Give a toast to Kane County’s Finest wine bars

‘Tis the season for great company and exquisite vintages. Stop in and find your flavor at these area hot spots. Geneva Winery, two wine bars and tasting rooms 426 S. Third St., Geneva, and 5 N. River St., Batavia Vineyard and production facility: 2N100 Brundige Road, Elburn Since the fall of 2020, Geneva Winery has offered patrons of all tastes a sample of some of the best locally produced wine in the region. Co-owner and winemaker Brent Copstead said the winery was founded with an overarching goal of “community and friends” in mind: “We want to offer everyone a place to relax, enjoy each other’s company, and share a glass of wine. “Or a bottle,” he added. Altogether, Geneva Winery offers patrons about 60 different choices of wines, available in red, white, rosé, fruit and sparkling varieties, all formerly produced in Geneva and now, at the Elburn production facility since 2025. Among other outstanding choices, Copstead suggested: • The Bootlegger. Described as a “dry, medium oak, medi