Wine
Whether you just want to get out of town for a day or evening or are specifically looking for a winery to visit, Willow Ridge Winery is a place where you can relax and enjoy some great wines. Located in rural Westervelt IL (northwest of Shelbyville) the winery stands out among the surrounding farmland, on the 150 …
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 …
Over the last several years my family has had the opportunity to make multiple trips to Knoxvile, TN. One of our regular routes includes Highway 40 from Nashville. Recently the trip had a little flexibility that allowed an impromptu stop at Stonehaus Winery in Crossville. Stonehaus Winery opened it’s doors in April 1991 offering five …
No trip to Asheville, NC is complete without a visit to the historic Biltmore Estate, and no trip to the Biltmore Estate is complete without a visit to the House, Gardens, and of course the Biltmore Winery. George W. Vanderbilt commissioned and built the house, which sits on 8,000 acres of beautiful land, and officially …
During my recent visit to Napa Valley, I had the pleasure of visiting Starmont Winery & Vineyards in the Carneros wine region. The winery and tasting room, is located in the midst of the famous Stanly Ranch Estate vineyard. The tasting room has an inviting entrance, with the vineyard as a backdrop and an outdoor …
Nothing compliments a week in California more than a day trip to wine country. I had the great pleasure of visiting Trinitas Cellars in Napa last weekend, and it was a truly wonderful experience. Trinitas Cellars is now in its 16th year under second-generation proprietors Garrett and Betsy Busch. According to their website, “Winemaker Kevin Mills captures …
I was so pleased that the rain held off long enough for me to attend and enjoy the 2018 Uncork Urbana Wine Festival on Saturday, June 9. There was live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, and food trucks that add to the experience, but I’m all about the wine. This is my second year in attendance, and …
Whether you are looking for a quiet escape from your busy life, or a fun day and evening of food, music, and of course wine, Sleepy Creek Vineyards has much to offer. Located 30 minutes east of Champaign-Urbana, IL. The vineyard was started in 2002 and the tasting room opened in 2007. Sleepy Creek was …
I’ve made frequent trips from Illinois to Knoxville over the last several years, and the first time I quickly noticed this intriguing winery off Interstate 24 in Clarksville. Unfortunately, my family does not hold an endearing attitude toward wine as I, so I observed from a distance; until two years ago. I was family-free and …