Chicago Wine Tastings & Events
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February 4
Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. will hold an auction of fine and rare wines on February 4 at GAYOT.com Top 40restaurant TRU in Chicago. This impressive auction features wines pulled from some of America's most renowned collectors. The auction features over 100 lots from Domaine de La Romanée-Conti (est. $384,400-$573,750) and 179 lots of First Growth Bordeaux (est. $630,500-$946,000). Fans of Sine Qua Non will not be left thirsty as 55 lots of the coveted cult wine are on offer, including 27 lots from the late, renowned wine collector Michael Duffy. The February 4 auction totals 1260 lots and is estimated to fetch $2.3-$3.5 million. Attendance is open to the public and free of charge; the sale will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Reservations for lunch at TRU during the auction ($75) should be made by calling Gwen Brooks at 312-854-0096 or by emailing info@hdhwine.com. TRU, 676 N. St. Clair St., Chicago, IL 60611, 312-202-0001.
February 10
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar will host a Silver Oak Wine Dinner with special guest, artist Thomas Arvid 6:30 p.m. February 10. Arvid will unveil three new paintings at the dinner, which features wines from Silver Oak Vineyards. Tom Johnson, from Silver Oak also will be at the event to speak about the wines. The Silver Oak Wine Dinner with Thomas Arvid is $150 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, for five courses and four wine pairings. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 312-329-9463. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60611, 312-329-9463.
February 23
Francesca's Amici presents a wine dinner featuring the Italian wines of Buglioni Vineyards. The evening begins with Crostini con Fegatini di Pollo con Ricotta e Pomodorini, crostini with chicken liver pate or with ricotta and sweet tomatoes. This is paired with "Il Vigliacco" Brut Rose. Following this is Gamberoni con Cannellini al Rosmarino, jumbo shrimp with cannellini beans and rosemary topped with arugula, paired with "Il Intruso" Bianco Veronese. The next course features Pappardelle con Funghi Selvatici e Polletto, handmade pappardelle with wild mushrooms ragu and charred chicken breast with Parmigiano. The Valpolicella Classico wine pairs perfectly with this course. Next is Costine di Bue Agli Aromi con Polenta Bianca, braised short ribs with herbs, au jus and creamy white polenta paired with "Il Bugiardo" Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso DOC. The dinner ends with Degustazione di Formaggi con Frutta, a cheese tasting with fruit, nuts, sweet gorgonzola and pecorino grand cru. "L'Amarone" Amarone della Valpolicella is paired with this course. Tickets are $58 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Francesca’s Amici, 174 N. York Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126, 630-279-7970.
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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.
First Mondays
On the first Monday of the month enjoy Monday Night Flights at One sixtyblue for $47 per person; includes six wine pourings paired with six small plates. Seatings are at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.; reservations required. One sixtyblue, 160 N. Loomis St., Chicago, IL 60607, 312-850-0303.
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.
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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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