Our Wine List
Silver Moon wines are warmly inviting celebrations of estate-grown grapes handcrafted into premium varietals with distinctive tastes and characteristics.
Made with Midwestern pride to celebrate the senses, each inspired Silver Moon vintage becomes a personal event that you remember – and want to repeat.
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White Wines
Moonlight White
A blend of 60% Illinois Cayuga blanc and 40% Illinois Vidal blanc. Cayuga lends brightness and crispness to the blend with grapefruit, melon and peach, apple and pear fruit flavors and a zippy lemony finish. Vidal lends fruit intensity, with hints of juicy oranges and tangerines. Enjoy the vibrant youth of this wine. NOTES Perfect as an aperitif and with a wide variety of foods. Try with simply made whole fish, chicken, tuna and vegetable salads, roast chicken and pork. Any cheese you like will surely taste better “by the Moonlight.”
Traminette
This wine was vinted and bottled at Silver Moon. It shows the aromas of lychee and white peach fruit with light almond notes. Note the lovely floral hints along with lime and Golden Delicious apples. These same light, delicate flavors are on the palate. NOTES Pairs nicely with spicy Asian dishes as well as shellfish and poultry. A perfect choice with light, spicy cuisines — Indian, Thai or Mexican fare. A winner with creamy cheeses.
Chardonnay
Clearly the world’s most popular white wine variety, everyone seems to have a style they like best. Our Chardonnay is sourced in California’s Sonoma Coast. We have chosen a style that fits with the overall Silver Moon profile of quality and value. Forward fruit aromas and flavors of Granny Smith apples and notes of citrus both combine to make a wine that is easy to drink and makes a great match with foods that everyone enjoys. NOTES Try with sautéed, baked or grilled salmon or other firm fish; a Wisconsin fish boil; the hearty flavors of a roast turkey dinner and the cheese and fruit plate after. Delicious.
Chardonnel
A pleasant and delicate wine with light fruitiness. There is a very light note of fresh mown grass/herbal aroma. The wine has a medium body and several flavor notes of apple, citrus and ripe berries. NOTES Exceptional with cheeses. A versatile choice with a fresh trout and all seafood, grilled or steamed; a favorite with roast chicken; and a succulent roast pork loin.
Blush Wine
Twilight
A blend of 70% Illinois Traminette and 30% Illinois Frontenac. A vibrant rosé color makes every day a special day. Exciting aromas of cherry, strawberry, lychee and white peach. This engaging wine will make delicate flavors come to life on the palate. Twilight is persistent and refreshing with a hint of spiciness in the medium long finish. NOTES Perfect as an aperitif or with a fresh fruit compote, a highlight for creamy cheeses and Asian spices.
Red Wines
Red Velvet
A blend of 50% Illinois Chambourcin and 50% Illinois Corot noir. Medium ruby-red with a medium body and superb balance. Rich flavors and aromas of cherries, spice, plum, and dried fruit leading to big, soft tannins on the aftertaste. Red Velvet has attractive berry and cherry fruit flavors on the medium finish. NOTES Try this wine with grilled steak, BBQ pork, even grilled hearty vegetable dishes. Try with our Illinois cheddar.
Pinot Noir
Our fine, medium-bodied Pinot noir is from Sonoma’s Russian River. An abundance of complex aromas and flavors; ripe plum and fresh raspberry fruit with layers of vanilla and spice. Aged 9 months in French oak. NOTES Made for rare steak, but try a grilled salmon, also a creamy brie or a ripe, luscious camembert.
Norton
A full bodied deep garnet red wine from Central Illinois vineyards. This wine has aromas and flavors of cinnamon and sweet, ripe plum fruit. Its medium, balanced finish shows good acidity for full-flavored foods. NOTES Rich flavors to pair with grilled meats – steaks and chops; add to rich roast beef stews; will match well with firm, aged cheeses, cheddars and gruyere; great with rich, bitter-sweet chocolates.
Syrah
Elegant Syrah from the rolling hills of California’s Central Coast. A full-bodied wine with flavors of ripe black currant and black berry fruit layered with a light black pepper finish. The wine is balanced throughout. NOTES A great match with smokey, barbecued red meats and grilled game hens. The pepper finish adds a nice level of spice to dishes. Try with creamy cheeses and dark chocolate as well. Enjoy.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Our full-bodied Sonoma Coast Cab has the elegant flavors of black currant, cassis,black cherry, and black pepper. There are complex aromas of tobacco leaf and vanilla. Great intensity and flavor depth in this wine. NOTES Great for steaks, grilled lamb chops, semi-hard & hard cheeses – cheddar, pecorino, parmigiano reggiano; even a 60–77+% dark chocolate bar loves a glass of Cabernet now and then.
Fruit Wine
Eclipse
Our first rhubarb wine is a surprising flavor explosion. It’s liquid fresh rhubarb pie – you can even taste the crust! Made from Michigan rhubarb, this wine has a tart, fruity taste with a crisp finish of fresh fruits. NOTES Tames the pepper heat in Thai dishes and other spicy cuisine; a nice flavor match with creamy blue and fresh mozzarella cheeses as well. A fresh, fruity alternate for those who enjoy a white zinfandel.
Cherry
Made from Michigan cherries, it is bright, tart and refreshing. Just a great glass of fruit wine. NOTES Try a spritzer or add to sparkling wine, but enjoy with creamy cheeses and that slice of cherry pie.
Cranberry
Made from Michigan cranberries, this wine is bright, tart and refreshing. A great glass of fruit wine that will make almost anything taste better. It is lightly sweet, but its fresh, tart finish makes it a wine to match with a wide range of foods. ham or a grilled fish or chicken. That great turkey salad sandwich you like for lunch? Make a spritzer, just add club soda. NOTES Try with ham, grilled fish of any type, all types of poultry, especially turkey on Thanksgiving. And save a glass or two for that leftover turkey sandwich later in the evening.
Non-Alcohol Grape Juice
Concord
Our 100% Concord Grape Juice is delicious goodness in a glass…enjoy the antioxidant benefits of red grapes naturally sweet with no added sugar. Serve chilled or over ice. (Contains Potassium Sorbate and Potassium Bisulfite).
Resting in the Cellar
Our First Harvest
A semi-dry red blend crafted from hand-harvested grapes grown in our vineyard. Its rich, deep garnet color leads to a distinctive black cherry fragrance that captures the celebration of our First Harvest.
