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Category Archives: Wine Tasting

Wine Garden Missing from 2015 Old Capitol Art Fair

Posted on 05/23/2015 by Cal SkinnerMay 23, 2015
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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 →

Posted in Old Capitol Art Fair, Subsidy, Wine, Wine Tasting | Leave a reply

On the Regulation of Wineries

Posted on 04/25/2012 by Cal SkinnerApril 25, 2012
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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 →

Posted in John Hammerand, McHenry County, McHenry County Board., Wine Tasting, Winery | 4 Replies

The Blue Star Vineyard Liquor License Disagreement

Posted on 04/09/2012 by Cal SkinnerApril 9, 2012
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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 →

Posted in Barb Wheeler, Blue Star Wine, Hebron, John Hammerand, Vineyard, Wine Tasting, Winery | 7 Replies

Walsh Hits Huntley, Skinners Hit Fox River Grove

Posted on 11/15/2011 by Cal SkinnerNovember 14, 2011
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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 →

Posted in Huntley, Joe Walsh, Norge Ski Club, Randy Hultgren, Sun City, Town Hall Meeting, Wine, Wine Tasting | 1 Reply

Norge Ski Training Center Sets Annual Wine Tasting Party

Posted on 11/04/2011 by Cal SkinnerOctober 28, 2011
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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 →

Posted in Cardinal Liquor, Fox River Grove, Norge Ski Club, Wine, Wine Tasting | Leave a reply
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