My wife and I went here because she likes the name. We were the only ones there when we got to it. We were greeted by a gentleman by the name of Andy. A very knowledgeable person who explained the wines we had chosen. He asked us to find seats outside and he would bring them out to us. It was a very beautiful day outside so we were able to enjoy the weather and scenery. An excellent choice for anyone looking for a wedding venue etc. I'm sure we would have eaten there too if we hadn't just finished our lunch at Vinny's This place is off the beaten path but Definitely well worth the drive on gravel roads. Thanks again Andy ! Kim and I had a Great Time. read more

This winery offers wines made from grapes growing in Illinois, California and Chile. Located on a dirt road outside of Galena,the setting is georgous. You can sit outside on the patio overlooking the vineyard or even sit in the vineyard. You order your wine selection in the gift shop that also offers small plates. They have many different wine varieties and Andy who worked there gave us a detailed description of each one. Unfortunately he was also a sale person wanting you to spend money which was a turnoff. We each elected to do a tasting of 3 different wines - all reds .Unfortunately the beautiful setting was better than any of the wines we tasted. We walked away disappointed as we really wanted to buy a bottle to support a local business but we just didn't care for any of the 6 we tried. If you are in the area and want to relax and enjoy the beautiful landscape of Galena Territory,give them a try and maybe you will find a wine that you will like. read more

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You have to take a dirt road to get here but this winery has the most beautiful views and ambiance. Our hopes were high for the wine but unfortunately none of the reds we tasted were to our liking. In fact the flavor was so offensive to my pallet that I didn't finish any of the three varieties recommended. I really enjoy dry wines and stayed clear of the sweet so maybe that was the issue. The sales pressure was a real turnoff. I felt it was overpriced as well. Go for the views and the lovely garden patio but for dry red wine lovers I would fergedaboudit! read more

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One of our favorite wineries in the Galena area! The view from Fergedaboudit was one of the best in the area! It was beautiful to not only see the vines but also the grassy hill scapes of the area. The vineyard had minimal inside seating but they had quite a bit outside in the grass as well as a shaded deck area. The building was partially under construction to expand some which was nice to see them put money back into the business. Vicki helped us and did a great job explaining the offerings differences, where the grapes come from, the winery history, etc. The wines as a whole were very delicious! I highly recommend stopping out for some great wines and views! Wines Tasted: Walk in the Clouds, Chardonnay, Grenache Rosé, Petite Pearl, St. Vincent, Carelian Favorites: Grenache Rosé, St. Vincent, Carelian read more

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What a great winery near the Galena area! The grounds and also ambiance within the winery were fabulous and very calming. The woman that helped us with our wine was very informative and very nice. The cheese assortment was very good, especially the pear and apple cheese was amazing! So much so that I had to bring some home. There are various wines to choose from and most were very good. If you have not visited Galena make sure you do so and definitely stop by this location while visiting. This place is worth the 25 minute drive from Galena! This winery earned their five stars! read more

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Andy is absolutely amazing, genuinely nice, and makes the experience the absolute best!!! Will definitely come back again and again. Oh yeah, and there's a ton of great tasting wine choices...we bought 6 bottles:-) read more

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Beautiful ambiance, great service and fun atmosphere. Highly recommend bringing a big group!!! read more

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Loved the atmosphere in this family-owned spot! Poppi's Dolce Vino port is the perfect way to wrap up the evening -- smooth, sweet, and full of heart. You'll definitely want to take a bottle home. Such a beautiful setting!" read more

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A unique tucked away in the hills around Hanover. There is outdoor seating and a great view from the outside. They have music on the weekends. The wine was good but a limited selection of dry wines. If you are looking for a relaxing day in the country give this place a try. read more

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If you want a hidden gem of a winery THIS IS THE PLACE!! The service was fantastic, super friendly and they make you feel as though you are apart of their family. never felt more welcomed or careful about at a winery until now! Highly recommend their Port Dessert wine as it is fabulous paired with their chocolates and cheese trays the slushy wines are to die for.. Beautiful location in the hills of northern Il. Rustic vibes with a mix of old Italian homestead. Prices there are absolutely equivalent with the experience you get in-tow. I come from southern IL and I am absolutely thrilled with the experience I had with them cannot wait for our next trip up here. read more

