Arts Alive! - November 2005

When you think of vineyards, you probably think of California. But with the extraordinary surge of wine producers cropping up in Illinois over the past few years, it won’t be long before “Illinois” and “wine” are synonymous. While difficult to keep up with this fast-growing sector, it’s estimated the Illinois wine industry currently features almost 60 wineries and approximately 300 grape growers. There are several wineries right here in central Illinois, including Furrow Vineyard & Winery in El Paso.