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Tasting Room Music – Steve Sharp
2025-08-03 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Sip on your favorite August Hill & ISC wines as you enjoy live music by Steve Sharp.
The Tasting Room is open from 11am-7pm; live music is from 3:30-6:30pm.

Wine on the Hill w/ John Swags
2025-08-03 12:00 - 17:00 | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Join us for “Wine on the Hill” at our August Hill & ISC winery and vineyard. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor scenery of the Illinois Valley, and your favorite August Hill & ISC wines, while hanging out on our spacious hillside. Wine flights, wine by the bottle, and a snack picnic box will all be available.
HOURS/LOCATION: You can enjoy wine on the hillside on Saturday from 12-5 pm. This event is at our 21 N 2551st Rd., Peru, IL vineyard & winery location (not at our Tasting Room in Utica). You can find directions to get to our Peru location and FAQs on our Wine on the Hill page.
MUSIC: John Swags, 1-4 pm [country and rock]
RESERVATION TO RELAX: Want to enjoy Wine on the Hill, with less work for you? Book your “Reservation to Relax” today, and the August Hill team will prepare you a spot on the hill for your selected date. The reservation will be for the day (12-5 pm on Saturdays; 12-5 pm on Sundays). The space will include two adirondack chairs, an umbrella for shade, a 30 quart cooler with ice, 2 bottled waters, and a small variety of snacks.
SIGN UP FOR A CAVE TASTING: We offer Cave Tastings hourly throughout the day. Sign up here!

Cave Tasting Experience
2025-08-03 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-26 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-20 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-19 12:00 - 17:00 | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Experience where the magic happens at our Winery location in Peru, Illinois! Step into our Winery Caves where your favorite August Hill & ISC wines are produced and stored. Enjoy a unique wine journey presented to a small group of up to 20 people (approximately 45 minutes long). The Cave Tasting Experience includes a wine tasting of six August Hill/ISC wines specially selected by our staff and a signature tasting glass for you to take home. Tickets are $30 per person; $20 for Insider Wine Club members (limit 2 discount tickets/day).

Reserve a Spot:
The Cave Tasting Experience is offered seasonally on Saturdays and Sundays and the time slots for reservations are 12pm, 2pm, or 4pm on both days. Space is limited so reserve a spot today. Click here to reserve a spot.

Stay for Wine on the Hill:
Join us for Wine on the Hill prior to or after your tasting, depending on your time slot. Open 12-5pm, Saturday & Sunday, with live music 1-4pm. See our “Wine on the Hill” page for more info.

* Please note that this event is at our Peru location, not at our Tasting Room in Utica. If you are searching for August Hill Winery on your map app, make sure you choose the August Hill Wine on the Hill location in Peru and not the August Hill Winery Tasting Room location in Utica. Use the directions on our website to get to the correct location.

Tasting Room Music – James Herr
2025-08-02 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Sip on your favorite August Hill & ISC wines as you enjoy live music by James Herr. James is a tribute artist, covering Jim Croce, James Taylor & Paul Simon.
The Tasting Room is open from 11am-7pm; live music is from 3:30-6:30pm.

Wine on the Hill w/ Those 2 Guys + One
2025-08-02 12:00 - 17:00 | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Join us for “Wine on the Hill” at our August Hill & ISC winery and vineyard. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor scenery of the Illinois Valley, and your favorite August Hill & ISC wines, while hanging out on our spacious hillside. Wine flights, wine by the bottle, and a snack picnic box will all be available.
HOURS/LOCATION: You can enjoy wine on the hillside on Saturday from 12-5 pm. This event is at our 21 N 2551st Rd., Peru, IL vineyard & winery location (not at our Tasting Room in Utica). You can find directions to get to our Peru location and FAQs on our Wine on the Hill page.
MUSIC: Those 2 Guys + One, 1-4 pm [classic rock, country, and blues]
RESERVATION TO RELAX: Want to enjoy Wine on the Hill, with less work for you? Book your “Reservation to Relax” today, and the August Hill team will prepare you a spot on the hill for your selected date. The reservation will be for the day (12-5 pm on Saturdays; 12-5 pm on Sundays). The space will include two adirondack chairs, an umbrella for shade, a 30 quart cooler with ice, 2 bottled waters, and a small variety of snacks.
SIGN UP FOR A SPARKLING OR REGULAR CAVE TASTING: We offer Cave Tastings hourly throughout the day. Sign up here for our regular Cave Tasting Experience offered at 2 pm and 4 pm. Or sign up here for our NEW Sparkling Cave Tasting, offered at 12 pm.

