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Wine Tasting in Galena, IL

Wine tasting is one of our guests’ favorite things to do on their luxurious vacation to the Cloran Mansion. Few things pair better than a mansion stay and a bottle of wine, and in Galena you’ll have plenty of wineries, tasting rooms, and vineyards to explore.

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Galena Wine Tours

Wine and Food Tour: $75 a person

Every Day at 11AM - 2PM 


Galena Wine, Food, and Brew Tour (11AM - 3PM: $85 a person

Thursday - Friday: 2PM - 6PM

Saturday: 11AM - 3PM & 2PM - 6PM

Sunday: 11AM - 3PM


While you could drive out to many of these wineries on your own, wouldn’t it be better to be chauffeured to them so you can enjoy more wine? If you book a Galena Wine Tour, you’ll be driven across the countryside to some of the most popular wineries, restaurants, and breweries in the county.


Your palate will be dazzled by the smorgasbord of food and drink that awaits you at every stop, as you might grab freshly-baked pretzels in between brewery stops. The drive through the midwest countryside offers a glimpse into the amazing wine country of Illinois.


For example, on the Wine and Food Tour you can expect:

  • Two winery visits
  • A flight of wines from each winery
  • Slushee samples
  • Pizza
  • Shopping
  • Decadent Cheese and Dark Chocolate
  • A shuttle around the countryside


Let the tour guide know where you are staying so they can pick you up at the start of your day and drop you off once the tour is over—-no self-driving necessary! Requires 12 people for a private tour. Reserve your tour today!

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Rocky Waters Winery

Address: 2003 W Hanover Rd, Hanover, IL


With 14 unique combinations of wines, Rocky Waters Winery is a tasting experience you won’t want to miss out on. While it’s a bit of a drive from Galena, the quality of the drinks, the plentiful shopping experiences, and the beautiful 25-acre property make it a winery worth the journey.

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mASSBACH rIDGE wINERY

Address: 8837 S Massbach Rd, Elizabeth, IL


With lovely outdoor seating in a picturesque corner of the county, Massbach Ridge offers a premier wine tasting experience. If you taste something you like, you can get it shipped straight to your home (or buy a bottle for your room at the Cloran Mansion.)

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Highway 20 Brewing Co.

Address: 113 S Main St, Elizabeth, IL


The Highway 20 is a great way to round off your Wine, Food, and Brew Tour. Not only do they have a music-filled venue with great food, but they also have wine from the Galena Cellars Winery.

What if you're more interested in the drinks and the nightlife of Galena than you are in exploring the countryside? Don't worry! Many of the wineries located around Galena have tasting rooms located on Main Street.


Galena Cellars Winery

Address: 111 N Main St. Galena, IL


Explore this red-brick building in the heart of downtown Galena to get wine from the delicious Galena Cellars Vineyard. On top of the delicious drinks you can find in the countryside and throughout town, you can also have amazing appetizers that pair well with these iconic beverages. See the menu for yourself!

Wine Tasting in Downtown Galena

Massbach Winery Tasting Room

Address: 117 N Main St. Galena, IL


Want to taste the Massbach Winery, but don’t want to spend all day driving to their vineyard? Massbach Winery has an adorable tasting room just minutes away from The Cloran Mansion. The wine is delicious, the decor is home-feeling, and the staff is kind. What more could you ask for?

Do you know what will make a day of wine tasting even better? Having a luxurious place to return to at the end of your day. The Cloran Mansion has beautiful decorations, a lovely exterior, and a historic feel that will complement your day’s activities. Check out our rooms and reserve your romantic getaway!

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