Wine for Whiskers

310 Bridge Street,Joliet IL 60435

08 September, 2023

Description

Join us at the beautiful Bishops Hill Winery overlooking the bluff in Joliet's historic Cathedral District for an evening of delicious wines, fabulous raffle baskets & door prize to win, handheld bites, music, and more. All net proceeds support our small yet mighty pet rescue saving over 150 cats and dogs every year! Location: Bishops Hill Winery 310 Bridge St Joliet IL 60435 Date: Friday, September 8, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm CT to 10:00 pm CT Event Timeline: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Doors Open 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Live music 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Lite Bites and Handhelds 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Wine Pull 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Raffle Baskets 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Enter to win a fabulous Door Prize The Parking: Handicap and Regular parking are limited on the winery grounds. We highly recommend using a rideshare service. There is street parking on Bridge Street and throughout the neighborhood. The Wines: All of Bishops Hill wines will be available for purchase by the glass or the bottle. Bishops Hill has selected the perfect wines for this tasting! The Whites: * 2019 Chardonnay - Aromas of oak, brown sugar, and mango. The chardonnay grape contains notes of pineapple, baking spices over creamy butter, and a hint of vanilla. * 2020 Pinot Grigio - Vibrant aromas of fresh Bosc pear, white peach and transports you to the middle of a large fragrant citrus grove. The enticing aromas lead to a flavorful palate with white pear, orange blossom, and floral notes. The wine is rich and fruity but well balanced with crisp acidity. * 2020 Sauvignon Blanc - Captures fruity aromas of citrus, mango, and a touch of lime along with earthy characteristics of freshly cut grass and hay. On the palate, there are notes of tropical fruits, guava, and passionfruit. The wine is balanced with crisp acidity and juicy flavors with a lingering finish. The Reds: * 2018 Merlot - Aromas of blackberry, vanilla, and cocoa. Plenty of richness here, with cherry, black currant, ripe plum, and blackberry. Notes of spice flavors, sweet herbs, anise, and roasted coffee. Totally dry, and the tannins are ripe and velvety fine. * 2018 Tempranillo - The traditional flavors of earth, leather and spice are evident from this old-world varietal with expansive aromas of black cherry and vanilla and flavors of coffee and mocha mingled with fresh cranberry and rhubarbs. * 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon - A full bodied, ruby colored wine with flavors of red raspberry and black cherry followed by notes of currant, anise, and even violet wrapped herbs. Plums and black pepper spice noted on the long, smooth finish. The Nibbles: Bella Cucina Catering has designed a delicious menu of lite bites and small handhelds to pair with the fantastic Bishops Hill Wines. Many of these options are vegetarian or gluten-free. * Charcuterie Displays (Veg/GF) * Italian Lollipops (GF) * Blue Moon Tartlets * Cucumber Canapes (Veg/GF) * Bella Stuffed Mushrooms (GF) * Chicken Crunch Bites with a Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce * Cranberry Glazed Cocktail Meatballs * Spinach & Cheese Triangles (Veg) * Toasted Ham & Gruyere Silver Dollar Sandwiches Try Your Luck: * Wine Pull $20.00 each - Try your luck to win a mystery bottle of wine valued up to $50.00. * Raffle Tickets 5 for $10.00 or 10 for $20.00 - We will have 15+ raffle baskets valued at over $250.00 for you to try to win. * Door Prize Tickets: $5.00 - Want an extra chance or several to win our fabulous door prize? Additional Door Prize tickets can be purchased to increase your odds of winning. The Music: Relax with a glass of wine on the side lawn while you enjoy the some of your favorite music. Feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket to be more comfortable while you sip your wine, enjoy the nibbles, and relax with the music. All the Fine Print and Reminders: * Wine from the Wine Pull may not be opened or consumed while on the Bishops Hill Winery property. * You may want to consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair to sit outside and listen to live music. * Regular and handicap parking is limited. Please use rideshare instead.