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Wine Tasting Event Chicago, Highland Park and Barrington

 

Please join us for our weekly wine tasting this Saturday, September 28th, 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 showcases wines from all over the globe, featuring a fresh and energetic Australian Chardonnay, a delightful rose Cava, Vin favorite Vajra Barbera and a 92-point Spanish red that gives maximum bang for your buck!

 

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!

 

Terredora di Paolo Irpinia Falanghina 2018Seifried Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2018Franklin Tate Estates Margaret River Chardonnay 2018Castell de Sant Pau Cava Rose NVTchotiashvili Tavkveri "SB" 2017Roark Wine Company Santa Barbara County Cabernet Franc 2017G. D. Vajra Barbera d'Alba 2017Bodegas Atalaya "Laya" Almansa Red 2018   

 We look forward to seeing you!

Join us on Saturday, October 26th, for our Big Reds tasting at Seven Bridges Golf Club in Woodridge! We'll pop the corks on over 50 beautiful wines from around the globe, showcasing top US producers such as Shafer, Darioush and Quilceda Creek alongside outstanding selections from Barolo, Rioja, Rhone, Tuscany and beyond.As is tradition for our "Big Reds" tastings, we'll have an assortment of whites and sparklers on hand to cleanse your palate, as well as a tasty selection of hors d'oeuvres to accompany all these stellar wines! Tickets are just $35 per person! Round up some friends and sign up now!

 

When:Where:Cost:

Saturday, October 26th, 6:00 - 9:00 pmSeven Bridges Golf Club, 1 Mulligan Drive, Woodridge$35 per person

 

To reserve your spot, click here or call us at 773-791-7936.

Wine Tasting Event Chicago, Highland Park and Barrington

 

Please join us for our weekly wine tasting this Saturday, September 21st, 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 maxes out your tastebuds, featuring a dazzling Spanish white, 92-point crazy-good rose, a 95-point classic Rioja and juicy, spicy 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!

 

Can Feixes "Blanc Seleccio" Penedes 2018Clement Klur "Katz" Alsace Riesling 2016Chateau Sainte-Marie "Vieilles Vignes" Entre-Deux-Mers 2018Caves d'Esclans "Whispering Angel" Cotes de Provence Rose 2018Domaine de Pellehaut "Harmonie de Gascogne" Cotes de Gascogne Rouge 2017La Valentina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2016R. Lopez de Heredia "Vina Tondonia" Reserva Rioja 2006Carol Shelton "Wild Thing" Old Vine Mendocino County Zinfandel 2016  

 

We look forward to seeing you!

Case Sale & Tasting - Sunday Sept 22nd

Big Savings in Barrington!

 

Mark it on your schedule now! This Sunday, from 11am to 3pm, we'll have nearly two dozen wines open at our Barrington store for you to taste, and purchase by-the-case at hugely discounted prices!

 

Savings as high as 64%. Highlights include:98-Point "Collector Tier" Cabernet Blend96+ Point Rioja Gran ReservaChardonnay from the Winemaker at KistlerGrand Cru Alsace RieslingRose from California's Sean Thackrey

 

Here's how the event works: 1) There is no charge to attend and taste. 2) Wines are available for purchase only by the case. 3) Wines purchased at the event will be available to pick up at the Vin Chicago location of your convenience the week after the tasting. 4) The savings are big!

 

Supplies are limited and some of the hottest items will sell out quickly, so best bet is to come early. If you have a chance, round up a friend or two and split your cases! 

 

Vin Chicago's Annual Natural Wine Tasting

Is Sold Out!

 

Please join us on Thursday, October 3rd, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at our Elston Avenue location to try a marvelous assortment of organic, biodynamic and natural wines from some of the best importers in the biz!

 

Whether you’re already well-versed in natural wines or trying them for the first time, get ready to dive into a world of wine that can be both casestudies in terroir expression and super-fun guzzlers! Sample pet-nats, orange wines, indigenous varietals, ancient methods and new-age experiments from star importers like Selection Massale, Jenny & Francois, Zev Rovine, The Source, and more!

 

Many of Vin Chicago’s favorite producers like Swick Wines, Pearl Morrisette, Donkey & Goat, Domaine Rimbert, Briane Day, Meinklang and many more will be poured alongside recent discoveries and new arrivals with snacks to pair! This annual event is consistently fun and diverse - as much of a blast to attend as it is for us to put on, so make your reservations now!

 

WHEN: Thursday, October 3rd, 7:00pm - 8:30pm