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TUESDAY LUNCH
2024-12-31 11:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Join us for Lunch at the Tasting Room, offered every Tuesday & Friday, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Enjoy a glass of wine of your choice and a choice of four different lunch options. $25 per person.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Reservations are required at least 72 hours prior to your lunch. Sign up at this link!
Time slots are 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30 pm.
Online sign-up limited to 6 people per time slot. If you have more than 6 people in your group, please call the Tasting Room at 815-667-5211.
If you need to make changes to your reservation time, please contact us at least 3 days prior to your reservation. Tickets are non-refundable.

LUNCH CHOICES

Mushroom Panini: Sautéed Mushrooms, Gruyere Cheese, and Whole Grain Mustard on Focaccia bread; served with soup and Tiramisu for dessert.
Roasted Tomatoes Panini: Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella Cheese, and Basil Pesto on Focaccia bread; served with soup and Tiramisu for dessert.
Sopressata Panini: Soppressata, Gruyere Cheese, and Caramelized Onion on Focaccia bread; served with soup and Tiramisu for dessert.
Coppa Panini: Coppa, Chèvre Fraise cheese, and Fig Jam on Foccacia Bread; served with soup and Tiramisu for dessert.

CLOSED – Happy New Year!
2025-01-01 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
We are closed today for New Year’s Day, but will be open again tomorrow. Wishing you all a happy and joyous day!

FRIDAY LUNCH
2025-01-03 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-01-10 11:30 - 14:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Join us for Lunch at the Tasting Room, offered every Tuesday & Friday, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Enjoy a glass of wine of your choice and a choice of four different lunch options. $25 per person.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Reservations are required at least 72 hours prior to your lunch. Sign up at this link!
Time slots are 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30 pm.
Online sign-up limited to 6 people per time slot. If you have more than 6 people in your group, please call the Tasting Room at 815-667-5211.

LUNCH CHOICES

Mushroom Panini: Sautéed Mushrooms, Gruyere Cheese, and Whole Grain Mustard on Focaccia bread; served with Soup of the Day and Tiramisu for dessert.
Roasted Tomatoes Panini: Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella Cheese, and Basil Pesto on Focaccia bread; served with Soup of the Day and Tiramisu for dessert.
Soppressata Panini: Soppressata, Gruyere Cheese, and Caramelized Onion on Focaccia bread; served with Soup of the Day and Tiramisu for dessert.
Coppa Panini: Coppa, Chèvre Fraise cheese, and Fig Jam on Foccacia Bread; served with Soup of the Day and Tiramisu for dessert.

TUESDAY LUNCH
2025-01-07 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-01-14 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-01-21 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-01-28 11:30 - 14:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States

FRIDAY LUNCH
2025-01-17 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-01-24 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-01-31 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-14 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-21 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-28 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-07 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-14 11:30 - 14:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Join us for Lunch at the Tasting Room, offered every Tuesday & Friday, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Enjoy a glass of wine of your choice and a choice of four different lunch options. $25 per person.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Reservations are required at least 72 hours prior to your lunch. Sign up at this link!
Time slots are 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30 pm.
Online sign-up limited to 6 people per time slot. If you have more than 6 people in your group, please call the Tasting Room at 815-667-5211.
If you need to make changes to your reservation time, please contact us at least 3 days prior to your reservation. Tickets are non-refundable.

LUNCH CHOICES

Mushroom Panini: Sautéed Mushrooms, Gruyere Cheese, and Whole Grain Mustard on Focaccia bread; served with Soup of the Day and Tiramisu for dessert.
Roasted Tomatoes Panini: Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella Cheese, and Basil Pesto on Focaccia bread; served with Soup of the Day and Tiramisu for dessert.
Soppressata Panini: Soppressata, Gruyere Cheese, and Caramelized Onion on Focaccia bread; served with Soup of the Day and Tiramisu for dessert.
Coppa Panini: Coppa, Chèvre Fraise cheese, and Fig Jam on Foccacia Bread; served with Soup of the Day and Tiramisu for dessert.

Illinois Made: Wine & Cheese & Bread
2025-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Join us at the Tasting Room for an Illinois-made culinary experience!

Enjoy perfectly paired wine, cheese, and bread tastings featuring artisan cheese from Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery and freshly baked bread from Millstone Bakery.
Cheesemaker, Lisa Little, and bread maker, Kent Maze, will share the stories behind their craft and the inspiration behind their delicious creations.
August Hill’s Laurie Smudzinski will also share insights about the wines and the art of pairing them with these local delicacies.

