Vin Chicago Blog

This year's "Big Reds" tasting will once more be held at the beautiful Makray Memorial Golf Club, a mere five-minute drive from our Barrington store. We'll be popping the corks on over 80 highly rated wines from around the globe, showcasing hedonistic delights from California, Washington and Australia along with regal selections from Bordeaux, Barolo, Rioja, Rhone, Tuscany and beyond!

 

As always, we will have a broad range of hors-d'oeuvres and cheeses, along with a handful of delicious white wines and sparklers on hand to refresh your palate. This is one of our most popular events of the year. Gather a group of friends and sign up now!

 

WHEN: Friday, March 1st, 6:30pm to 9:30pmWHERE: Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Highway, BarringtonCOST: $50 per person

 

For reservations, CLICK HERE or call our Barrington store at 847-277-0033. We hope to see you there!

 

 

On Sunday, February 24th our Highland Park store will host a Case Sale! From 11:00am to 3:00pm, over 25 wines will be available for you to taste and purchase at crazy by-the-case-only prices - with up to 50% savings!

 

We'll have wines from Napa Valley, Burgundy, Rhone, Tuscany, Alsace, Spain, Oregon and beyond - all at hugely discounted prices. Wines ordered on Sunday will be available to pick up the following week. Round up your wine-loving friends. This is an event you don't want to miss!

 

98-Point Vintage Port: Save $240 per case of six!Kermit Lynch White Burgundy: 50% off!92-Point Willamette Valley Pinot Noir: Only $14.99 per bottle!94-Point Ribera del Duero: Save $16 per bottle!

 

WHEN: Sunday, February 24th, 11:00am - 3:00pmWHERE: Vin Chicago, 1350 Old Skokie Valley Road in Highland Park

 

Any questions? Call Mike, Chris or Tom at 847-831-1049.

 

 

California Night in Highland Park has been rescheduled due to the frigid weather. The new date for California Night is Thursday, February 21st! Please call the Highland Park store (847-831-1049) for more information, and stay warm!

 

There is so much more to California than Napa Valley! Join us on Thursday, February 21st, as we explore both up-and-coming and established wine regions across the entire state of California. From northern Mendocino to southern Santa Barbara, and everywhere in between, we’ll taste white, red, pink and sparkling wines from the entire Golden State. Wines from respected estates like Calera, Shafer and Mount Eden will be featured alongside bottlings from exciting young producers like Idlewild, Massican and Desparada, and many more. Plus, we’ll have delicious tacos and snacks from Rio Bamba in Glenview! Regardless of your style preferences, California has you covered. Don’t miss this event!

 

WHEN: Thursday, February 21st, 7:00pm - 8:30pmWHERE: Vin Chicago - 1350 Old Skokie Rd, Highland ParkCOST: $35 per person

 

For reservations, CLICK HERE or call our Highland Park team at 847-831-1049

 

We hope to see you there!

Please joins us to celebrate “Beaujolais Day” on Thursday, November 15th, from 7:00pm - 8:30pm and taste over 30 sensational new releases from this sizzling hot category!

 

This do-not-miss event is one week before Thanksgiving, the same day that Beaujolais Nouveau is released. While the excitement for the “Nouveau” style has diminished over the recent years, the enthusiasm for the “Village Level” and “Cru” wines (think Morgon, Fluerie, Moulin a Vent, etc) has flourished and is at an all-time high! Celebrate the 2018 harvest with us as we pour this year’s fresh Nouveau wines (they will really surprise you!), along with over two dozen selections of the serious stuff. Take a tasting journey through the region as we focus on world class producers imported by Kermit Lynch, Louis/Dressner. Michael Corso, Jenny & Francois and The Source along with a handful of other delicious “direct import” surprises!

 

To compliment the wines we’ll have mouthwatering appetizers from the talented kitchen of Le Bouchon, an iconic Chicago French Bistro that specializes in the cuisine of Burgundy. This is guaranteed to be a fun evening filled with incredible value and top notch wines that will be perfect to pour at your Thanksgiving table and other holiday gatherings! The cost is just $25 per person and reservations are required. Reserve your spot today before it sells out!

 

WHEN: Thursday, November 15th, 7:00pm - 8:30pmWHERE: Vin Chicago, 1826 N. Elston AvenueCOST: $25 per person

 

CLICK HERE to reserve your spot today, or please call our Chicago store at 773-489-3454!

On Sunday, October 28th, we will be partnering up with Robert Houde Wines and Cream Wine Company to bring you some seriously awesome deals on nearly 30 great wines!

 

Leading off with a 95-Point Piedmont Nebbiolo and a pair of 95-point Paso Robles red blends, we'll have something to entice every palate - and they'll all be available for you to purchase by the case at VERY special prices!

 

Savings will be as high as 50% on these excellent selections from Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Alsace, Jura, Burgundy, Austria, Spain, Italy, Germany, South America and more. We'll even have a beautiful single-vineyard selection from Tentuta della Terre Nere!

 

All wines will be open for you to sample before buying and will be available for purchase by the case on a pre-arrival basis. Orders will be filled during the following week. Supply of many wines will be quite limited, so round up some friends and arrive early to get first crack at the most exciting deals!

 

WHEN: Sunday, October 28th, 11:00am - 3:00pmWHERE: Vin Chicago, 1826 N. Elston Ave