| END OF THE WINE TRAIL CHILI - made with none other than wine from the Northern Illinois Wine Trail. Our CONGRATULATIONS to the Second Place Winner, Dale Hazlewood, in the Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Chili Competition! Click here to download a PDF file of End of the Wine Trail Chili recipe 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 Ongoing UNCORKED AT HAILEY'S WINERY AND VINEYARD 114 South Franklin Street, Byron Come to our Saturday night "Uncorked" events at Hailey's in Byron. These events are from 6-p.m. every Saturday night at Hailey's. We always have great bands! We also have light appetizers! Come enjoy some great wine,music and appetizers with us! 815-234-2220 www.haileyswinery.com Year Round FRIDAY NIGHT WINE DOWN Prairie State Winery, 217 West Main Street, Genoa Join us the second and fourth Friday of each month from 5-8:30pm. We will have wine, live music, nosh and merriment. No reservations needed but seating is limited. 815-784-4540 Year Round FRIDAY WINE DOWNS Village Vintner Winery, 2273 Randall Road, Carpentersville Join us the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month for this wine lovers’ event, featuring musical entertainment, an inviting atmosphere and delectable wines. Wine will be available for sale by the glass or bottle. Enjoy a nosh plate loaded with bread & oil, sausage, cheese, olives, fruit and chocolates to accompany your favorite Village Vintner wines. No need for reservations, but we do suggest you arrive early to be guaranteed a seat and a nosh plate, as they do go fast. Better yet, call or e-mail us to reserve your nosh plate! Come experience why wine lovers look forward to Friday night! No Cover charge, just bring your friends and enjoy yourself! 847-844-4900 www.thevillagevintner.com August 7, 2010 LIVE MUSIC AT THE TASTING ROOM August Hill Winery Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica Listen to live music by Much Ado About Nothing while relaxing on the patio. Enjoy a glass of your favorite AHW wine or sip on a refreshing August Hill Chill from 1 - 4pm! 815-667-5211 www.augusthillwinery.com August 13-22, 2010 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR - ILLINOIS WINE GARDEN Springfield Visit the Illinois Wine Garden at the 2010 State Fair for wine tasting! Visit www.illinoiswine.com for more details. www.illinoiswine.com August 14, 2010 LIVE MUSIC AT THE TASTING ROOM August Hill Winery Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica Listen to live music by Todd Witek while relaxing on the patio. Enjoy a glass of your favorite AHW wine or sip on a refreshing August Hill Chill from 5:30 - 8:30pm! 815-667-5211 www.augusthillwinery.com August 14, 2010 WINEMAKING TIPS FOR THE HOME WINEMAKER Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery, 395 West Cedarville Road, Cedarville Winemaking tips for the home winemaker from 9 - 11 a.m. This year's focus will be on fermentation but Ken Rosmann, Famous Fossil winemaker, will be available to answer questions too. No reservations needed and there is no charge. 815-563-4665 www.famousfossilwinery.com August 21, 2010 LIVE MUSIC AT THE TASTING ROOM August Hill Winery Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica Listen to live music by Much Ado About Nothing while relaxing on the patio. Enjoy a glass of your favorite AHW wine or sip on a refreshing August Hill Chill from 1 - 4pm! 815-667-5211 www.augusthillwinery.com August 21, 2010 PAINT YOUR OWN WINEGLASS Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery, 395 West Cedarville Road, Cedarville Drink your wine in style. Just bring your imagination. $10 includes one 12 oz. wineglass and all paints. Call ahead to reserve your seat - 3 p.m. 815-563-4665 www.famousfossilwinery.com August 27, 2010 LIVE MUSIC AT THE TASTING ROOM August Hill Winery Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica Listen to live music by Much Ado About Nothing while relaxing on the patio. Enjoy a glass of your favorite AHW wine or sip on a refreshing August Hill Chill from 5 - 8pm! 815-667-5211 www.augusthillwinery.com Fridays, beginning August 28, 2010 TWO TAROT LADIES AT THE VINEYARD Galena Cellars Vineyard, 4746 North Ford Road, Galena What is in your future? Great wine and a date with Galena's Two Tarot Ladies at the Vineyard! Relax with us at the Vineyard Fridays from 1-7 pm and let Kathy and Judith introduce you to the ancient wisdom of the cards. This method of divination, using a special deck of 78 cards, has been used by gypsies and fortunetellers for centuries. Tarot cards have given insight into the lives of many seeking answers to life's questions. Readings starting at $15- from 2 - 8pm . 