Upcoming events
2 Year Celebration Event
Celebrations are in order! As we approach our 2 Year Anniversary. We already have ideas & big plans that include, well you guessed it… YOU!
Wednesday May 1st: Starting the week off with Whiskey Wednesday when we will have Jared one of the owners of Traverse City Whiskey in the tasting room from 4-8pm offering special whiskey flights and cocktails. Come learn how they all got started in the Whiskey business. Special drawing for a complimentary distillery tour and tasting for up to 8 people at their Traverse City location.
Thursday May 4th : Anniversary Ribbon Cutting at 4:45pm. Drawings throughout the day!
Friday May 3rd : Welcome Mawby Owner, Michael Laing in the tasting room in the afternoon for a meet and greet with guests. Closing at 5pm to prepare for Wine Dinner featuring Mawby Sparkling & Big Little Wines and a delectable dinner by Craft Urban 6-9pm. Tickets available below. Special drawings at dinner for fun Mawby swag and gift certificates from Craft Urban.
Saturday May 4th- Come join us for your Pre Derby Party and enjoy a specialty cocktail created for the day. Bottle Sabering with toasts throughout the day. Specials on our snack & stay items. Drawings throughout the day!
Sunday May 5th: The fun continues with our official CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY! Enjoy complimentary charcuterie cones to the first 40 guests. Specialty Cocktails, Beer Samplings from Art History, Toasts and Drawings you don’t want to miss, including an 2 night stay for up to 8 people at a beautifully renovated Farmhouse on Leelanau Peninsula. Many other fun drawings for complimentary tastings, tours at wineries, swag and gift certificates from local restaurants and businesses. BE SURE TO STOP BY AND CHECK OUT ALL OUR OFFERINGS. Reservations available for parties of 6 or more.
Mawby Wine Dinner
Join us as we host Michael Laing owner of Mawby Sparkling and Big Little Wines for an immersive & educational Wine Dinner featuring a beautifully curated menu created by Craft Urban. Cash Bar & an Appetizer from 6-7pm.
Passed App
Prosciutto Di Parma, aged balsamic, dried strawberries, truffle burrata, crusty bread
First Course
Sandpainting XI Brut: Dry Sparkling Blend.
Chilled Caramelized Scallops, beet truffle caviar, citrus and aged sherry.
Second Course
Lightning Bug 2021: Dry White Blend of Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris.
“Chicken n Dumplings” Crisp Chicken Roulade, tarragon, peas, baby carrots, ricotta dumplings.
Third Course
Underdog 2021 : Gamay Noir, Medium Bodied, Vibrant.
Grilled Dry Aged Slagel Farms Pork Loin, seaweed beans, goju jus.
Fourth Course
Bourbon Barrel Redd Sparkling : Dry Bourbon Barrel Aged. Blend of Marquette, Regent, Chambourcin.
White Chocolate Mousse, sweet and salty cashew brittle, charred pineapple.
ONLY $90/GUEST, INCLUDES GRATUITY
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BUBBLES, BOTOX & BLING Night
Unwind with a Bubbly toast & a Charcuterie cup while you get chained, featuring Chained Permanent Jewelry by Kelly and Jenna from Concierge Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery will be offering Botox, Consultations & more! Ticket price includes a 3oz pour of Bubbles & a charcuterie cup! All Vendors services sold separately.
$15/Guest CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO BUY YOUR TICKETS!
BONOBO EVENT
Join us as we host Todd Oosterhouse owner of Bonobo Winery. Enjoy four 2 ounce pours, paired with four small plates prepared by Chef KC Gulbro of Fox Fire Restaurant.
Passed App
Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Bruschetta
First Course
Blanc De Blancs~ Crisp, Dry, Elegant Sparkling paired with
Citrus Salad with Fennel and Avocado.
Second Course
Chardonnay Barrique~ Balance of Oak, Fruit & Acidity paired with
Crab Stuffed Croquette with Bearnaise Sauce
Third Course
Bonobo BDX ~ Bordeaux Blend, Rich with hints of Black Current & Dark Chocolate paired with
Beef Birria Tacos with Consommé
Fourth Course
Bonobo Riesling ~ Hints of Lim, Honeycrisp Apple & Peach Blossom paired with
Peach Crumble & Vanilla Gelato
ONLY $45/ guest plus tax & gratuity
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Thursday Trivia
Join us the 2nd & 4th week of every month for a night filled with FREE trivia, fun, wine & of course PRIZES! Max allowed is 6/Team. Come early to get your wine & settle in. Take-out to support our local eateries always welcome in our tasting room (grocery store or home cooked food NOT allowed). See you at Up North!
