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

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Bucktown · February 18, 2026

Bucktown residents have a special midweek treat to look forward to as Jesse Bongiovi, son of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, brings his acclaimed Hampton Water Rosé wine to the neighborhood. Jesse will be hosting a wine tasting event at the Bucktown Mariano's on North Ashland Avenue this Wednesday, showcasing the rosé he co-created with his famous father.

The event runs from 3-6 p.m. at Mariano's (2112 N Ashland Ave), with Jesse personally appearing for bottle signings from 4-5:30 p.m. Lucky attendees will also have a chance to win a signed guitar during a special giveaway at 5 p.m. Hampton Water, which Bongiovi founded in 2018 with his father and French winemaker Gérard Bertrand, has earned impressive accolades, including multiple 90-point ratings from Wine Spectator and a place on Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 list. The brand has quickly risen beyond typical celebrity wine status, building an engaged community of nearly 600,000 followers while taking a modern approach to an often traditional category.

Bucktown wine enthusiasts and Bon Jovi fans alike are encouraged to stop by the tasting, meet Jesse, and experience this award-winning rosé that currently retails for around