Kick off summer with wine fun.

We’ve shed the cool-weather clothing, and gotten ourselves bathing suit ready. Now it’s time to have some fun, wine-style. Here’s a listing of some great goings on across the country this month.
Uncorked Illinois, Oak Park, Illinois, June 1
A daylong event for the wine and food aficionado as 150 wines from local wineries and a slew of locally-produced artisan foods gather in one place. Admission is $20 at the gate or $15 in advance. Proceeds benefit Wonder Works Children’s Museum. Click here for tickets and information.
Great Grapes Wine Festival, Hunt Valley, MD, June 1-2
This event features 200 Maryland wines, plus a slew of specialty pavilions each offering something special like cheese or grilled items and more. Brings chairs and blankets and settle in for the day. VIP tickets and shuttle service available. Click here for tickets and information.
Making Waves Wine Festival, Ocean Shores, WA, June 8
Music and food will accompany this day of Washington wine tasting, in its fourth year. This year’s event has moved to Quinault Beach Resort & Casino. Special room rates available for festival attendees.Click here for tickets and information.
Taste of Mendocino, San Francisco, CA, June 11
Mendocino Winegrowers bring a trip through their wine country to attendees with sips and samples of the regions finest wines, brews and foods. The Taste of Mendocino is held at the Golden Gate Club in the Presidio. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 in cash at the door. Click here for tickets and information.
Taste of Redwood Valley, Various Locations in Redwood Valley, CA, June 14-16
This is a weekend of exquisite events including dinner at a private residence with wine pairings, library wine tastings and local distillery samples, plus winemaker and grower events. A wine lovers experience not to be missed. Click here for tickets and information.
Lobster Feed In The Vineyard, St. Helena, CA, June 22
Really, do you need much more info beyond the event name? If you do: The Schweiger Family is hosting a traditional lobster feed amid the vines, paired with current releases. Click here for tickets and information.
Wine & Poetry on High with Writer’s Block, Columbus, OH, June 27
Camelot Cellars hosts this event, which must be creatively inspiring. Enjoy the work of local poets paired with wine. Click here for tickets and information.
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Photo Credit: Great Grapes Wine Festival