August Hill Winery

Binny's Peoria Wine Tasting
2025-10-25 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Binny’s Beverage Peoria, 2601 W Lake Ave, Peoria, IL, 61615
Join us at Binny’s Peoria for a fun and flavorful wine tasting! We’ll be pouring a selection of customer favorites.
Stop by to sip, sample, and discover your new favorite wine!
Here are the wines we are pouring: Caramel Apple, Emerald Apple, Strawberry Peach Sangria, Trapolino, Berlyn, Almond Infusion, and Augie’s Blackberry

Cave Tasting Experience
2025-10-25 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-26 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
2025-10-25 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.
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 - James Herr
2025-10-25 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.

Sunday Brunch
2025-10-26 11:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-02 11:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-09 11:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-16 11:30 - 16:00 | 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.

Wine on the Hill w/ Steve Sharp Band
2025-10-26 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: Steve Sharp Band, 1-4 pm [wide variety of music]
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!

Binny's Bloomingdale Tasting
2025-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Binny’s Bloomingdale, 353 W. Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale, IL, 60108
Join us at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Bloomingdale on Friday, October 31, from 6-8 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:
Caramel Apple
Berlyn
Mardi Gras
Sweet Catawba
Niagara

Tasting Room Music - Josiah Simon
2025-11-01 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Treat yourself this Saturday afternoon! 🥂 Join us at the Tasting Room for live music by Josiah Simon 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 11am – 7pm!

Veterans' Parade & Air Show
2025-11-02 | Downtown Utica, North Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Utica’s Mill Street will come alive on Sunday, November 2, for the Veterans’ Parade & Air Show — one of the largest celebrations of its kind in Illinois! The parade goes right past the August Hill Winery Tasting Room, so you can catch all the action, from marching units and military vehicles to a spectacular flyover, right from our sidewalk! The event begins at 1 pm and features TBM Torpedo Bombers, T-6 Marine Trainers, and more.
After the parade, head inside the August Hill Winery Tasting Room to relax, sip, and enjoy the day. It’s the perfect spot to gather with friends, enjoy your favorite wines, and continue the celebration.
As we honor all who have served, we want to say thank you to our Veterans for their courage, dedication, and sacrifice. To show our appreciation, Veterans receive complimentary tastings, 10% off to-go bottle purchases, and 20% off case purchases all week long.
Join us in downtown Utica for a day of remembrance and community, and raise a glass in gratitude to those who served.

Trolley Trio Progressive Dinner
2025-11-06 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.

Hy-Vee Peru Wine Tasting
2025-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Hy-Vee Peru, 1651 Midtown Road, Peru, IL, 61354
We will be pouring some of your August Hill and ISC favorites today at the Hy-Vee in Peru from 5-7pm on November 7. Don’t forget to pick up a bottle or two of your favorites for your holiday celebrations.
Here are the wines we are pouring: ISC Brut, Almond Infusion, Augie’s Blackberry, Caramel Apple, Cranberry Infusion, Indigo, Nouveau, Seyval Blanc.

HyVee Bloomington Wine Tasting
2025-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | HyVee Bloomington, 1403 N Veterans Pkwy, Bloomington, Illinois, 61704
Stop by the Hy-Vee in Bloomington to taste some of your favorite August Hill wines.
Here are the wines we are pouring: Berlyn, Caramel Apple, Mardi Gras, Niagara, Strawberry Peach Sangria and Trapolino.

Ottawa Wine & Art Walk
2025-11-08 14:00 - 18:00 | Heritage Harbor, 411 Great Loop E Dr, Ottawa, IL, 61350
We are pouring some of your favorite August Hill & ISC wines at this event!

Grab a glass and explore pop-up galleries, wine-tasting and spirits stops, and art displays woven throughout Heritage Harbor. Sip a variety of wines and spirits, snack as you stroll, and enjoy the smooth tunes of a live Frank Sinatra tribute (not the real Sinatra, but still pretty fantastic). Along the way, discover fun activities, and unexpected surprises that make this more than just a walk, it’s an experience.

Date & Time: Saturday, November 8 | 2 – 6 PM
Parking: Available in the restaurant parking lot (411 Great Loop E Drive, Ottawa, IL 61350). Guests will then be shuttled to check-in at The Tulip Model Home.
Check-in Location: The Tulip Model Home at 7 Willow Way, Ottawa, IL 61350
Tickets: $35 in advance | $40 day of event. Order your tickets at this link.

Follow the event on social media for more details.

Here are the wines we are pouring: ISC Blend 795, Chambourcin Reserve, Seyval Blanc, Strawberry Peach Sangria, Caramel Apple, Trapolino, and warm Caramel Apple Spiced wine. Wine available by the taste, glass, and bundle at the event.

