Blue Sky Vineyards

Blue Sky Vineyard
Location Makanda, Illinois, USA
Coordinates 37°34′38″N 89°06′50″W / 37.577222°N 89.113889°W / 37.577222; -89.113889Coordinates: 37°34′38″N 89°06′50″W / 37.577222°N 89.113889°W / 37.577222; -89.113889
Appellation Shawnee Hills
Founded 2000
First vintage 2003
Key people Barrett Rochman, Jim Ewers, Karen Hand
Known for Chambourcin Reserve
Varietals Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Concord (grape), Corot noir, Niagara (grape), Noiret, Norton (grape), Traminette, Vignoles (grape)
Other products Olive Oil
Distribution Regional, Restaurants
Tasting Open to Public
Website http://www.blueskyvineyard.com

Blue Sky Vineyard is a family-owned vineyard and winery in Illinois, owned and operated by Barrett Rochman, Marilyn Rochman, and Jim Ewers. Blue Sky Vineyard is located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest and anchors the eastern end of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.[1] Located within the Shawnee Hills American Viticultural Area, an area that is federally designated and recognized for its uniqueness in grape growing, Blue Sky Vineyard uses Illinois grapes to produce a number of wines. Karen Hand, Blue Sky Vineyard's winemaker, was the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association's Winemaker of the Year for 2006.[2] They currently produce 17 different kinds of Illinois wine and 5 American wines ranging from dry to sweet. The Tuscan inspired architecture and interiors of Blue Sky Vineyard's main structure and banquet addition were designed by Nancy Karen Brian, MFA, NCIDQ #015635, and tenured professor at California State University Fresno in consultation with Blue Sky Vineyard's owners.

References

  1. ↑ Shawnee Hills Wine Trail (2008). "Shawnee Hills: Member Listing". Retrieved January 13, 2008.
  2. ↑ Appellation America (2008)"Blue Sky Vineyard". Retrieved January 12, 2008.
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