The public is invited to the Winter Wine Festival at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1-2. Friday admission includes five tasting tickets to sample Illinois wines, with specially paired culinary delights. Saturday starts with complimentary breakfast, and then proceeds to a wine lover’s workshop from 9 a.m. to noon. Topics include an introduction to regional grapes and wines, backyard grape growing and a wine and food pairing exercise. To join the entire Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association conference, visit www.illinoiswine.com for details.
Winter Wine Festival
Friday, Feb. 1, 6-10pm
Saturday, Feb. 2, 7am-12pm
Crowne Plaza Hotel
3000 S. Dirksen Parkway
529-7777
$25 Friday, $50 both days
