Chili Cook Off and Cellar Clearance Sale!

As winter approaches we are preparing to warm the cellar with a huge collection of tasty chilies. In January we host our  annual Chili Cook-off and “Wine Lovers Potluck.” We look forward to sharing great wines, chilies and other delicious potluck items.

Reservations for chili entries required and accepted online starting Dec. 1st.

Ethnic Winemaker’s Dinner

March 2014, date TBD

Join us for an elaborate affair you won’t soon forget. These dinners start with sparkling wine and cheese reception. We then move on to a gourmet dinner inspired by another part of the world.

Each course contains a Fenn Valley wine specifically paired by the chef and winemaker. The winemaker and other Fenn Valley staff are also available to talk about the wine and theory behind the pairings.

Reservations are required and available online starting February 1st.

New Release Wine & Food Pairings

2014 Dates TBD

Join us during the month of April as we give you a behind the scenes look at some of our newest wines before they are released to the public.

These unreleased wines are paired with food samples that complement each wine so that you can experience the way food and wine work together.

There is no charge for this fun and educational event, but seating is limited and reservations are required.

Wine Fest and Open House

June 22nd, 2013

Join us for our biggest event of the year! 

Enjoy an afternoon of fun at our annual wine festival and open house!

• Tastings in the vineyards
• Wine demonstrations
• Vineyard educational seminars
• Live music
• Ethnic foods

Last year, we saw over 1200 people through the course of the afternoon. Because we have so many visitors joining us we will once again hold the event outside where there is more freedom to walk around, set up lawn chairs, or have a picnic.

Off-Site Events

Come visit us at events around the Midwest!

• June 1st, 2013: Corks for Conservation – Binder Park Zoo
• June 8th, 2013: Art, Beer, Wine - Ella Sharp Museum
• June 13-16, 2013: Waterfront Film Festival - South Haven
• June 15th, 2013: Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival - Weko Beach, Bridgman

Summer Evening Cook-Outs

July 5, 20 and August 2nd, 2013

Each event starts at 6pm

• We’ll provide the grill and meat, you provide the grill master.
• A buffet with picnic-style sides will also be provided.
• Enjoy a relaxing evening with live music, wine, food, and friends.

Admission includes champagne reception, meat (steak, chicken, or veggie burger/kabobs), dinner wine, sides, dessert, dessert wine, and music.

Vine Wine’d 5K Trail Run

October 5th, 2013

Join us for the most unique race of the season, a scenic 5K or 1 mile tour of our premium wine grape vineyards and surrounding farm. Wine’ding through vineyards, meadow, and numerous forested ecosystems, the network of trails was created by our vineyard manager to showcase the diverse beauty of the property.  Learn more.

Harvest Winemaker’s Dinners

November 2nd and 9th, 2013

Join us for an elaborate affair you won’t soon forget. These dinners often start with a cellar tour followed by a sparkling wine and cheese reception.

Each course contains a Fenn Valley wine specifically paired by the chef and winemaker.

Prices vary and reservations are required. Reservations for all dinners accepted online.

Nouveau Fest

Next Event: December 7th, 2013

Join us from as we introduce the first wine from the vintage.  Visit the wine cellar where you will taste the newest Fenn Valley wines in their infancy.  Fun, food, and good wine.

This year join us as we celebrate the ultimate “pizza wine” with Brian’s homemade pizza recipes.

No admission charge, no reservations.