WE'VE MOVED

Please take note that our Winery location in Carpentersville was permanently closed on 12/31/11

We've relocated the Winery 1-mile north on Randall to 2380 Esplanade Dr., Algonquin and we're expanding with a Microbrewery/Restaurant We expect to open May 1st.

       New Phone: 847-658-4900          Email: info@thevillagevintner.com


RED WINES


Amarosso

Our Amarosso is a blend of three Italian grapes, the Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara, the same used to make the famous Italian “Amarone” wine. Deep garnet in color. This is an assertively full-bodied wine with a delectable nose of black cherries, dark chocolate and oak, On the palate, it offers opulent dark  fruit flavors cradled by firm tannins culminating in an almost endless finish.

 

Price: $26.99


Barbera

Deep ruby in color, medium bodied and fruity. Tannins are smooth and voluptuous with a nice touch of sweet oak.

 

Price: $17.49


Cabernet Franc

Although known as the parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc is lighter in body and fruitier. Ripe blueberries and raspberries fade to elegant oak, vanilla, tobacco and fine leather notes

Price: $17.49


Cabernet Sauvignon

Our Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were harvested from the Woodbridge region in California. It has the trademark blackcurrant and cherry flavors, but its true triumph is the subtle weave of complex flavor compounds that contribute to the overall experience. Oak and tannins, pepper and spice – a splendid combination of structure and rich fruit that will dazzle from first aroma to long elegant finish

 

Price: $19.99


Cabilicious

The second of two American Cabernet Sauvignons we produce. The grapes were sourced from the Red Mountain region of Washington. Intricate layers of luscious black currents and cherries, followed by black pepper laced with toasted oak and rich fruit that will dazzle you from first aroma to a long-elegant finish.

 

Price: $19.99


Grande Fortissimo

A big, full-bodied red wine with bold fruit notes. This blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot has complex cassis, plum and cherry notes that balance the bold tannins. French and American oak contribute the toasty vanilla and greater depth in this intense wine.

 

Price: $19.49


Malbec

A Hardy red wine with characteristics of black-berries, licorice and spices. It has a nice smooth smoked oak finish.

 

Price: $17.49


Meritage

A collection of the finest red varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Dark, intense, and brilliant ruby red in color, this blend shows a nose rich in cassis and spice. On the palate, the spice is enhanced by flavors of vanilla.

 

Price: $18.99


Merlot (Showcase)

Dark, rich, intense and bold, yet elegant. Our Showcase Merlot is big and full with up-front waves of raspberry, blackberry and plum. Subtle notes of cedar and mocha follow the fruit. The oak contributes a tempering vanilla note.

 

Price: $17.49


Rosso Toscano

Our Rosso Toscano is a full-bodied blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon that exudes aromatics of fresh raspberries with subtle hints of vanilla and earthy tones. It’s intense tannins round out the blackberries and spicy black pepper.

 

Price: $20.49


Pinot Noir

Our Pinot Noir is delicate, yet rich in complexity, a medium-bodied wine with a velvety, delicate bouquet yet rich ripe raspberry/cherry overtones.

 

Price: $17.49


Princess Red

Our only sweet red wine but what a hit for those that are unable to drink the dry reds. Princess Red is a  refreshing versatile soft and fruity semi-sweet red wine. This medium-bodied wine, fills the nose with Cherries and plums, while on the palate it is sweet cherry flavors. We recommend this be served chilled.

 

Price: $14.99


Sangiovese

The primary grape used in Chianti. The nose shows ripe cherry, toasted oak, ripe plum and a hint of new leather. The palate is filled with equally rich flavors, wonderful balance and structure and a lively fruit finish.

 

Price: $17.49


Showcase Red

A blend of Cabernet, Syrah and Zinfandel. Painting with flavors. This signature blend  revealing layers of flavor, complexity and balance. Knock out nose of coffee beans, smoky oak and vanilla, this blend loads ripe black fruit on the palate. Big and bold with medium-full tannins and a lingering finish.

 

Price: $17.99


Tuscan Red

Our Tuscan Red is made from the Brunello Grape we sourced from Italy. It's big-hearted and assertive, this red wine is blessed with expressive aromas of rich pipe tobacco, ripe plums and black cherries. Deep ruby red in color, it treats the palate to explosive notes of blackberries, prunes and aromatic vanilla, supported by a chewy tannin structure.

 

Price: $19.49


Ziggy

Ziggy is dark cherry in color with a lavish bouquet of red fruit, including raspberry, cherry and current, stands against a background of vanilla, black pepper and a hint of licorice. The flavors echo the cherry, currant and earthy aromatics.

 

Price: $17.99


Zinfandel

Luscious black cherry, tobacco and leather aromas burst into flavors of cherry and raspberry, followed with spicy black pepper.

 

Price: $17.49