Tickets: This is a tasting event you won’t want to miss! $40/person ($36 for Wine Club members). Get your tickets at this link.
Pairings:

Sourdough (Cranberry & Pecan) + Pecan Chèvre w/ Extra Brut & Cranberry Infusion
Focaccia (Herbed) + Everything Bagel Chèvre w/ Norton & Trapolino
Focaccia (Unseasoned) + Snow Fog w/ Chambourcin Reserve & Chardonel
Italian + Feta + Fig Jam w/ Berlyn & Niagara
Affogato (ice cream dessert)

Tickets are non-refundable. Attendees must be 21 or older.

Binny’s Bolingbrook Tasting
2025-01-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Binny’s Bolingbrook, 639 E Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440
Stop by Binny’s in Bolingbrook to enjoy samples of some of your favorite August Hill Winery wines!

Tasting Room Music – Steve Sharp
2025-01-25 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Let live music by Steve Sharp serenade your soul as you sip on the finest August Hill & ISC wines.

Tasting Room Music – John Piontek
2025-02-01 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Let the sweet sounds of live music by John Piontek transport you to another world as you savor the rich aromas and delicate notes of your favorite August Hill Winery & ISC wines.

TUESDAY LUNCH
2025-02-04 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-11 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-25 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-04 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-11 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-18 11:30 - 14:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States

TUESDAY LUNCH
2025-02-18 11:30 - 14:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Join us for Lunch at the Tasting Room, offered every Tuesday & Friday, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Enjoy a glass of wine of your choice and a choice of three different lunch options. $25 per person.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Reservations are required at least 72 hours prior to your lunch. Sign up at this link!
Time slots are 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30 pm.
Online sign-up limited to 6 people per time slot. If you have more than 6 people in your group, please call the Tasting Room at 815-667-5211.
If you need to make changes to your reservation time, please contact us at least 3 days prior to your reservation. Tickets are non-refundable.

LUNCH CHOICES

Mushroom Panini: Sautéed Mushrooms, Gruyere Cheese, and Whole Grain Mustard on Focaccia bread; served with Soup of the Day and Tiramisu for dessert.
Roasted Tomatoes Panini: Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella Cheese, and Basil Pesto on Focaccia bread; served with Soup of the Day and Tiramisu for dessert.
Soppressata Panini: Soppressata, Gruyere Cheese, and Caramelized Onion on Focaccia bread; served with Soup of the Day and Tiramisu for dessert.
Coppa Panini: Coppa, Chèvre Fraise cheese, and Fig Jam on Foccacia Bread; served with Soup of the Day and Tiramisu for dessert.

Animal Trivia Night
2025-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
What did the rodent say as he was leaving work? “Wow, it’s been a long day. I could really gopher a glass of wine!” No Animal Left Behind presents Animal Trivia Night at the Tasting Room! Join us for this a-moo-sing fundraiser for local spay/neuter programs.
Gather your Teams: 8 Rounds, 10 questions each round will pertain to all wildlife, pets, farm animals. 10 tables maximum, $100 per table/team, 10 players per table maximum. Let the fun begin!! Pure fun, laughs, smiles, generous, caring people. Each member of the winning team will receive a bag full of goodies.
February is National Responsible Pet Owner Month: What better month to have a fundraiser for local spay/neuter services. Businesses helping local not-for-profit organizations which helps our community.
More Fun During the Event: 50/50 Raffle, Silent Auction, Door prizes. We play games for bonus points. Also sell Mulligans.
Sponsor a Team: Get your favorite business to sponsor your team. We challenge local veterinarians, shelters, businesses, organizations to sponsor a team.
Find out more and sign up your team at this link.

Mardi Gras Parade
2025-03-01 11:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Utica, North Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Grab your Mardi Gras beads and masks and get ready for some fun at the annual Utica Mardi Gras parade!
The parade is at 4 pm, but the Tasting Room is open all day from 11 am – 7 pm. Come celebrate with us and enjoy a glass of Mardi Gras or another one of your favorite wines today. Let the Good Times Roll!

Tasting Room Music – John Piontek
2025-03-08 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Feel the rhythm, taste the notes. Enjoy amazing live music by John Piontek while sipping on your favorite August Hill & ISC wines.
The Tasting Room is open 11am-7pm, and John Piontek will be performing 3:30-6:30pm.
