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| Wine Tasting - Wine Compliments Edison Park |
| When: | Jun 01, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Free - No Charge | | Phone: | 773-775-1100 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine Compliments of Edison Park in Chicago, 60631 |
| | Stop in and see what we have open. Tastings available every day starting at 11:00am. Go to our web site to see what is open now.
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 Silver Oak Vertical Wine Dinner |
| When: | Jun 01, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $90.00 (+tax+gratuity) | | Phone: | 815.678.2500 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Le Titi de Paris, 60004 |
| | Silver Oak Vertical Wine Dinner Sunday, June 1st, 2008Le Titi de Paris, Arlington Heights, IL Pre Dinner Wine Tasting: 4:00 p.m. Dinner: 5:15 p.m.Join us for this fantastic wine dinner at the phenomenal Le Titi de Paris in Arlington Heights. Chef Michael Maddox & Tom Jiaras have put together a tremendous menu that featu...
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| ISG Wine Fundamentals Certificate Level 1 & Level 2 |
| When: | Jun 02, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM | | Cost: | $1,500.00 | | Phone: | Toll free 1-866-412-0464, 312 329 9593 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Illinois Institute of Art Chicago |
| | Wine & Spirit education certificates leading to entrance into the Sommelier Diploma Program. Fees include textbooks, materials, wines and examinations...
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| Geja's Cafe's Winemaker Dinner |
| When: | Jun 02, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $50 per person, which includes the wines, dinner, tax, and gratuity | | Phone: | 773-281-9101 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Geja's Cafe, 60614 |
| | WINES FROM SPAIN AND CALIFORNIA FEATURED AT GEJA’S WINEMAKER DINNER SERIES
Chicago--Some of the most celebrated California and international wines will be featured at Geja’s Café at its 2008 Winemaker Dinner series. Three dinners will take place from April through June at Geja’s Café, 340 W. Armitage. The Monday evening ...
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| 777 Wine Week Lunch at The James/David Burke's Primehouse |
| When: | Jun 02, 2008 (Mon) to
Jun 06, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 11:30 PM - 3:00 PM | | Cost: | Lunch Plus $7 Donation To Common Threads | | Phone: | 3126606000 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The James/David Burke's Primehouse, 60611 |
| | 777 Wine Week Lunch is a David Burke's Primehouse tradition that began on July 7th 2007 as a charity event to raise money for Common Threads (www.commonthreads.org). Guests that come in for lunch can taste 7 wines for the cost of a $7 donation to Common Threads. We have a different theme each day and Chef Rick Gresh prepa...
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| School of Lush: Beer Class |
| When: | Jun 02, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $30 | | Phone: | 773.281.8888 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Lush Wine and Spirits, 60618 |
| | SCHOOL of LUSH ~ BEER Class
MONDAY, JUNE 2nd, 2008
7:30-9pm
2232 West Roscoe
Chicago, IL 60618
773.281.8888
BREWTASTIC!
Malt Mavens, Hopheads, and Beer Geeks…
LUSH is hosting the bestest beer course ever! Beer girl, Sally and the Barley Man, the caped wonder, Anthony Norkus of GLUNZ Beer will be conducting a comprehen...
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| Eno-Versity, Chocolate Edition - June 2 |
| When: | Jun 02, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $25 per person | | Phone: | 312-321-8738 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | ENO at the InterContinental Chicago |
| | Check out Eno-Versity with Chocolatiers Katherine Anne Duncan of Katherine Anne Confections in Chicago and Tina Buck of Chocolate Gardens in Coloma, Michigan!
Eno at the InterContinental Chicago (505 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL)
Monday, June 2
6 to 8 p.m.
$25 per person
Truffles, Caramels, Wine...oh my! Spend a beautiful ...
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| “unWINEd” Your Mind, Body & Soul |
| When: | Jun 03, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 AM | | Cost: | $10 ($5 for Wine Club Members) | | Phone: | 773-549-CABS (2227) | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | WineStyles Chicago/Belmont, 60657 |
| | WineStyles Belmont is pleased to host an exclusive “women only” event, sponsored by Susanne MacDonald - Investment Advisor with the John Hancock Financial Network. This “combination” event is designed to pamper today’s busy woman. The evening will include a sensory-pleasing wine tasting, information about healthy detoxifica...
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| Calera Wine Dinner at Vie Restaurant |
| When: | Jun 03, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $150.00 per person, not including tax or gratuity | | Phone: | 708-246-2082 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vie Restaurant, 60558 |
| | Join Chef Paul Virant of Vie at the Calera Wine Dinner.