Sparkling & Cave Tasting Experience
2025-08-02 12:00 - 17:00 | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Reserve a Spot:
The Cave Tasting Experience is offered seasonally on Saturdays and Sundays and the time slots for reservations are 12pm, 2pm, or 4pm on both days. Space is limited so reserve a spot today. Click here to reserve a spot.
NEW THIS YEAR! Sparkling Cave Tasting: On the first Saturday of each month, our 12 pm Cave Tasting will be a special Sparkling Cave Tasting, featuring our delicious ISC bubbles (Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2, Sep 6, Oct 4)! The 2 pm and 4 pm tastings will be our regular Cave Tasting Experience on those Saturdays. Click here to book the new Sparkling Cave Tasting.

Stay for Wine on the Hill:
Join us for Wine on the Hill prior to or after your tasting, depending on your time slot. Open 12-5pm, Saturday & Sunday, with live music 1-4pm. See our “Wine on the Hill” page for more info.

* Please note that this event is at our Peru location, not at our Tasting Room in Utica. If you are searching for August Hill Winery on your map app, make sure you choose the August Hill Wine on the Hill location in Peru and not the August Hill Winery Tasting Room location in Utica. Use the directions on our website to get to the correct location.

Tasting Room Music – Joey Figgiani
2025-08-01 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Sip on your favorite August Hill & ISC wines as you enjoy live music by Joey Figgiani.
The Tasting Room is open from 11am-7pm; live music is from 3:30-6:30pm.

Friday Lunch
2025-08-01 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-07-25 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-07-18 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 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 side salad with homemade dressing and Tiramisu for dessert.
Roasted Tomatoes Panini: Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella Cheese, and Basil Pesto on Focaccia bread; served with side salad with homemade dressing and Tiramisu for dessert.
Sopressata Panini: Soppressata, Gruyere Cheese, and Caramelized Onion on Focaccia bread; served with side salad with homemade dressing and Tiramisu for dessert.
Coppa Panini: Coppa, Chèvre Fraise cheese, and Fig Jam on Foccacia Bread; served with side salad with homemade dressing and Tiramisu for dessert.

The Big Win Weekend
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-03 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
We’re raising our glasses to a huge win at the 2025 Illinois State Fair Wine Competition! Our wines earned 16 medals, including 6 Gold & Double Gold medals and the Governor’s Cup Trophy for our 2022 Chambourcin Reserve. See all the results in our recent blog article. To celebrate, we’re hosting The Big Win Weekend, a three-day celebration filled with award-winning wine, music, and delicious bites at both the August Hill Tasting Room in Utica and Wine on the Hill in Peru.
AT THE TASTING ROOM (Utica) – August 1-3

Enjoy glass pours and flights of the medal winners
Try our Signature Tasting, where you can choose any wines you’d like, but we recommend sampling the 6 Gold & Double Gold winners! Wine Club Members receive a complimentary Signature Tasting
Savor “The Gold Standard” – a scoop of whipped goat cheese topped with homemade tomato bacon jam, served with bread for dipping. It pairs perfectly with wine, including our award winners
Meet the Winemaker – Mark Wenzel will be signing bottles on Friday, August 1, 4–6 pm
Live Music on Friday, August 1, 3:30-6:30pm: Joey Figgiani
Live Music on Saturday, August 2, 3:30-6:30 pm: James Herr
Live Music on Sunday, August 3, 2:00-5:00 pm: Steve Sharp

AT WINE ON THE HILL (Peru) – August 2 & 3

Sip on glass pours and flights of our medal-winning August Hill & ISC wines
Enjoy The Gold Standard appetizer while relaxing on the hill and listening to live music
Sparkling Cave Tasting on August 2, 12 pm – Bubbly Wenzel will lead you on this special tasting journey showcasing many of our winning sparkling wines
Cave Tastings on both days – A guided tasting experience in our hillside cave, featuring at least 3 of our award-winning wines
Live Music on Saturday, August 2, 1:00–4:00 pm: Those Two Guys + 1
Live Music: on Sunday, August 3, 1:00–4:00 pm: John Swags

We hope you can come and celebrate The Big Win with us! Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, this is the perfect weekend to explore the wines that earned top honors — and the passion, craftsmanship, and creativity behind them.

