Did you know submarines once traveled down the Illinois River?
Join us at the Tasting Room for a fascinating afternoon of local history, naval tradition, and sparkling wine!
The afternoon's presentations include:
Submarines Down the River: Joe Tokarz, a U.S. Navy submarine veteran and historian, shares the remarkable history of submarines traveling down the Illinois River in a special 20–30-minute presentation.
A Sparkling Connection: August Hill Winemaker Mark Wenzel shares the stories behind Illinois Sparkling Co.'s Blend 795 and Blend 786, two sparkling wines used to christen U.S. Navy submarines. He'll also share memorabilia from the christenings along with insights into pairing these wines with food.
The presentations are free to attend, but reservations are required as seating is limited.
Enhance your experience with two 2-oz pours of Illinois Sparkling Co.'s Blend 795 and Blend 786, each accompanied by a specially selected snack pairing. You will taste the signature blends used to historically christen two of our nation's modern submarines: ISC Blend 786 (USS Illinois) and ISC Blend 795 (USS Hyman G. Rickover).
$15 per person | $10 for Wine Club members
Select the optional pairing when you RSVP.
Join us for an afternoon celebrating naval history and the unique connection between submarines and Illinois sparkling wine!
Image Note: Photograph of the U.S.S. Raton (SS-270) passing through Lockport, IL, courtesy of the Manitowoc Maritime Museum and the Naval History and Heritage Command (Catalog #: NH 68272).
