Events

Sip, Shop, and Be Merry

Sample fine wine and spirits and enjoy a special discount on holiday gifts at The Arboretum Store.

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Toast the start of the holiday season with an enchanting tasting and shopping experience at The Arboretum Store on Thursday, November 7.

Sip from a wide selection of fine wines and seasonal spirits while shopping for handmade goods from artisan vendors, try your hand at upcycled botanical gift wrapping, and sample a holiday-themed Manhattan or mocktail with snack pairings.

For an additional $30, enhance your tasting experience with a charcuterie box curated to perfectly pair small bites with the wines featured at the event, available for pre-purchase only.

After sampling, order your favorite wine and spirits by the case at a 10% discount. The Morton Arboretum will receive 10% of all purchases as a donation.

Special Savings at The Arboretum Store

Sip, Shop, and Be Merry kicks off a weekend of savings at The Arboretum Store.

From Friday, November 8, through Sunday, November 10, Arboretum members save 15% instead of their usual discount of 10%. Members also save 15% on purchases made during Sip, Shop, and Be Merry on Thursday, November 7.

Guests who are not members will save 10% on purchases made at The Arboretum Store during Sip, Shop, and Be Merry.

Ticket Details

Cost
Event ticket: $50
Designated driver ticket: $22

Member Cost
Event ticket: $40
Designated driver ticket: $17

Each Sip, Shop, and Be Merry ticket includes unlimited wine and spirit samples, a commemorative wine glass, the opportunity to purchase goods from artisan vendors, and a variety of holiday activities and tastings.

Your purchases help support the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.

Event Highlights

Special Discounts at The Arboretum Store
Guests who are not members will receive a 10% discount on all purchases made at The Arboretum Store during the event. Arboretum members will enjoy a 15% discount during the event and through the weekend.

Charcuterie Box
For an additional $30, enhance your tasting experience with a charcuterie box curated to perfectly pair small bites with the wines featured at the event, available for pre-purchase only.

Holiday Manhattan
Sample a festive Manhattan featuring Angel’s Envy Bourbons.

Cranberry Orange Shrub Mocktail
Sample a nonalcoholic holiday-themed mocktail with cranberry shrub, seltzer, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and rosemary garnish.

Snack Pairings
Sample a variety of snacks that are perfect for your next holiday get-together, including truffle parmesan black garlic popcorn and limited-edition seasonal treats from Katherine Anne Confections.

DIY Botanical Gift Wrapping
Learn how to wrap your gifts using upcycled materials, holiday greens, and some easy crafting ideas at this fun DIY activity.

Spruce Up your Spirits
Upgrade your home bartending skills and try festive garnishes like marshmallow fluff, sprinkles, caramel, graham crackers, vanilla icing, and peppermint.

Ticket Details

Cost
Event ticket: $50
Designated driver ticket: $22

Member Cost
Event ticket: $40
Designated driver ticket: $17

Ticket purchasers must be 21 years or older and present a valid ID at check-in. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted to the event, including infants.

Each Sip, Shop, and Be Merry ticket includes unlimited wine and spirit samples, a commemorative wine glass, a mocktail or Manhattan sample with snack pairings, the opportunity to purchase goods from artisan vendors, and a variety of holiday activities and tastings.

Guests who are not members will receive a 10% discount on all purchases made at The Arboretum Store during the event. Arboretum members will enjoy a 15% discount during the event and through the weekend.

Designated driver tickets include nonalcoholic beverage samples instead of wine and spirit samples.

Tasting Time Slots

To reduce wait times for all attendees, four 30-minute tastings are offered between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Select your desired tasting time slot during online purchase.

Charcuterie Box

For an additional $30, enhance your tasting experience with a charcuterie box curated to perfectly pair small bites with the wines featured at the event. One box serves one to two people.

Charcuterie boxes are available for pre-purchase only and will not be sold on the night of the event. Orders must be placed on or before Saturday, November 2. To reserve yours, select the charcuterie box add-on option during the online ticket purchase process.

