Chicago Wine Tastings & Events
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June 18
Pasta d'Arte will host a wine dinner with guest Stefano Poggi, import director for Beni di Batasiolo, at 6:30 p.m. The meal will kick off with prosciutto e melone, followed by wild mushroom risotto and Gorgonzola-crusted filet. The cost is $65 per person. Pasta d’Arte, 6311 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60646, 773-763-1181.
June 19
Lockwood will hold a saké class at 6 p.m. During the event, attendees will taste different sakés while learning about the history and individual fermenting process native to that region. The cost is $60 per person. Lockwood, Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St., Lobby level, Chicago, IL 60603, 312-917-3404.
June 24
Wildfire’s Oak Brook location will host a Woodford Reserve whiskey event featuring guest speaker Armando Zapata, Brown Forman Whiskey Brand Ambassador. The evening starts with a reception of passed appetizers at 6:30 p.m., followed by a seated dinner at 7 p.m. The cost is $90 per person. Wildfire, 232 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523, 773-398-6960.
July 9
Pascal Fernand and the Association for the Promotion of Wines and Spirits in North America (APVSA) team invite you to taste wine with French vintners on July 9 at LM Bistro. Come between noon and 4 p.m. to participate. The tasting is part of the Champagne Tour, which offers guests a variety of Champagnes, including semi-dry and vintage. A meal will also be served to complement the wines. Register for the free event online at www.eventbrite.ca/event/6857293349/es2/?rank=51#
July 16 & 23
As one of its most popular beers and a seasonal ‘must-have’ behind the bar, Pinstripes welcomes Two Brothers Brewing Company this July for three unforgettable beer dinners. Straight from Warrenville, IL, the flavor-forward artisan beer creators will be pouring their hand-selected brews as chef Cesar Gutierrez highlights the flavor profiles of the craft beers with a menu specially created for the evening. Two Brothers brand ambassadors will join the evening festivities to discuss the brewery’s attributes and brewing process. The dinners will occur at Pinstripes Oak Brook on Tuesday, July 16 at 7 p.m., Pinstripes South Barrington on Tuesday, July 16 at 7 p.m. and at Pinstripes Northbrook on Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. The event is $50 per person, including tax and service charge. Reservations required by calling your nearest Pinstripes location. Limited availability. For more information, visit http://pinstripes.com/
July 17
Sample wine and cheeses from Pastoral while cruising Lake Michigan and the Chicago River on July 17. The Wendella cruise event will feature wine from a specific region (not yet named) and lasts from 5:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Tickets are $54 per person before tax. Cheese, wine and a souvenir wine glass are included. Purchase tickets at www.wendellaboats.com/experience/wineandwavetours.aspx
July 21
Frontera Farmer Foundation will host a fiesta fundraiser and cooking demo in Rick Bayless' home kitchen at 5 p.m. Sample ceviches from a raw bar and tacos made before your eyes, paired with wines from Topolo's sommelier Jill Gubesch. The cost is $1,000 per person. The entire ticket price goes to support capital improvement grants for local family farms. For more information, visit www.rickbayless.com.
July 24
Come explore wines from Portugal, Spain and Italy at the Lockwood Restaurant at the Palmer House Hilton for the Regional Wine Journey. The class runs from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on July 24 and costs $35 per person. If you wish to dine in Lockwood following the class, you will receive 25 percent off your bill, not including alcoholic beverages. Lockwood, Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St., Lobby level, Chicago, IL 60603, 312-917-3404.
July 26
The Taste of Illinois Wine Tasting event will serve up a fun weekend with free food, games, a live DJ and of course alcohol, on July 26. The event starts from 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m. General admission tickets cost $30 per person with a $2.64 fee and exclusive early admission tickets (7 p.m.) cost $45 per person with a $3.47 fee. Order tickets now at www.eventbrite.com/org/4080423413?s=15131125. Spots are limited.
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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
All bottles of wine are half price on Mondays at Mon Ami Gabi in Oak Brook. Mon Ami Gabi, Oakbrook Shopping Center, 260 Oakbrook Ctr., Oak Brook, IL 60523, 630-472-1900.
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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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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