Reserve your table and meet the Winemakers from Calera, producers of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir on Tuesday June 3, 2008 6:30 pm. Enjoy a tasting menu with paired wines, $150.00 per person, not including tax or gratuity. ...
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| Free Daily Wine Tasting - Wine Compliments Edison Park |
| When: | Jun 03, 2008 (Tue) to
Jun 08, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Free - No Charge | | Phone: | 773-775-1100 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine Compliments of Edison Park in Chicago, 60631 |
| | Stop in and see what we have open. Tastings available every day starting at 11:00am. Go to our web site to see what is open now.
http://winecompliments.com/WINE_TASTING.html
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| Lamb Roast, Greek Wines and Cruise Night Kick-Off |
| When: | Jun 03, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | (815) 436-3499 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine & Cheese by TCC, 60544 |
| | Cruise Nights are here, again! Stroll along Lockport Street and admire the vintage cars. Then stop by TCC as our friends, John & Don roast a lamb. We'll be pairing it with our favorite Greek wine. Don't miss it....
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| Tasting Seminar: Wines of New Zealand |
| When: | Jun 03, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $25 | | Phone: | 773-334-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | In Fine Spirits, 60640 |
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Join us for a tasting presented by Brianne Fisher, managing director of both Paritua Vineyards, which produces Stone Paddock wines, and Oceania Wine Group, whose Mount George Vineyards produces the innovative White Wire and Red Wire wines. Both wineries are located in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
Brianne, who grew up in Chicag...
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| Pick the Right Wine Every Time Seminar - Wed Jun 4, 7-8:30PM |
| When: | Jun 04, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $20 - Fee can be applied to a purchase of $35 or more that evening... | | Phone: | (847) 590-8655 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vintages Fine Wine, 60005 |
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Pick the Right Wine Every TimeWine SeminarWed, Jun 4th 7-8:30pmReservations Required
Learn how to match wine with foodBuild confidence in choosing wines from a restaurant wine listUncover wine's different flavors and aromasTaste a number of fun wines...$20/person - Fee can be applied to a purchase of $35 or more that eve...
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| Just Grapes Summer Wine Tasting |
| When: | Jun 04, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $25 for Savvy Sippers before 5/30, $35 after 5/30 | | Phone: | (312) 627-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Just Grapes, 60661 |
| | What better way to swing into summer than with a fun and functional summer wine tasting? Just Grapes First Wednesday Summer Tasting will feature bright zingy white wines, sparklers, elegant reds and many others perfectly suited to put you in the summertime mood.
Just Grapes brings the passion of wine country to Chicago by ...
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| Insider's Guide to the Wine List |
| When: | Jun 04, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $75 per person (includes two Wednesday evenings: June 4 & 11) | | Phone: | 773-334-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | In Fine Spirits, 60640 |
| | Are you frustrated or intimidated by the wine list at dinner?Whether it’s a limited selection or a multi-volume tome, you *can* make the wine list your friend!In this two-part course, Christophe Bakunas of Cream Wine Company will help you avoid pitfalls and unearth the jewels in any restaurant wine list. Dining out will nev...
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| Chicago's Smith & Wollensky presents Trefethen Wine Dinner |
| When: | Jun 04, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | 100 pp | | Phone: | (312) 670-9900 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Smith & Wollenksy Chicago, 60610 |
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Pourings & Pairings 2008 A Year-Long Celebration with America’s Finest Winemakers
Smith & Wollensky is pleased to welcome Trefethen for what is sure to be aremarkable evening—five fabulous wines and five delicious courses.
$100 per person including tax and gratuitySeating is limited. Please call for reservations.
Grilled ...
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| Wine Goddess Presents: Wine Tasting 101 |
| When: | Jun 04, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $65 | | Phone: | 773-472-6700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Chopping Block Cooking School, 60625 |
| | In this class we’ll swish, swirl, and spit (well, maybe not spit) our way to vinous enlightenment! We’ll put our noses and taste buds to the test, learning the basics of sensory evaluation: how to assess color, body, bouquet, palate, and finish. ...
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| Free Weekly Wine Tasting |
| When: | Jun 05, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 630-904-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | WineStyles - Naperville, 60564 |
| | Come join us for our free weekly wine tastings on Thursday evenings. We always have something new open so it is different every week. The wine education given by Debra is just an added bonus!
