August Hill Winery

Ottawa Chris Kringle Market
2025-12-14 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-19 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-20 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-21 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Downtown Ottawa, Washington Park, Ottawa, IL
Celebrate the season at downtown Ottawa’s Chris Kringle Market. This open-air market will feature a wide variety of vendors, demonstrations, food, and entertainment. At the AHW/ISC booth, you can enjoy wine by the glass or bottle, mimosas, and spiced wine.
Friday | November 28| 12-7pm
Fridays | December 5, December 12, December 19 | 4pm – 8pm
Saturdays | November 29, December 6, December 13, December 20 | 11am – 7pm
Sundays | November 30, December 7, December 14, December 21 | 11am – 4pm
For more info, visit https://chriskringlemarket.com/.

Sunday Brunch
2025-12-14 11:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-21 11:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-28 11:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-04 11:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-11 11:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-18 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
Soup of the Day

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.

Festive Friday
2025-12-19 11:00 - 19:00 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Celebrate the spirit of the season with Festive Fridays, happening every Friday now through the end of the year! Join us in the Tasting Room for exclusive specials and a little extra cheer as you head into the weekend.
🎁 $1 Off Glasses of Wine
Enjoy $1 off all glasses of August Hill and ISC wines every Friday. It’s the perfect way to unwind, sip, and savor the season.
🎄 Free Gift Wrapping
Shopping for holiday presents? We’ve got you covered! Enjoy complimentary gift wrapping on all Tasting Room purchases during Festive Fridays.
✨ Weekly Special: Week 3
Take your wine with you wherever you go with this week’s special at the Tasting Room: 10% off all Wine Purses (members receive 20% 0ff)!

Wine & Cookie Pairing
2025-12-20 11:00 - 19:00 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Celebrate the season with our Wine & Cookie Pairing!
Enjoy a 2 oz pour of your choice of August Hill or ISC wine paired with a delicious sugar cookie from Spring Valley Bakery for just $5 (while supplies last). It’s a sweet way to add a little holiday cheer to your visit!
We also have live music by Darrell Data from 3:30-6:30pm.

Tasting Room Music - Darrell Data
2025-12-20 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 Darrell Data while sipping on your favorite August Hill & ISC wines.
The Tasting Room is open 11am-7pm, and Darrell Data will be performing 3:30-6:30pm.

Christmas Eve
2025-12-24 11:00 - 14:00 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
We are closing a bit earlier today for Christmas Eve. Our hours are 11am-2pm.

CLOSED - Christmas
2025-12-25 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
We are closed today for Christmas, but will be open again tomorrow. Wishing you all a happy and joyous day!

Festive Friday
2025-12-26 11:00 - 19:00 | IL
Celebrate the spirit of the season with Festive Fridays, happening every Friday now through the end of the year! Join us in the Tasting Room for exclusive specials and a little extra cheer as you head into the weekend.
🎁 $1 Off Glasses of Wine
Enjoy $1 off all glasses of August Hill and ISC wines every Friday. It’s the perfect way to unwind, sip, and savor the season.

Tasting Room Music - Joey Figgiani
2025-12-27 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 Joey Figgiani.

Tasting Room Music - Jeff Manfredini
2026-01-03 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
As you savor the rich aromas and delicate notes of your favorite wines, let the sweet sounds of live music by Jeff Manfredini transport you to another world.

Live Music - Darrell Data
2026-01-10 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 Darrell Data from 3:30-6:30 pm.

Insider Wine Club Event
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-17 | 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! Our Lounge will be set up for members only, limited to 2 people per membership (member & spouse or member and guest). Insiders can pick up their January wine club order and enjoy a special pairing at the event.
Friday, January 16, 12:00pm-6:30pm, music by James Gedda, 3:30pm-6:30pm
Saturday, January 17, 12:00pm-6:30pm, music by Vincent Amore, 3:30pm-6:30pm
Please Note: Our lounge is reserved for Insiders only during these events, but our Tasting Bar & Patio are open for all. Two people are allowed per Wine Club membership. The lounge is a 21+ only area.
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.

