After making wines for over a decade, we broke ground for the Pomona Winery in 1989, opening as a licensed winery in 1991. At that time, we were the second winery in the area and the sixth in the state.

We released our first two apple wines in 1993, and we opened our first tasting room (in our cellar) in 1995. In 1995 we also teamed up with Alto Vineyards, Owl Creek Vineyards and the Carbondale and Southernmost Illinois Tourism bureaus to create the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. In the fall of 2004 we expanded into our current tasting room.

We have been making wine for over 25 years, and we think you will enjoy the variety and quality of these exceptional non grape wines. We look forward to seeing you soon!
-George Majka & Jane Payne

Wine Maker: Meghann Shelato (Bio Coming Soon)