There’s something special about wine country in November.
Harvest is winding down, the air is cooler, and thoughts begin turning toward Thanksgiving tables, holiday gatherings, gifts and the bottles we’ll open with the people we love.
This November, the Illinois Valley Wine Trail invites you to slow down and Savor the Season with two Saturdays celebrating local wine, food, makers and the flavors of fall.
Savor the Season Wine Tour takes place November 7 & 14, 2026, from 12–5 PM, with two Illinois Valley wineries featured each Saturday.
Come for one weekend or experience all four wineries with a Full Savor Pass.
Two Saturdays. Four Wineries. One Savor Experience.
Rather than racing between four wineries in a single afternoon, Savor the Season unfolds over two Saturdays, giving guests more time to enjoy each stop, discover new wines and explore what each winery has to offer
Each Savor Saturday is limited to just 24 guests. With guests divided between two starting wineries, the smaller groups are designed to create a relaxed experience with more time to taste, explore and connect at each stop.
Saturday, November 7
Augustino Estate & Vineyard
Bridgeview Vineyards
Saturday, November 14
Foris Vineyards
Deer Creek Vineyards
Guests will receive an assigned starting winery before each event to help keep the experience relaxed at each location. From there, you’ll have the afternoon to visit both featured wineries at your own pace.
Wine Is Just the Beginning
At each participating winery, Savor guests will receive a minimum of two 1-ounce wine tastings along with a locally inspired food pairing.
You’ll also have opportunities to meet local makers and small businesses along the Trail.
But Savor the Season is about more than an afternoon of tasting.
November is the perfect time to start thinking about the wines you’ll want on the table for Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings, bottles to give as gifts, and perhaps a few favorites to tuck away in your own cellar.
Ask questions. Discover something new. Learn about winery clubs and seasonal offerings. And when you find a bottle you love, take some Illinois Valley wine home with you.
Choose One Saturday or Savor Them Both
Early Bird Tickets are available through October 3.
Single Saturday Pass – $20
Choose November 7 or November 14.
Full Savor Pass – $35
Experience both Saturdays and all four Illinois Valley wineries.
Regular pricing begins October 4 at $25 for a Single Saturday Pass and $45 for the Full Savor Pass.
Limited Illinois Valley Wine Trail wine glasses will also be available to ticket holders while supplies last.
Only 24 guest spots are available each Saturday, and advance tickets are required. Full Savor Passes reserve your spot for both November 7 and November 14.
Ready to Savor?
Choose your Saturday or join us for the full two-weekend experience.
GET SAVOR THE SEASON TICKETS →
Local Makers: Join Us on the Trail
Savor the Season isn’t only a celebration of local wine. We want guests to discover more of the people who make, grow, create and build things here in our region.
IVWT is currently accepting applications from local artists, makers, food producers, small businesses and Youth Makers interested in participating in Savor the Season and future Illinois Valley Wine Trail events.
Vendor opportunities vary by event and location. If you’d like to be considered, complete the Illinois Valley Wine Trail Vendor & Maker Application below.
Submitting an application does not guarantee placement. IVWT will contact selected applicants with event-specific information, including availability, placement, fees and participation details.
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