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We were cruising thru the hills in the Galena area and found Fergedaboudit Winery. What an amazing Winery tucked into the hills above Hanover Illinois! The view is fantastic, we watched the colors change as the sunset approached, very relaxing. This is a Family owned and operated winery unlike others we have visited. We learned that Rosario Bruno had a dream of owning a vineyard and making wine from his Italian roots. Fergedaboudit is one of those amazing places where your first visit you are a guest and on your second visit you are Family. This will be our number one stop when visiting the area. Thanks everyone at Fergedaboudit for such a wonderful experience read more

TL:DR - Beautiful venue inside and out. Friendly service. Standard covid precautions (flights only, no tastings). Wine was "fergedable". --------------------------------------------------------------------- Came in mid-week in the afternoon. Only one other group in the building. Very beautiful venue both interior and exterior. Stood around a little bit before anyone came to help, but overall the service was very friendly. The lady working was very informative and friendly telling us about the mulled wine and the freezie mixes. As with most wineries at the moment, they only had flights, no tastings. We tried the Marechal Foch and whatever "Reserve Blend" they had as it consisted of grapes grown on site, and the mulled wine made from the zinfandel. While I do get to a certain extent that what kind of wines people like is going to be unique to each individual, but the two wines (not the mulled wine) we got just did not taste good. Like, it's not even an issue of my flavor preference or not, rather the wine was just plain bitter, metallicy, and tinny. I don't know if the wine had been oxidized or if it just had too much acetic acid or brett for my tastes, but was just not at all enjoyable. Taken together this place gets three stars for its service and ambience but the wine was just not up to par. read more

Delicious wine & food - Great service! Gorgeous view - have been there several times & will keep going back!

Our wine tasting at home experience was terrific. I was able to get friends together that would not have otherwise had the time to visit the winery with me. We enjoyed being able to try different wines and pairing them with delicious cheeses. It was one of the easiest parties I organized as I didn't have to do anything but gather friends together and enjoy myself. read more

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Beautiful place to spend the day ..nice wine selection ..great view ..a little chilly but a small fire helps read more

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We loved the winery! On our way home to our little own of Bloomington, IL on our 8th anniversary weekend. Spent 2 nights in Galena and visited the wineries there. This was our favorite by far! They specialize in dry wines but have a fabulous Black Muscato and sweet Port! Seriously the best port we have ever had! There is something here for everyone!! You cannot beat the views and service- seriously....Forget about it- in a very good way!!!!! they also have opera dinners 2 times/year and musicians throughout the year. The view I Alone is spectacular! The only constructive criticism we have is ....Make a few more sweets Bruno... read more

Cute vineyard in Galena. We bought a bottle of the 3 blonds which was one of the best white wines I've ever had. Also have food options. Can take a flight into the vineyard and walk around. read more

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Beautiful Winery in the hills of Hanover, IL. Jamie behind the bar pouring was very knowledgeable about the wines and and history of Rosario and his beginnings. We also ordered the antipasto tray with our tastings. Enjoyed the afternoon looking over the countryside. read more

What a lovely place with amazing views. Had the antipasto plate and chocolate plate with a 6 glass wine tasting. Everything was great and the staff explained all the wine and food to us in detail. A little hard to get to and down some gravel roads, but totally worth it. read more

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We stopped in on a warm summers whim and am so glad that we did! It is off the beaten path, just outside of Galena. The staff was so helpful in choosing a bottle (or two); it felt like we were old friends catching up and listening to stories about how they got started. The venue is beautiful and we had a great time sitting on the patio, playing cards, and enjoying the fresh air. Looking across the rolling hills, I didn't feel like I was in Illinois anymore. We brought some crackers and cheese and felt our stresses melt away. read more