Tuesday Lunch
2025-07-29 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-07-22 11:30 - 14:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States

Cave Tasting Experience
2025-07-27 12:00 - 17:00 | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Experience where the magic happens at our Winery location in Peru, Illinois! Step into our Winery Caves where your favorite August Hill & ISC wines are produced and stored. Enjoy a unique wine journey presented to a small group of up to 20 people (approximately 45 minutes long). The Cave Tasting Experience includes a wine tasting of six August Hill/ISC wines specially selected by our staff and a signature tasting glass for you to take home. Tickets are $30 per person; $20 for Insider Wine Club members (limit 2 discount tickets/day).

Experience where the magic happens at our Winery location in Peru, Illinois! Step into our Winery Caves where your favorite August Hill & ISC wines are produced and stored. Enjoy a unique wine journey presented to a small group of up to 20 people (approximately 45 minutes long). The Cave Tasting Experience includes a wine tasting of six August Hill/ISC wines specially selected by our staff and a signature tasting glass for you to take home. Tickets are $30 per person; $20 for Insider Wine Club members (limit 2 discount tickets/day).

Reserve a Spot:
The Cave Tasting Experience is offered seasonally on Saturdays and Sundays and the time slots for reservations are 12pm, 2pm, or 4pm on both days. Space is limited so reserve a spot today. Click here to reserve a spot.

Stay for Wine on the Hill:
Join us for Wine on the Hill prior to or after your tasting, depending on your time slot. Open 12-5pm, Saturday & Sunday, with live music 1-4pm. See our “Wine on the Hill” page for more info.

* Please note that this event is at our Peru location, not at our Tasting Room in Utica. If you are searching for August Hill Winery on your map app, make sure you choose the August Hill Wine on the Hill location in Peru and not the August Hill Winery Tasting Room location in Utica. Use the directions on our website to get to the correct location.

Wine on the Hill w/ John Drake
2025-07-27 12:00 - 17:00 | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Join us for “Wine on the Hill” at our August Hill & ISC winery and vineyard. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor scenery of the Illinois Valley, and your favorite August Hill & ISC wines, while hanging out on our spacious hillside. Wine flights, wine by the bottle, and a snack picnic box will all be available.
HOURS/LOCATION: You can enjoy wine on the hillside on Saturday from 12-5 pm. This event is at our 21 N 2551st Rd., Peru, IL vineyard & winery location (not at our Tasting Room in Utica). You can find directions to get to our Peru location and FAQs on our Wine on the Hill page.
MUSIC: John Drake, 1-4 pm (Americana, blues)
RESERVATION TO RELAX: Want to enjoy Wine on the Hill, with less work for you? Book your “Reservation to Relax” today, and the August Hill team will prepare you a spot on the hill for your selected date. The reservation will be for the day (12-5 pm on Saturdays; 12-5 pm on Sundays). The space will include two adirondack chairs, an umbrella for shade, a 30 quart cooler with ice, 2 bottled waters, and a small variety of snacks.
SIGN UP FOR A CAVE TASTING: We offer Cave Tastings hourly throughout the day. Sign up here!

Sunday Brunch
2025-07-27 11:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-20 11:30 - 15:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Join us for Sunday Brunch at the Tasting Room, featuring delicious bakery items from Millstone Bakery!
There are two brunch options to choose from:

Sunday Brunch includes a brunch plate and a glass of wine (or a mimosa) of your choice. Price is $25/person.
Sunday Brunch w/ Bottomless Mimosas includes a brunch plate and a mimosa with complimentary refills of your mimosa for a 90-minute time frame. Price is $40/person.

