard grounds of Waterman Winery & Vineyards, Inc.!🍷

Join us for Gather at Waterman Winery to create your own wreath using vineyard vines, watch a live popcorn-making demonstration with the freshest flavors, and enjoy light refreshments with your wine.🍇

Registration deadline Wednesday, August 7th. This event is included in 2025 membership and exclusive to Gather members. Register at dekalb.org/gather.

07/01/2025

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04/25/2025

Whether she’s feeling Blown Away, Just Peachy, craving something Cherrylicious, or ready to sip on Sweet Memories - we’ve got the perfect pour for every kind of mom! Cheers to her favorite vintage: YOU.

04/19/2025

Did you know?

04/13/2025

Closed Easter Sunday!
Open on Saturday, April 19. Come and enjoy some local fruit! No tariff expenses applied!

03/28/2025

Where can you taste locally grown and fermented wines in a friendly, agricultural setting?
Answer: Waterman Winery, just 9 miles south of DeKalb!
Our “Spring, 2025” pricing is affordable and tariff free! Season opening is April 5, 12-4pm.