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Great atmosphere, excellent customer service and good wine! Would definitely go back again! read more

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This was a beautiful venue. Full of ambiance and flare. However..... the service was lacking. We couldn't get service even tho it seemed as tho others arriving prior and after us were. When we finally ordered, we chose to do flights, as tastings aren't taking place during Covid. We then headed up to the covered tent as the bees were overwhelming. Once we chose our table, we were promptly asked to move to a slightly smaller table (ok... no biggy). Then they chose not to give us our flights and serve our drinks one at a time, yet every other table had there flights. My friend and I made the best out of it and continued chit chatting only to be asked to get up so our table could be moved for the music..... very irritating. Won't be back. read more

Please, please, please read this before choosing to go to Fergedaboutit Winery! We're truly not picky when it comes to wine. Especially being open-minded with the production from small, Midwest wineries. However, nearly ALL of the red wines were so bitter and tart I was unable to stomach more than two sips of each. I tried some of their whites...same disappointment. :-( Additionally, the staff were quite unprofessional as they argued amongst each other in front of customers. The only enjoyable part of our experience here was the property itself....beautiful views, main building is quaint and eye appealing, and there's a fair amount of space to roam. Furgetaboutit seems to be an appropriate name....if you love wine, FORGET ABOUT coming here! read more

Where do we begin... we decided to have our wedding at Fergedaboudit Vineyard after our first visit, which prompted the proposal in the first place. When we chose Fergedaboudit we never imagined just how great the staff and family would be. Our first contact was with Vicki, one of the daughters, who was quick to respond to our inquiries about our big day and was so helpful, accommodating and responsive throughout the whole process. Every time we met with the Fergedaboudit family and staff about our big day, we were welcomed with open arms and made us feel like a part of the family. Veronica, the second daughter, handled all of our decorating for the day and went above and beyond what we could have ever expected. All of the small intricate details that were put into the ceremony and reception were beautiful. When it came time for our big day, unfortunately, it rained heavily causing our original plans to have to be reconfigured at the last minute. Veronica sprung into action moving our entire ceremony under the covered deck to make sure we still were able to have our perfect ceremony. Vicki also jumped into action helping keep our guests glasses filled with their delicious wine and entertaining them while everything finished getting set up. Throughout the rest of the evening, Veronica, Vicki, and the rest of the Fergedaboudit family and staff worked hard to make our special day an overwhelming success. We can't put into words how much everything they did meant to us, our families, and our guests. We HIGHLY recommend Fergedaboudit Vineyard as a venue for any event you may have. This family will not let you down! Thank you Fergedaboudit family and staff for everything! Love, Tony and Stephanie read more

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The location is stunning with views of rolling hills, grapevines, and green pastures. We did a wine tasting in the afternoon, along with a cheese plate. The wine was fabulous, and the cheddar-apple cheese, my favorite! They even took the time to show us around the operation of the winery. They manufacture a wide variety of white and red wines. Vicki and the team were welcoming and friendly. We had so much fun; I would highly recommend Fergedaboudit. read more

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Beautiful area. Music is always great. Our favorite of course is Diva Montell but Vicki does a great job of serving everyone with such a great smile. She's so accommodating. Great customer service. Always a pleasure. read more

Loved the scenic drive on the way to this small vineyard in the hills. The staff was super friendly, and I really appreciated the owner/manager answering all my wine questions!! The wine tasting we did was cheap and tasty. I tried 4 reds & 2 whites. Surprisingly I liked the white wines I tried better. The reds kinda tasted like vinegar. My favorite was the Charcato. My boyfriend loved Poppi's Dolce Vino, he bought himself a $40 bottle of wine at his first vineyard visit. I thought the wine was a little overpriced for the bottle and they needed a bottle special if you buy 3 or more, something like that. But overall, the view here is incredible and so romantic and was definitely worth the money we spent. read more

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The loveliest view, staff, and wine! Stopped here as part of a tour and wish it wouldn't have gone so fast. The Charcato and Black Moscato were great and the view was even better. read more

