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Chicago Wine Tastings & Events
November 20
Taste 24 wines---and chat with distributors---during a fall tasting at Gibby's Wine Den at 5 p.m. The cost to attend is $10. Gibby’s Wine Den, 1772 S. Randall Rd., Ste. 220, Geneva, IL 60134, 630-208-6424.
November 21
Celebrate the season---and a three-year anniversary---during a Thanksgiving-themed tasting at Grand Cru Wine Merchants from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. The event is free, and reservations are not required. Grand Cru Wine Merchants, 1826 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004, 847-392-9463.
November 23
Mon Ami Gabi's Chicago location is hosting a holiday wine dinner at 6 p.m. The event includes a wine reception and a take-home recipe book featuring wine pairings for each course. The event costs $65, plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, please call 773-348-8886. Mon Ami Gabi, 2300 N. Lincoln Park W., Chicago, IL 60614, 773-348-8886.
December 1
Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! presents a wine tasting of more than 30 Spanish wines, sherries, brandies and cavas, complete with tapas and paella samples. In addition, wines will be available for purchase at discounted prices. The event begins at 6 p.m. and costs $35 per person, excluding tax. For reservations, please call 702-258-1211. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!, 2024 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614, 773-935-5000.
Tuesdays through May 5
Boka will hold a "Test Your Palate" wine tasting event each Tuesday through May 5 from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Four stations will feature a mystery decanter, and participants must guess the varietal. The winner gets a $100 gift certificate. Boka, 1729 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614, 312-337-6070.
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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 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/binschool.html.
To reserve, call 312-755-WINE. Bin 36, House of Blues
Hotel, 339 N. Dearborn St. (Kinzie St.), Chicago, 312-755-WINE. |
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.
Second Mondays
Bin 36 offers wine tastings on the second Monday of each month, with more than 50 wines available at a walk-around style event. Light canapés are served. The cost is $25 per person. Bin 36, House Sax, 339 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60610, 312-755-9463.
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.
Tuesdays
Pops for Champagne offers a Toast on Tuesday promotion where guests can order a 5 oz. glass of champagne and receive it for the 3 oz. glass price (prices start at $8 a glass). More than 10 selections are available by the glass including Charles Heidsieck 2000, G.H. Mumm Carte Classique and Jean Milan Blanc de Blancs á Oger. For each glass of champagne purchased during Toast on Tuesday, Pops for Champagne will donate $1 to the Chicago Jobs Council, an organization dedicated to advocating for employment and career advancement opportunities for people living in poverty. Pops for Champagne, Tree Studios, 601 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60610, 312-266-7677.
Third Tuesdays
Randolph Wine Cellars hosts Third Tuesday Tastings, featuring complimentary hors d’oervres and over thirty wines. There’s also a new theme each month. The events run from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., and cost $30 per person. For more information, visit www.randolphwinecellars.com. Randolph Wine Cellars, 1415 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607, 312-942-1212.
Wednesdays
Landmark Grill + Lounge is inviting wine-lovers to indulge on Wednesdays when the wine list is half-off, Skyy martinis are just $5 and free pizza is dished up from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Landmark Grill + Lounge, 1633 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614, 312-587-1600.
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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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