CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO)— Whether you’re an expert Oenologist or you don’t know the difference between a Chardonnay and a Cabernet, everyone ages 21+ is welcome at Lincoln Park Wine Fest!
Lincoln Park Wine Fest returns Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8-9 to Jonquil Park, located at 1001 W. Wrightwood Ave. Wine and food pavilions will cover the park grounds selling top-of-the-line wine, food, and accoutrements. Sommeliers will be assisting wine experts and newbies alike in learning more about all things Oenology and Viticulture (or to help you learn what those words mean).
Those interested can become a wine connoisseur during one of the numerous two-hour tasting sessions held over the course of the weekend.
All attendees can enjoy a sample of 12 varietals of wine, in addition to access to the festival grounds and a commemorative tasting glass with a $40 general admission ticket. And those wanting to kick it up a notch can enjoy the full Wine Fest experience by upgrading to a $65 VIP ticket. A VIP ticket includes all the general admission perks and an extended tasting including samples of five additional specialty wines.
Additionally, guests can enjoy live music while they sip throughout the park. On Friday, The Beatelles will play at 7 p.m.; and on Saturday, Simply Sound plays at 2 p.m. and Bree & Liz go on at 6 p.m.
Lincoln Park Wine Fest takes place on Friday, Oct. 8 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. General admission tasting tickets including a commemorative wine glass start at $40, with VIP packages available. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit chicagoevents.com/events/lincolnparkwinefestival.
See more details about the tastings and VIP wines below:
Tastings
General Admission - $40 in advance, $50 at the door
Limited to 600 people per session.
- 12 standard tastings
- Stemmed commemorative wine glass
- Tasting access
General Admission Tasting Session Times
Friday Oct. 8: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday Oct. 9: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
VIP Admission - $65 – sold exclusively through Bucket Listers in advance of the festival
Limited to 100 people per session.
- 15 standard tasting + (5) additional specialty wine tastings
- Stemmed commemorative wine glass
- Extended Tasting access
VIP Admission Tasting Session Times
Friday Oct. 8: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday Oct. 9: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Full List of VIP Wines:
Thurlow Cellars - Copperhead Cab 2018
Laguna – Chardonnay 2017
Frei Brothers - Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Verdon Estate - Reserve No.5 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Tori Magna - Theron Proprietary Red 2018
Beau Vigne - Hero Proprietary Red 2018
Imperium - Diament Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Roots Run Deep - Bound + Determined Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Duckhorn - Postmark Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Medlock Ames - Bell Mountain Estate Chardonnay 2018
Roberts + Rogers - Napa Five Cabernet Sauvignon N.V.
Tenuta Giustini - Ad Hoc Primitivo di Manduria
El Enemigo - Cabernet Franc 2017
Knuttel Family - Chardonnay (Kate's Pas de Deux) 2019
Antica - Mountain Select Chardonnay 2017
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