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SATURDAY, November 19, 2011

Grand Tasting

Registration begins at 3:30 pm; Tasting 4-6:00 pm

Galena Convention Center
900 Galena Square Drive, Galena
Advanced Tickets: $30; At the door: $35
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• The core event of the weekend! Sample from more than 300 varieties of wine and spirits. Admission includes tasting and keepsake wine glass. Sponsored by Family Beer and Liquor.

 

11:00 AM Black Hawk Wine Tour
Iowa Wine Tours, Inc.
427 Shinoak Ct, Dubuque, Ia 52003

Black Hawk Wine Tour ! $65 per person Discover the breathtaking beauty on this tour with rolling hills, scenic valleys and steep limestone bluffs. Just the ride to the vineyards through Jo Daviess County is worth the trip. We'll take you to three excellent wineries for facility tours, tastings, on-site shopping, lunch at Procento`s Pizzeria, bottled water on board the bus and a relaxing, care-free day. Learn the history behind the Black Hawk War as your professional driver takes you into the past. Price includes transportation from your B&B, Hotel, or remote location, tasting fees, facility tours, lunch and bottled water on board the Iowa Wine Tours bus. Wineries on this tour are Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery, Rocky Waters Winery and Massbach Ridge Winery. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations: 563-582-4076
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11:30 AM Winery Tour and Lunch
Fried Green Tomatoes
213 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Enjoy lunch and a winery tour of the three local wineries. Start off with a fabulous lunch at Fried Green Tomatoes paired with a glass of wine after lunch aboard the executive shuttle for your tour.
Cost: 44.95

12:00 PM Nouveau Luncheon at Galena Cellars Vineyard
Galena Cellars Vineyard
4746 North Ford Road, Galena, IL 61036

Celebrate Nouveau at Galena Cellars Vineyard! Our artfully prepared lunch includes traditional French stew, Brie & fruit, and of course a glass of our 2011 Galena Cellars Nouveau Wine! Reservations required: 815-777-3330
Cost: $19.95

12:00 PM Free Wine Tasting
Galena River Wine & Cheese
420 S Main, Galena, IL 61036


Cost: Free

3:15 PM FREE Shuttle Service to Grand Tasting
Grand Tasting Shuttle / pickup at Galena Welcome Center w/ transportation to the Galena Convention Center
123 N. Commerce Street, Galena, IL 61036

COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE Ride the trolley to the Grand Tasting! Pick up and drop off between the Old Market House / Galena Welcome Center, 123 N. Commerce Street and the Grand Tasting at The Galena Convention Center, 900 Galena Square Drive every 15 minutes. Saturday, November 19 3:15-6:30 pm
Cost: FREE

4:00 PM Nouveau "Recession Special" for Two
Galena Brewing Company
2227 N. Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Selection of five Tapas and a flight of four homemade Sangrias for just $25.
Cost: $25

5:00 PM Nouveau Bistro Dinner
Benjamin's
103 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Featuring Sea Scallops with Shaved Fennel; Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Bread and Roasted Garlic; and Roast Pork Tenderloin with Apple Onion Marmalade.
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5:00 PM Nouveau Dinner Specials
Fritz & Frites
317 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Featuring Pork Medallions drizzled with a Wild Mushroom Demi Beef Bourguignon Coq Au Vin.
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5:00 PM Nouveau Weekend Special
Galena Brewing Company
227 N. Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

1/2 Rack of Ribs--BBQ or Memphis Style Dry Rub with side of sweet potatoes, beer bread with butter, and a choice of one of our craft beers or a glass of wine.
Cost: $18

5:00 PM Nouveau-Inspired Dinner
Green Street Tavern at the DeSoto House Hotel
230 South Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Visit us to review our special Nouveau menu in our Green Street Tavern & Restaurant.
Cost: $10-$20

5:00 PM Nouveau-Inspired Dinners
One Eleven Main
111 Main St., Galena, IL 61036

Four-course dinner featuring choice of Cabbage Braised Pork or Southwest Meatloaf. With Mushroom and Cornbread Mascarpone, Curry Sweet Potato & Squash Soup, entree and Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake
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5:00 PM Nouveau Dinners
Vinny Vanucchi's
201 South Main, Galena, IL 61036

Nouveau Dinners Special. Select from Bistecca Marsala or Chef Roberto's Baked Sausage Ragu. Dinner includes assorted Artisan Cheeses, Vinny's Salad & Garlic Bread, entree, Limoncello Mascarpone Cake
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6:00 PM Nouveau Progressive Dinner
Goldmoor Inn & Dining
9001 Sand Hill Road, Galena, Il 61036

Enjoy three unique Galena properties while enjoying fabulous food, great wine and meeting new people.
Cost: $69.00 per person includes tax, gratuity and transportation

7:00 PM Galena Tasting Room featuring Massbach Wine
Massbach Ridge Winery
117 S. Main St, Galena, IL 61036

Enjoy and fall in love with Massbach wine while strolling through downtown. Grown and produced in Jo Daviess County, 2011's Massbach Nouveau and St. Pepin will be making their debut.
Cost: $5

7:30 PM Live Music at Galena Brewing Company
Galena Brewing Company
227 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

The Reckless Ones--Nationally acclaimed rockabilly band. The Reckless Ones start out very simply with blues riffs, country licks, and the heavy back beat of early rock-n-roll. This is rockabilly.
Cost: FREE

9:00 PM Lojo Russo
The Grape Escape
242 N. Main St., Galena, IL 61036

Lojo Russo comes to town from the Quad Cities and brings with her a fierce, firecracker style packed into Fun Sized rock n'roll for a night of entertainment.
Cost: FREE

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