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| Summertime Cocktail Seminar |
| When: | Jun 05, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $15 ($10 for Binny's cardholders) | | Phone: | 630.545.2550 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Binny's Beverage Depot - Glen Ellyn, 60137 |
| | Binny's Glen Ellyn is ready to help you expand your cocktail repertoire with this summertime cocktail seminar. You’ll learn (and taste) a variety of summertime cocktails using seasonal flavors, such as the French Riviera, Lemongrass Mojito and Pomegranate Caipirinha. Enjoy this opportunity to taste some new recipes and ex...
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| Burgundy Bistro presents... Napa Valley Wines with Altitude |
| When: | Jun 05, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $75 per person | | Phone: | (708)747-5399 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Burgundy Bistro, 60461 |
| | Napa Valley Wines with Altitude
High altitude that is! Wes Schemmer of Pure Wines will be presenting wines made from grapes grown in the high altitude hills of Napa Valley. The wine dinner will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at Burgundy Bistro in Olympia Fields. The appetizer reception will start at 6:30pm and will featu...
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| The Keynote Trio Live at Flavor Restaurant |
| When: | Jun 05, 2008 (Thu) to
Jun 06, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | (708) 798-3220 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Flavor Restaurant, 60422 |
| | Come and enjoy live jazz, good food and drink at Flavor Restaurant. The Keynote Trio will perform original and classic jazz while you dine on fabulous food....
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| Wine Tasting |
| When: | Jun 05, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 815-469-9994 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Winestyles in Frankfort, 60448 |
| | Come in from 4:00-8:00 PM and taste all different kinds of wines. Join our email list at frankfort@winestyles.net to get weekly emails and Wine Tasting themes!...
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| Barbera???? |
| When: | Jun 05, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Your Presence is Enough! | | Phone: | 773-549-CABS (2227) | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | WineStyles Chicago/Belmont, 60657 |
| | What is it? A wine, a grape, a region? We’ve searched the world to find the best values and we’ll taste wines from all over including Italy and California. Please stop in and learn about this fascinating and delicious wine....
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| Singles Dinner for Six - Ages 50-65 |
| When: | Jun 06, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $16 (discounts for members) + Food & Drink | | Phone: | 312-278-4438 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Tallulah, 60625 |
| | Explore different restaurants each month while getting to know other singles in the age group of your choice . . . so even if there's no love connection you'll still have a wonderful time. You'll order off the menu and receive separate checks for your purchases. Our website allows you to view the profiles of those registe...
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| Belgian Beer Tasting at Treasure Island- Just Added |
| When: | Jun 06, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $20.00 | | Phone: | 773.880.8880 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Treasure Island Foods, 60614 |
| | Our beer tastings have been so successful that we've decided to add one to our spring schedule. We are very pleased to welcome Johnny Fincioen, chairman and founder of the Global Beer Network, importer of fabulous Belgian beers. Johnny will guide us through a tasting of ten beers including Wittekierke wit, Gulden Drake tri...
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| Belgian Beer Tasting Class |
| When: | Jun 06, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $20.00 per | | Phone: | 773-880-8880 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Treasure Island Foods, 60614 |
| | Beer is to Belgium what wine is to France! Flemish beer importer, Johnny Fincioen, who also runs the Global Beer Network, and Anthony Norkus of Louis Glunz Beer, Inc., lead a discovery and sampling of 10 Belgian beers, some brewed using century old recipes, developed by monks, aged in oak casks, or even brewed with spices ...
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| Free Wine Tasting - WineStyles Shorewood |
| When: | Jun 06, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | FREE | | Phone: | 815-267-7900 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | WineStyles - Shorewood, 60431 |
| | Come by and stop in to taste some new and exciting wines! Tasting is the best way to learn about wines and maybe discover a new favorite.
This is a free tasting that runs from 5 - 8 pm. Everyone is welcome....
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| Kalamazoo Brewing Co at West Lakeview Liquors |
| When: | Jun 06, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | free!!!!!!!! | | Phone: | 773 525-1916 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | West Lakeview Liquors, 60618 |
| | Kalmazoo Brewing Co has returned! Jim O'connor will be here to kick off the release of these new beers in Chicago! Featuring the amber, wheat & hop solution!! Don't miss this one!...
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| Rhone Seminar and Tasting |
| When: | Jun 06, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 815-469-9994 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Winestyles in Frankfort, 60448 |
| | Come and Taste Wines from Rhone France and stay for our educational seminar....
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| Free Tasting at Taste Food and Wine, Rogers Park |
| When: | Jun 06, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 773-761-3663 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Taste Food and Wine, 60626 |
| | Varied wine sampling
featuring:
-Cristalino Rose Brut
-Miss Harry GSM
-Pertinace Roero Arneis
-Arboleda Sauvignon...