Trolley Trio Progressive Dinner
2026-01-22 16:45 - 21:30 | Starved Rock Lodge, 2688 E. 873rd Road., Oglesby, IL, 61348
Join us for our series of Trolley Trio Progressive Dinners! August Hill Winery, Camp Aramoni and Starved Rock Lodge have teamed up to create a new unforgettable event filled with wine, spirits, beer and food tastings.

SCHEDULE:
Meet at Starved Rock Lodge at 4:45 pm, where the Starved Rock Trolley will take you on your tasting journey.
STOP 1: August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co. Tasting Room
Enjoy locally-made wines paired with small bites at the August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co. Tasting Room.
​STOP 2: Camp Aramoni
At Camp Aramoni, guests will enjoy a spectacular dinner and drinks.
​STOP 3: Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
Save room for dessert! The trolley will return to Starved Rock Lodge where the dinner will conclude with after-dinner drinks and delicious desserts.
​OVERNIGHT STAY AVAILABLE
Treat this evening as a night out or choose to add the overnight stay at Starved Rock Lodge to turn the evening into a mini getaway! The Trolley Trio Progressive Dinner Overnight Package includes your dinner for two, overnight stay for two and a $15 breakfast voucher for the next morning.
RESERVE A SPOT
Reservations are required. Click here or call Starved Rock Lodge at 815-220-7386 to reserve dinner only or the overnight package.
Dinner Only: $130 per person
Dinner & Overnight Package: $413.30 per couple plus room tax.

Wheelchair accessible. Late arrivals will not be refunded. Cancellation policy is 3 days prior to event/trip date. For special accommodations, please call (815) 220-7386. Must be 21 years or older to attend.

Cheese in Concert: Winter Games Edition
2026-01-23 18:30 - 20:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Join us at the Tasting Room for a truly unique sensory adventure, where gold-medal-worthy cheese and wine pairings meet music that sets the stage for an unforgettable Winter Games–inspired experience.
Here’s what is included with admission!

7 delicious tasting plates of a great variety of specialty cheese, charcuterie, and accoutrements paired with 7 distinctive August Hill & ISC wines
An AHW signature glass
A pairing and tasting guide to rate each pairing, jot down notes, and keep for future reference
Moving concerts curated with each pairing on the big screen with great sound system. Taste, listen, and feel the vibe
Trivia and raffle prizes
Camaraderie and cheers from a shared, joyful sensory experience

Your “cheese J” (cheese-and-music DJ) will guide you through a series of expertly curated pairings, matching artisan cheeses with August Hill & ISC wines and hand-selected concert videos. With opening-ceremony energy and cozy winter vibes, you’ll sip, sample, and score each pairing as every bite, sip, and song comes together in perfect harmony.
Put your knowledge to the test with trivia covering cheese, August Hill Winery, Illinois Sparkling Co., and music. Top finishers take home fun prizes. Plus, all guests are automatically entered into our raffle for a chance to win the grand prize: a Cheese in Concert guitar presentation board complete with cheese and wine tools inside.
Tickets: $55 for non-members | $50 for Wine Club members. Tickets available at this link.
Participants must be 21 or older. Non-alcoholic option is available at this link.

Grab your tasting guide, trust your palate, and award your own gold medals to the pairings that win you over. It’s going to be a really gouda time!
Please note: This event is held at our August Hill Winery Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL

Eagle Watch Weekend
2026-01-24 - 2026-01-25 | Downtown Utica, North Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Eagle Watch Weekend is January 24-25. Come to Utica to see the bald eagles! In past years, as many as 300 eagles have been spotted in the area, nesting and fishing along the Illinois River. Explore on your own, or enjoy activities at these locations:

Tasting Room: If you go on an outdoor adventure to see the eagles, stop by to see us; warm up your toes and enjoy a warm glass of August Hill Spice. We will also have Bald Eagle photos of award-winning photographer, Paula Guttilla, displayed and available for sale. On Saturday, we also have live music by Steve Sharp from 3:30-6:30pm.
Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center: Programs and exhibits offered both days. See flyer on this page for details.
Starved Rock Lodge is offering trolley tours, guided hikes, and other programs. You can find more information and sign up for both of these activities at this link.
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center: Programs and shows throughout the day on both days. This is also a great place to look through a viewing scope to see or photograph the eagles. Learn more at this link.
Utica Village Hall: Special programs for all will be offered on both days. See flyer on this page for details.
Flock to the Rock: Join the challenge and visit 15 locations (out of 100) to win a prize. Learn more here.

Binny's Peoria Tasting
2026-01-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Binny’s Beverage Peoria, 2601 W Lake Ave, Peoria, IL, 61615
Join us at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Peoria on Saturday, January 24, from 12–3 pm for a special wine tasting! Sample a variety of August Hill & ISC wines, discover new favorites, and stock up for the season.
Here are the wines we are pouring:
ISC Brut
ISC Brut Ombré Rosé
Niagara
Sweet Catawba
Strawberry Peach Sangria
Berlyn
Almond Infusion

Live Music - Steve Sharp
2026-01-24 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 Steve Sharp from 3:30-6:30 pm.

Wine & Girl Scout Cookie Flights
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-12 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
The cookies came in early, so we are starting early! Join us for Wine & Girl Scout Cookie Flights! Three wines and three Girl Scout cookies.
When: Daily, Friday, January 30 – March 1, while supplies last. Flights not available Feb 13 & 14.
Flight Options:

Red Wine Flight – Tagalongs with Augie’s Blackberry, Trefoils with Chambourcin Reserve, Do Si Dos with Berlyn

White Wine Flight – Thin Mints with Niagara, Lemon-Ups with Seyval Blanc, Samoas with Chardonel

Bubbly Wine Flight – Exploremores with Almond Infusion, Adventurefuls with Brut Ombré Rosé, and Toffe-tastic with Ruby Red.

$18 per flight ($13 for Wine Club members)

Cookie Jar Pop-Up
2026-01-31 12:00 - 13:00 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
When: Saturday, Jan 31 | Noon Sharp
The Experience: The Girl Scout Cookies arrived early, so we’re breaking the rules! Join our Founder & Winemaker, Mark Wenzel, for an exclusive “Undercover” tasting session.
This isn’t your average pairing—it’s a challenge. We’re masking the labels and marking the glasses for a blind “palate test” to find the ultimate cookie companion.
Your Ticket Includes:

The Mystery Flight: 8 “disguised” wine pours (1 oz each) curated by the winemaker.
The Pairing: 4 iconic Girl Scout Cookies to test against your mystery samples.
The Inside Scoop: A guided 45-minute interactive session where Mark reveals the “whys” behind the wins of wine pairing.
The Vote: You help decide which wines reign supreme before the official event kicks off in February!

Price: $25 ($20 for Wine Club Members)
Tickets available at this link.
Limited seating available for this pop-up session. First come, first served. Come ready to sip, snack, and sleuth!

Binny's Bloomington Tasting
2026-01-31 12:00 - 15:00 | Binny’s Bloomington, 1409 N. Veterans Parkway, Bloomington, IL, 61704
Join us at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Bloomington on Saturday, January 31, from 12–3 pm for a special wine tasting! Sample a variety of August Hill & ISC wines, discover new favorites, and stock up for the season.
Here are the wines we are pouring: Berlyn, Mardi Gras, Almond Infusion, Trapolino, Seyval Blanc, and Strawberry Peach Sangria.

Tasting Room Music - James Herr
2026-01-31 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 James Herr.

Tasting Room Music - Jeff Kagay
2026-02-07 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Feel the rhythm, taste the notes. Enjoy live music while sipping on your favorite August Hill & ISC wines.
The Tasting Room is open 11am-7pm, and Jeff Kagay will be performing 3:30-6:30pm.