815-777-3235 www.galenacellars.com September 3, 2010 WINE DOWN & COOKOUT Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery, 395 West Cedarville Road, Cedarville See the crescent moon rise over the vineyard at this summer's final cookout. Bobbie Elder will serenade us with wine country tunes on her accordion. $10.95 includes meal and entertainment. Call to reserve your spot. 815-563-4665 www.famousfossilwinery.com September 10-12, 2010 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. 630-232-6083 www.genevachamber.com September 17, 2010 KICK OFF EVENT FOR VINTAGE ILLINOIS August Hill Winery Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica Kick off the Vintage Illinois weekend right by stopping by the Tasting Room for live music on the patio. Sit back and relax as you enjoy a glass of your favorite AHW wine while listening to some fun live music by Jeff Manfredini from 5-8pm! 815-667-5211 www.augusthillwinery.com September 18-19, 2010 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 for a complete schedule of events or visit our website. 815-784-4540 www.vintageillinois.com September 24, 2010 FALL ARTISIAN SHOWCASE WEEKEND August Hill Winery Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica Meet the new Illinois artisans who are featured in our Tasting Room Gallery. Check out the incredible artwork all weekend long from 5 - 8pm! 815-667-5211 www.augusthillwinery.com September 25, 2010 LIVE MUSIC AT THE TASTING ROOM August Hill Winery Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica Listen to live music by Todd Anderson while relaxing on the patio. Enjoy a glass of your favorite AHW wine or sip on a refreshing August Hill Chill from 5:30 - 8:30pm! 815-667-5211 www.augusthillwinery.com September 25-26, 2010 GALENA CELLARS FALL HARVEST & ART FESTIVAL Galena Cellars Vineyard, Galena Join us for a fun-filled weekend celebrating the bounty of the fall harvest! Entertainment for the entire family includes pumpkin painting, grape stomping, vineyard tours and hayrides. We'll also be showcasing the talents of the Galena Cultural Arts Alliance with an art show and auction. Live music provided by the Fever River String Band - from noon to 6pm . 815-777-3330 www.galenacellars.com October 2, 2010 OREGON WINE FESTIVAL Pinehill Inn Bed & Breakfast, 400 Mix Street, Oregon Held on the grounds of the historic Pinehill Inn Bed & Breakfast located at 400 Mix Street, Oregon. Variety of wines & beer available for tasting plus gourmet food & live music. Call for ticket information. 815-732-2067 www.pinehillbb.com October 9, 2010 LIVE MUSIC AT THE TASTING ROOM August Hill Winery Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica Listen to live music by Brian Newman while relaxing on the patio. Enjoy a glass of your favorite AHW wine or sip on a refreshing August Hill Chill from 5:30 - 8:30pm! 815-667-5211 www.augusthillwinery.com October 23, 2010 LIVE MUSIC AT THE TASTING ROOM August Hill Winery Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica Listen to live music by Much Ado About Nothing while relaxing on the patio. Enjoy a glass of your favorite AHW wine or sip on a refreshing August Hill Chill from 5:30 - 8:30pm! 815-667-5211 www.augusthillwinery.com October 30-31, 2010 SPINE-TINGLING WINE WEEKEND Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery, 395 West Cedarville Road, Cedarville Celebrate Halloween with fun games, food samples and special discounts for anyone in costume - from 11 a.m to 5 p.m each day. 815-563-4665 www.famousfossilwinery.com November19-20, 2010 GALENA CELLARS WINERY/NOUVEAU WINE FESTIVAL Galena Celebrating 25 years! 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 downtown locations. 815-777-3330 www.galenacellars.com November 20-21, 2010 HOLIDAYS ARE FOR SHARING WINE Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery, 395 West Cedarville Road, Cedarville Get ready for the Holiday Season by tasting wines, get tips on wine & food pairings and learn how to cook with wine. We'll also share some of our favorite Famous Fossil Cafe' recipes. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m.to 5 p.m. on Sunday. 815-563-4665 www.famousfossilwinery.com March 25-27, 2011 GALENA WINE LOVERS' WEEKEND Galena Join us for Galena’s 6th Annual Wine Lovers’ Weekend. The largest indoor wine tasting event in the state of Illinois. Enjoy a spectacular weekend in the rolling hills of Jo Daviess County and surround yourself with the vintage charm and contemporary spirit of beautiful Galena, Illinois. 815-777-3938 www.wineloversweekend.com |
