You don’t need an excuse to drink wine… but it’s always nice to have one. August Hill & ISC to the rescue! Keep track of all the wine holidays so you never miss one again! Here are some of our favorite holidays, and an idea or two on which wine to pair with the special day.… Read More February 3rd, 2023  |  Alexa Nelson  |   | 

What is the perfect wine pairing for your Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving dinners? We recommend having a variety of options for your guests to enjoy, so we put together a few of our favorites below.

• ISC Sparkling Wines: Sparklers are versatile with food; try ISC’s Brut Ombré Rosé for the main meal & Brut for your pecan pie. 

… Read More November 1st, 2022  |  Susanne Bullock  |   | 

So, you mean to tell me that August Hill Winery just so happens to harvest their wine grapes in August? You got that right. It’s time to reap the fruits of our labor! The 2022 Harvest occurred on August 15-16 at our August Hill / ISC Winery & Vineyard in Peru, IL.… Read More August 19th, 2022  |  Alexa Nelson  |   | 

If you are looking for ideas on wines to pair with your Easter dinner, here are some suggestions from our winemaker. Illinois Sparkling Co.

• Brut Ombré Rosé has bright, fresh, fruity aromas and flavors and is a wonderful pairing for a meal.

… Read More March 23rd, 2022  |  Susanne Bullock  |   | 

The beauty of sparkling wines is that you can pair them with just about any food. Bubbly is a champion when it comes to food pairing because the natural acidity in a good sparkler helps to brighten the flavors. Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s, or some other holiday tradition, a bottle of bubbly means it is time for the party to start.… Read More November 29th, 2021  |  Susanne Bullock  |   |