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2018 Vintage Illinois
2018 Vintage Illinois
2018 Vintage Illinois took place September 15 & 16 at Matthiessen State Park. I was able to attend for a short period on Saturday. Even though my time was limited, I was able visit all of the winery displays and taste several wines. Needless to say, trying to fully explore the wines from 24 wineries would be a bit much in a matter of hours. Here is a selection of the wines that I really enjoyed and recommend.
Wine
2015 Skouras Saint George Aghiorghitiko
2015 Skouras Saint George Aghiorghitiko
This wine is produced in the Saint George Nemea region in Greece at an elevation of 2,132 ft.. The main soil type is clay and average age of the vines is 31 years. The wine was fernented and macerated in stainless steel, aged in used French barriques for 12 months…..
Tips
Save More Money On Wine
Save More Money On Wine
It’s always great to run across a bargain when purchasing wine. Here are a few ways to maximum savings whether purchasing one bottle or when the cooler gets low. I’ll show you an example that recently saved me 38% on a purchase of 10 bottles of wine.
Events
Wines of Italy
Hosted by Binny’s, Champaign IL
April 27, 2019; 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Alexander Valley Vineyards Wine Dinner
Hosted by Hamilton Walker’s, Champaign IL
April 30, 2019; 6:00pm
17th Annual 2019 Indiana Wine Fair at Story Inn
Sponsored by Professional GolfCar and Seward Tents & Party Rentals
May 11, 2019; 100pm – 7:00pm
Spring New Releases Wine Tasting
Hosted by Binny’s, Champaign IL
May 17, 2019; 5:00pm – 8:00pm
International Music, Wine and Craft Beer Festival
Sponsored by Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
May 25-26, 2019
Midwest Wine Tasting
Hosted by Binny’s, Champaign IL
June 28, 2019; 5:00pm – 8:00pm
2019 Iowa Wine Experience
Hosted by Iowa State Fair, Iowa State University Extension, and Iowa Wine Growers Association
Grandfather’s Barn, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
August 8-18, 2019
Vintage Illinois
Sponsored by Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association (IGGVA)
Matthiessen State Park, IL
September 21-22, 2019
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