Join our monthly wine subscription
$40 per month
Includes two bottles of high-quality wine, carefully handpicked by our knowledgeable in-house sommelier, ensuring you enjoy a delightful selection each month!
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Somm Nights!
Join us for an intimate, sommelier-led tasting designed to explore wine in a relaxed, approachable way. Each evening features a guided tasting of four wines, perfectly paired with light bites, and centered around a rotating theme. Whether you're just getting into wine or looking to deepen your knowledge, Somm Nights are all about discovery, conversation, and enjoying great pours together.
DETAILS
$15 per guest
Pay at the door (cash or card)
APRIL THEMES
April 10 & 11 – Old World vs. New World
April 24 & 25 – Hidden Gems of Italy
WHEN & WHERE
Fridays | The Mercato by Lino’s (Riverside) | 7–9 PM
Saturdays | Lino’s on State | 7–9 PM
Come for the wine, stay for the conversation— and experience Lino’s in a whole new way.
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upcoming wine events
Wine & Dine: meet the wines
Join us for an evening of discovery as we introduce the newest additions to our wine list.
Date: April 29th
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Location: Lino’s on State - 5611 E State St.
Price: $40
Email Jessica@linosrockford.com to secure your spot.
Cheers!
Private Wine Tastings
Enjoy a personalized tasting experience with our Level 3 Sommelier, Jessica.
Whether at our restaurant, your home, or another venue, we’ll craft a custom menu and expertly pair it with wines. We can even cater and prepare the food to your preferences. Let us bring the perfect culinary experience to you!
We were the lucky recipients of an in home wine tasting as a Christmas gift. The wine sommelier from Lino’s, Jessica Cacciapaglia-Anderson, came to our home with 8 excellent wines and all of the glasses. She provided information about each wine, including food pairing recommendations. It was such a fun evening for us and our friends! Her energy and wine knowledge made this a fabulous experience. We highly recommend the in home wine tasting!
Ruth and Stu Swanson
I had the pleasure of having Jessica host a wine tasting for my bachelorette party, and it was absolutely fantastic! Jessica was not only incredibly fun and engaging, but her knowledge about each of the wines we tasted truly elevated the experience. She created a welcoming and lively atmosphere that made the event so memorable.
This wasn't my first time enjoying Jessica's expertise—I’ve also attended larger wine tastings she hosted, and each time, her professionalism and passion for wine shone through. Whether it's a private gathering or a larger event, Jessica has a unique ability to make everyone feel involved and informed.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Jessica to anyone looking for an exceptional wine-tasting experience. She truly is the best!
Kendall
Did you know Lino's does private, in-home wine tastings? I didn't either until I had the opportunity to host one in my home this summer! Jessica was amazing to work with. She met with me prior to the tasting to customize it to meet the preferences of my friends. Having friends that drink everything to the really fancy, expensive wine, to friends who drink the sweet cheap stuff, Jessica found wines to fit all of our tastes! Some people may think of a wine tasting a stuffy, uptight event, but not with Jessica! It was a relaxed, fun, and educational experience! Thanks to Jessica, my friends and I now know the difference between DOC and DOCG along with many other interesting wine facts! Thanks Jessica for a great night in!
Lindsay
