Stories about wine
The event kicks off Friendship Days, running Jul. 27 - Aug. 4.
Comicopolis will be held Saturday inside and around the White Oak Library District's Lockport branch. The first 500 attendees to the eighth annual Comic and Fandom Con will receive free swag bags.
Crispy white wines are a perfect fit for summer.
Fergedaboudit Vineyard and Winery is family-owned and operated winery located in the rolling hills of Jo Daviess County.
The concerts will be held Sunday, July 21 and Aug. 18 at Bishops Hill Winery, 310 Bridge St. in Joliet.
The Joliet City Center Partnership Saturday event includes an assortment of activities and entertainment in downtown Joliet.
Eighteen suburban eateries landed on the annual list that rewards restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.
Vicolo, in downtown Aurora, will offer handmade Italian pasta dishes, and will be both a laid-back cafe during the day and an upscale dinner destination at night.
The first “signature” event on Cantigny’s summer calendar, this festival takes place throughout the beautiful gardens and grounds and includes five performers on two stages from noon until 6 p.m.
The City of Joliet is launching the Joliet Summer Challenge, a virtual passport program designed to encourage residents and visitors to explore local attractions and events.
Preservation is known for being home to an eclectic array of gathering places for creative dining, drinks and music both indoors and under the stars on the year-round patio.
Wine will be part of the most anticipated season in WNBA history.
Sample a variety of wines in the Grand Garden from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 23.
Twelve retail locations will serve wine samples from Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa wineries to patrons as they shop.
A vintner said it’s up to winemakers to capture the essence of their vineyards and make wines that are true to the growing season.
Kendall County will be home to Ripped Jeans' new album release party and the annual Wine on the Fox tasting festival.
The Will County Board in March approved their plan to build a 3,400-square-foot facility that will include a tasting room with a bar for visitors
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on April 18 for Geneva Winery's new location, which is now open at 5 N. River St. in Batavia.
Driving pinot noir to new heights are technological advancements and visionaries with an eye on a unique cool climate and dramatic elevation changes.
There’s no better time to be a fan of California cabernet sauvignon. Whether it’s Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, Paso Robles or Santa Barbara, the state is flush with myriad delicious options.
Wine on the Hill and Music on the Hill run from May through October.
Vineyards at The Hilt and Alma Rosa are in the sweet spot for maturity, and pinot noir is at a zenith in terms of quality – not to mention their chardonnays.
August Hill Winery in Utica is hosting an Adult Egg Hunt on Friday, March 29.
All proceeds from the event benefit Sterling Main Street’s beautification efforts through holiday decor, flowers and other projects.
As a winemaker, Malone’s wines at Appassionata stand alone in their uniqueness and age.
Starting out with an expansive wine list and a curated selection of craft beer and spirits, CatsEye quickly became a local favorite drinking destination for tourists and locals alike.
With reasonably priced wines, loads of heritage varietals and a collection of creative winemakers who have shaped their own conventions, Lodi has carved out a fascinating niche in the American wine industry.
This curated wine trip will take you to five fan-favorite establishments where you can sample a wine flight made with locally grown grapes, indulge in a glass of a rare import or let a seasoned sommelier show you some of the best wines being produced on the West Coast.
It’s the ideal time to pop a cork for a Valentine’s Day celebration and enjoy the bubbles. We also share gift ideas for wine lovers.
The winemaker turns out amazingly distinct wines from a site so far off the grid it’s not officially recognized as a wine grape-growing region in Argentina.
Enjoy a variety of wines, meads and craft beers at these Kendall County establishments.
Here are five things to do this weekend, January 20-21, in Kane County
For a wine culture that stretches back generations, two winemakers have chronicled their moments in delicious and impressive fashion.
The winery marks an impressive milestone at the 15-year anniversary of the J. Lohr Touching Lives Initiative.
The flavor collection is like a murder-mystery novel where every component is gradually unraveled until a full reveal at the finish.
The winemaker's love for white Bordeaux and his addition of sémillon to the final blend of sauvignon blanc is a dynamic pairing.
Strength in Oregon's Rogue Valley wines comes in the form of variety.
The nonprofit organization Saperica is on a mission to increase awareness of the saperavi grape, already grown in the Finger Lakes region of New York for the past 60 years.
Village Vintner may be known for its house-made wines and beers, but the menu of upgraded bar food is certainly a reason to visit all on its own.
Capitalizing on the convenience of the recyclable and unbreakable aluminum can, serious wineries such as The Infinite Monkey Theorem are taking canned wine to the next level.
The beguiling Spanish white has pronounced aromas that range from lemon, lime and grapefruit all the way to gardenia blossoms, eucalyptus and mint.
Enjoy wine, listen to live jazz, and browse local artwork on Aug. 19.
With roots as the first winemaker at Opus One, the trailblazing Paul Hobbs would go on to become the owner and vintner of the Paul Hobbs Winery and seven others around the world.
Spain’s Ramón Bilbao will celebrate its centennial next year.
Grape production this season is expected to flourish at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard in central Illinois despite it being mired in a severe drought.
Valdo wine is based in Valdobbiadene in Italy, and is known for the quality of its prosecco.
Chehalem Winery in Oregon is known for the quality of its chardonnay and pinot gris.
Because it has the steepest slopes on the property, Block C is a showcase for a flashier-styled pinot from Iris Vineyards in Oregon.
Benchmark Wine Group hunts down the real thing in wine world gems.
Galena Cellars winemaker and president Eric White says he wants to prove we can make serious wines in Illinois.