Wine and Spirits List

Table 1 Italy
Luca Bosio Prosecco 15.99
Luca Bosio Rosé 16.99
Luca Bosio Arneis 16.99
Cortonesi Lèonus Rosso Toscana 19.99
Cortonesi La Mannella Rosso di Montalcino 26.99

Table 2 Washington
Revelation Rosé 19.99
Revelation Sauvignon Blanc 19.99
Goose Ridge G3 Merlot 16.99
Goose Ridge G3 Red Blend 16.99
Goose Ridge G3 Cabernet Sauvignon 16.99

Table 3 Sweet Spot
Tropical Ginger Lime Moscato 12.99
Tropical Cranberry Moscato 12.99
Tropical Mango Moscato 12.99
Luca Bosio Sweet Red 11.99
Luca Bosio Dark Red 11.99

Table 4  Argentina, Domaine Bousquet
Reserve Chardonnay 15.99
Reserve Pinot Noir 15.99
Reserve Malbec 15.99
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 15.99
Gran Reserve Malbec 21.99

Table 5 France, Bordeaux
Château Lamothe Saint Germain 12.99
Château L’Espérance 13.99
Château de Ribebon 15.99
Château Maison Noble St. Martin 19.99
Château Petit Vedrines Sauternes (375ml) 19.99

Table 6 Sparkling
Pol Clement Brut Rosé 10.99
Domaine Bousquet Brut Rosé 11.99
Pol Clement Brut 10.99
Domaine Bousquet Brut 11.99
Opia Chardonnay (Alcohol Free) 12.99

Table 7 Italy
San Pietro Pinot Grigio 14.99
San Pietro Schiava 14.99
Lucignano Chianti 13.99
Moccagatta Barbera d’Alba 18.99
Moccagatta Dolcetto d’Alba 18.99

Table 8 Lynfred Winery
Spiced Apple 15.99
Cranberry 15.99
Sweetheart Red 14.99
Winter Spiced White 14.99
Winter Spiced Red 14.99

Table 9 German, St. Christopher
Zeller Schwarze Katz 10.99
Gewürztraminer 10.99
Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Kabinett 12.99
Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Spätlese 13.99
Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Auslese 15.99

Table 10 Portugal
Q.S.S. Rare Vinho Verde Rosé 9.99
Q.S.S. Vinho Verde White 9.99
Q.S.S. Vinho Verde Red 9.99
Q.S.S. Reserve Red Blend 12.99
Quinta Nova Unoaked Red Blend 21.99

Table 11 Middle West Spirits
Lux & Umbra London Dry Gin 29.99
Michelone Reserve Bourbon 44.99
Pumpernickel Rye Whiskey 79.99
Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey 89.99
Bourbon Cream 24.99

Table 12 Frida Kahlo Tequila and TLC Vodka
Frida Kahlo Blanco Tequila 44.99
Frida Kahlo Reposado Tequila 59.99
Frida Kahlo Añejo Tequila 79.99
TLC Vodka 750ml 11.99
TLC Vodka 1.75 Liter 24.99
Old Bay Bloody Mary Mix 5.99

Table 13 Two James Spirits
Doctor Bird Jamaica Rum 39.99
Doctor Bird Pineapple Rum 42.99
Riddle Peated Bourbon 49.99
Grass Widow Bourbon 64.99
The French Connection Rye Whiskey 79.99 

Table 14 Jackson Morgan
Salted Caramel 21.99
Banana Pudding 21.99
Pumpkin Roll 21.99
Orange Cream 21.99
Peppermint Mocha 21.99

Table 15 Duggan’s Distillers
Asbach Uralt 3-year-old 29.99
Asbach Uralt 8-year-old 49.99
Bobby Gin 34.99
Duggan’s Dew Scotch 17.99
XuXu Strawberry Vodka Cream 19.99

Table 16 Whiskey Acres
Whiskey Acres Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Whiskey Acres Bottled in Bond Rye
Whiskey Acres Blue Popcorn
Whiskey Acres Nocino (made with black walnuts from The Morton Arboretum)

Order Wine and Spirits

After sampling, order your favorite wine and spirits by the case at a 10% discount.

The Morton Arboretum will receive 10% of all wine and spirit purchases as a donation.

Pickup and Delivery Options

Starting on Tuesday, November 19, orders can be picked up during normal business hours at Mainstreet Wine and Spirits in Countryside, IL.

Orders will also be available to pick up at The Morton Arboretum on Thursday, November 21, and Friday, November 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pickup on both days will take place in the Arbor Room, located in the Thornhill Education Center on the Arboretum’s West Side. Parking is available in Parking Lot 21.

Home shipping is available for an additional fee.

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