Starting on Saturday there will be a flurry of wine pairing events. Everything from Grape Nutz Seminar paired with the delicious food from Ginger & Soul finishing off the week with a mini three course wine pairing at Prairie State Winery.

Grape Nutz Wine Time Seminar ($35)
Saturday, January 14th ~ 6:30pm-8:00pm
Ginger & Soul
131 E. Hydraulic, Unit C, Yorkville
Learn all about pairing wines that are perfect for warming you up during the winter with delicious food tastings from the Ginger & Soul team. More information.
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An Adventure in Reds ($65)
Tuesday, January 17th ~ 7:00pm-10:00pm
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant (all locations)
Enjoy four courses paired perfectly with red wine. This will be my second dinner pairing at Cooper’s Hawk Winery and I know I am in for a treat. They are experts at pairing the wine to the food and they make the events so much fun you will want to keep coming back. More information.
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Supper Club and Signature with Wine Pairing ($80)
Wednesday, January 18th ~ 6:30pm-8:30pm
Acquaviva Winery
47W614 IL-38, Maple Park
Five course dinner paired with Acquaviva’s very own wine. If you have never toured Acquaviva Winery you will feel like you are taking a trip to one of Italy’s famous vineyards. More information.
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Wine Seminar: Dave Phinney’s “Locations” – 90+ Point Lineup ($30)
Thursday, January 19th ~ 6:00pm-8:30pm
Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room
227 S. Third Street, Geneva
Explore 90+ Point wines from around the world while learning how why the location the wines come from affect the taste of the wine. More information.
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January Food & Wine Pairing ($17)
Saturday, January 21st ~ Noon-7:00pm
Prairie State Winery
222 W. Main Street, Genoa
Spinach Pesto Bruschetta, Savory Eggplant Parmesan, and Crème Brulée will be paired with three Prairie State wines. Tasting times available all day so make a reservation! More information.
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These wine pairing oppurtunities are in every price range and wine lover level. Sit down for a full meal pairing wine and food or go to a fun educational event where you can learn why the wine pairs but also enjoy it with friends. So grab some tickets and make sure to share your photos with me Facebook and Instagram.

Cheers my friends!
Traveling Murphy