Wine selections available at local wine stores and wineries in the Fox Valley area
Winderlea
Bounteous, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2021. “Biodynamic agriculture is a whole farm approach that combines intense natural practices commonly found in organic farming along with the addition of unique preparations intended to stimulate plant and biological life as well as to bring the farm into balance with the natural rhythms of the earth, the sun, the moon, and the other planets.” ~ Winery Notes
An expressive blend of Pinot noir is made of some of Winderlea’s most prized vineyard sites. Bright and lively aromatics of Rainier and Bing cherries combined with earth and baking spice. This wine shows weight on the palate without feeling heavy. Notes of dark cherry, plum, black raspberry with hints of earth and cedar. While this wine is very approachable in its youth, fine tannins carry notes of cherry and dried herbs on this wine’s lengthy finish. This earthy pinot noir is the perfect pairing for vegetables such as peppers, spinach, and mushrooms!
Geneva Wine Cellars & Tasting Room
227 S 3rd Street
Geneva, IL 60134
Elburn
Elburn is named for and celebrates the future home of our vineyard in Elburn, IL. A light dry white with a crisp finish is perfect for a hot summer day. Notes of apricots on the nose leads to a lush peach and citrus finish. Fruit and acidity levels are in perfect balance providing a beautiful tasting experience. A charcuterie board’s best friend; almonds and prosciutto are a great pairing or serve with a breakfast quiche!
Geneva Winery
2N100 Brundige Rd., Elburn, IL 60119
426 S. 3rd Street, Geneva, IL 60134
5 N. River St., Batavia, IL 60510
Reserve – Carmenere Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon
All Lynfred wines are of exceptional quality, but our reserve wines are extraordinary. After years of aging in American and French oak, our winemakers blended Chilean-grown Carmenere with Washington-grown Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. This complex and luxurious wine shows aromas and flavors of vanilla, bell pepper, blueberry, chocolate, and roasted coffee beans, wrapped in ripe and velvety tannins. Available in 750ml ($40) or 1.5L ($80) at www.lynfredwinery.com Blend: 60% Carmenere, 20% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Grower: Curico Valley, Chile & Columbia Valley, Washington
Aged: Carmenere (12 mo. French oak), Syrah (48 mo. American oak), Cabernet (36 mo. American oak)
Lynfred Winery
15 S. Roselle Rd.
Roselle IL 60172
2022 The Ned Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
Tasting Notes: An expressive bouquet of lime zest, punchy herbs and gooseberry. The freshy fruit core is focused by a backbone of lively acidity, carrying classic varietal characters to a lengthy finish. Available by the glass in our WineStations or by the bottle to-go! Take home price: $16.98
SixtyFour – Wine Bar & Kitchen
123 Water St #105a
Naperville, IL 60540
The Bledsoe Family Winery
Located in Walla Walla Valley, Washington, this family is known for creating some of the most unforgettable wines that pair nicely with any of life’s celebrations. The Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is a bottle you must experience. Dark fruit with hints of blackberry cobbler, graphite, and sandalwood. This blend’s profile consists of 78% Cab 9% Merlot 7% Malbec and 6% Petit Verdot. The Bledsoe Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 has great texture, silky tannin, and a long finish of balanced acidity. Pick up your bottle today for $69.99 at The PRIDE Beer & Wine Plus Spirits, in St. Charles.
The PRIDE Beer & Wine plus Spirits
1825 Lincoln Hwy
St. Charles, IL 60174
Shady Lane Cellars ’21 Gruner Veltliner
Red Grapefruit. Guava. Floral White Pepper. The perfect Spring white! $24
Up North Wine Tasting Room
9 N. Second Street
Geneva IL 60134
