Chicago Wine Tastings & Events
 Also consult our listings of Chicago Culinary Events
May 26
Calling all librarians and bookworms. Booze enthusiasts, too. The third annual Librarian Pub Crawl is taking place May 26 at 6 p.m. It's intended to promote libraries and literacy and support the American Cancer Society. The cost starts at $20 per person, and participants travel by bus starting at Fireside Restaurant & Lounge. Fireside Restaurant & Lounge, 5739 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60660, 773-561-7433.
June 1-3
The Kohler Festival of Beer brings more than 1,000 brew fans to Kohler for a weekend filled with beer-themed happenings, a homebrew competition, lively entertainment and tastings from more than 30 brewers. The festival features unique offerings including the signature soirée, Cheers to Beers Grand Tasting where guests can sample an extensive selection of beers from breweries around the world and vote for their favorites. Other events include a festive Tapping Party featuring unreleased, new Wisconsin and American beers, the Beer Lover's American Bounty Seafood Buffet, the Fourth Annual Blackwolf Run Beer Challenge Golf Tournament & Million-Dollar Shootout on the Meadow Valleys Course and the toe-tapping Blues, Brews & BBQ, a celebration of barbeque cuisine with live blues music and an extensive assortment of beers. For tickets and information, visit www.americanclubresort.com/beerfestival
June 1-2
Union Station's Great Hall will morph into a "Wine Riot" on June 1 from 7 p.m.-11 p.m., and June 2 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. and 7 p.m.-11 p.m., with over 250 vinos to sample and experts on hand to explain. Tickets range from $50-$60 per person. Great Hall at Union Station, 210 S. Canal St., Chicago, IL 60606, 800-430-1553.
June 4
Geja's Cafe invites guests to enjoy a fondue dinner paired with the best of Oregon’s Argyle Winery on June 4. The Argyle Winemaker Dinner, part of Geja’s Café’s ongoing popular Winemaker Dinner series, will be a special and informative event featuring a representative from the winery on hand to provide commentary and answer questions on the wines. Argyle has rivaled the best from France since their beginning and was named Oregon’s Premiere Winery by Wine Spectator. Argyle farms three vineyards: Knudsen Vineyard, Stoller Vineyard and Lone Star Vineyard. The evening begins with a 6:30 p.m. reception followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Geja’s sommelier, Michael Roberts, and a representative of the winery will engage the guests in a lively discussion of the evening’s wines. The four-course dinner features Geja's house Salad, Cheese Fondue, Beef Tenderloin, Chicken & Jumbo Shrimp Entree, and Flaming Chocolate Fondue for dessert. Each course will be paired with the appropriate all-you-can-drink wine. Cost for each dinner is $55 per person, which includes the wines, dinner, tax and gratuity. Reservations are required for the dinners, and interested parties are encouraged to act quickly as the popular Winemaker Dinners tend to sell out. For more information and to reserve, please call 773-281-9101. Geja's Cafe, 340 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60614, 773-281-9101.
September 29-30
Join Galena Cellars for the Galena Cellars Fall Harvest & Art Festival from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday. At this family-friendly event, activities include pumpkin painting, grape stomping, vineyard tours and hayrides. The Galena Cultural Arts Alliance will display and auction their artwork. Tickets are $10. For more information, visit www.galenacellars.com. Galena Cellars Vineyard, 4746 North Ford Road, Galena, IL 61036, 800-397-9463.
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classes with the Chicago Wine School and develop an appreciation for all types of wine. Most
are five-week courses led by this independent educational
organization and the school also holds regularly scheduled
courses and seminars. For a full schedule, visit www.wineschool.com or call 312-491-0284. Chicago Wine School, 1964S. Halsted
St., Chicago. |
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School offers wine classes for wine-lovers at Bin
36. For class schedules and prices, visit www.bin36.com.
To reserve, call 312-755-WINE. Bin 36, House of Blues
Hotel, 339 N. Dearborn St. (Kinzie St.), Chicago, 312-755-WINE. |
Mondays & Tuesdays
At Nia's Mediterranean Restaurant, enjoy half price pitchers of sangria with your tapas on Mondays, or half price bottles of wine on Tuesdays. Nia's Mediterranean Restaurant, 803 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607, 312-226-3110.
Mondays & Tuesdays
At The Tasting Room, all glasses of wine are 50% off on Mondays and all full-bottle selections ($99 and under) are 50% off on Tuesdays. The Tasting Room, 1415 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607, 312-942-1212.
Mondays
Bottles of wine are half price on Mondays at Mon Ami Gabi in Oak Brook. This special is available for bottles of wine priced under $75. Mon Ami Gabi, Oakbrook Shopping Center, 260 Oakbrook Ctr., Oak Brook, IL 60523, 630-472-1900.
Mondays
ENO, a wine, cheese and chocolate lounge in the InterContinental Chicago, is now hosting an ongoing wine class at 6 p.m. The classes are thematic with flights of four classes, although the classes are not cumulative and attending out of series will not diminish the experience. Each series of four classes will focus on a different wine-producing region or varietal, starting with Pinot Noir and guiding guests through the history, pairings and origins of the wine. Four classes will be available for $75 per person, though guests are also encouraged to come when they can with single classes priced at $25 per person. Each class will include numerous tastings, cheese pairings and other items. Attendees will get 15 percent off retail and tasting purchases that day. ENO, 505 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611, 312-944-4100, 800-327-0200.
Third & Fourth Fridays
Le Titi de France hosts six-course dinners with wine pairings twice per month at 7:30 p.m. On third Fridays the theme is global, while on fourth Fridays it is French regional. Cost is $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Le Titi de France, 1015 W. Dundee Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004, 847-506-0222.
Fridays & Saturdays
Selling fine wine and spirits since 1888, the House of Glunz is a venerable Chicago institution. Open house wine tastings are hosted every Saturday from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. and on Fridays from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. The House of Glunz, 1206 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60610, 312-642-3000.
Sundays
With three different locations to choose from, enjoy complimentary focused tastings guided by friendly wine geeks every Sunday afternoon from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Lush Wine and Spirits in Roscoe Village, 2232 W Roscoe St., Chicago, IL 60618, 773-281-8888; in University Village, 1257 S Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60607, 312-738-1900; in West Town, 1412 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60642, 312-666-6900.
Also consult our listings of Chicago Culinary Events
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RECOMMENDED
WINE SHOP
For additional information
on wine events, please contact:
Schaefer's
9965 Gross Point Rd.
Skokie, IL 60076
847-673-5711 |
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