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Hickory Ridge Vineyard & Winery, Pomona IL
Hickory Ridge Vineyard & Winery, Pomona IL
Located back off the road, nestled behind trees and overlooking the vineyards, the small rustic tasting room provides a nice escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Alto Vineyards, Alto Pass IL
Alto Vineyards, Alto Pass IL
I’ve had Alto Vineyards wines before, but this was my first visit to the winery in Alto Pass. Located in southern Illinois, Alto Vineyards is one of the founding three wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, which was the first wine trail in Illinois.
What I’m Drinking
A Decoy Trio
A Decoy Trio
While trying to decide on a few bottles to take for a week of semi-isolation away from home, I selected three Decoy Wines from the Duckhorn Vineyards portfolio of wines. A great choice.
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
Indiana Wine Fair
Venue: The Story Inn, Nashville IN
May 2, 2020; 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Science Uncorked
Sponsored by Analog Wine Library, Urbana IL
May 14, 2020; 6:00pm
Chicago Wine Fest
Sponsored by Craft Hospitality LLC
Venue: Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago IL
May 16, 2020; 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Vintage Indiana
Sponsored by Purdue Wine Grape Team
Venue: Military Park, Indianapolis IN
June 6, 2020; 12:00pm – 6:00pm (VIP 10am)
Lake Michigan Shore Summer Wine Festival
Sponsored by Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail
Venue: Warren Dunes State Park, Sawyer MI
June 20, 2020; 1:00pm – 9:00pm
Independence Uncorked
Various Sponsors & Rotary Club of Eastern Independence, MO
Venue: Historic Bingham-Waggoner Estate
September 12, 2020; 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Vintage Illinois
Sponsored by Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association (IGGVA)
Venue: Matthiessen State Park, Oglesby IL
September 19 & 20, 2020
News & Articles
- A Blended History of Scotch
- The Pandemic is One of Many Forces Upending the 2020 Champagne Harvest
- Light Strike: Why Wine and Sunlight Don’t Mix
- As the Climate Changes, California Winemakers Seek Cooler Sites for Cabernet Sauvignon
- What Makes a Good Wine Cellar? Some Organizational Tips
- Launched in a Crisis, Seasonal Pop-Up Bars Could be the Future of Hospitality
- Cutting Back on Sugar? Here's What Wine Drinkers Need to Know