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| Kids Eat Brunch Free - 1st Saturday EVERY Month |
| When: | Jun 07, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 10:30 AM - 12:00 AM | | Cost: | Wonderful Menu Specials for the whole family including the veggie | | Phone: | 312.588.0230 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Weather Mark Tavern, 60605 |
| | The tavern menu by head Chef Jake features American Bistro cuisine with a south western ascent not commonly found at a tavern restaurant. The restaurant is veggie friendly and has a great kids menu too. Stay late and take advantage Select Rum Specials, with the tavern featuring over 40 different in-house rums. Dinner is ser...
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| The Chicago Botanic Garden Wine Festival presented by Harris |
| When: | Jun 07, 2008 (Sat) to
Jun 08, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $30 for a full tasting ticket, $25 in advance, designated driver $10 | | Phone: | 847 382 1480 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Chicago Botanic Garden, 60022 |
| | Please join us at the Chicago Botanic Garden Wine Festival presented by Harris held at the beautiful Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe IL, June 7, from noon to 8:00PM and June 8, from noon to 6:00PM, 2008. The two day festival features more than 250 domestic and international wines from more than 40 exhibitors. The affordab...
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| Father's Day Beer Tasting |
| When: | Jun 07, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $5.00 per person | | Phone: | 630-833-9800 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Sal's Beverage World, 60126 |
| | Warm summer weather and Father's Day. That can only mean one thing at Sal's Beverage World: our annual Father's Day Beer Tasting. This one promises to have an array of smacking crisp pilsners and lagers to quench the thirst as well as a variety of ales, stouts and porters to intrigue the palate. Join us for an afternoon ...
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| Grilling in Left Field - 30 Beers & 6 Wines |
| When: | Jun 07, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $7.50/person- includes tasting & Food | | Phone: | 630-904-1500 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Peterson Spirits & Fine Wines, 60564 |
| | Join us Every Saturday in June for a different themed event including grilled foods hot from the grill and different wines, beers, mojitos etc. You Won't Want To Miss Out on these Saturday tasting events!
Saturday, June 7th- 1pm-5pm we will be featuring 30 beers and 6 wines.
Beers Featured From:
Goose Island Brewery
New B...
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| Sangria Tasting |
| When: | Jun 07, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | (815) 436-3499 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine & Cheese by TCC, 60544 |
| | Taste four different sangrias just in time for your summer get-together. Ah, the perfect time of year to pair fresh fruit with cold wine. Come try our sangrias and get everything you need to make them yourself, including the recipes....
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| Cork and Canvas, Wine & Art Gallery - Free Tasting |
| When: | Jun 07, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 847-780-4243 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Highland Park, IL - Cork and Canvas, Wine and Art Gallery, 60035 |
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SaturdayJune 7th, 2008
Starting at 1pm
Free Wine Tasting
2007 Yamhill Valley Vineyards, Pinot Gris
McMinnville, OR
2006 Emerson Chardonnay
Willamette Valley, OR
2006 Yamhill Valley Vineyards, Pinot Noir
McMinnville, OR
2006 Brandborg “Benchlands”, Pinot Noir
Umpqua Valley, OR
2004 Helix “Pomatia”
Columbia Valley, WA
200...
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| Oregon Wine Tasting! |
| When: | Jun 07, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | $5.00 | | Phone: | 630.455.0968 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Off the Vine wine boutique & lounge, 60521 |
| | Oregon is a world-class wine state with 15 approved winegrowing regions and more than 300 wineries producing 72 varieties.
They are blessed with some of the most diverse and beautiful wine-growing landscapes in the world. From the bench-lands soaring above the Columbia River Gorge to the Willamette Valley’s green, rolling h...
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| Wine & Spirit Education Trust Certification Intermediate Certification |
| When: | Jun 08, 2008 (Sun) to
Jun 10, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $465 + shipping | | Phone: | 216-831-9919 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Park Hyatt Hotel |
| | For individuals with a little or no understanding of wine and spirits, this course provides the basic level of product knowledge needed to work in the wine and spirits hospitality, retail and wholesale industries. This course is perfect for those that are enthisiasts of wine and wish to acquire in-depth knowledge while obta...
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| bump, set, spike for st. jude |
| When: | Jun 08, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | | Cost: | $100 per team | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | North Avenue Beach, 60610 |
| | Kick off summer with a sweat at the St. Jude Auxiliary Board’s Bump, Set, Spike beach volleyball fundraising tournament. This fun and active summer event will take place at North Avenue Beach. Teams will consist of two guys and two girls with all skill levels welcome to participate. All players will receive a free t-shirt, ...