Tasting Room Music - Joey Figgiani
2025-11-08 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.

Closing at 5 pm
2025-11-09 17:00 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
The Tasting Room will close at 5 pm today so that our staff can attend an Employee Appreciation event.

Insider's Wine Club Event
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-15 | 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). Will Call members can begin picking up their wine club orders on Friday, November 14.
🍷 Friday & Saturday at the Tasting Room, 106 Mill St., Utica

Friday, November 14, 12:00pm-6:30pm; music by John Piontek, 3:30pm-6:30pm
Saturday, November 15, 12:00pm-6:30pm; music by Steve Sharp, 3:30pm-6:30pm
Members receive a special treat, a complimentary pairing for 2 people.

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.

Binny's Plainfield Tasting
2025-11-14 04:00 - 19:00 | Binny’s Beverage Plainfield, 12307 S Rte 59, Plainfield, IL, 60585
Join us at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Plainfield on Friday, November 14, from 4-7 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:

Caramel Apple
Niagara
Trapolino
Emerald Apple
Indigo
Almond Infusion

Binny's Joliet Wine Tasting
2025-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Binny’s Beverage Joliet, 3150 Tonti Dr., Joliet, IL, 60431
Join us at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Joliet on Friday, November 14, from 6-8 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:

Augie’s Blackberry
Niagara
Strawberry Peach Sangria
Moscato
Caramel Apple
Mardi Gras
Trapolino

Binny's Springfield Tasting
2025-11-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Binny’s Springfield, 2490 W Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL, 62704
Join us at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Springfield on Saturday, November 15, 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:

Almond Infusion
Caramel Apple
Berlyn
Niagara
Trapolino
ISC Brut

Binny's Peoria Wine Tasting
2025-11-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Binny’s Beverage Peoria, 2601 W Lake Ave, Peoria, IL, 61615
Stop by Binny’s in Peoria to taste some of your favorite wines from August Hill Winery & ISC. Pick up a bottle or two for your holiday celebrations!
Here are the wines we are pouring:

Niagara
Straw Peach Sangria
Emerald Apple
Almond Infusion
Berlyn
Augie’s
Caramel Apple

Binny's Evergreen Park Tasting
2025-11-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Binny’s Evergreen Park, 3447 W 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL, 60805
Join us at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Evergreen Park on Saturday, November 15, 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, Caramel Apple, Indigo, Strawberry Peach Sangria, and Trapolino

Binny's Naperville
2025-11-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Binny’s Naperville, 790 Royal St George Dr, Naperville, IL, 60563
Join us at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Naperville on Saturday, November 15, 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.

Girls Night Out
2025-11-21 16:00 - 20:00 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Wine, shopping, music, readers, and more! Be prepared for a ton of fun at the Tasting Room as we celebrate Girls Night Out!
Sip on Your Favorite Wines/Wine Glass Special
Savor a wine tasting, relax with a glass of your favorite pour, or indulge in a wine flight to discover new AHW or ISC favorites! Enjoy 20% off all wine by the glass prices
Look into the Future
Mar-Bones, an Oracle reader; and Leah Richards, Tarot reader; and Wendy Brown, Chakra reader, will provide readings for an additional charge.
Shopping
* Wine, wine accessories and gift baskets from August Hill & ISC
* Barnas Cut Flowers – cut flowers
* Rooted Curiosities – plants
* Wrapped Rocks
* The Sacred Rites – make your own spell/intention jar (additional charge)
* Scented Soaks – soaps, shower gels, and more
* Choo Choo Farms – sourdough bread, cookies, jams, jellies
* Fung Shui by Danna – make your own manifesting bowl (additional charge)
Live Music
Listen to live music by Joey Figgiani from 4:30-7:30 pm.

Binny's Mokena Tasting
2025-11-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Binny’s Mokena, 21410 Wolf Rd, Mokena, IL, 60448
Join us at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Mokena on Saturday, November 22, 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, Brut Ombré Rosé, Pét Nat Rosé, Almond Infusion, Augie’s Blackberry, and Trapolino.

Binny's Bloomington Tasting
2025-11-22 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, November 22, 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.

Tasting Room Music - Andrew Plymire
2025-11-22 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Looking for the perfect Saturday afternoon plan? Look no further! Andrew Plymire [singer songwriter/Indie Rock] is playing live at our Tasting Room from 3:30-6:30pm. Swing by anytime between 11 am and 7 pm to enjoy fantastic wine and great tunes. Let the weekend fun begin!
