Ongoing NOSH PLATES Lynfred Winery, 15 South Roselle Road, Roselle Nosh: is to tast, to nibble, to snack. "Nosh" is a daily European event that occurs in the late afternoon. It is intended to take stress from the day and to relax you while you meet friends and converse. Monday through Friday, 11am to 6pm. 630-529-WINE Ongoing THE EPICUREAN EXPERIENCE Lynfred Winery, 15 South Roselle Road, Roselle An adventure for the senses. Enjoy six hors d' oeuvres paired with three premium Lynfred wines while dining in the luxurious winery breakfast room. Saturday and Sunday afternoons, 1pm to 5pm. 630-529-WINE January 18-19, 2008 ARSTISAN SHOWCASE WEEKEND & VIDAL ICE WINE RELEASE August Hill Winery Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica Stroll through our Tasting Room to see the exciting new art on display and meet the artists. We also have a special surprise for you this weekend - the release of our Vidal Ice Wine. Produced in limited quantities and won't last long. 815-667-5211 February 8-10, 2008 WINE AND CHOCOLATE LOVERS CELEBRATION August Hill Winery Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica Celebration of Wine and Chocolate Lovers by Showcasing Flights of Chocolate paired with August Hill Winery's Award Winning Wines. 815-667-5211 February 9, 2008 MASSBACH RIDGE WINERY CABIN FEVER Massbach Ridge Winery, 8837 South Massbach Road, Elizabeth Break the winter blues with wine, cheese and chocolate tastings. Pruning demonstations. Collect grapevines to make your own grapevile wreaths. Weather permitting. $3.. 815-291-6700 www.massbachridge.com.com February 23, 2008 WINE TASTING WITH ALTO VINEYARDS Flatlander Market, Marento Crafted cheeses, Hors d'oeuvres, tapas entrees, and desserts will be carefully paired with each of the wines we bring in to experience. Seating is limited. $25 per person. 815-568-FLAT www.flatlandermarket.com March 28-30, 2008 WINE LOVERS WEEKEND AT MASSBACH RIDGE WINERY Massbach Ridge Winery, 8837 South Massbach Road, Elizabeth Winery tours and barrel tastings of locally grown, award-winning wines. Sample dream truffles and local cheeses. $5. 815-291-6700 www.massbachridge.com March 28-30, 2008 GALENA WINE LOVERS WEEKEND Savor the history of Galena as it comes alive for this fabulous three day event. Daytime events throughout town, including wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, pottery demonstrations, and much more. Evening events include wine maker dinners, celebrity chef dinners, and more. Sunday enjoy champagne brunches. For complete details visit our website. www.wineloversweekend.com March 28-30, 2008 WINE LOVERS WEEKEND Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, 444 Eagle Ridge Drive, Galena A weekend filled with wine tasting, wine dinners and wine education. Meet other wine lovers or bring the entire wine club. 800-892-2269 www.eagleridge.com May 3, 2008 WINE ON THE FOX Hudson Crossing Park, Oswego Join us on the Fox River at the beautiful and scenic Hudson Crossing Park for one of thhe finest wine festivals around. Guests will enjoy wine tasting from Illinois Wineries, delicious local fare, and musical entertainment at this annual event. 11am to 7pm. 630-554-3618 May 24, 2008 5th ANNUAL WINE IN BLOOM OPEN HOUSE Massbach Ridge Winery, 8837 South Massbach Road, Elizabeth Celebrate spring in the viineyard with live entertainment, tours of the winery and vineyard, and wine, chocolate and cheese tastings. $4. 815-291-6700 www.massbachridge.com May 31 through October 26, 2008 BIKE RIDE TO GALENA CELLARS WINERY Fever River Outfitters, 525 South Main Street, Galena Various weekends throughout the summer and fall months. Bicycle 12 miles of scenic, hilly countryside from Galena to the Galena Cellars Vineyard, enjoy a glass of wine, and shuttle back to Galena. Includes bike rental and wine tasting. Reservations required. $45. 815-776-9425 www.feverriveroutfitters.com May 31 through October 26, 2008 GALENA CELLARS VINEYARD SCOOTER TOUR Fever River Outfitters, 525 South Main Street, Galena Various weekends throughout the summer and fall months. Scooter through 12 miles of scenic, hilly countryside from Galena to the Galena Cellars Vineyard, enjoy a glass of wine, and shuttle back to Galena. Includes scooter rental and wine tasting. Reservations required. $65. 815-776-9425 www.feverriveroutfitters.com June 7, 2008 AN ARTFUL AFFAIR: SATISFY YOUR THIRST FOR ART Galena Cellars Vineyard, 4746 North Ford Road, Galena Local Galena and surrounding area artists art exhibit and sale. Admission includes one glass of wine. Complimentary refreshments. $10. 815-777-2870 www.galenaartists.com August 16, 2008 PRE HARVEST OPEN HOUSE Massbach Ridge Winery, 8837 South Massbach Road, Elizabeth View beautiful grapes hanging on the vine during tours of the vineyard. Live entertainment and fun for all. $5. 815-291-6700 www.massbachridge.com September 12 to 14, 2008 FESTIVAL OF THE VINE State and Fourth Street, Geneva Autumn market is celebrated with flower baskets, food and wine tastings, artist demonstrations, carriage rides and street entertainment. Geneva's restaurants create a smorgasborg of specialities from Italian to Mexican, Spanish appetizers to delectible chocolate desserts, fine dining to delicious deli delights all under a grand outdoor tent. Top-notch musical entertainment, a showcase of speed car show, family entertainment and the delightful Faire of the Green Fine Arts and Craft show round out enjoyment of this festival welcoming the fall season. 630-232-6060 September 20-21, 2008 VINTAGE ILLINOIS WINE FESTIVAL Starved Rock State Park, Route 178 & 71, Utica Vintage Illinois, an annual collaborative wine tasting event hosted by the Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners Association and Starved Rock State Park, showcases some of the finest wineries in the beautiful setting of Starved Rock State Park. Call 815-784-4540 for a complete schedule of events or visit us at www.vintageillinois.com November 21, 2008 NOUVEAU RECEPTION Benjamin's, 103 North Main Street, Galena Celebrate Nouveau with an afternoon reception. Complimentary hor d'oeuvres and live entertainment by Johnny and His singing Machine. Free. 815-777-0467 www.benjaminesgalena.com |
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| November 21-22, 2008 NOUVEAU 2008 Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery 515 S. Main Street, Galena, IL 61036 A celebration of the release of Galena Cellars Vineyard and Winery Nouveau Wine. Enjoy a traditional French stew at local restaurants followed by horse-drawn wagon deliveries on Main Street. Afternoon wine and cheese parties at various locations. 815-777-3330 www.galenacellars.com |
