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Genkota Winery Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 www.genkotawine.com
301 N. 44th St.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-WINE
Email: genkota@mvn.net
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April 1 - December 31: Hours: Mon-Thurs. - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. , Fri. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sunday - 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Monday:
  • 10:00 AM.6:00 PM.
  • Tuesday:
  • 10:00 AM.6:00 PM.
  • Wednesday:
  • 10:00 AM.6:00 PM.
  • Thursday:
  • 10:00 AM.6:00 PM.
  • Friday:
  • 10:00 AM.7:00 PM.
  • Saturday:
  • 10:00 AM.7:00 PM.
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  • Noon.6:00 PM.
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    Red ------------- ---
    NV Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Appellation: Illinois
  • A carpenter's wine: Oak intricately inlaid with berry aromas. Subtle woodsy palate at the front, tangy berry, middle, finishing in a burst of robust tannins. Young, yet mellow. Built for aging, will cellar well into 2000. Try with same foods as Chambourcin.
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  • $18.99
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    Red ------------- ---
    NV Chambourcin
  • Appellation: Illinois
  • Exciting aromas of black cherry, pepper, woodsy earth. Dense, concentrated berry, pepper and tobacco on the palate, with generous tannins that linger, finishing with an earthy fruit.Red meat, lamb chops, or venison, grilled meats, sharp cheeses
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  • $16.50
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    Red ------------- ---
    NV Norton
  • Appellation: Illinois
  • This dark ruby wine has a slight aroma of cinnamon and herbs with a nutty, berry overlay. Zesty berry flavors on the palate with a smooth lingering finish. Pair with hearty beef dishes, spicy pasta sauces, and sharp cheeses. Young, but will age nicely in the bottle.
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  • $23.00
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    Red ------------- ---
    NV Canoe Chianti
  • Appellation: Illinois
  • Blend of Chambourcin, Norton,
  • Nose of blackberries, smoke with a hint of mushroom. It has a soft, full mouth feel with blackberry, cherry, and tart apples. Clean, slightly drying finish. Should go well with quail, cornish hens with berry sauce made with Canoe and steak. Great with pasta!
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  • $13.50
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    White ---
    NV Catawba
  • Appellation: Illinois
  • Fruity overtones, tastes of peach and cherry with a lot of residual sweetness. A good wine for afternoon or evening. Bouquet is reminiscent of flowers and persimmons. Goes well with chicken and white fish.
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  • $11.95
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    White ---
    NV Chardonel
  • Appellation: Illinois
  • The nose is floral with hints of lemon and melons. Palate: lemons, honey and a hint of pineapple. Soft and slightly sweet finish. Good with grilled chicken breasts with pineapple, mango sauce or salsa.
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  • $13.50
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    White ---
    NV Vignoles
  • Appellation: Illinois
  • Nose of peaches, anise, vanilla, and honey. On the palate lush, lightly sweet tastes of honey, peaches and apricot with a hint of nutmeg and anise. A crisp lingering finish. Try it with mild cheese, brie, and toasted almonds or biscotti. Dine with fish, chicken or pasta with cream sauces.
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  • $13.50
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    White ---
    NV Three Dog White
  • Appellation: Illinois
  • Vidal Blanc Blend
  • Blend of Vidal Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Vignoles,
  • Fruity, clean aroma, slightly spicy bouquet. Spicy citrus flavors of lemon and grapefruit. A nice complement to light cake or biscotti, apples or pears.
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  • $15.50
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    Rosé ------ ---
    2006 Sunset Rose
  • Appellation: Illinois
  • Rosé of Chambourcin Blend
  • Blend of Chambourcin, Seyval Blanc,
  • Aroma of cherries, delicate and fruity. Palate is very cherry with slight smokey character. Good lingering finish. Should go nicely with ham smoked turkey and grilled pork.
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  • $15.50
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    Red Dessert Wine ---
    NV Drake Port Fortified Chambourcin
  • Appellation: Illinois
  • Dessert Wine
  • Nose of dark berries, cedar and fresh mushrooms. Lush black cherry balanced by a good amount of acidity. A nice, medium bodied wine which would be excellent with coffee and chocolate in any from up to and including "death by".
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  • 500 ml
    $22.00
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    Other-than-grape
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    NV Thunder Chicken
  • Sweet pink apple wine with jonathan apples. Smells like apples, taste like apples, must be apples but no its sweet apple wine! Soft yet crisp setting on the sun like a hot summer day. Chill, make wine coolers, heat with mulling spices, whatever!
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  • $9.95
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