THEME “GENERAL”
CALL 630-345-6833 or EMAIL US AT info@upnorthwinegeneva.com to reserve your date & spot!
Mahjong 101
Come enjoy this beginner Mahjong 101 class with Certified Mahjong Instructor Lisa Oleson.
Ticket price includes 2 1/2 hour instruction with a glass of Up North Wine.
ONLY $70/GUEST SOLD OUT !
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FRENCH VALLEY VINEYARD WINE & Food Pairing Event
Join us as we host Blake Lougheed of French Valley Vineyard for a wine & food pairing event. Enjoy four 2oz pours of French Valley wines paired with small bites from Busy Butternut.
First Pairing
French Valley ‘21 Unoaked Chardonnay ~Fresh Apple, Honeydew Melon, Hint Of Tangerine, Crisp, Soft Texture.
PAIRED WITH Honeydew Melon, Blackberry and Fresh Mozzarella , Arugula Salad.
Second Pairing
French Valley ‘20 Pinot Noir ~Rich, Complex, Flavors Of Red Berries & Dried Fruit, Notes Of French Oak On The Palate.
PAIRED WITH Beet Gnocchi with Goat Cheese and Softened Leeks.
Third Pairing
French Valley ‘17 Merlot ~Expressive, Rich, Leather, Tobacco, Pepper, Smoky Fruit Profile.
PAIRED WITH Long Smoked Fall-Apart Pork Shoulder over Fontina Polenta.
Fourth Pairing
French Valley Rhyme ~White Blend Of Pinot Grigio, Auxerrios, Chardonnay & Vignoles. Zesty Citrus, Luscious Peach.
AIRED WITH Bright Lemon Curd with Wild Blueberries Dessert .
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“Wine Themed” Movie Night
Let’s go to the movies! Need a break from the kids on Spring Break? Why tuck in for the night when you can enjoy a classic wine film, your favorite glass of French Valley wine & free popcorn at Up North Wine Tasting Room? Local Take-out always welcome (no grocery store or homemade food allowed).
Free! RSVP to reserve a spot. Limited seats available
RSVP to info@upnorthwinegeneva.com or call tasting room at 630-345-6833
Thursday Trivia
Join us the 2nd & 4th week of every month for a night filled with FREE general trivia, fun, wine & of course PRIZES! Max allowed is 6/Team. Come early to get your wine & settle in. Take-out to support our local eateries always welcome in our tasting room (grocery store or home cooked food NOT allowed). See you at Up North!
THEME “SCHITTS CREEK”
CALL 630-345-6833 or EMAIL US AT info@upnorthwinegeneva.com to reserve your date & spot!
Vine & Vinyl Night
Join us the first & third Wednesday of every month for an evening of wine, music & relaxation. Bring your favorite record, grab a glass of wine then decompress amongst friends as you listen to your favorite artists, share stories & drink in those musical endorphins!
No admission or registration required, just come on in!
Thursday Trivia
Join us the 2nd & 4th week of every month for a night filled with FREE general trivia, fun, wine & of course PRIZES! Max allowed is 6/Team. Come early to get your wine & settle in. Take-out to support our local eateries always welcome in our tasting room (grocery store or home cooked food NOT allowed). See you at Up North!
CALL 630-345-6833 or EMAIL US AT info@upnorthwinegeneva.com to reserve your date & spot!
Board ‘N Brush Workshop
What goes better with Northern Michigan wine than crafting? Join us as we host, Jen Dauskurdas- a lifelong crafter & lover of wine! Jen started out scrapbooking which morphed into a successful business “Motsey Dotes Designs”. Ticket price includes wooden sign, all crafting supplies & a glass of Up North wine. Choose between creating “Welcome Wine” & “Shenanigans” wooden sign- just indicate in your ticket instructions which sign you’d like to create.
$60/Guest CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS!
Bel Lago Wine Dinner
Join us as we host Blake Lougheed of Bel Lago Vineyard, Winery & Cidery for an immersive & educational Wine Dinner featuring a beautifully curated menu created by Chef KC Gulbro of FoxFire & Copper Fox. Cash Bar & an Appetizer from 6-7pm.
Bel Lago ‘22 Semi-Dry Riesling ~Tropical, Papaya, Grapefruit, Hint of sweetness~ PAIRED WITH Smoked Salmon Crostini with Horseradish Cream Spread, Diced Tomato, Capers, Micro Greens & Pickled Onion.
Bel Lago ‘18 Chardonnay ~Fresh Fruit & Toasted Oak~ PAIRED WITH Creamy Mini Lobster Salad Roll served on a Buttered New England Lobster Roll Bun, sprinkled with Old Bay & served with a Sea Salt & Vinegar Kettle Chip.
