
Vineyard Season: A Taste of California Wine
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Gorton Center · Lake Forest, IL
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Vineyard Season: A Taste of California Experience the beauty and flavors of California’s fall harvest. Celebrate California’s fall harvest, one glass at a time, with a guided journey through California wine country. This tasting will feature a curated selection of small-production wines from independent producers throughout Napa Valley, Sonoma, and other distinctive California wine regions. Guests will explore sparkling wines, expressive whites, seasonal reds, and unexpected grape varieties from producers committed to sustainable, organic, or biodynamic farming and thoughtful winemaking practices. Through guided tasting and storytelling, discover how California’s diverse vineyards, climates, and winemaking traditions shape the character of each wine. Designed for wine lovers of every experience level, this tasting offers an approachable way to discover new regions, producers, and bottles for the autumn season. The tasting will include tasting materials and California-inspired small bites. Wines presented and provided by Oakwood Vines, Lake Forest, IL.
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