EVENTS
FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2012
Indulge in a weekend of tastings, winemaker dinners, celebrity chefs,
and pampering all weekend long.
GRAND TASTING & WINE AUCTION
Registration begins at 5:30 pm; 6-8:00pm
Galena Convention Center, 900 Galena Square Drive,
Galena, Illinois
Advanced Tickets $30; At the Door $35 (subject to availability)
The core event of the weekend! Sample from more than 300 varieties
of wine and spirits. Admission includes tasting, keepsake wine glass
and entry into a drawing for a themed San Francisco getaway.
Silent auction includes vintage wine. Sponsored by
Family Beer and Liquor.
Dine with us & enter our drawing for a decorated bottle of wine
11 am - 9 pm
The Market House Restaurant, 120 North Main Street / 204 Perry Street, Galena, Illinois
www.markethouserestaurant.com
Galena Cellars Vineyard 2012 Opening Weekend
11 am - 6 pm
Galena Cellars Vineyard, 4746 North Ford Road, Galena, Illinois
Raise a glass and celebrate our 2012 Opening Weekend at Galena Cellars Vineyard. Vineyard Tours at 12:00, 2:00 & 4:00PM. Cheers!
www.galenacellars.com/events/
Blackhawk Wine Tour
11 am - 3 pm
Iowa Wine Tours, Inc., Galena, Illinois
Reservations: 563-582-4076
Cost: $65 per person
Discover the breathtaking beauty and learn the history behind the Blackhawk Wars on this scenic tour. We'll take you to Galena Cellars, Rocky Waters Winery and Massbach Ridge Winery. Includes transportation from your B&B, Hotel or remote location, tasting fees, facility tours, lunch at Procento's Pizzeria, and bottled water on board the Iowa Wine Tours bus. This tour is offered daily from 11:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. seven days a week.
www.iowawinetoursinc.com
Live Music with Jason Brown
8 pm - 11:30 pm
Fried Green Tomatoes Restaurant, 213 N. Main Street, Galena, Illinois
Live Music 8:00 pm-11:30pm Jason Brown...the 1 Man Band
Great music with acoustic jams with Jason. Be sure not miss the show...a real hit after the Grand Tasting last year! No cover charge.
www.friedgreen.com
Fire & Ice: South Africa & Alpine Region Wines
8:30 pm
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, 444 Eagle Ridge Drive, Galena, Illinois
Cost: $100 for non-resort guests
WLW Opening Reception! Experience culinary "action stations," featuring South African varietals or sampe rare German Eiswein and Beerenauslese with speciality-made desserts. Hosted by Jeff Morgenthall, Boutique Wines. Ala carte pricing is $100 for non-resort guests. For the total "Uncork & Unwind" Wine Lovers' Weekend package go to EagleRidge.com!
SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2012
Indulge in a weekend of tastings, winemaker dinners, celebrity chefs,
and pampering all weekend long.
GRAND TASTING & WINE AUCTION
Registration begins at 3:30 pm; 4-6:00pm
Galena Convention Center, 900 Galena Square Drive,
Galena, Illinois
Advanced Tickets $30; At the Door $35 (subject to availability)
The core event of the weekend! Sample from more than 300 varieties
of wine and spirits. Admission includes tasting, keepsake wine glass
and entry into a drawing for a themed San Francisco getaway.
Silent auction includes vintage wine. Sponsored by
Family Beer and Liquor
"Napa Niche" Wine Seminar
9:30 am
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, 444 Eagle Ridge Drive, Galena, Illinois
Cost: $20 for non-resort guests
The finer points of Napa wines! Find out what makes Napa wines so special. Hosted by Winemaker Todd Wolf from Rutherford Wine Company of St. Helena, California. Ala carte pricing is $20 per person for non resort guests. For the total "Uncork & Unwind" Wine Lovers' Weekend package go to EagleRidge.com!
Dine with us & enter our drawing for a decorated bottle of wine
11 am - 9 pm
The Market House Restaurant, 120 North Main Street / 204 Perry Street, Galena, Illinois
www.markethouserestaurant.com
Galena Cellars Vineyard 2012 Opening Weekend
11 am - 6 pm
Galena Cellars Vineyard, 4746 North Ford Road, Galena, Illinois
Raise a glass and celebrate our 2012 Opening Weekend at Galena Cellars Vineyard. Vineyard Tours at 12:00, 2:00 & 4:00PM. Cheers!
www.galenacellars.com/events/
Blackhawk Wine Tour
11 am - 3 pm
Iowa Wine Tours, Inc., Galena, Illinois
Reservations: 563-582-4076
Cost: $65 per person
Discover the breathtaking beauty and learn the history behind the Blackhawk Wars on this scenic tour. We'll take you to Galena Cellars, Rocky Waters Winery and Massbach Ridge Winery. Includes transportation from your B&B, Hotel or remote location, tasting fees, facility tours, lunch at Procento's Pizzeria, and bottled water on board the Iowa Wine Tours bus. This tour is offered daily from 11:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. seven days a week.
www.iowawinetoursinc.com
Rosés of the World Luncheon
11:30 am
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, 444 Eagle Ridge Drive, Galena, Illinois
Cost: $75 per person for non-resort guests
Enjoy the food freindly world of rosés, sampling sparkling selections from Austria, France, Spain, and California paired with impressive culinary creations by the Eagle Ridge Chefs. Hosted by Troy Clements, President of Pure Wines from Downers Grove, Illinois. Ala carte pricing is $75 per person for non-resort guests. For the total "Uncork & Unwind" Wine Lovers' Weekend package go to EagleRidge.com!