Bel Lago Solia~Red Blend, Ripe Berries, Oak, Rich Structure~ PAIRED WITH Delicate Mushroom Ravioli & Baby Spinach tossed in a Vegetarian Truffle Mushroom Demi finished with Grated Pecorino Cheese.
Bel Lago ‘20 Pinot Noir ~Medium Bodied, Dark Fruit, French Oak Spice~ PAIRED WITH a Surprise “Jess's Amazing Dessert”
ONLY $75/GUEST
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Vine & Vinyl Night
Join us the first & third Wednesday of every month for an evening of wine, music & relaxation. Bring your favorite record, grab a glass of wine then decompress amongst friends as you listen to your favorite artists, share stories & drink in those musical endorphins!
No admission or registration required, just come on in!
“March into Spring” Wine & Wreath Workshop
Spring has sprung with this blooming workshop! Join Up North Wine Tasting Room and Toni Granato, owner & creator of Windmill City Wreaths, based in Batavia, IL for this immersive wreath making event! Toni creates wreaths and centerpieces that accent everything from doors, table tops, windows & walls to outdoor spaces- highlighting all of life’s celebrations & holidays. Her signature, one of a kind wreaths and centerpieces combine unexpected colors & accents that compliment both traditional & contemporary decor (wreath composed of inorganic material so will last year after year!).
Glass of wine & wreath making supplies included in ticket price of $70/guest. JUST BRING YOUR OWN SCISSORS! Only 9 spots available & tickets sell fast!
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Chili Cook-Off!
Bring your award winning batch of chili & go up against the best of the best for the chance to take home prizes and the title of, “Chili Master!” $10 to enter the Chili Cook-Off & $5 to be a Judge. First come, first serve! Ticket proceeds to benefit CASA Kane County…
https://casakanecounty.org/how-to-give/
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Thursday Trivia “Gilmore Girls”
THEME= “Gilmore Girls”
Join us the 2nd & 4th week of every month for a night filled with FREE general trivia, fun, wine & of course PRIZES! Max allowed is 6/Team. Come early to get your wine & settle in. Take-out to support our local eateries always welcome in our tasting room (grocery store or home cooked food NOT allowed). See you at Up North!
CALL 630-345-6833 or EMAIL US AT info@upnorthwinegeneva.com to reserve your date & spot!
Vine & Vinyl Night
Join us the first & third Wednesday of every month for an evening of wine, music & relaxation. Bring your favorite record, grab a glass of wine then decompress amongst friends as you listen to your favorite artists, share stories & drink in those musical endorphins!
No admission or registration required, just come on in!
“A Night in Paris” Paint & Sip
Do you love ‘LOVE’? Whether you’re celebrating self love, friendship or that special someone, join us for a guided art workshop hosted by local artist, Jen Hunger of Canvas & Coffee located in North Aurora, IL. Jen has a BA in Fine Art & Marketing & also has worked many years as a graphic designer. Guests enjoy learning how to create their own custom painting, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! All painting supplies included along with a glass of Up North wine. See you in Paris!
$35/Guest CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS!
PREGAME PAIRING!
“SURPRISE SUPER BOWL PAIRING!” Join us Sunday 2/11/24 from 12-5pm & enjoy an Up North Pregame Pairing for only $20 when you ORDER ONLINE! Price increases to $24 the day of… Includes Four 2oz pours of wine perfectly paired with Four different cheeses. Each pairing purchase enters you into a raffle to win an Up North Gift Card. Pre-Orders only available through end of business day, Saturday 2/10/24 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
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Thursday Trivia “All out 80’s!”
THEME= “ALL OUT 80’s!”
Join us the 2nd & 4th week of every month for a night filled with FREE general trivia, fun, wine & of course PRIZES! Max allowed is 6/Team. Come early to get your wine & settle in. Take-out to support our local eateries always welcome in our tasting room (grocery store or home cooked food NOT allowed). See you at Up North!
CALL 630-345-6833 or EMAIL US AT info@upnorthwinegeneva.com to reserve your date & spot!
Vine & Vinyl Night
Join us the first & third Wednesday of every month for an evening of wine, music & relaxation. Bring your favorite record, grab a glass of wine then decompress amongst friends as you listen to your favorite artists, share stories & drink in those musical endorphins!
No admission or registration required, just come on in!
Thursday Trivia
Join us the 2nd & 4th week of every month for a night filled with FREE general trivia, fun, wine & of course PRIZES! Max allowed is 6/Team. Come early to get your wine & settle in. Take-out to support our local eateries always welcome in our tasting room (grocery store or home cooked food NOT allowed). See you at Up North!
