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Calling All Wine Connoisseurs (and Curious Cork Dorks!): Uncork a Weekend of Bliss at Rosemont Uncor

Friday, May 3, 2024   (0 Comments)
Posted by: Illinois Wine Lover

Get ready to embark on a delicious adventure at Rosemont Uncorked! Craving a summer escape filled with delicious sips, toe-tapping tunes, and amazing food? Look no further than Rosemont Uncorked, happening June 1st and 2nd!

Imagine this: basking in the sunshine at the vibrant Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, surrounded by fellow wine enthusiasts. Live music fills the air as you savor delectable bites from nearby restaurants. But the true star of the show? Over 14 Illinois wineries, ready to tantalize your taste buds with their finest vintages.

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Rosemont Uncorked is your chance to:

  • Embark on a Sip-tacular Adventure: Sample an incredible selection of wines from Illinois' top vineyards. Stock up on your new favorites (or discover hidden gems!) to create your own home wine bar.

  • Fuel Your Festive Spirit: Live music sets the mood for a weekend of pure fun. Pair that with delicious food and you've got a recipe for an unforgettable experience.

  • Soak Up the Summer Sun (and Wine!): Parkway Bank Park provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing and enjoyable weekend. Think sunshine, good company, and great vibes.

Meet the Illinois Wineries of Rosemont Uncorked!

This year's festival boasts an incredible selection of Illinois wineries, each offering unique flavors and experiences. Here's a sneak peek at some of the amazing vintners you'll meet:

  • August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling: August Hill offers a delightful selection of still and sparkling wines produced using grapes grown on their scenic Illinois River Valley vineyard. ๐˜๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ - ๐˜ข ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ค๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ.

  • Fox Creek Vineyards: A small family vineyard & winery in southeastern Illinois, that grows 9 varieties of grapes, which we prune, pick, craft & bottle by hand on our estate. 

  • Fergedaboudit: Our family invites you to savor our award winning wines and our spectacular views while youโ€ฆ Sit Back, Relax and Fergedaboudit!

  • Kite Hill Vineyards:   This winery is a ten-minute drive from Southern Illinois University on the Shawnee Hills Wine trail and their wines have received state and international acclaim.

  • Lavender Crest Winery: Located just outside the Quad Cities, their winery offers a vast array of award-winning wines.

  • Sable Creek Winery: Sable Creek Winery, located in Plainfield Illinois,is an impressive portfolio of reds, whites, and rosรฉs.

  • The Pour Vineyard: Uncork a taste of creativity at The Pour Vineyard. This winery is located in Red Bud, Illinois and is known for their commitment to small-batch production of red, whites, rosรฉ and sweet wine..

  • Tres Rojas Winery: Experience the vibrancy of Tres Rojas Winery from vine to wine. Sitting on ancient glacial soil, we craft a diverse array of high quality wines dry to sweet.

  • Unpossible Mead: Calling all mead lovers! Unpossible Mead, located in Dwight, IL, offers handcrafted meads made with honey sourced from local Illinois beekeepers.

  • Village Vintner: Embrace the spirit of community at Village Vintner. This winery sources grapes from Illinois vineyards and produces a diverse range of hand crafted wines. 

  • Vintrendi Wines: They are the first licensed, Black-Owned and Operated Winery in the State of Illinois and offer a fun variety of crรฉme and sweet wines, like their Summertime Chi (Pineapple- Mango).

  • Walker's Bluff: Journey to Walker's Bluff for a taste of Southern Illinois hospitality. Their award-winning wines are a testament to their dedication to quality.

  • West of Wise Winery: Explore the unique offerings of West of Wise Winery, located south of Petersburg, Illinois and featuring wines from only Illinois grown grapes.

  • Wild Blossom Meadery: Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery is the first winery in Chicago and the first meadery in Illinois. Their handcrafted meads are bursting with flavor and perfect for a summer day.

  • Wyldewood Cellars: Known for Elderberry products but we also offer a wide variety of fruit and grape wines and Meads! We do make, produce and bottle our wines in the heart of St. Joseph, Illinois.

  • VIN312: Wines made from grapes sourced from unique grape-growing regions. The different blends that our winemaker creates are inspired by our mission of sharing and uniqueness.

This is just a taste of the incredible wineries you'll encounter at Rosemont Uncorked. Get your tickets today and prepare to be amazed!

Wine Down with Live Music

Don't miss our incredible music lineup happening all weekend long! (Saturday 12pm-7pm & Sunday 12pm-5pm)

Saturdayโ€™s music includes:

12PM โ€“ Michael Charles Trio
1:45PM โ€“ Dan Hubbard Duo
3:30 PM โ€“ Radium City Rebels
5:30 PM- Mr. Falcon 

Sundayโ€™s music:

12PM โ€“ Ernie Hendrickson
1:30 โ€“ Miles Nielsen and Kelly Steward
3:30 PM  โ€“ Aaron Kelly Trio 

Don't wait! Discounted wine tasting tickets are disappearing faster than a glass of your favorite Chardonel on a hot day. Guarantee your spot (and avoid the disappointment of sold-out tickets) by clicking the link below and securing your spot today!

Ready to uncork a weekend of pure bliss? Let's raise a glass to Rosemont Uncorked!

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