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Wine Tasting Event Chicago, Highland Park and Barrington

 

Please join us for our weekly wine tasting this Saturday, July 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 jam-packed with outstanding wines, including a heavenly Pinot Gris from Alsace, a 95-point Russian River Chard, a mouth-watering Provence rose and a can't-miss Pinot Noir from Siduri!

 

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 Alsace Pinot Gris 2016Domaine Perrault-Jadaud "Les Grives Soules" Vouvray 2017Ramey Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2016Vignoble Dragon "La Belle Helene" Cotes de Provence Rose 2018Casa Castillo Jumilla Monastrell 2016G. D. Vajra Langhe Rosso 2017Siduri Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2016Vinedos Ponce "P.F." Manchuela Bobal 2017 

 

We look forward to seeing you!

Join us as we explore the wines of Winderlea, a boutique wine grower in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. We’ll be joined for dinner by founder William Sweat and local distributor Paolo Cerruti.

 

Known for impeccable quality, and master site selection, 11 of Winderlea's 2016 Pinot Noir bottlings just receive 91-94 points in a recent trade publication. If you have not tried their wines - the time is now!

 

We will explore five of their beautiful wines coming from multiple highly-regarded vineyard sites, all perfectly paired by Chef Masato’s exciting genre-bending five-course menu. Don't miss it!

 

WHEN: Thursday, July 18th, 6:30pmWHERE: D&J Bistro - 466 S. Rand Road, Lake ZurichCOST: $94.99 per person (all-inclusive)

 

To reserve your seat, CLICK HERE or call our Barrington store at 847-277-0033.

Rose wine and summertime go together like, well, Rose wine and summertime! This month, we offer three chances to taste and compare over 20 unique pink wines. Sample refreshing examples from Provence, Loire, Burgundy, Rhone, Spain, Austria, California and beyond. These fun, casual tastings will run from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Cost is $15 per person and includes light snacks.

 

Chicago, 1826 N. Elston Ave: Wednesday, July 17th (773-489-3454)

Highland Park, 1350 Old Skokie Rd: Thursday, July 18th (847-831-1049)

Barrington, 311 E Main Street: Friday, July 19th (847-277-0033)

 

To reserve your spot, CLICK HERE or call your preferred location above.

Pickup Party at Seven Bridges!

 

 

Vin Chicago is excited to introduce a new way for you to get your wine, "Pickup Parties" at Seven Bridges Golf Club!

 

No more waiting for the UPS truck to show up with your wine. It's the perfect way to get your wine during the crazy cold of the winter and the hot summer months. Sign up and you can pick up whatever wines you've ordered over the previous month, and taste a selection of our hottest new arrivals at the same time!

 

Here's how it works:

 

-Throughout the month, order wine as you normally would through our email offerings and on vinchicago.com. 

- Let us know you'd like to pick up your wine at the tasting party by calling Jennifer at 773-791-7936 or by clicking here to RSVP online. 

- Stop by Seven Bridges Golf Club anytime between 6:00 p.m .and 7:30 p.m. on the night of the event to pick up your wine and taste a selection of our hottest new arrivals!

Wine Tasting Event Chicago, Highland Park and Barrington

 

Please join us for our weekly wine tasting this Saturday, July 6th, 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 all about delicious wines, including a cool, rare Italian white, a juicy and bold rose from Tavel, the new vintage of Patty Green's fantastic Pinot Noir and a 94-Point Rioja from Muga.

 

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!

 

Donnafugata "Lighea" Sicilia Zibibbo 2017Matanzas Creek Alexander Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Marie-Pierre Manciat "Les Petites Bruyeres" Pouilly-Fuisse 2016Domaine de la Mordoree "La Dame Rousse" Tavel Rose 2018Patricia Green Cellars "Reserve" Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2017Xavier Vignon "Vieilles Vignes" Cotes du Rhone 2016Guado al Tasso "Il Bruciato" Bolgheri Rosso 2016Bodegas Muga "Seleccion Especial" Reserva Rioja 2014 

 

We look forward to seeing you!