Vin Chicago Blog

The Italians Are Coming!

 

Join us at the glimmering jewel of the Northwest suburbs, D & J Bistro, as we host some of our favorite Italian wine producers. They are in town briefly to celebrate their recent "Tre Bicchieri" awards given by Italy’s most prestigious wine authority, the Gambero Rosso!  Joining us will be Moreno Petrini from Tenuta di Valgiano, a singular biodynamic certified estate in Lucca, Tuscany - along with their nearly unmatched award track record over the last 20 years. Sergio Germano returns for the first time ever graced by his wife Elena! The Germano’s are one of the great, yet still shockingly under-appreciated, producers in Serralunga, Barolo. They’re also fanatical about their traditional method sparkling wines!  We’re sure to try a few more Tre Bicchieri award-winning wines while we’re at it, joined by the importer that brings these amazing artisanal producers to our market. All to be paired by a sensational 5-course menu by Chef Masato and overseen by Stephane’s lovely team. A night not to be missed!

 

WHEN: Tuesday, February 26th, 6:30PMWHERE: D&J Bistro, 466 S Rand Rd, Lake ZurichCOST: $99 including tax and gratuity

 

Seats are limited! For reservations, CLICK HERE or call our Barrington store at 847-277-0033.

Vin Chicago is honored to welcome winemaker Piero Lanza of Poggerino for a sensational dinner at Che Figata in the Hotel Arista. Poggerino specializes in organically farmed, stunning Sangiovese. Their 2015 "Bugialla" Chianti Classico Riserva has the unique distinction of the highest scoring Chianti in Wine Spectator's history – and we are going to taste it!

 

Che Figata is one of the premier dining destinations in the western suburbs, nestled in the luxurious Hotel Arista. Chef Mark Grimes has crafted an extraordinary six-course menu to pair with Poggerino’s remarkable wines. This dinner is not to be missed!

 

*****

 

Calabrian Blue Crab Claws

Poggerino Spumante Sangiovese Rose 2011

 

Octopus Bruschetta / pickled celery / blistered tomatoes / oregano / crostini

Wine Tasting Event Chicago, Highland Park, and Barrington

 

Please join us for our weekly wine tasting this Saturday, January 19th, from 12:00 - 4:00! Every Saturday, Vin Chicago pours a diverse selection of the hottest new wines from our monthly newsletter. This week's tasting table is full of amazing wines, including a 93-point Cremant d'Alsace, a crowd-pleasing Italian white from Terredora, a drink-it-on-a-Tuesday Pinot Noir from Italy, a "new school" red blend from California, and a chewy Cabernet from Washington's Red Mountain!

 

Check out the entire list below (CLICK on a wine to read the full tasting notes) and stop in Saturday afternoon to taste with us while you shop!

 

Charles Baur Cremant d'Alsace NVNadler Carnuntum Gruner Veltliner 2017Terredora "Corte di Giso" Falanghina 2017Domaine Robert Denogent Macon Villages 2014Deltetto "Clone 777" Langhe Pinot Nero 2016Broc Cellars "Love Red" North Coast 2017Mura "Cortes" Cannonau di Sardegna 2017Canvasback Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

 

 We look forward to seeing you!

Wine Tasting Event Chicago, Highland Park, and Barrington

 

Please join us for our weekly wine tasting this Saturday, December 15th, from 12:00 - 4:00! Every Saturday, Vin Chicago pours a diverse selection of the hottest new wines from our monthly newsletter. The holiday season is in full swing and our tasting table has a blockbuster lineup with a wine for every occasion, including a 91-point Greek white, a classic 94-point Napa Valley Chardonnay, a pair of high-scoring Italian reds from the legendary regions of Chianti Classico and Barolo, the latest vintage of Vin Chicago favorite Clio, and a 20-Year Tawny Port from Warres!

 

Check out the entire list below (CLICK on a wine to read the full tasting notes) and stop in Saturday afternoon to taste with us while you shop!

 

Deltetto Gavi del Commune di Gavi 2017Domaine Skouras Peloponnese Moscofilero 2017Clos du Val "Estate" Napa Valley Chardonnay 2015Domaine Vincent Ledy Bourgogne Rouge 2015Llenca Plana Montsant 2016Tenuta di Nozzole "Nozzole" Chianti Classico Riserva 2015Armando Parusso "44th Anniversary" Barolo 2014Bodegas El Nido "Clio" Jumilla 2016Warres "Otima" Tawny Port 20 Year NV

 

 We look forward to seeing you!

Wine Tasting Event Chicago, Highland Park, and Barrington

 

Please join us for our weekly wine tasting this Saturday, December 1st, from 12:00 - 4:00! Every Saturday, Vin Chicago pours a diverse selection of the hottest new wines from our monthly newsletter. We kick off December with a gorgeous tasting table that includes 92-point Albarino, a kick-butt Sauvignon Blanc from Desparada, a 94-point Cotes de Bordeaux, a 93-point Chianti Classico, and a delicious Cabernet from Talley for $17.99!

 

Check out the entire list below (CLICK on a wine to read the full tasting notes) and stop in Saturday afternoon to taste with us while you shop!

 

Ferrari "Metodo Classico" Trento Brut NVPazo Senorans Rias Baixas Albarino 2017Rainer Wess Loibenberg Wachau Riesling 2015Desparada "Fragment" Santa Barbara County Sauvignon Blanc 2017Chateau d'Oupia "Les Heretiques" Vin de Pays Rouge 2017Chateau Puygueraud Francs Cotes de Bordeaux 2015Isole e Olena Chianti Classico 2015Domaine des Remizieres Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2016Talley "Bishops Peak" Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

 

 We look forward to seeing you!