THEME! “Friends Trivia!” Could that BE MORE EXCITING?!?! Prove you’re a top Friends Fan & join us for this interactive trivia night!
CALL 630-345-6833 or EMAIL US AT info@upnorthwinegeneva.com to reserve your date & spot!
BOS & LFC Wine Dinner Collaboration with Craft Urban
Join us for this collaborative wine dinner featuring BOS & Left Foot Charley Wineries paired with the creative American fare of Geneva’s very own Craft Urban! Enjoy Four 3oz pours of BOS & LFC wines along with an appetizer & perfectly paired culinary delights of Chef Bernie Laskowski! Cash Bar from 6-7pm.
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Vine & Vinyl Night
Join us the first & third Wednesday of every month for an evening of wine, music & relaxation. Bring your favorite record, grab a glass of wine then decompress amongst friends as you listen to your favorite artists, share stories & drink in those musical endorphins!
No admission or registration required, just come on in!
Thursday Trivia
Join us the 2nd & 4th week of every month for a night filled with FREE general trivia, fun, wine & of course PRIZES! Max allowed is 6/Team. Come early to get your wine & settle in. Take-out to support our local eateries always welcome in our tasting room (grocery store or home cooked food NOT allowed). See you at Up North!
CALL 630-345-6833 or EMAIL US AT info@upnorthwinegeneva.com to reserve your date & spot!
Busy Butternut Charcuterie Workshop
Join us for an interactive charcuterie workshop hosted by Busy Butternut’s very own Chef Cynthia. Learn how to create a stunning charcuterie board for your next gathering with meats, cheeses, fruits & veggies! Busy Butternut will provide all the makings of a beautiful board & give step-by-step instructions on how to make your grazing board amazing. Enjoy this class with a glass of wine from Up North Wine Tasting Room!
$50/GUEST. PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS BELOW
Vine & Vinyl Night
Join us the first & third Wednesday of every month for an evening of wine, music & relaxation. Bring your favorite record, grab a glass of wine then decompress amongst friends as you listen to your favorite artists, share stories & drink in those musical endorphins!
No admission or registration required, just come on in!
Thursday Trivia
Join us the 2nd & 4th week of every month for a night filled with FREE general trivia, fun, wine & of course PRIZES! Max allowed is 6/Team. Come early to get your wine & settle in. Take-out to support our local eateries always welcome in our tasting room (grocery store or home cooked food NOT allowed). See you at Up North!
CALL 630-345-6833 or EMAIL US AT info@upnorthwinegeneva.com to reserve your date & spot!
Vine & Vinyl Night
Join us the first & third Wednesday of every month for an evening of wine, music & relaxation. Bring your favorite record, grab a glass of wine then decompress amongst friends as you listen to your favorite artists, share stories & drink in those musical endorphins!
No admission or registration required, just come on in!
Thursday Trivia
THEME- Christmas Movie Trivia & Ugly Sweater Contest. Join us for a night filled with FREE general trivia, fun, wine & of course PRIZES! Max allowed is 6/Team. Come early to get your wine & settle in. Take-out to support our local eateries always welcome in our tasting room (no grocery store or home cooked food allowed). See you at Up North!
CALL 630-345-6833 or EMAIL US AT info@upnorthwinegeneva.com to reserve your date & spot!
“All Spruced Up” Centerpiece Workshop
Your home will smell like the holidays are here with this fresh winter centerpiece! Spend a comfy evening learning how to create this woodsy container filled with fresh winter foliage, white florals, snow tipped pine cones & white branches like the birch found in the Northwoods of Michigan. Hosted by Floral Design Instructor, Janet Gallagher of Designs by Janet. Includes all materials & a glass of wine paired with Janet's expertise & guidance. Don't miss this beautiful & memorable experience!
$65/Guest. Purchase tickets below!
Vine & Vinyl Night
Join us the first Wednesday of every month for an evening of wine, music & relaxation. Bring your favorite record, grab a glass of wine then decompress amongst friends as you listen to your favorite artists, share stories & drink in those musical endorphins!
No admission or registration required, just come on in!
“My Snowy Masterpiece” Paint & Sip
When the midwest sends us snow, paint a snowman! Join us for a guided art workshop hosted by local artist, Jen Hunger of Canvas & Coffee located in North Aurora, IL. Jen has a BA in Fine Art & Marketing & also has worked many years as a graphic designer. Guests enjoy learning how to create their own custom Snowman painting, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! All painting supplies included along with a glass of Up North wine. Seating is limited so don’t wait!
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