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| Cheesy Sundays at Taste Food and Wine, Rogers Park |
| When: | Jun 08, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 773-761-3663 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Taste Food and Wine, 60626 |
| | CHEESY SUNDAYS
All day, EVERY SUNDAY
Join us Every sunday and sample some of our delicious cheese selection.
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| Just Grapes Global Grapes Series - Syrah/Shiraz |
| When: | Jun 09, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $35 | | Phone: | (312) 627-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Just Grapes, 60661 |
| | Taste and learn about Syrah/Shiraz with the fourth of six segments that are part of Just Grapes’ Global Grapes Series. This grape is known as Shiraz in Australia and Syrah in France. As a result, winemakers outside of these regions will select which name to use based on which country’s style the wine most represents. Syra...
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| Join Just Grapes for the Fourth Segment of the Global Grapes Series and Learn About Syrah/Shiraz |
| When: | Jun 09, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $35 for tasting OR $175 for full 6 part series | | Phone: | 312-627-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Just Grapes, 60661 |
| | Taste and learn about Syrah/Shiraz with the fourth of six segments that are part of Just Grapes’ Global Grapes Series. This grape is known as Shiraz in Australia and Syrah in France. As a result, winemakers outside of these regions will select which name to use based on which country’s style the wine most represents. Syra...
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| School of Lush ~ Restaurant Class |
| When: | Jun 09, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $50 Non-refundable | | Phone: | 312-738-1900 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Lush Wine and Spirits, 60607 |
| | SCHOOL of LUSH~RESTAURANT CLASS
MONDAY, JUNE 9th, 2008
7-9pm
1257 South Halsted
Chicago, IL 60607
312.738.1900
So...you have your 'list' of Chicago's best and most delicious restaurants that you are super excited to dine at...the anticipation, and often fund raising, before the big night out have you all wound up. And, the...
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| Two Brothers Beer Dinner at Vie |
| When: | Jun 10, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $110/person, not including tax or gratuity | | Phone: | 708/246-2082 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vie Restaurant in Western Springs, 60558 |
| | Two Brothers Beer Dinner
Enjoy a multi-course tasting menu prepared by acclaimed Chef Paul Virant, paired with brews from Two Brothers Brewery in Warrenville IL.
When: Tuesday June 10, 2008 at 6:30pm.
Price: $110.00 per person, not including tax or gratuity.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling Vie at 708-...
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| Free Daily Wine Tasting - Wine Compliments Edison Park |
| When: | Jun 10, 2008 (Tue) to
Jun 15, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Free - No Charge | | Phone: | 773-775-1100 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine Compliments of Edison Park in Chicago, 60631 |
| | Stop in and see what we have open. Tastings available every day starting at 11:00am. Go to our web site to see what is open now.
http://winecompliments.com/WINE_TASTING.html
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| Beer Tasting |
| When: | Jun 10, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | (815) 436-3499 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine & Cheese by TCC, 60544 |
| | We're happy to have James from Windy City Beer Distributing here to showcase some of our brand new beers perfect for those hot summer days....
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| Absinthe Tasting Seminar: Return of the Green Fairy |
| When: | Jun 10, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $30 | | Phone: | 773-334-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | In Fine Spirits, 60640 |
| | Absinthe just made its legal return to the US, but it is still a spirit laced with tradition, mystery and a bit of madness!
Sonja Kassebaum of North Shore Distillery leads a discussion covering the history, tradition, mythology and mixology of absinthe.
At this event, we’ll sample three different styles of absinthe and co...
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| Pasta D'Arte presents Italy vs Spain Wine Dinner |
| When: | Jun 10, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $50.00 plus tax and gratutity | | Phone: | 773-763-1181 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Pasta D'Arte, 60646 |
| | PASTA D’ARTE PRESENTS:
ITALY VS. SPAIN
A BRILLIANT WINE DINNER WITH
THE BEST IN ITALIAN CUISINE -PAIRED WITH THE BEST IN SPANISH WINES
TUESDAY JUNE 10TH 2008 @ 6:30pm
ALSO FEATURING GUEST SPEAKERS:
JODY AMES & GIOVANNI SICILIA
TO EDUCATE US ON SPANISH WINES AND ITALIAN CULTURE
RESERVE TODAY!!
773.763.1181
AND PLEASE H...
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| Antinori Wine Dinner at Chef Amaury |
| When: | Jun 11, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $87.00 (Tax and gratuity not included) | | Phone: | 630-375-0426 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Chef Amaury, 60504 |
| | Five courses and four wines featuring the wines of famous Italian wine maker Antinori. See website at www.chefamaury.com for information....
