ILLINOIS WINE

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ILLINOIS WINE
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• Illinois is found in the Midwestern United
  States, it is the 5th populous state in the
  United States of America and it is also known as
  the 25th largest in terms land mass. Natural
  resources available in the state of Illinois
  include coal, timber, and petroleum
  respectively these resources are found mostly in
  the southern region of Illinois.

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• The Illinois wine industry has experienced a
  rapid growth with over 100 wineries today.
  Illinois wine is one wine that is made from
  grapes grown in the united states of Illinois. It
  is understood that, grapes have been grown in
  Illinois for more than 45 years.

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• According to records, the oldest vineyard was
  planted in the year 1851 and is said to be
  located at Nauvoo state park. There are lots of
  family owned vineyards in Illinois and the oldest
  surviving family owned vineyards is also located
  at Nauvoo.

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• Illinois may not be among the first states that
  have started wine production in the United States
  of America, but it has a long history in wine and
  grape production, and it is considered as the
  fourth largest producer of grapes and wines in
  present times.

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• Illinois has enjoyed good reputations for its
  quality wines production and consistence wine
  service delivery world-wide. It is important to
  know that most of Illinois grapes are found on
  the hills of southern Illinois specifically in
  the slopping areas.

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• In the year 2004, Research shows that the 90 of
  grape area harvested in Illinois was attributed
  to the emergence of 12 grape varieties in that
  region. At that period, the favorite varieties
  mostly produced in that area include the
  following

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• chardonel,
• Tramaminette,
• Foch,
• Norton,
• Seyval

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• Vignoles
• Vidal
• Blan
• Frontact
• Niagra, and
• Cayuga white.

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• It is important to know that many of these
  varieties are hybrids in nature. These hybrids
  are found in northern and central Illinois and
  are known to be adapted to the cold climate of
  that region.

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Categories of wine in Illinois

• The department of agriculture, affiliated to the
  Illinois state affair have identified and
  recognized 10 different categories of Illinois
  wine. They are
• The fruit wine
• The dessert wine
• The hybrid red wine

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• The generic blended wine
• The Native American red wine
• The Native American white wine
• The vinifera red wine
• The sparkling wine
• The vinifera white wine

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• One thing you need to know is that most of the
  region of Illinois also makes fruits wine from
  apples, berries, and other related fruits. There
  are a lot number of wineries (places where wines
  are made and kept) in the Illinois in which many
  high class wines are produced.

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• Therefore, whenever you need a particular wine
  you can make order from the many available stores
  in the state of Illinois and your favorite wine
  will be delivered directly to your door step.

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• It is important to know that most of these stores
  have websites and email address of which you can
  forward your enquiry about a particular wine. The
  staffs are good in attending to customers.

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• If you want to know more information about this
  ,please visit

http//www.kazzit.com/content/illinois-wineries.ht
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