Tag Archives: winery

A Week of Wine Pairings

Posted on January 9, 2017 by travelingmurphy

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 … Continue reading →

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My Hidden Gem: Clarks Run Creek

Posted on July 7, 2016 by travelingmurphy

Everyone always wants to know where the newest wine bar is or my favorite hidden gem when I am looking for a glass of local wine. I have some spots but who would have thought a random trip to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Cooper’s Hawk Winery Challenge

Posted on January 9, 2016 by travelingmurphy

Mike and I are big fans of Cooper’s Hawk Winery in Naperville. We have our two bottle monthly wine club membership that gives us the perfect excuse to do a wine tasting (included with our wine club) and stay for … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons to Visit Acquaviva Winery in Maple Park

Posted on August 27, 2015 by travelingmurphy

Most people will see the beautiful pictures from the outside of Acquaviva Winery in Maple Park and want to visit without knowing any details about the building. The building was designed to make you feel like you are about to … Continue reading →

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Fives Reasons to Visit August Hill Winery

Posted on August 17, 2015 by travelingmurphy

Last weekend my husband and I went on a short road trip to the scenic town of Utica, Illinois to explore two of the Illinois wineries in the region. Our first stop was August Hill Winery, one of my favorite wineries … Continue reading →

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