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Wine Tasting Event Chicago, Highland Park and Barrington

 

Please join us for our weekly wine tasting this Saturday, April 20th, 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 table is packed with delicious wines, including a delightful Australian white to welcome the warm weather, a new vintage of a Vin Chicago Rhone favorite, a 94-point Italian classic and an age-worthy Napa Cab.

 

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!

 

Iron Horse "Wedding Cuvee" Green Valley of Russian River Valley Estate Bottled Brut 2014d'Arenberg "The Stump Jump" South Australia White 2017Chateau Guiraud "Le G" Bordeaux Blanc 2017Domaine de Fenouillet Vin de Pays de Vaucluse Rouge 2017Marramiero "Dama" Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2016Antoniolo Gattinara 2013 Vigna Magna "6 Meses" Ribera del Duero 2016Tether Napa Valley 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, April 13th, 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 table is packed with delicious wines, including a mouthwatering Italian white blend, a 94-point small-production Chardonnay, a can't miss Cabernet and a 93-point decadent Zin!

 

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!

 

Boundary Breaks "239" Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2017Dei "Martiena" Toscana Bianco  2016Argot "Simpatico Ranch" Bennett Valley Chardonnay 2014Chateau Gassier "Esprit" Cotes de Provence Rose 2018Dr. Konstantin Frank Finger Lakes Pinot Noir 2016Le P'tit Paysan Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Domaine Chantepierre Lirac 2016Storybook Mountain Vineyards "Mayacamas Range" Napa Valley Zinfandel 2014

 

We look forward to seeing you!

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!