Our second time stopping at this winery while traveling toward Galena. The view is beautiful. There is just something about this place, it's a lovely stop! Dry red wines were very nice, I bought two bottles to bring home after enjoying my flight. The staff during both our visits have been friendly and inviting. I recommend everyone should stop in to this little gem!! read more

A hidden gem! A must for red wine drinkers visiting the Galena area. This is a small, family-owned and operated vineyard and winery that feels like a little piece of Italy. Tasting area is currently outdoors overlooking incredible scenery. The indoor tasting room will be opening in the next few months. The wines were outstanding and very well priced. This undiscovered hideaway was the highlight of our visit to Galena. read more

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I went here on a weekend getaway to Galena, IL. I love this place. Wine is delicious and the scenery is gorgeous!!! They even had a little game outside for my 9 year old to play while we did a tas read more

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This was easily my favorite winery in Galena. Like other yelpers said, it is a must of red wine lovers. I prefer more of sweet/fruit/white wines but I still really enjoyed them. The vineyard is absolutely beautiful and they have a little deck area with music where you can hang out and have a few glasses. We had a groupon for wine tasting so I would recommend getting that if it's still available. It saved us $14 and we got free cheese tasting with our wine. Along with the cheese we got to try this homemade wine syrup. Try it. I've tried to make wine reduction syrup in the past and it was nothing compared to this. I want to bathe myself in it. I ended up buying a bottle along with a bottle of wine. Our wine tasting was done by the owner's daughter and she was great. Make sure to take the drive out there if you're in Galena. read more

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I'm giving this place 2 stars only for the property (beautiful views) and the friendliness of the staff. The wines however are subpar. Many of the reds were too tannic, very astringent and bleached from too much k-meta. There was no hint of malo-lactic fermentation or oaking. The whites were weak and flabby. Both reds and whites were sulfuric and obviously were not fermented with a healthy yeast bed. All of these wines would benefit from a regimen of feeding the yeast, micro-oxegenation and storage in toasted barrels. Not a single red was palatable. If you are a serious wine drinker avoid this place and don't waste your money. Our wines ended up in the grass. read more

Best winery in Galena! I've been here several times and I am always pleased. This vineyard hideaway is off the beaten path and gives a remote feel of a Santa Barbara estate. Come with a group or a significant other to taste the wines, enjoy the live music and mingle with the friendly staff. read more

So inviting and warm! The employees are very informative and great to talk with! The views are beautiful and it's so quiet and peaceful!

Recently my husband and I decided take a weekend trip to Galena, IL. We were excited about touring some of the local wineries. It turned out to be an awesome weekend! I have been an Illinois resident my entire life. But I have to admit I had no idea that so close to home these beautiful views existed. We were able to visit four vineyards. Our favorite by far was the Fergedaboudit winery in Hanover. The view was breathtaking. We felt like we were in another part of the country! The place was hopping and the staff was very friendly. We felt like part of the family. We went for a testing but this would be a great place to have a special event. The wine was so very YUMMY. Really a highlight of our weekend. Check it out. Only a short 3 hours from Chicago! You will really enjoy it... Laura R read more

Love the name, very original. The wines are not to be forgotten. Beautiful setting and winery, can't wait until we get a chance to get back. The staff is very knowledgeable about the wines and the area. read more

Wonderful wine, great atmosphere, knowledgeable staff. Would highly recommend this winery.

My wife and I got married in Galena and wanted to try all the local vineyards. We were blown away on how great this place was. It's located down a gravel road on the hills of a beautiful vineyard. The wine is very good with a large variety. They made a special Anti Pasto tray for us and made us feel very welcome. This was by far the best winery in the Galena area. read more

Great wine! Great staff! Very personable. We came from Chicago so it was a 3 hour drive. Great road trip if you want to get away from the noise of Chicago. The wines were delicious. The staff was very knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed our time and will be back! read more

Fergedaboudit Vineyard & Winery - I had a great time! The staff is personable and friendly! We will definitely be back this summer! The wines were delicious. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Hanover, Illinois

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