Wine selections available at local wine stores and wineries in the Fox Valley area.
Hartley Ostini, Hitching Post Highliner
Santa Barbara County, 2018 – $34.99. The iconic Pinot Noir form the movie “Sideways”! Hitching Post’s flagship cuvee of best barrels and vineyards is rich in flavor, yet smooth, balanced, and elegant. The vineyard emphasizes deep fruit, spice, and earthiness to be enjoyed with food, family and friends. “Offers excellent richness from start to finish. This wine shines with aromas and flavors of red and black fruit with an accent of oak. Pair it with grilled lamb chops.” Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room
227 S. 3rd Street
Geneva, IL 60134
Lynfred Winery Viognier 2023
Experience the allure of the 2023 Viognier, a truly captivating white wine. Originating from the renowned vineyards of Languedoc-Roussillon and the Rhône Valley in France, Viognier is celebrated for its aromatic intensity and is often blended with Marsanne and Roussanne. Beyond France, this grape flourishes in regions like Australia and the USA, where California, in particular, produces exceptional Viognier wines.
Lynfred’s 2023 Viognier, crafted from grapes grown in Lodi, CA, beautifully captures this tradition. California’s climate imparts a delightful tropical dimension to the wine, while we’ve enhanced its complexity by blending in 15% Chardonnay, fermented in French oak. The result is a wine that balances tropical flavors with a creamy, luxurious texture.
Savor the tropical notes and silky mouthfeel of Lynfred’s 2023 Viognier, a perfect reflection of its French heritage and California’s vibrant terroir.
Blend: 85% Viognier, 15% Chardonnay
Grower/Vineyard: Lodi, CA
Winemaker’s Tasting Notes
Color: yellow
Aroma: peach, tangerine, honey, vanilla, lychee
Palate: caramel, vanilla, honeycomb, mango, apricot
Body: full
Finish: creamy, tropical, inviting
Foods: seared scallops, grilled lobster, curry, Mediterranean cuisine, hummus, mangos
Cheeses: Brie, Camembert, Havarti, Saint-André, Feta
$25 – available at www.lynfredwinery.com
Lynfred Winery
15 S. Roselle Rd.
Roselle, IL 60172
Fighting Saints
$24.95 / 750ml bottle
Embrace the luxurious essence of Italy with our Fighting Saints wine, a majestic blend that captures the heart and soul of Italian winemaking tradition. This exquisite wine greets the senses with opulent aromas of dark plums and chocolate, weaving a tapestry of olfactory delight that beckons with each breath. $24.95 / 750ml bottle. 14.44% ABV. Dry. Medium-full Body, Medium-high Tannins, Medium-high Acidity…Medium Oak.
Geneva Winery
426 S. 3rd Street, Geneva, IL 60134
407 S 3rd St Unit 150, Geneva, IL 60134
5 N. River St., Batavia, IL 60510
2020 Malbec
Verterra Winery Leelanau Peninsula. Sourced from our Swede road vineyard, this limited production red has a medium body with blackberry and plum flavors with soft tannins. $54
Up North Wine Tasting Room
9 N. Second Street
Geneva IL 60134
Heritage Cider
Heritage Cider is a dry and crisp cider made with old growth heritage apples. Limited amount produced.
Broken Brix Home Brew Shop
225 W, Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