Each Brunch Plate includes the following:

Small Quiche
Cinnamon Roll
Maple Sausage Croissant
Side Salad with Homemade Dressing

Reserve a Spot
Reserve a spot at this link. Four time slots are available: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, and 2:30pm. Each time slot is limited to 6 people. If you have a group larger than 6 people or are having a difficult time finding a time slot for your group, please call the Tasting Room at 815-667-5211, and we will try to accommodate your group at the requested time.

Tasting Room Music – Kevin Kramer
2025-07-26 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Let amazing live music by Kevin Kramer [eclectic & funk] serenade your soul as you sip on the finest August Hill & ISC wines. The Tasting Room is open 11am-7pm, and live music is from 3:30-6:30pm.

Wine on the Hill w/ The Bright White Night Birds
2025-07-26 12:00 - 17:00 | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Join us for “Wine on the Hill” at our August Hill & ISC winery and vineyard. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor scenery of the Illinois Valley, and your favorite August Hill & ISC wines, while hanging out on our spacious hillside. Wine flights, wine by the bottle, and a snack picnic box will all be available.
HOURS/LOCATION: You can enjoy wine on the hillside on Saturday from 12-5 pm. This event is at our 21 N 2551st Rd., Peru, IL vineyard & winery location (not at our Tasting Room in Utica). You can find directions to get to our Peru location and FAQs on our Wine on the Hill page.
MUSIC: The Bright White Night Birds, 1-4 pm (rock, blues, originals)
RESERVATION TO RELAX: Want to enjoy Wine on the Hill, with less work for you? Book your “Reservation to Relax” today, and the August Hill team will prepare you a spot on the hill for your selected date. The reservation will be for the day (12-5 pm on Saturdays; 12-5 pm on Sundays). The space will include two adirondack chairs, an umbrella for shade, a 30 quart cooler with ice, 2 bottled waters, and a small variety of snacks.
SIGN UP FOR A CAVE TASTING: We offer Cave Tastings hourly throughout the day. Sign up here!

Drinkin’ with Lincoln Brew Fest
2025-07-25 - 2025-07-26 | Washington Square Park, 101 East Lafayette Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
Come and enjoy your favorite August Hill Winery & ISC wines at Ottawa’s “Drinkin‘ With Lincoln” Brew Fest at Washington Square Park in Ottawa! Enjoy wine tastings, wine by the glass, and wine by the bottle.
Here are the wines we are pouring: Moscato, Strawberry Peach Sangria, Chambourcin Reserve, Almond Infusion, Brut Ombré Rosé, and our 4 canned wines – Berlyn, Blanc, Mimosa, and Mardi Gras.
Friday, July 25 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Live Music: 80’s Bush (6–9 PM) will take you back with all your favorite 80s hits!
Saturday, July 26 | Noon – 9 PM
Noon – 2 PM: David Hillacre Trio – smooth, jazzy tunes
3 PM – 5 PM: Aaron Kelly – original Americana acoustic set
6 PM – 9 PM: Rosie and the Rivets – retro rock & roll energy to close out the night
Come hungry! They will have food trucks, live music, and plenty of space to gather with friends for a weekend full of flavor and fun.
Tickets: You can purchase tickets here.
Looking for Drinkin’ with Lincoln Swag? Click here!

Wine & Cheese Day
2025-07-25 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
National Wine & Cheese Day is Friday, July 25! It’s a day to celebrate this magnificent pairing and the ways wine and cheese interact with each other to make each one even more enjoyable!
Stock up to celebrate at home, or stop by and see us at the Tasting Room to enjoy locally-made cheese paired with your favorite wine(s)! Try our Cheese Flight, the Small Plate, or the Gourmet Plate and pair it with a glass or a flight of your favorite wines. The Tasting Room is open 11am-7pm on Wine & Cheese Day.
Share your #wineandcheese photos with us using #wineandcheeseday #augusthill #iscbubbly!

