Shawnee Hills Wine Trail: Winemaker Dinner
Fri, Jul 24 , 2026 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm
8515 Highway 127, Alto Pass, IL 62905
Meet the people behind your favorite wines and learn about the wine making process from grape to glass. Enjoy an unforgettable experience combining exceptional wines and an exquisite menu.
Each dinner will feature different Shawnee Hills Wine Trail member wineries, a special menu, and awarded wines paired with each course. Meet winemakers, owners, and representatives from each winery throughout the evening. Learn more about the legacy of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and enjoy a night of wine and culinary excellence.
July Participating Wineries: Alto Vineyards, Honker Hill Winery, Kite Hill Vineyards
Menu:
- Deviled Eggs with Champagne Vinegar paired with Villard Blanc - Honker Hill Winery and Vineyard
- Creamy Pimento Cheese, Spicy Beef Sausage paired with Dawg House Red - Alto Vineyards
- Blackberry Bourbon Glazed Pork Belly paired with The Aeronaut - Kite Hill Vineyards
- Smoked Beets, Pickled Onions, Blood Orange paired with Eclipse Riesling - Honker Hill Winery and Vineyard
- Smoked Cabbage, Blue Cheese paired with Seyval - Kite Hill Vineyards
- Brisket with Fresh Summer Corn, Peaches, Blackberries paired with Cabernet Merlot 2022 - Renzaglia Wines Australia
- Peach Shortcake made with Local peaches from Mileur Orchard and Rendleman Orchards paired with Porto di Guido 2021 - Alto Vineyards
Instrumental Guitar: Wayne Womac
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