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| Passport to the Middle East: Desserts in the Desert |
| When: | Jun 11, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $50, Members $60, General Public | | Phone: | 773-702-5044 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Oriental Institute, 60637 |
| | Please join us for an evening of wine and desserts in the Oriental Institute Museum Galleries. Sip and stroll through nine galleries featuring over 8,000 artifacts from across the ancient Near East, and mingle with Oriental Institute scholars and researchers who will be on hand to discuss excavations and projects, past and ...
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| Discover Wines of Brazil with Just Grapes |
| When: | Jun 11, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $35 for Savvy Sippers if purchased by June 6, 2008 and $45 for nonmembers or post registration. | | Phone: | (312) 627-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Just Grapes, 60661 |
| | Discover the Wines of Brazil with Just Grapes. For the first time ever in Chicago, a new format will be implemented for wine tasting. Attendees will be able to walk around while sipping Brazilian wines, tasting authentic Brazilian hors d’ouevres, all while listening to Latin Jazz. The wines from Brazil offer a new take o...
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| Vinci's June wine dinner with Salviano Wines |
| When: | Jun 11, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $45.00 + tax and gratuity | | Phone: | 312 2661199 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | vinci, 60614 |
| | JUNE WINE DINNER
With Salviano Wines
June 11, 2008
ANTIPASTO
Mussels with Orvieto, vegetables, lemon, olive oil
Orvieto Classico Superiore
PASTA
Ricotta Gnocchi with lamb ragu, vegetables, parmigiano
Turlo
SECONDO
Roast Flank Steak with roasted tomatoes and potatoes
Solideo
DESSERT
Pound cake with strawberries, Limoncello...
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| Wine and Shop |
| When: | Jun 11, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | (815) 436-3499 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine & Cheese by TCC, 60544 |
| | TCC and Cherry Creek Home Accents & Gifts are hosting "an evening of wine and shopping"! Sip wines and nibble on cheese while you shop for summer home accessories. Enjoy door prizes and gift certificate raffles. The event will be held at Cherry Creek at 24001 W Lockport in the Town Square shopping center. No reservation...
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| Sushi and Wine Dinner |
| When: | Jun 11, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $45.00 ($35.00 for club members) | | Phone: | (708) 583-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | WineStyles of Elmwood Park, 60707 |
| | Some of the best Sushi in town!! It will melt in your mouth.
OK, that's great but sushi with wine? You bet!
And not a sake to be found. We'll put out several wines that we think will go great with the Sushi and let you decide which works best for you!
Seating is VERY limited so reserve your seat today!
(708) 583-946...
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| Wine Goddess Presents: New World Wonders, The Wines of the Southern Hemisphere |
| When: | Jun 11, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $60 | | Phone: | 773-472-6700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Chopping Block Cooking School, 60625 |
| | “New World” wines from countries such as Australia and Argentina are making some old world countries shake in their wine-stained boots—the price-to-value ratio on these new world gems is off the charts! In this class we’ll take a viticultural tour of the great wines of the Southern Hemisphere. ...
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| Pinot in the Park |
| When: | Jun 11, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $30 AIWF members/ $35 non-members | | Phone: | 312.521.7275 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Park Grill, 60602 |
| | Join us for another delightful evening under the stars in Millennium Park.
Learn about the world's most celebrated grape while you sip and nibble your way through 3 key winemaking regions guided by Master Sommelier, Joseph Spellman.
Wednesday June 11th
5:30 - 7:30 pm
The Park Grill [map]
$30 AIWF members/ $35 non-membe...
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| Cocktail Pairing Dinner at Quince Restaurant |
| When: | Jun 12, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $70 per person, plus tax and gratuity | | Phone: | 847.570.8400 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Quince Restaurant, 60201 |
| | Join Quince Restaurant and Chicago’s own North Shore Distillery for an exciting, one-night only tasting menu of food and cocktail pairings designed by Quince’s chef and mixologist team using North Shore spirits. Although the concept of cocktail pairings is fairly new, it offers even greater potential than wine or beer for ...
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| Free Weekly Wine Tasting |
| When: | Jun 12, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 630-904-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | WineStyles - Naperville, 60564 |
| | Come join us for our free weekly wine tastings on Thursday evenings. We always have something new open so it is different every week. The wine education given by Debra is just an added bonus!
Stop by anytime from 5 to 8 pm....
