Midwest Wine Press

Lynfred Winery Teams Up with Shoreline Sightseeing

by · July 13, 2015

Shoreline Sightseeing’s Wine Tasting Cruises will again feature the knowledgeable staff and acclaimed wines of Chicago-area Lynfred Winery on three summer evening cruises, Thursday July16, Friday, August 21 and Thursday September 10.

The 90-minute cruises include a short wine course, generous tastings of a selection of Lynfred wines and light refreshments, all while enjoying superb views along Chicago’s moonlit waterways. Guests will also enjoy a full pour of their favorite wine from the tasting.

Shoreline’s Wine Tasting Cruises will depart from Polk Bros Park at Navy Pier on Thursdays, July 16 and September 10 at 7:30 p.m., returning at 9:00 p.m., and on Friday, August 21 at 8:00 p.m., returning at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $49. A cash bar will also be available. For complete information visit: www.shorelinesightseeing.com or call: 312-222-9328.

About Shoreline Sightseeing: Now in its 76th season, Shoreline Sightseeing operates Chicago’s largest and most diverse fleet of cruise boats and water taxis with ten major tour vessels and 10 water taxis. Brothers Chip and Matt Collopy are the third generation of family ownership.

About Lynfred Wineries: 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, delightful gifts, gourmet cuisine and luxurious lodging in several locations in the greater Chicagoland area.

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Mark Ganchiff

Mark Ganchiff is the publisher of Midwest Wine Press, the leading source of news on the growing wine industry in the central United States. Mark has been a wine judge at the 2012 and 2014 INDY International Wine Competition, the 2014 Cold Climate Wine Competition, the 2013 Mid-American Wine Competition, the 2012 Illinois State Fair Wine Competition and the 2013 Michigan Wine Competition. He also enjoys speaking at wine events including the Cold Climate Wine Conference, the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association Annual Meeting, the Midwest Grape and Wine Conference and the Wisconsin Fruit and Vegetable Conference. Mark's articles about regional wine have appeared in Vineyard & Winery Management, WineMaker and several regional magazines. Mark is a Level One Sommelier in the Court of Master Sommeliers. He lives in Louisville, but also has a residence in Chicago.

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