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It’s Holiday Gift Giving Time and so we thought we would gather the BEST items around the Corridor for the wine lover on your list. Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, all of these gifts will be sure to put a smile on their face.
Starved Rock Lodge – Oglesby, IL
They sell a wide selection of Illinois-made wines in their Café made for them by Prairie State Winery. In addition to the wines they also have a variety of wine accessories. A great gift idea would be to pair a bottle of wine with a Starved Rock Gift Card for a future stay at the Lodge. You can purchase gift cards online at www.shopstarvedrock.com
Sable Creek Winery – Plainfield, IL
They are offering a wonderful Wine Advent Calendar that includes 12 full bottles of wine for $169! Keep them for yourself or even gift them to friends and family. While you’re there, make sure to check out their Holiday Gift Baskets, you’re sure enough to find something for that hard to find person.
River Hawk Brewing – Channahon, IL
Their offer for the Holidays are Buy 3 Bottles and receive a Free Wine Bottle Cover! This special runs through Christmas Eve while supplies last. Make sure to stop by or order online and check out their unique wines and beers.
August Hill Winery – Utica, IL
August Hill is offering some bundles gifts that just might be perfect. Including, Buy 4 or more bottles of wine and receive a package of classic dark truffles for FREE, various wine and chocolate mini bundles as well as gift baskets and custom wine labels.
Wine Club members get FREE case shipping and 20% discount on wine when you order a case. They also offer FREE gift wrapping for purchases made in their tasting room. Make sure to get in there before it’s too late!
All of these items can be purchased at https://augusthill.vinesos.com/products/productsview/action/summary/
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