Galena Cellars Lunch at the Vineyard & Spring Tour
NOON
Galena Cellars Vineyard, 4746 North Ford Road, Galena, Illinois
$45 per person
Reservations required. 800-397-9493 (WINE)
Featuring one of our local Galena celebrity chefs working side by side with Galena Cellars' winemaker Christine Lawlor to prepare you a meal full of flavor and spice. Includes tour and lunch with paired wine.
www.galenacellars.com/wineloversweekend.htm
Complimentary Wine Tasting
NOON-4 pm
Galena River Wine & Cheese, 420 South Main St., Galena, Illinois
www.galenawinecheese.com
Rosenblum Zin "Fantastic" Dinner
5 - 10 pm
Fried Green Tomatoes Restaurant, 213 N. Main Street, Galena, Illinois
Enjoy wine flights from one of California's Premier Red Zinfandel producer. A fine selection of wines can be paired with any dinner from our menu!
www.friedgreen.com
Wine Lovers' Progressive Dinner
6:30 pm
Goldmoor Inn, 9004 Sand Hill Road, Galena, Illinois
Experience a fabulous five-course meal paired with exceptional wines. A representative from Trinchero Estates will be here to guide you through the wine tasting. $69.00 per person (Tax and gratuity not included.)
www.goldmoor.com
Pali Pinot Noir Culinary Battle: "The Main Event"
8:30 pm
Spikes Restaurant at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa,
444 Eagle Ridge Drive, Galena, Illinois
Cost: This event is only open to guess on the resort's "Uncork & Unwind" Wine Lovers' Weekend package.
Sponsored by Pali Wine Company. The ultimate culinary battle between Brian Lynch, Executive Chef/Owner of Spot-On Cellars, Sonoma, California, and several of the resort's finest chefs pairing food with limited production single vineyard Pinot Noirs. This event is only open to guests on the resort's "Uncork & Unwind" Wine Lovers' Weekend package. For information on the total package go to www.eagleridge.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012
Taste of Venice Brunch
9:00 am
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, 444 Eagle Ridge Drive, Galena, Illinois
Cost: $50 per person for non-resort guests
Sample Prosecco from Andrea Bocelli and Moscato D' Asti from Tre Donne Vineyards while enjoying great Italian food. This spirited brunch features a round table discussion with the resort's entire weekend of hosts and speakers in a casual atmosphere. Hosted by Tim Freehan, Midwest Sales And Education Director for Small Vineyards Imports, Chicago, Illinois. Ala carte pricing is $50 per person for non-resort guests. For the total "Uncork & Unwind" Wine Lovers' Weekend package go to EagleRidge.com!
Wine Lovers' Sunday Brunch
10 am -2 pm
Fried Green Tomatoes Restaurant, 213 N. Main Street, Galena, Illinois
Wine-inspired Prime Rib Sunday Brunch--Let us tempt your taste buds to wrap up a wonderful Wine Lovers' Weekend. Breakfast and lunch specialties, smoked salmon, assorted salads highlighted by carved Prime Rib of Beef & Mumm Champagne. Kindly call to make your reservations. 815-777-3938
www.friedgreen.com
Galena Cellars Vineyard 2012 Opening Weekend
11 am - 6 pm
Galena Cellars Vineyard, 4746 North Ford Road, Galena, Illinois
Raise a glass and celebrate our 2012 Opening Weekend at Galena Cellars Vineyard. Vineyard Tours at 12:00, 2:00 & 4:00PM. Cheers!
www.galenacellars.com/events/
Blackhawk Wine Tour
11 am - 3 pm
Iowa Wine Tours, Inc., Galena, Illinois
Reservations: 563-582-4076
Cost: $65 per person
Discover the breathtaking beauty and learn the history behind the Blackhawk Wars on this scenic tour. We'll take you to Galena Cellars, Rocky Waters Winery and Massbach Ridge Winery. Includes transportation from your B&B, Hotel or remote location, tasting fees, facility tours, lunch at Procento's Pizzeria, and bottled water on board the Iowa Wine Tours bus. This tour is offered daily from 11:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. seven days a week.
www.iowawinetoursinc.com
Complimentary Wine Tasting
NOON-2 pm
Galena River Wine & Cheese, 420 South Main St., Galena, Illinois
www.galenawinecheese.com
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