My wife and her friends were disappointed when they visited Springfield’s Old Capitol Art Fair in mid-May. There was not Wine Garden. I don’t know when the first one was held, but I found a photo of the event from … Continue reading
Category Archives: Wine Tasting
McHenry County Board member John Hammerand has written the following about winery regulation: When my children were young we played a game called “what is it?” – so here’s one for you. What is it that serves unlimited quantities of … Continue reading
This past weekend. John Hammerand was cast in an unfavorable light by a Northwest Herald article about the desire of the makers of Blue Star Wine to be allowed to serve customers and sell bottle of wine at the vineyard … Continue reading
Saturday afternoon while Congressman Joe Walsh was holding a Town Hall Meeting at the Village Inn Restaurant in Huntley, my wife and I were enjoying some great food at the Norge Ski Training Center’s Wine Tasting Party. OK. She liked … Continue reading
Since a Norge skier is featured on the masthead of McHenry County Blog (because it is unique to McHenry County…I couldn’t think of anything else that is), it’s appropriate that I promote the event. The proceeds from the $25 event … Continue reading