Jon Bon Jovi's Son Brings Hampton Water Wine Tasting to Bucktown Mariano's This Weekend

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Bucktown · December 20, 2025

Bucktown residents have a unique opportunity to meet a rock star's son while sampling premium French rosé this Saturday, December 20. Jesse Bongiovi, son of legendary musician Jon Bon Jovi, will host a special wine tasting event at the Bucktown Mariano's location on 2112 N Ashland Avenue from 3-6 p.m., featuring the father-son duo's award-winning Hampton Water Rosé.

The event offers neighborhood wine enthusiasts the chance to sample the critically-acclaimed rosé, which has earned multiple 90+ point ratings from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast since its 2018 launch. Bongiovi will make a personal appearance from 4-5:30 p.m. for bottle signings, and one lucky attendee will win a signed guitar during a special drawing at 5 p.m. Hampton Water Rosé, created in partnership with renowned French winemaker Gérard Bertrand, blends Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and Syrah grapes from the South of France.

This neighborhood wine tasting provides a perfect opportunity for Bucktown residents to meet the entrepreneur behind one of the fastest-growing rosé brands in the country while picking up a bottle for holiday entertaining. Currently priced at approximately