Lynfred Winery Commemorates 35th Anniversary with Grandiose and Unique Month-Long Celebration

Opening in October of 1979, Lynfred Winery began as a labor of love between Fred and Lynn Koehler. Throughout the years, the winery has expanded from its quaint and humble beginnings, and the Lynfred family is pleased to announce that this upcoming month pays appropriate tribute to a legacy of fine wine making tradition. Credited as pioneers of the Illinois winemaking industry, the Koehler's sought to establish a family business where visitors would feel welcomed and appreciated from the moment they walked through the winery doors. Today, Chilean winemakers Andres Basso and Rodrigo Gonzalez strive to maintain the quality and complexity of wines from which Lynfred has come to be known.

Specially released during the month of October, Lynfred's 35 Anniversary Lineage blend is composed of Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc, and Alicante Bouschet. Aged for 38 months in specifically selected barrels, this rich, complex unfiltered wine has an aging potential of 8-15 years.

On October 16, join Lynfred for an extraordinary evening of food and wine for the Anniversary Winemaker Dinner. Head winemaker, Andres Basso, and the Lynfred chefs have handcrafted a tantalizing menu fit for a milestone celebration.

For those whose interest is piqued by the wine-making process, roll up your sleeves and spend a day in the cellar crushing grapes, blending wines, and enjoying the fruits of you labors alongside Lynfred winemakers Andres Basso and Rodrigo Gonzalez. The Lynfred Winery Bootcamp begins October 18 at 9:30am.

Lynfred Winery is the oldest and largest, continuously-operating, family winery in Illinois, producing over 70 varietals and 30,000 cases of fine wine per year. Since 1979, Lynfred Winery has offered guests the finest vintages, gourmet cuisine and luxurious lodging. Lynfred is truly one of Chicago's most unique attractions.