
Wine Tours and Events
1. Open for wine tastings on Saturdays & Sundays from 12-4 p.m. – NO appointment necessary – 11582 Waterman Road, Waterman, IL 60556. $12, includes 5 tastes & souvenir wine glass. Gift “local” – range of dry to sweet wines, new vintages & seasonal wines available for tastings.
2. Open for self-guided vineyard tours on Saturdays & Sundays from 12-4 p.m. – NO appointment necessary – 11582 Waterman Road, Waterman, IL 60556. $30, includes 5 tastes, souvenir wine glass, “take home” bottle of wine, vineyard map for same day access.
3. Saturday, August 12, 9 a.m. – Second Annual 5k Wine Run/Walk. Portion of proceeds go to DeKalb County Safe Passage.
Click on register here for 5k.
Click on Safe Passage to learn more.
4. For bottle sales only, call 815-264-3268 to schedule an appointment for pick-up.
5. Educational/private wine focused events – call 815-264-3268 for options & availability.
We look forward to seeing you at Waterman Winery & Vineyards!
Our family welcomes you to taste our handcrafted wines in the comfort of our barn. We offer a unique selection of over 20 regional wines. Fall in love with our unique Northern Illinois flavors and purchase wine to take home!
Tour our farmstead and vineyards! Discover our approach to winemaking with other like-minded wine lovers. We offer private and group tours. Call us to schedule your tour.
815-264-3268
Appointments and tours must be scheduled in advance. Tours include wine tasting and a take-home bottle of wine of your choice.
Handcrafted Wines
Our lively, local wines are available at Inboden’s in DeKalb; HyVee in Sycamore; Casey’s General Store in Waterman.
Ship the Perfect Gift
Our handcrafted wines make the perfect gift! Treat yourself or a loved one to unique wine from Waterman Winery & Vineyards. If you cannot come visit us, we can arrange shipment of your wine. Just give us a call, have your credit card and shipping information handy (recipient’s address and phone number).
815-264-3268

Agricultural History
The Tuntland family comes from a long line of Illinois farmers. We welcome schools and organizations to Tuntland Farms and Waterman Winery & Vineyards to discover our approach to farming and sustainability. Learn about eco-friendly Illinois agriculture in an interactive farmstead setting. Tour the grain fields and vineyards on our farm for an enriching agricultural experience.
Special Events
Celebrate your special day with us! Waterman Winery & Vineyards is excited to host your next birthday party, class reunion, or other special event. Join us for wine tastings in our rustic barn. Our casual country ambiance provides the perfect setting to celebrate a wine lover’s occasion. We can customize your experience.