Wine on the Hill w/ Jeff Manfredini
2025-07-20 12:00 - 17:00 | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Join us for “Wine on the Hill” at our August Hill & ISC winery and vineyard. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor scenery of the Illinois Valley, and your favorite August Hill & ISC wines, while hanging out on our spacious hillside. Wine flights, wine by the bottle, and a snack picnic box will all be available.
HOURS/LOCATION: You can enjoy wine on the hillside on Saturday from 12-5 pm. This event is at our 21 N 2551st Rd., Peru, IL vineyard & winery location (not at our Tasting Room in Utica). You can find directions to get to our Peru location and FAQs on our Wine on the Hill page.
MUSIC: Jeff Manfredini, 1-4 pm (rock, country, pop, folk, Americana)
RESERVATION TO RELAX: Want to enjoy Wine on the Hill, with less work for you? Book your “Reservation to Relax” today, and the August Hill team will prepare you a spot on the hill for your selected date. The reservation will be for the day (12-5 pm on Saturdays; 12-5 pm on Sundays). The space will include two adirondack chairs, an umbrella for shade, a 30 quart cooler with ice, 2 bottled waters, and a small variety of snacks.
SIGN UP FOR A CAVE TASTING: We offer Cave Tastings hourly throughout the day. Sign up here!

Tasting Room Music – Manny & the OK Boys
2025-07-19 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Join us at the Tasting Room for wine and fun with live music by Manny & the OK Boys [country & western]. The Tasting Room is open 11am-7pm, and live music is from 3:30-6:30pm.

Wine on the Hill w/ Paulie & the Shakers
2025-07-19 12:00 - 17:00 | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Join us for “Wine on the Hill” at our August Hill & ISC winery and vineyard. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor scenery of the Illinois Valley, and your favorite August Hill & ISC wines, while hanging out on our spacious hillside. Wine flights, wine by the bottle, and a snack picnic box will all be available.
HOURS/LOCATION: You can enjoy wine on the hillside on Saturday from 12-5 pm. This event is at our 21 N 2551st Rd., Peru, IL vineyard & winery location (not at our Tasting Room in Utica). You can find directions to get to our Peru location and FAQs on our Wine on the Hill page.
MUSIC: Paulie & The Shakers, 1-4 pm (pop, rock, country, and dance hits from classic to current)
RESERVATION TO RELAX: Want to enjoy Wine on the Hill, with less work for you? Book your “Reservation to Relax” today, and the August Hill team will prepare you a spot on the hill for your selected date. The reservation will be for the day (12-5 pm on Saturdays; 12-5 pm on Sundays). The space will include two adirondack chairs, an umbrella for shade, a 30 quart cooler with ice, 2 bottled waters, and a small variety of snacks.
SIGN UP FOR A CAVE TASTING: We offer Cave Tastings hourly throughout the day. Sign up here!

Fore on Main Tasting
2025-07-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Fore on Main, 460 Main St, Marseilles, IL, 61341
Stop by Fore on Main from 5-7 pm to sample our canned wines: Berlyn, Mimosa, and Mardi Gras!

Tasting Room Music – Josiah Simon
2025-07-18 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Treat yourself this Friday afternoon! Join us at the Tasting Room for live music by Josiah Simon [rock, indie, oldies] from 3:30-6:30pm. Enjoy a flight or glass of your favorite August Hill or ISC wine while you’re here. We’re open all day from 11 am to 7 pm!

Insider’s Wine Club Will Call Weekend
2025-07-18 - 2025-07-19 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Insider Wine Club members are invited to join us for Will Call Weekend! We will host the event at both of our locations, with live music and a special treat for members.
🍷 Friday & Saturday at the Tasting Room, 106 Mill St., Utica

Friday, July 18, 12:00pm-6:30pm; music by Josiah Simon, 3:30pm-6:30pm
Saturday, July 19, 12:00pm-6:30pm; music by Manny & the OK Boys, 3:30pm-6:30pm
Members receive a special treat, a complimentary pairing for 2 people.

🍷 Saturday at Wine on the Hill, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru

Saturday, July 19, 12-5 pm; live music from 1-4 pm. Please RSVP here if you are going to pick up your wine club order(s) at Wine on the Hill.
Live music by Paulie & the Shakers from 1-4 pm.
Members receive a special treat, a complimentary pairing for 2 people.
Reserve a spot for a Cave Tasting or Reservation to Relax during your visit.
Click here for Wine on the Hill directions and info.

If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of Wine Club Membership or if you would like to sign up to become a member, click here.
