Tuesday Lunch
2025-05-13 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-05-20 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-05-27 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-06-03 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 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.

Insider's Wine Club Event
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-17 | 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, May 16, 12:00pm-6:30pm; music by Steve Sharp, 3:30pm-6:30pm
Saturday, May 17, 12:00pm-6:30pm; music by Jeff Manfredini, 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, May 17, 12-5 pm; please RSVP here by May 13 if you are going to pick up your wine club order(s) at Wine on the Hill.
Live music by The Bright White Night Birds from 1-4 pm.
Members receive a special treat, a complimentary pairing for 2 people.
Mickey’s Massive Burritos will have their food truck at Wine on the Hill on Saturday with their full menu available for purchase.
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.

TBM Avenger Reunion Airshow & Salute to Veterans
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-17 | Illinois Valley Regional Airport, 4251 E Ed Urban Drive, Peru, Illinois, 61354
We will be pouring some of your favorite August Hill & ISC wines at the TBM Avenger Reunion Airshow & Salute to Veterans! The event, held at Illinois Valley Regional Airport on May 16 & 17, includes a spectacular airshow on both days and a salute to Veterans parade on Saturday.
For details on the event, visit https://tbmreunion.org/

Friday Lunch
2025-05-16 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-05-23 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-05-30 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-06-06 11:30 - 14:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States

Cave Tasting Experience
2025-05-17 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-18 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-24 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-25 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-31 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-01 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.

Wine on the Hill w/ The Bright White Night Birds
2025-05-17 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!
FOOD TRUCK: Mickey’s Massive Burritos will have their food truck at Wine on the Hill on Saturday with their full menu available for purchase.

Sunday Brunch
2025-05-18 11:30 - 15:30, 2025-05-25 11:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-01 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.

Wine on the Hill w/ Steve Sharp
2025-05-18 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: Steve Sharp, 1-4 pm (playing wide range of genres and styles)
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!

Wine on the Hill w/ Those 2 Guys + 1
2025-05-24 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, 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!

Tasting Room Music - Joey Figgiani
2025-05-24 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Stop by for a glass or flight of your favorite wine, and enjoy music by Joey Figgiani from 3:30-6:30 pm.

National Wine Day
2025-05-25 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
National Wine Day! It’s a day to appreciate and learn more about wine. After all, wine has been a part of human civilization for over 8,000 years. Here are some ideas on how to celebrate.
Wine Tasting at our Tasting Room in Utica – open 11 am – 6 pm
Enjoy a flight of 3 wines at our Tasting Room or purchase a few bottles and have a tasting with friends. Take notes on each of the wines – the color, the aromas, the taste. Pair it with chocolate truffles, a cheese flight, or the other delicious food items on our menu.
Wine Tasting at Wine on the Hill in Peru – open 12-5 pm
Sign up for a Cave Tasting Experience and enjoy a unique adventure in our Winery Caves. When you are done, listen to live music by Jeff Manfredini and enjoy your favorite wines while hanging out on our spacious hillside. Learn more about our Wine on the Hill location here. You are welcome to bring a picnic basket too (but no outside alcohol, please)!
Learn about the History of Illinois Wine
Did you know that Illinois was one of the largest wine producers in the United States prior to prohibition? Illinois enjoys a rich winemaking history dating back to 1691! Click here to learn more.
Pair Wine & Food
Our staff is always happy to give you pairing ideas if you stop by the Tasting Room. Try a different wine with each meal today starting off with a morning mimosa.

Wine on the Hill w/ Jeff Manfredini
2025-05-25 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!

Wine Tasting at Downtown Elgin Market
2025-05-30 15:00 - 19:00 | South Riverside Drive in Elgin, 32 S Riverside Dr, Elgin, IL, 60120
We will be pouring some of your favorite August Hill & ISC wines at the Downtown Elgin Market on Friday, May 30, 3-7pm. Wine tasting and wine available by the glass, can, and bottle!
The Downtown Elgin Market is held on Riverside Drive in Elgin. Enjoy market vendor showcases, chef demos, live music, food trucks, and kids activities. Learn more at this link.

Wine on the Hill w/ Steve Sharp Band
2025-05-31 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: Steve Sharp Band, 1-4 pm (wide range of genres and styles)
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 - John Piontek
2025-05-31 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Enjoy a flight or a glass of your favorite wines while listening to live tunes from John Piontek.

Wine on the Hill w/ Chad Link
2025-06-01 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: Chad Link, 1-4 pm (originals, covers, 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!

Cheers to 20 Years! – Anniversary Kickoff Celebration
2025-06-06 11:00 - 19:00 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
We’re turning 20, and you’re invited to kick off the celebration with us! On June 6, 2005, we opened our doors—and 20 years later, we’re raising a glass to two decades of wine, memories, and community.
Join us for a full day of fun and festivities, including:
🧁 Cupcake & Wine Pairing – Enjoy a delicious pairing of Roxie’s cupcakes with our newly released 750 ml bottle of Augie’s Blackberry, specially bottled to commemorate our 20th anniversary (available all weekend or while supplies last – only 100 cupcakes available!).
🍷 Celebrate & Sip Fridays – Every Friday in June, enjoy 20% off glasses of wine all day long!
👕 Anniversary T-Shirt Drop – Grab our limited-edition 20-Year Anniversary tee!
🍇 New Wine Release: Marquette – Be among the first to try our newest wine, Marquette, a bold addition to our lineup.
🎶 Live Music by Josiah Simon – live tunes from 3:30–6:30 pm.
✨ Anniversary Offers – Wine Club Members receive a 20% discount and Non-Members receive a 10% discount on ALL of these items, ALL MONTH LONG!

20-Year Wine Throwback Special – Celebrate with the wines we started with 20 years ago!Includes: Sweet Catawba, Niagara, Augie’s Blackberry (375 mL only), Chardonel, Chambourcin Rosé, Ginocchio, Berlyn, Sweet William, Chambourcin, Seyval Blanc, Trapolino, and Vignoles.
Mark’s Favorites Anniversary Bundles – Handpicked by Bubbly Wenzel himself! Choose from Dry, Sweet, Red, or ISC Sparkling bundles. Order online here or pick up at the Tasting Room or Wine on the Hill.
AHW Logo Gear – Discount applies to all items with our AHW and/or ISC logo, including our new Anniversary t-shirts!

Let’s raise a glass to 20 years of wine, friends, and unforgettable memories. Cheers to many more!