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| Ladies' Night Out Dinner: Napa Valley |
| When: | Jun 12, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $45/person | | Phone: | 847-205-5353 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Whole Foods Market-Northbrook, 60062 |
| | Ladies, grab your friends and come down to
the Whole Lifestyle Center for Ladies’ Night
Out! Chef Dawn will be your culinary guide
for this popular ladies-only dinner where we
explore California’s wine country with dishes
and wines from Napa Valley. Share food,
wine, and fun with the girls!...
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| NoMI Wine Engagement |
| When: | Jun 12, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM | | Cost: | $150 per person, exclusive tax and gratuity | | Phone: | 312 335 1234 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | NoMI, 60611 |
| | Sample an array of magnificent wines and distinct contemporary French cuisine during NoMI’s “Wine Engagement,” a series of wine and gastronomy events. Executive Chef Christophe David will collaborate with Advanced Sommelier Fernando Beteta, recently named one of five “Best New Sommeliers” by Wine & Spirits magazine, to pair...
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| Wine Tasting |
| When: | Jun 12, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 815-469-9994 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Winestyles in Frankfort, 60448 |
| | Come in from 4:00-8:00 PM and taste all different kinds of wines. Join our email list at frankfort@winestyles.net to get weekly emails and Wine Tasting themes!...
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| Creole Shrimp Boil |
| When: | Jun 12, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $80 per person (all inclusive) $70 per wine club member | | Phone: | 630-529-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Lynfred Winery, 60172 |
| | AIYEE!
Back by popular demand is the Lynfred Creole Shrimp Boil! We bring in a Dixieland Jazz Band, boil up some shrimp and all the sides, pour the wine and have a great time in the wine cellar! This is one of our patrons' favorite events of the year - don't miss out!...
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| Summer White Sale! Wine, that is. |
| When: | Jun 12, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Your Presence is Enough! | | Phone: | 773-549-CABS (2227) | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | WineStyles Chicago/Belmont, 60657 |
| | Finally a white sale where you don’t have to walk for miles comparing thread counts. We’ll taste delicious white wines perfect for summer and have something for every budget. Please stop in to learn about and taste some special grape selections from Italy, Spain and California. Our expert staff will help you pick the per...
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| Join JDRF at Texas de Brazil for Fundraiser |
| When: | Jun 12, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $25 with all proceeds benefiting JDRF | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Texas de Brazil, 60661 |
| | Be one of the first to experience the all new Texas de Brazil at its exciting new location on the Magnificent Mile. Join the JDRF Illinois Associate Board for a complimentary evening at this stunning 2-story, 24,000 square foot space complete with a dual-level wine room, high end liquor room, cigar humidor, luxury bar and ...
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| Less Clueless Clinic - Grilling Techniques & Wine Pairing |
| When: | Jun 13, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 8:30 PM - 10:00 AM | | Cost: | $40 per person | | Phone: | (815) 436-3499 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine & Cheese by TCC, 60544 |
| | Join us as we BBQ al fresco this evening to show you how to grill to perfection. We'll also show you to pair your favorite BBQ fare with summer wines. Tickets are $40 per person and include cooking demonstration, food and wine tastings, and instructional materials. Space for each class is limited, so please call TCC for ...
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| Singles Dinner for Six - Ages W40-55/M45-60 |
| When: | Jun 13, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $16 (discounts for members) + Food & Drink | | Phone: | 312-278-4438 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Tallulah, 60625 |
| | Explore different restaurants each month while getting to know other singles in the age group of your choice . . . so even if there's no love connection you'll still have a wonderful time. You'll order off the menu and receive separate checks for your purchases. Our website allows you to view the profiles of those registe...
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| Winestyles Shorewood - Second Anniversary Celebration |
| When: | Jun 13, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | FREE | | Phone: | 815-267-7900 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | WineStyles - Shorewood, 60431 |
| | Two years have gone by so fast and been so much fun , we've decided to put on a celebration for all our great customers!
We will have finger food and a large format wine tasting. Several of our vendors will be here to taste out their wines.
No charge! So stop in anytime from 5 to 9 pm on Friday 6/13 or Noon to 4 pm on Satu...
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| Wine Goddess Presents: New World Wonders, The Wines of the Southern Hemisphere |
| When: | Jun 13, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $60 | | Phone: | 312-644-6360 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Chopping Block Cooking School, 60654 |
| | “New World” wines from countries such as Australia and Argentina are making some old world countries shake in their wine-stained boots—the price-to-value ratio on these new world gems is off the charts! In this class we’ll take a viticultural tour of the great wines of the Southern Hemisphere. ...
