Wine & Food pairing / Cheese - Not a Solo Act
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Fri, Mar 06 – Sat, Mar 07, 2026 • 11:00pm - 6:00pm
3150 S Rocky Comfort Rd, Makanda, IL 62958
Wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail have paired up to create wonderful weekend of wine and food pairings. Join us for a progressive tasting along the trail and enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of our wines paired with delicious samples.
Wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail have partnered together to create a series of thoughtfully themed wine and food pairing weekends. By featuring pairings at select locations for each event, we’ve created a collaborative approach that allows guests more time to relax, linger, and fully enjoy each tasting. The goal is to create a more comfortable and immersive experience while still celebrating the spirit of the Wine Trail as a whole.
Is there anything more classic than the perfect wine paired with the right cheese? Join us for a fun-filled weekend of cheese-inspired dishes that highlight how cheese can play the perfect supporting role to our award-winning wines. Participating wineries will showcase a variety of delicious, comforting cheese and cheese-infused pairings designed to complement different styles of Illinois wine, making this an ideal weekend to sip, savor, and explore at a more leisurely pace.
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- Mon: Closed
- Tue: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thu: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: 11:00am – 5:00pm
- Sun: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
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