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| Free Tasting, Floral Whites & Light Reds |
| When: | Jun 13, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | FREE | | Phone: | 773-761-3663 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Taste Food and Wine, 60626 |
| | Friday, June 13th @ 6:00PM Summer Wines (floral whites & light reds featuring: -Kuentz Alsace Blanc -Guigal Côtes du Rhône -Ch. Paraza Minervois -Canaletto Pinot Grigio & Pinot Noir...
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| Texas de Brazil Opens Today in Chicago! |
| When: | Jun 13, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | Prices will vary | | Phone: | 312-670-1006 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Texas de Brazil, 60661 |
| | Bringing South American flair to the Windy City, Texas de Brazil steakhouse has opened its doors at 51 E. Ohio Street. Texas de Brazil offers guests a unique Brazilian dining experience, complete with sword-wielding Gauchos (Brazilian cowboys) who circulate the dining room floor serving guests various cuts and types of sizz...
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| BBQ Wines |
| When: | Jun 14, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | (815) 436-3499 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine & Cheese by TCC, 60544 |
| | We know how much Dad loves to grill during these hot summer months. We'll showcase wines perfect for BBQ fare that make great gifts for our favorite grill masters!...
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| Red and White Wines: The Colors of Summer |
| When: | Jun 14, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | Free! | | Phone: | 847-359-0400 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Dobby's World Wide Wine & Liquors, 60067 |
| | At this tasting we've decided to assemble our favoirte wines by season, not simply by varietal or country. As the weather changes, so do our appetites and that means we reach for a slightly different selection of wines. Come by to taste our favoirtes - an tell us how they match up to your summer seasonal palate....
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| Singles Dinner for Six - Ages 21-40 |
| When: | Jun 14, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $16 (discounts for members) + Food & Drink | | Phone: | 312-278-4438 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Tallulah, 60625 |
| | Explore different restaurants each month while getting to know other singles in the age group of your choice . . . so even if there's no love connection you'll still have a wonderful time. You'll order off the menu and receive separate checks for your purchases. Our website allows you to view the profiles of those registe...
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| Winestyles Shorewood - Second Anniversary Celebration |
| When: | Jun 14, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | FREE | | Phone: | 815-267-7900 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | WineStyles - Shorewood, 60431 |
| | Two years have gone by so fast and been so much fun , we've decided to put on a celebration for all our great customers!
We will have finger food and a large format wine tasting. Several of our vendors will be here to taste out their wines.
No charge! So stop in anytime from 5 to 9 pm on Friday 6/13 or Noon to 4 pm on Satu...
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| Premium Bourbon & Scotch Sampling at West Lakeview Liquors |
| When: | Jun 14, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | free!!!!!!!! | | Phone: | 773 525-1916 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | West Lakeview Liquors, 60618 |
| | Just in time for Father's Day! Premium Specialty Whiskey Sampling! Rowan's Creek Bourbon, Noah's Mill Bourbon & Edradour 10yr Single Malt Scotch with the incredibly knowledgeable Colby Turner....
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| An Aussie Barbie- 10 Scotches and 6 Wines |
| When: | Jun 14, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $7.50/ Includes Scotch, Wine and Food! | | Phone: | 630-904-1500 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Peterson Spirits & Fine Wines, 60564 |
| | Join us Every Saturday in June for a different themed event including grilled foods hot from the grill and different wines, beers, mojitos etc. You Won't Want To Miss Out on these Saturday tasting events!
Featuring:
Macallan Distillery, Glenfiddich, John McDougall Distillery, Balvenie and 6 Australian Wine Selections
Enjo...
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| Good Wines for a Bad Economy Tasting |
| When: | Jun 14, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $5 (tasting glass will be provided) | | Phone: | 630-325-6550 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | SavWay Fine Wines - Oak Brook, 60523 |
| | Good Wines for a Bad Economy
Sure, the stock and real estate market are in the dumps and we're paying (at least) $4/gallon gas, but that doesn't mean we still can't drink quality wine! We'll be pouring a wide range of great wines that President Bush would like you to spend your tax rebate on.
Expect some critically acclaime...
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| High-End Cabernet Tasting at Binny's in Schaumburg |
| When: | Jun 14, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | Free with Binny's card | | Phone: | 847-882-6000 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Binny's in Schaumburg, 60195 |
| | Taste over 35 high-end Cabs from California and Washington. We will sample wines from Betz, Justin, Ramey, Duckhorn, Darioush and many more. This is one of our favorite tastings of the year, and a must for Cabernet lovers. The event is free with a Binny's card....
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| Pops for Champagne, Paul Bara Champagne Tasting |
| When: | Jun 14, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $20 | | Phone: | 312 266 7677 | | Email: |
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